Buying a Twin Stroller With Car Seats

You can choose a lightweight frame that can accommodate two car seats during the first few months of life. Some of the best choices include the UPPAbaby Vista V2 cheap double stroller and Joovy twinRoo+.

This model lets you rotate the car seat in either the opposite direction or in the same. It also comes with an enormous storage bin which can be accessed without having to remove the infant carriers. It is also able to fit through the majority of doors.

Ease of folding

The UPPAbaby Vista V2 is a huge, beautiful twin stroller. It can accommodate two infant car seats if fitted with the appropriate adapters (car-seat adapters are sold separately). It glids around, pushes and turns as a single-seater stroller. It has adjustable footrests and legrests, a large UPF 50+ canopy, peekaboo windows and padded 5-point safety harnesses. The toddler seat included can be used, or you can add the RumbleSeat which is a bassinet like seat for infants and small children. The oversized storage basket is roomy enough to accommodate all your items and comes with a convenient place to store your purse or phone, as well as four cup holders.

It isn't easy to fold, particularly if you are holding the handlebar with one hand while holding the child's seat in the second. And you'll need to disconnect the rear seat from the base when you want to fold it up--a procedure that takes longer than other double strollers that we have test. Thankfully, the company has updated the Vista to work with its new car seat adapters. The new version (launched in April 2023) is compatible with both the original adapters and the latest ones. It can even fold with two adapters connected simultaneously.

The Joovy TwinRoo+ is our preferred twin stroller frame that fits infant car seats. It works with 23 different car seat models and can carry both babies in their infant carriers side by side. It's a popular choice for parents who drive cars with smaller wheels and its innovative design shortens the overall length to fit better in trunks that are compact. The seats are comfortable and padded and can be reclined in a variety of positions by pressing a button. The buckles are among the simplest to fasten and unfasten in our tests.

The only issue with the TwinRoo+ is that its bench seat is designed for a big kid who's at least 2 1/2 years old--so it's not suitable for twins or siblings close in age. It's still a great choice for families who want to exercise and the robust design means that it won't wear out as quickly as other tandems.

Wheel Suspension

The wheel suspension on twin strollers with car seats makes it more comfortable for children. This is especially true when you're walking on bumps and rough terrain. Strollers with suspension typically have larger wheels and shocks. The smoother a stroller rides and the more shocks it has.

In addition to being simple to steer, good wheel suspension makes a twin stroller with car seats more durable. It will make it last longer and is ideal if intend to use it for a number of children or over a long time.

The Baby Trend Snap-N-Go Pushchair Double is one of the best twin strollers for infants with car seats. It has great suspension on the wheels and is an old model. It comes with many features parents love, such as two cup holders, an integrated parent console with cup holder, and a large storage basket. It also has a height-adjustable handle, which can be helpful for taller parents.

Chicco BravoFor2 is another popular alternative for twins who have infant car seats. This is a sit and stand stroller that could be used as a twin stroller or with one infant seat in the front. It offers plenty of storage space and is compact when folded. It comes with some nice features, such as magnetic crotch belts that can be opened and closed with just one hand.

It also has a 5-point harness, which is crucial as it will keep your kids secure in case of an accident. It's not often found on strollers, but it should be mandatory for any family with newborns or toddlers.

The second top choice for twin strollers that have car seats is the Contours Options Elite V2. It comes with all the features we love, such as reversible seating and one-hand recline, the ability to compress the padding on both seats, adjustable leg rests, zippered extension on both canopy and extra-large storage. It also has a height-adjustable handle and a new seat design to allow for easier reversing of seats while moving.

Canopy

A canopy will protect your children from the rain and sun. Certain models include additional features, like the ability to peek behind or adjust the handles. One of our top picks, the BravoFor2 includes a front seat with a buckle that is adjusted at the waist and around the shoulder. This makes it easy for a single parent to take two children out. The bench seat can only be used by children who are at least 2 1/2 years old so it is not suitable for twins or younger siblings. We liked that the stroller folds up into a compact package and has a handle on the sides to help roll it up to the car.

Some parents might prefer a stroller with a side-byside design because it's less susceptible to sibling squabbles. These kinds of strollers allow you to view both children at the same time, making it easy for parents to supervise and converse with them. On the flip side, side-byside strollers are typically heavier and longer than single strollers.

If you're looking for a lightweight option, our budget pick is the Baby Trend Double Snap N-Go is an affordable and highly rated choice. It accepts two infant car seats, and the latest version lets the seats face either way. The most recent model is more compact than the previous model, however it still weighs more and is wider than the Joovy TwinRoo+.

Parents who want to run in tandem, our top-rated twin jogger is the Jeep-branded Urban Glide 3. This stroller can hold a single car seat at a single time. And even though it doesn't have a built-in infant carrier it can be used with 23 different car seats with an adapter that clicks in. This is a sturdy, well-made stroller, which can handle heavy loads with ease and without stress. We also liked the way the handles could be adjusted to fit your height.

If you have two kids who are the same age, you may prefer a model that allows you to stand and sit like the Joovy Twin Roo+. It can accommodate two infant car seats or one toddler seat. It also comes with a platform for older children to stand on. It's a tad more expensive than our budget stroller, however, it's manufactured by a small, family-owned business with a great customer service.

Seating

If you're planning on using car seats for infant twins the stroller that supports these seats is essential. Many of our top-scoring double strollers come with car seat adapters, making them compatible with most popular brands. For instance the UPPAbaby Vista v2 double works with two car seats, and the Joovy Twin Roo+ accommodates one car seat as well as a bassinet (sold separately). We prefer strollers that can work with a variety of infant car seat brands because it allows you to browse at a greater variety of prices without being tied to the same brand.

It's also important to decide whether you'd like a side-by-side or tandem stroller. A twin stroller with a side-by-side arrangement is more traditional and simpler to maneuver, particularly in narrow spaces and over curbs. A tandem stroller may be unstable and require more space between the seats. The different seat heights could result in an argument between siblings.

Fortunately, we've found there are plenty of stroller options for families with infant twins or children who are similar in age. For instance, the Baby Trend Sit and Stand 2.0 double stroller is a top-rated model that is compatible with car seats (the Secure-Lift 35 as well as the EZ Lift 35 Plus). This allows parents to move their children from the vehicle to the double stroller with ease.

The rear and front baskets of the stroller are large. They're ideal for storing all your gear including diaper bags, backpacks, and extra clothes. The front storage area also comes with a place to store keys and phones. The baskets are made of mesh to keep items from falling over, so you don't have to rummage around to find them.

Another budget-friendly option is the Evenflo Pivot Xpand Double stroller that offers the same flexibility to our more expensive award winners. Its seats can be used with two infant car seat carriers and be converted into two toddler seats or modified bassinets that can be used in either direction. This makes it a great option for twins from birth through early childhood.