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How to Choose the Best Double Stroller

If you're looking for a double stroller, there are a lot of options. To help you pick the right one for your family, we spoke with child development expert and mom Katie Billingsley.

Find a stroller that's fairly easy to push, fold and carry. Also, consider a stroller that's versatile enough to accommodate two infant car seats or a toddler as well as a rider board.

Safety

If you want to ensure your children are secure on your walks, look for a double stroller with features like all-terrain tires as well as an electronic brake that can be operated by hand. These brakes and wheels allow you to navigate trails and sand without children slipping or rolling. The best double strollers also offer plenty of storage space for gear as well as kid-sized necessities like snacks and toys.

Selecting the best double stroller for your family starts by understanding how old and distant in age your kids are. A majority of double jogging stroller strollers can only accommodate one child seat. However, those that offer a variety of configurations that allow you to choose the seating that is ideal for your family.

Side-by-side doubles are an iconic option, and are great for children of similar ages that like to be social with one another. Some models have a double-decker style, allowing you to put one seat higher than the other or even attach a rider board for older siblings. Newborns can be placed in a bassinet connected to the frame or in an attachment that allows you to look at your baby. If you have twins or are expecting twins, a specially designed twin stroller is the way to go.

Choose a stroller with two wheels that is capable of handling off-road terrain as well as hiking. A majority of these strollers are designed with active parents in mind, and come with features that allow you to take your kids on any adventure, no matter how rough the road or how high the climbs might be.

In addition to all-terrain tires the top double strollers come with clever features that make traversing tough terrain and weather easier. This jogging stroller, for instance, features a wrist loop so that you can make sure your child is safe when running downhill at higher speeds or in adverse weather conditions. It also has a full-coverage canopy that is ventilated to keep your children cool during the summer heat.

This model is a light and compact double stroller from Joovy. It weighs in at just over 23 lbs, making it lighter than most single strollers. It's ideal for air travel or storing in overhead compartments or trunks. Additionally, it comes with a huge storage basket and a one-step linked parking brake that's easy to use.

Seating

Double strollers today are sleeker and can be set up in various ways to meet the needs of your family. Some of them function as traditional side-byside strollers while others - like the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double Stroller--function as a base to which car seats, toddler seats or bassinets click into. They are available in a variety of sizes and weight limits to fit infants and children up to kindergarten.

A quality double stroller should be easy to fold and maneuver and allows you to adjust your handlebar height to ensure that you feel comfortable on all of your outings. A good handlebar is comfortable to grip and should encourage you to walk in a proper manner (ask for advice from other parents). It should offer a variety of storage options to fit everything your children need.

If your twins are similar age, a tandem stroller may be the ideal option for your family. The seats of these models are positioned together, allowing you to engage with both of them and keep an eye on them at the same time. They also recline independently, so that one child can sleep while the other is awake and ready to go.

The disadvantage of a twin stroller can be that it is wider than a stroller designed for a single-occupant. This makes it difficult to maneuver narrow doorways, store aisles, or sidewalks. For some families the benefits are worth the extra effort and size.

If you're looking for a compact double stroller for twins stroller, the UPPAbaby Vista V2 double push chair is a great choice. Its shock absorption, sleek design and the capacity to accommodate two infant car seats--plus an optional running board for older children--make it an ideal option for city-living.

Another option is a wagon-style double stroller, such as the Delta Children LX Side-by-Side Stroller. It's a basic model but it comes with plenty of storage and seating space. It also comes with heavy-duty wheels that can take on any terrain. It also comes with a canopy with a 50+ SPF and a handlebar that can be adjusted. Some parents complain that the seats are too low and do not recline fully flat, making it difficult for little children to reach their snacks or relax.

Easy of Use

Double strollers are usually an investment of a significant amount that you will use for many years. When you are shopping for one you need to ensure that it's easy to operate and clean. The top double strollers have been designed to be user-friendly and have numerous features that are convenient.

For starters, all of the strollers we tested fold up easily and compactly (with one hand!). They are also light and ideal for traveling. They can fit in the majority of trunks and are gate-checked on airplanes. Furthermore, the majority our testers found that their strollers folded down to smaller sizes than their single-seat counterparts and some even included the option of carrying a strap for carrying.

The Valco Snap Duo trend is a double stroller that has lots of options that will grow with your family. This side-by-side stroller can be used with infant car seats, a bassinet, and other accessories, so you can use it from birth to the age of preschool. Each seat has a 5-point harness with a large canopy, as well as ample sun protection.

Another popular option is the Joovy Twin Roo. It is light compact and weighs only 22 pounds when folded. The front seat reclines to almost an entire flat position, and the back seat features an adjustable recline for each child. There's a large storage bin and an easy, one-step connected parking brake that makes this stroller extremely easy to maneuver and use.

The only negatives of the Joovy Twin Roo are minor and specific to the model. Kerry states that the packaging was fun and clever, but that it was also packaged in five boxes that could be trouble to carry around. She also found the Genuis magnetic clasp somewhat awkward and took her a while before she could master it. She was pleased with the stroller at the end and would highly recommend it.

Stores

Strollers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from side-by-side doubles to tandem (single-file seating) styles, plus many allow you to customize your setup by adding a bassinet or a car seat attachment. Some have even added rider boards designed for older kids. But, they're not all created equal -- some are elegant and simple to use, while others are heavy, bulky and difficult to fold or store.

If you're looking for a stroller that is light that can accommodate two children, the Joovy Caboose Graphite is a great option. It was the lightest option in our tests, weighing close to 23 lbs and is also easy to fold, yet it still has all of the features parents need for a fun outing with two children.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double is another model that our testers adored particularly for its sleek design and ease of use. It can fit two infant car seats or a toddler's bassinet and seat without the need for adapters, and its rear seat can be removed to make it into a triple or quad stroller. It has a large storage basket that can be upgraded to include a parent organizer, all-terrain wheels, and side storage bags.

Billingsley says the ideal Smallest double buggy (humanlove.Stream) stroller for toddlers is one that offers multiple customization options, like an adjustable seat or bassinet. This is due to toddlers having limitations in endurance, and a stroller with a bassinet attachment will provide them with a safe spot to take a nap. A double stroller should also have a good harness system and recline positions, as well as plenty of storage space for toys and snacks.

The ZOE Twin+ is popular with parents due to its lightweight and flexibility. It is airline gate-check friendly and fits through the majority of doorways (without removing the wheels on the front) and can be made into a quad or triple stroller by adding an add-on tandem. The near-flat, independently reclining seats and the extra-long sun canopies that are adjustable are other highlights. A large underseat storage basket and the inclusion of cup holders for the child and parent make up the impressive features. Taylor says the one disadvantage is that it has a an enormous footprint when folded, and can be difficult for parents to store.