Two little ones, one pair of hands. Whether you're bringing home twins or a new baby is joining a toddler who still naps on the go, the right double stroller turns "how will I ever get out of the house?" into an easy walk to the park.
The first decision is shape. Side-by-side strollers seat both children next to each other, so nobody is stuck with the "back seat" view and both get the same ride, which is ideal for twins. Tandem strollers put one child behind the other, so they're about as narrow as a single stroller and glide through shop aisles and doorways. Sit-and-stand strollers are a tandem with a twist: a bench and standing platform at the back for a big kid who wants to hop on and off. Here are our favorites in each style, plus a triple for families with three little ones.
Our quick picks
- Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Double: best side-by-side, and our top pick for twins.
- Graco Ready2Grow 2.0: best tandem for a baby and a toddler, with room to grow.
- Joovy Caboose RS: best sit-and-stand for an independent big kid.
- Joovy Big Caboose: best triple stroller for three under five.
Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Double: our favorite side-by-side
Twins get to share the view and the adventure in the City Mini GT2 Double. Each seat has its own near-flat recline and adjustable calf support, so one child can nap while the other sits up and points at every dog you pass. Each seat holds up to 50 pounds, so it keeps working well into the preschool years.
The "GT" stands for all-terrain: rubber tires and all-wheel suspension handle gravel paths and cracked sidewalks without rattling everyone's teeth. The handlebar adjusts to your height, the parking brake is right at your hand, and the patented one-step fold collapses it quickly when you're loading the car. You can attach one compatible infant car seat with a separately sold adapter; this model does not take two infant car seats at once.
It weighs about 36.5 pounds and is about 29 inches wide, so it's a confident, sturdy ride rather than a featherweight. For twins or close-in-age siblings, this is the double we'd buy.
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Graco Ready2Grow 2.0: the tandem that grows with your family
The Ready2Grow is built for the way families actually change. On day one, it accepts two Graco infant car seats at once, which makes it a great twin travel system. Later, you have two stroller seats, and once your oldest wants more independence you can swap the rear seat for a bench seat or standing platform.
Because the seats are one behind the other, it is narrow enough for store aisles, and Graco designed it to "ride like a double but fold like a single," with a compact fold for the trunk. The rear seat sits close to you, so you can chat with the baby while you walk. The front seat holds up to 50 pounds; the rear stroller seat holds up to 40 pounds.
If you're expecting a baby and already have a toddler, the Ready2Grow 2.0 is the most flexible way to cover both, especially if you already use a Graco infant car seat.
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Joovy Caboose RS: for the big kid who wants to walk (until they don't)
Every preschooler insists on walking right up until their legs give out halfway home. The Caboose RS solves that with a front seat for your younger child and a rear bench and standing platform for an older child at least 2½ years old, under 44 inches and under 55 pounds. They can hop on, sit, stand and hop off again, and you never have to carry anyone.
The front seat suits children from 3 months up to 55 pounds, with a three-position one-hand recline, a swing-open snack tray and magnetic buckles that make getting in and out easier. A huge UPF 50+ canopy keeps the front rider shaded, the basket holds up to 25 pounds, and big all-terrain rear wheels help it roll smoothly. Want to use it with an infant car seat? A universal adapter is sold separately.
For a baby or young toddler plus a three- or four-year-old, the Caboose RS is the most fun way to get everyone home happy.
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Joovy Big Caboose: room for three
Three children under five? The Big Caboose puts two full-size reclining seats up front and a rear bench and standing platform behind, so your oldest can ride or stand while the younger two sit. It even includes two universal car seat adapters, a snack tray, cup holders and a parent organizer.
The front seats are designed for children from 6 months. The rear bench and platform require a child at least 2½ years old, under 44 inches and under 45 pounds. A younger third rider needs the compatible rear seat, sold separately, and must meet that seat's limits. Extra-large wheels help keep this long stroller maneuverable, and the basket holds up to 15 pounds.
It's a big piece of gear, about 40 pounds, but for two younger siblings and an older child ready for the bench, the Big Caboose keeps everyone together.
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Picking the right double
- Twins: a side-by-side like the City Mini GT2 Double treats both children equally. A tandem that takes two infant car seats, like the Ready2Grow, is a handy alternative for the first months.
- Baby and toddler: a tandem or sit-and-stand keeps the stroller narrow and lets your older child climb out without unbuckling the baby.
- Measure first: check the stroller's width against your front door and the folded size against your trunk before you order.
- Newborns: babies need to lie back nearly flat, so use a seat rated from birth with a near-flat recline, or click in a compatible infant car seat. Follow each seat's age and weight limits.
Whichever you choose, buckle each child in every time, set the brake whenever you stop, and keep heavy bags in the basket rather than on the handlebar. If a baby falls asleep in a stroller seat, move them onto their back in a firm, flat crib or bassinet as soon as possible. For single strollers, see our guides to full-size strollers, travel systems and lightweight and umbrella strollers.
Our recommendation
For twins, get the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Double: two near-flat recliners, a smooth all-terrain ride and a quick fold. Expecting a baby with a toddler at home? The Graco Ready2Grow 2.0 takes you from two infant car seats to a bench or standing platform. If your oldest loves to hop on and off, the Joovy Caboose RS keeps them moving, and for three little ones, the Joovy Big Caboose has a spot for everyone.
