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Start with the layout. A side-by-side double gives both children the same view and seat, but it's wider: 27.8 to 31 inches for the models below. A tandem (one seat above or in front of the other) is about as narrow as a single stroller, around 25.5 inches, but it's longer and heavier with both seats on. Then decide whether you need two seats from day one, as with twins, or a single stroller that adds a second seat later. Measure your front door, building entrance and elevator before you choose.
The seven doubles at a glance
| Stroller | Layout | Open width | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Cross Jet Double | Side by side | 31 in | 19.7 lb | $977.95 |
| Nuna TRVL dubl | Side by side | 30.5 in | 25.2 lb | $1,240 |
| UPPAbaby Minu Duo | Side by side | 27.8 in | 27.4 lb | from $759.99 |
| Bugaboo Donkey 6 Duo | Side by side, folds back to a single | 29.1 in (74 cm); 23.6 in as a single | 42 lb (19.04 kg) with bassinet and seat | $2,148.90 |
| Bugaboo Donkey 6 Twin | Side by side | 29.1 in (74 cm) | 44.5 lb (20.2 kg) with two bassinets | $2,348.85 |
| UPPAbaby Vista V3 + RumbleSeat V3 | Tandem, upper and lower seat | 25.7 in | 27.6 lb with one seat | $1,039.99 + from $343.99 |
| Cybex Gazelle S V2 + second seat | Tandem, upper and lower seat | 25.4 in | 28.4 lb with one seat | $1,299.95 + $399.95 |
Prices are in CAD and were current when we wrote this. Widths and weights come from each brand's specifications.
Best for travel and small car trunks
Silver Cross Jet Double is the lightest here at 19.7 lb, and folds to 9 inches deep, then pulls along like a suitcase with the bumper bar. The seats start at 3 months, so for a younger baby you'd use a compatible infant car seat on the wider side, with adaptors sold separately. At 31 inches, it's also the widest.
UPPAbaby Minu Duo is the narrowest side-by-side we carry at 27.8 inches, and both seats work from birth in newborn mode. It's heavier than the Jet Double at 27.4 lb. Our Jet Double vs Minu Duo comparison goes through the trade-off between width and weight.
Best for twins
Twins need two newborn positions from day one.
- Bugaboo Donkey 6 Twin: comes with two bassinets for the newborn months and two seats for later, on a frame that can return to single width. Car seats and adapters are sold separately.
- UPPAbaby Minu Duo: both seats have a newborn mode, so you don't need extra bassinets, in a lighter, more compact frame.
- Nuna TRVL dubl: both seats from birth, but only one Nuna PIPA infant car seat can attach, on the wider side. Our TRVL dubl vs Minu Duo comparison covers both compact options.
Best for a newborn and a toddler
Bugaboo Donkey 6 Duo comes with a bassinet and a seat side by side, so both children ride at the same height, plus a second seat fabric set for when the baby is ready. The bassinet is for babies up to 9 kg (20 lb) or 6 months, and Bugaboo's Canadian instructions say it isn't for sleep.
UPPAbaby Vista V3 takes an infant car seat on top and the toddler below in the RumbleSeat V3 (from 3 months up to 40 lb or 36 in). It stays close to single-stroller width. Our Vista V3 vs Minu Duo comparison sets the tandem against a side-by-side.
Best if you want a single first
A single-to-double stroller lets you buy one stroller now and add a seat when the second baby comes.
- UPPAbaby Vista V3: from birth with the bassinet or Infant SnugSeat, and adds the RumbleSeat V3 below.
- Cybex Gazelle S V2: comes with car seat adapters and a removable shopper basket, folds with one or two seats on, and has room for 55 lb in its two baskets. Our Gazelle S V2 guide covers the setups. There's also an electric-assist e-Gazelle S ($1,699.95).
- Bugaboo Donkey 6 Mono ($1,698.95): 60 cm (23.6 in) wide as a single, then widens to a side-by-side with the Sibling Seat ($449.95).
For more single strollers, see our best full-size strollers guide.
Side-by-side or tandem: what changes day to day
| Side by side | Tandem | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 27.8 to 31 in in this list | About 25.5 in, like a single |
| Children's view | Both the same | Lower seat sees less |
| Reaching both children | Both at the same height | Bending down to the lower seat |
| Weight with both seats | Lighter models exist, from 19.7 lb | Heavier, as you add a second seat |
| Best fit | Wide doors and elevators, twins, trips | Narrow doors and hallways, a second baby later |
Measure before you buy
- Doors and elevators: measure the clear opening, with the door fully open, at your front door, building entrance and elevator. Compare it with the open width above, and leave room for your hands.
- Your trunk: compare the folded size on the product page with your trunk opening, not just its floor.
- Transit: TransLink lists a 24-inch maximum stroller width on buses, and every double here is wider. Our guide to strollers on transit in Vancouver and Ottawa covers the rules.
Still deciding whether you need a double at all? Our guide to one double stroller or two singles works through it.
The easiest way to decide is to push one through a doorway. Call our Richmond, Burnaby or Ottawa store ahead of your visit and we'll let you know which double strollers we have on the floor.
