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How to Choose the Best Double Stroller If you're in the market for a double stroller, there are a lot of options. To help you pick the right one for your family, we spoke with the expert in child development and mom Katie Billingsley. Choose a stroller fairly easy to push, fold and carry. You should consider a stroller that can accommodate two infant car seat or a toddler who has a riderboard. Safety Choose a double-stroller which comes with all-terrain tires and a brake that is operated by hand if want to keep your kids safe when walking. These wheels and brakes will aid you in traversing trails or sidewalks without your children falling or rolling off. The best double strollers have plenty of storage space to store gear and kid-sized essentials like snacks and toys. The first step in choosing the best double stroller is to determine how old your children are and how far apart they are. Many double strollers can only accommodate one child seat. However, some offer a variety of options that let you choose the seating that is best for your family. The classic doubles are great for children of similar ages who want to play. Some double-decker designs allow you to put one seat over the other, or add a riderboard for older siblings. Babies can be placed in a bassinet, which is attached to the frame or as a standalone attachment that gives you an unobstructed view of your baby. If you have twins or are expecting twins, a twin stroller is the best way to go. For more adventurous families, look for double strollers that can handle off-road terrain, or even hike. A lot of these strollers are designed with active parents in mind and have features that let you take your kids on any adventure, regardless of how rough the path or how high the climbs might be. In addition to all-terrain tires the top double strollers come with thoughtful features that make navigating difficult terrain and weather a lot easier. This jogging stoller, for example, has a wrist loop so that you can ensure your child's safety when going downhill at a higher speed or in adverse weather conditions. It also comes with a full-coverage canopy with ventilation to ensure your children stay comfortable during the summer heat. If you're looking for a lightweight compact double stroller, check out this model from Joovy. It weighs just over 23 pounds, which makes it lighter than other single strollers and perfect for air travel or storage in overhead compartments or trunks. Plus, it has a huge storage basket and an integrated parking brake that's easy to use. Seating Double strollers today are sleeker and can be set up in various ways to suit your family. Some work as traditional side-by-side strollers, while others — like the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double Stroller – function as a base that car seats, toddler seats or bassinets click into. They are available in various sizes and weight limits to fit infants and children up to kindergarten. A quality double stroller should be easy to fold and maneuver, as well as allowing you to adjust the height of your handlebar to ensure you are at ease on all your excursions. A well-designed handlebar is easy to hold and should inspire you to walk in a proper manner (ask for tips from other parents). It should have a range of storage options to fit everything your children will require. If your twins are near in age, you might find a tandem stroller works best for your family. The seats on these models are placed together, allowing you to interact with them both and keep an eye on both of them at the same time. They can also recline independently, so one child can sleep while the other is ready to go. The disadvantage of a twin stroller is that it's more spacious than a model with a single occupant, which can make it difficult to navigate walkways, aisles for shopping and narrow doorways. For some families, however, the benefits are worth the extra effort and size. If you're in the market for an ultra-compact double stroller, the UPPAbaby Vista Double is a great option. Its shock absorbers, streamlined design, and capacity for two infant car seats, plus an optional running board for mobile older children — make it a great choice for city living. Another option is a wagon-style stroller, like the Delta Children LX Side-by-Side Stroller. This bare-bones model offers a lot of seating space and storage, as well as heavy-duty wheels that manage any terrain. It also has a 50+ SPF canopy and a handlebar that can be adjusted. Some parents complain that the seats are too low and do not recline fully flat, making it hard for small children to reach their food trays or get comfortable. Easy of Use A double stroller can be an investment of a large amount and one that you hope to use for years. When shopping for one, you want to make sure it will be easy to operate and clean. Fortunately, the best double strollers are designed to be as user-friendly as they can and come with plenty of features that are convenient for parents. All strollers we tested could be folded easily and compactly using just one hand. They are light and ideal for traveling. Many of them fit in the majority of trunks and can be checked for gate-checking on planes. Most of our testers also found that their strollers could fold down smaller than single-seat versions. Some even had a carrying strap. The Valco Snap Duo trend is a double stroller with lots of options that can adapt to the needs of your family. This side-by-side stroller can be used with infant car seats, a bassinet, and other accessories, meaning you can use it from birth to the age of preschool. Each seat comes with a 5-point harness and a large canopy that gives plenty of shade from the sun. Another highly-regarded option is the Joovy Twin Roo. This stroller is lightweight and incredibly compact, measuring just 22 lbs and 26 inches wide when it's folded. double stroller with bassinet reclines to almost a full flat position and the back seat features an adjustable recline for every child. This stroller is easy to use and maneuver thanks to its large storage basket, easy parking brake that is one step and a large storage basket. The only drawbacks of the Joovy Twin Roo are minor and specific to that model. Kerry says that the packaging was fun and innovative, but it came in five boxes that can be an inconvenience to carry around. She also found the Genuis magnetic clasp somewhat awkward and it took her some time before she could master it. In the end, though she was extremely pleased with the stroller and would definitely recommend it. Storage Strollers come in a variety of sizes and shapes, ranging from tandems with side-by-side doubles to tandem (single-file seating) styles, plus many allow you to customize your layout by adding a bassinet or a car seat attachment. Some come with rider boards for older siblings. However, not all of them are made equal. Some are elegant and simple to use, whereas others are bulky, heavy and difficult to fold or stow. If you're looking to purchase a light double stroller, take a look at the Joovy Caboose Ultralight Graphite. 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 to enjoy a great time with two kids. The UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double is another model that our testers adored, especially for its sleek design and user-friendly. It can accommodate two infant car seats or a toddler's bassinet and seat without adapters. Its rear seat can be removed to transform it into a triple or quad stroller. It comes with a huge basket for storage, and can be upgraded with a parent organizer and all-terrain tires, as as side storage bags. Billingsley states that the best double stroller for a toddler is one that has numerous options for customization. This includes a bassinet or seat that can be removed. That's because toddlers often have limitations in endurance, and a stroller with a bassinet attachment will provide them with a safe spot to take a nap. A double stroller must also come with a sturdy harness system and recline positions, as well as plenty of storage space for snacks and toys. The ZOE Twin+ is popular among parents due to its lightweight and flexibility. It's easy to check at airport gates it can be accessed through all doors (without removing the front wheels), and can expand into a quad or triple stroller that has an additional tandem seat. The near-flat, independently reclined seats as well as the extra-long sun canopy that can be adjusted are among the other features. A spacious underseat basket, as well as cup holders for the child and parent complete this impressive feature set. Taylor says the one disadvantage is that it has a the largest profile when folded, and is difficult for parents to stow.