After 100 Hours Testing Double Strollers, We Wish Someone Would Push Us Around in These

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If you’re entering the “double trouble” era of your parenting — welcoming a set of twins or adding a baby to your stroller-age entourage — you’re probably Googling double strollers, wondering which one will best serve your needs and free up your arms. Like so many other baby products on the market (and just as many, if not more, customer reviews and anecdotes about them), there are countless double strollers from which to choose, so how do you?

Luckily, we’re here to help. We’ve tested these nine double strollers and considered important factors, including cost, cleanability, ease of use, durability, and accessibility — and, of course, whether your kiddos will actually sit happily in them.

Quick side note: Unsurprisingly, double strollers cost more than single strollers, so they make a perfect group gift or a “best-cool-auntie-of-the-year” present. So, don’t be afraid to add them to your registry.

Best Double Strollers

• Best Overall: Austlen Entourage 2.0

• Best Budget: Evenflo Pivot Xplore

• Best Traditional Modular: UppaBaby Vista V2

• Best Total System: Veer Switch&Roll

• Best Side-by-Side: Baby Jogger City Mini GT2

What to Consider

We tested more than 60 strollers and wagon strollers at this point, and while there's a lot to think about when searching for the ideal model, the checklist to find the perfect one isn't as long as you might think. The three biggest factors you want to consider when buying a double stroller are type, features, and cost. Because these strollers vary so widely, knowing what your priorities are is crucial. For instance, do you need something that will hold a car seat? Consider a versatile baby-to-preschool double stroller like the Vista2. Do you want a stroller that will last through multiple children? Go for something sturdy, like the Veer Switchback. How about maneuverability and what it's like to collapse and store? These are all questions that you need to ask yourself before you make the investment — because, yes, these are investments.

Type

The main types of double strollers are single-to-double, side-by-side, joggers, and stroller wagons such as the Evenflo Pivot Xplore. They all have their unique benefits, and I can assure you that one of these will be the right fit for your needs. We’ve broken down each type below and highlighted things like weight, whether or not they can fold up, and durability and stability.

Features

Thinking ahead is key when considering what features you want. Look for an option with an attached kickboard or the ability to attach an infant car seat if you anticipate your family growing beyond two kids who need a stroller at the same time. Storage capacity is important, too. As most of us know by now, parents haul a lot of junk. Features like these can be found in multiple types of strollers, and they can help narrow down your choices.

Cost

It's the elephant in the room, right? These big strollers can mean big bucks; some can cost well over $1,000. With pricier styles, you'll find features like leather-wrapped handles and all-wheel suspension, which is great for smoother rides, especially over tough-to-navigate sidewalks. These additions can make pushing the strollers easier and more comfortable. However, more affordable strollers are getting better and better every year, especially the direct-to-consumer brands. For that reason, we've added strollers to this list that are truly wonderful and do not equate to a house payment in price.

How We Chose

Our reviews team has tested each double stroller on this list. We spent time pushing and pulling them, getting a feel for how they work, how they handle, and how they move. We’ve also spoken to many manufacturers to determine their building practices, how they've responded to recalls, and how they're innovating in the market. We tested these for a minimum of 3 hours each, with most hitting the 7-10 hour mark. (Shopping takes time, people!)

Cost, cleanability, ease of use, durability, and accessibility — how easy it is to fold, collapse, and carry — are all factors we kept in mind when evaluating these double strollers. We’ve put them in trunks, cleaned the gunk off the seats, carted our kids around science museums, and pushed these strollers over the creaky boards of the Coney Island boardwalk and beaches. These strollers are battle-tested, and we stand by every one of them.

Single-to-Double Strollers

Single-to-double strollers make up the biggest portion of strollers on the market right now by a mile. Companies like UPPAbaby, Evenflo, Cybex, and more are constantly updating and improving on this style.

Single-to-double strollers are designed to work for growing families who start with one child then expand their roster, who have twins, or who have siblings close in age. These strollers can be used with one seat or two in a ton of different configurations. They are a tandem-style stroller without having the bulk of a traditional tandem thanks to the way seats are arranged. Think of them more like stadium seating and less like church pews.

These can be some of the hardest to collapse, but what they lack in compact ease, they more than make up for with their transparent variety of options.

Austlen Entourage 2.0

This is the Mercedes Benz of double strollers, and if we had a “most luxurious, life-changing” category, it would sit at the top spot. But we don’t (yet) so let’s talk about the Entourage 2.0 with its incredible versatility and ability to grow with your family, thanks to its "buildable" design.

New parents can invest in the single stroller option with the ability to add a second seat and other sit-and-stand accessories later. The primary seat, which has a max child weight of 65 pounds, can be used from birth thanks to the built-in bassinet configuration(!). This seat has five recline positions and the option to use a car seat adapter. The second seat can be rear- or forward-facing and has a max child weight of 40 pounds.

And then there’s *hallelujah chorus* the sit-and-stand configuration. The jump seat (with lap belt) and standing board are easily attached to the back of the stroller for your growing kids (up to 75 pounds). We can confirm that the kids love the novelty of these riding options.

As if these seat and configuration options weren’t enough, the Entourage 2.0 makes a name for itself again with its ability to expand using just one hand to allow for 200, yes 200, pounds of kids and cargo. When expanded, it does feel like you’re pushing a small truck, but a fairly light one with impressive maneuverability. That said, we found that it is a little tricky to control going up or downhill in the fully expanded position.

This expansion makes the most sense if you’re traveling through an airport and need to stow your luggage, walking to the beach with enough items to support a small army, or when you have a bigger kiddo riding in the jump seat and just need more space.

We also love the market tote (included in your purchase), which attaches when the stroller is not expanded for all of your, well, market goods.

The Entourage 2.0 updated its harness system with a three-point magnetic enclosure. In theory, this is great, but in practice, we found ourselves fumbling a little bit to get the magnets to stay put while we clicked everything into place. (Which is made more complicated by writhing kids.)

Although the fabric from the primary seat can be removed, it’s not simple and you can’t actually toss it into the wash — it's spot clean only. But for $34.99, you can purchase seat liners that are easily removable and machine washable.

Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular Travel System

Evenflo is synonymous with reliable, high-quality baby gear that’s also affordable. Its gear may not be the most fancy compared to that from higher-end companies, but it gives parents what they want: practicality, reliability, affordability, and safety.

The Pivot Xpand modular system doesn’t mess around when it comes to versatility, with a total of 22 seat configurations. The travel system includes the stroller, infant car seat, and car seat base. Buy once and you'll be able to use it for the long haul. The covers are machine-washable; if this isn’t your first rodeo, you know how clutch that is.

The stroller features wheels that front pivot, rear suspension, steel-frame construction, a peekaboo canopy, an extending handlebar for adults of varying heights, an extra-large storage basket, and a cup holder for whatever beverage is helping you get through the day.

Although we had no issues pushing the Pivot Xpand in the double mode, it tripped on bumps in the road. However, unlike some other two-in-one strollers, this one feels like it has a lower center of gravity, so it never feels as though it's going to tip, or that it's seriously unstable. Instead, it is just a bit of a pain in some circumstances.

VISTA V2 Double Stroller Bundle

The UPPAbaby Vista V2 sets the bar when it comes to the traditional single-to-double modular stroller category. UppaBaby is known for its luxurious strollers, in particular, its Instagram-worthy aesthetic. This double stroller bundle can be arranged in every way you’ll need: two seats, a bassinet and a seat, a seat and a car seat, or two car seats that fully recline. You can even adjust the way the seats are facing — outward for curious toddlers, and inward for parental reassurance.

The double stroller’s no-rethread harness makes adjusting the seat belts quick and easy. We need things to be quicker and easier when it comes to kids, right? The ride is smooth, too, thanks to all-wheel suspension, which you can steer with one hand while the other holds your now-cold coffee. Under the stroller is an oversized cargo net for all of your on-the-go essentials: wipes, diapers, snacks, snacks, pacifiers, and snacks.

For those summer strolls, the sun shade on this model pulls down even farther and uses UPF 50+ to help protect baby. Speaking of baby, the bassinet feature includes a zip-out, water-repellent liner, and boot cover, making it easy to remove and clean because blowouts. Bonus? You can remove the entire bassinet, giving baby another place to hang out when the stroller is folded and put away.

If we haven’t sold you on our top single-to-double pick yet, check out the tiny details: the leather-wrapped handle, solid sleek-looking frame, easy clip inserts, and fabrics that look and feel expensive but are a cinch to clean in the washing machine.

We love that every piece of this stroller feels as though it is thoughtfully designed with both utility and aesthetics in mind. We are never going to love the pricetag of this stroller, but if you're buying this as your first and primary stroller, we do believe that it is entirely worth the cost.

Switch&Roll Stroller

The Veer Switch&Roll Stroller is kind of like a transformer in that it, well, transforms into nearly every piece of must-have baby gear: high chair, jogging stroller, bike seat, and, of course, regular stroller. Also worth mentioning? The machine washable fabric. Swoon. Plus, it has an optional bassinet attachment and car seat adapters, making this single-to-double stroller wildly utilitarian and innovative. This versatility and transformability are thanks to the Veer Switchback system.

We were blown away by not only the design but also the unit’s seamless transitions, making this a favorite in the stroller travel system space.

Not only did we test the stroller in its single and double arrangements, but we also tried it as a travel high chair. We were impressed by all of it.

And then, of course, there’s the ride itself: The Veer Swtichback’s dual seat dampeners absorb a lot of the impact that riders might otherwise feel over bumpy terrain. The stroller offers a near-fully reclinable seat with soft padding and an easy-to-operate no-rethread harness.

Unlike many strollers on the market, this Veer unit has dual-adjustable shocks, which allows you to change it up depending on your terrain. Are your kiddos sleeping as you navigate bumpier roads? This feature will keep it that way.

The downside that kept this unit from being our top pick was that we had a little more trouble with steering than the UppaBaby Vista.

Side-By-Side Strollers

Side-by-side strollers are far easier to collapse than their single-to-double counterparts and have many of the same bells and whistles. They have the feel of an umbrella stroller but the cargo capacity of a traditional double. These are easy to maneuver and turn and generally take bumps and dips like a champ.

This style of stroller is appealing to parents who want their children to be able to interact with each other a bit; maybe share a bag of crackers or generally just converse. Because they're right beside one another, there's a level of intimacy not afforded with other styles.

However, they can be quite a pain to get through small areas thanks to their extra-wide footprint.

City Mini GT2

The City Mini GT2 by Baby Jogger is aptly named. When one of our test editors, based in New York City, was shopping for a double stroller, this was the unit that came recommended over and over again. And those recommendations hold up: This lightweight double stroller is easy to fold and maneuver and can house an infant car seat.

The one-click close and brake are so easy to operate that we could write sonnets about them. In fact, remembering a sonnet form is far harder than collapsing this stroller. Shall we compare thee stroller to a summer's day? Yeah, that's all we remember.

Finding a side-by-side stroller that can fit into narrower-than-standard doorways can be tricky, and the City Mini GT2 is no exception, unfortunately. We also found it doesn't fit on many people movers at the airport.

Although the fabric cover can be tossed into the washing machine, it's tricky and time-consuming to remove. The canopy, which detaches, is a piece of cake to wash in case you get cake on it.

We tested this one specifically on shopping trips in and around both the city and the suburbs, and we found that the simplicity of style and compact frame make it a great choice, especially for twin toddlers. The symmetry of the stroller means that you aren't fiddling with adjustments in the same way as you would with other doubles.

KooperX2 Double Stroller

For families who jet set (can we be your stowaways?), the Joovy KooperX2 Double Stroller is a worthwhile investment as a double travel stroller.

The no-frills-except-for-a-parent-cup-holder model is lightweight, doesn't take up much space, and is easy to steer. The storage bags are perfect for all of your travel necessities, in the airport and at your destination. It's made for ease and simplicity, and it fits the bill. We also love the oversized canopies, lightweight frame, and basic style.

We found that it's harder to clean than other strollers, but we managed to get it done with a hose and tilting it backward. We used this stroller on an overseas trip, choosing to gate check it, and we were thrilled with how it performed in intense travel environments.

Jogging Double Strollers

If you're a runner, or even if you just like to walk quickly over uneven pavement, you need a jogging stroller. The locking front wheel makes faster paces or bumpy rides no problem. They're the biggest strollers on this list, but the size gives them weight and stability, even with only a single front tire. (The three-wheel design, by the way, makes the stroller safer and more aerodynamic for moving quickly.)

For a great jogging stroller, you want to look for air-filled tires, a run strap on the handle, a telescoping handlebar, and five-point harnesses for your babies' safety.

FYI, it's not recommended to run with infants younger than six months or until they have full head and neck control.

Revolution Flex 3.0 Duallie Jogging Stroller

Bob Gear strollers have a cult following. This model, we found, is constantly selling out. This double jogging stroller has individually reclining seats so one kid can nap while the other tries to wake him up, UPF 50+ canopies for sun coverage, and a car seat attachment option.

Jogging strollers, like this one, have larger suspension systems to make for a smoother, more comfortable ride, and to handle more rugged terrain. Although the Bob Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 Duallie Jogging Stroller has more cargo capacity (under-stroller storage and nine pockets) than its rival, the Thule Urban Glide double stroller, it doesn't ride as smoothly.

This unit has a no-rethread harness for easy transitions, a nine-position handlebar, a foot-pedal parking brake, and water-resistant reflective fabrics.

Cleaning this one is also a bear, but darn if it's not a joy to push. And the combination of utility and cost? Puts this as our best double jogger.

We ran with this model for hours, and it never felt like it was too hard to maneuver, even on uneven surfaces. The stretched-out shape of it keeps the nose of the stroller visible at all times, so you can easily get out of the way of obstacles on your run, which is critical for everyone's safety.

Stroller Wagons

Part wagon, part stroller, these innovative hybrids are becoming more and more popular thanks to their versatility and function. They can carry kids, cargo, and even babies in car seats. They're designed to hit rough terrain — sand! — without a problem while still keeping your kids safe and comfortable.

Xplore Dreamz

Evenflo impressed us yet again with this exquisite piece of craftsmanship. We're calling it a wagon, but it's so much more than that, thanks to its two seats and footwell, so your kiddos can ride in comfort and style.

Unlike your traditional wagon, the Xplore has canopies with UPF protection. Not only will it hold your kids, but the Xplore will hold all your, er, their stuff, thanks to zippered saddlebags. You can make it even more useful with the addition of a car seat adapter or rumble seat that attaches to either side of the wagon.

The handle is versatile, with the ability to change direction so you can either push or pull the wagon. Also, the durable material allows you to hose off the wagon for a quick clean, especially after sandy beach trips. The mesh bottom makes it easy for dirt and sand to wash right out.

This is the newest model, the Xplore Dreamz, which has the addition of a sleeping board that can be added or removed over the footwell, providing your tot a safe and comfy place to snooze. Our littlest testers found that the nap quality was top-notch if their dead-to-the-world state for the last four miles of testing was any indication.

Veer Cruiser Stroller Wagon

This might be a bougie stroller wagon, but trust me when I say it's built like a tank. It's durable like the wagons of the past, with solid sides and rugged wheels. Even the snack tray feels like it was built to take a lot of damage. It holds four kids easily and can provide each one with their own seat.

It turns or pivots, just like a regular stroller, but it can be pushed or pulled like a wagon. The canopy is UPF-rated, and it, too, has a footwell for your children's comfort. It also has the ability to work like a pram, but you can also click in a car seat with an additional adapter.

This double-stroller wagon is designed to withstand mud and snow and can glide over pavement, cobblestones, and ballfields with ease. It folds nearly flat and stores in a small area easily. The bottom line: If you have the money, it's absolutely worth the splurge.

Several of our staff have tested this wagon, and we have all been impressed by the versatility and ease of this wagon. Kids love the seating and the fact that they don't need to be precious about what they do in it, because we can basically powerwash it. (And we basically do.)

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