Best double strollers 2026: NBC Select picks Zoe as top overall
NBC Select’s tested 2026 double stroller guide names Zoe, UPPAbaby, Nuna, Jeep and Thule among its top picks for families.
By Tom Brennan · Health & Medicine Correspondent
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NBC Select’s guide to the best double strollers 2026 puts the Zoe The Twin V3 Double Stroller at the top after weeks of testing by Becca Delman, a mother of three young children. The list matters for parents weighing a large purchase that has to carry two kids, fit daily routines and still be manageable to lift, fold and steer.
Delman wrote for NBC Select that double stroller shopping is different from buying a single stroller because parents have to consider two seated children, doorway clearance, trunk loading and whether the stroller remains easy to push with kids and gear aboard. NBC Select said its selections were based on maneuverability, comfort and how well each stroller handled city life with multiple small children.
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What is the best double stroller in 2026?
NBC Select named the Zoe The Twin V3 Double Stroller its best overall pick, listing it at $599. Delman said it balanced a manageable frame with comfort and practical features, including independent reclining seats, separate canopies, adjustable footrests, five-point harnesses and infant car seat compatibility.
The Zoe model was recommended for families seeking an everyday double stroller that can work from the newborn stage into toddler use, according to NBC Select. Delman also cited its individual bumper bars, which let each child have a separate bar that opens for loading and unloading.
Other top double stroller picks
NBC Select’s roundup also named several models for specific needs and budgets. The Jeep Destination Double Stroller was labeled the best budget option and listed at $289.99 at Target.
The UPPAbaby Minu Duo Stroller, listed at $749.99, was named best lightweight. NBC Select said it fits through door frames, folds with one hand and uses magnetic, no-pinch buckles, while noting that infant use requires adapters and that the seats are narrower than those on some larger double strollers.
The Nuna TRVL Dubl Double Stroller was NBC Select’s luxury pick, listed at $900. Delman said it steered easily, used premium-feeling materials and worked with the Nuna PIPA car seat, making it an option for families with a newborn and a toddler.
For outdoor use, NBC Select selected the Thule Urban Glide 3 Double Stroller, listed at $999.95 through Babylist. The guide identified it as the best option for outdoors among the tested picks.
What should parents look for in a double stroller?
A double stroller carries two children in one frame, either side by side or in another two-seat setup, and the right choice depends on how and where a family uses it. Based on NBC Select’s testing, key factors include how the stroller steers when loaded, whether both seats recline independently, how much storage it has and whether it can fit through doors or into a car.
NBC Select also highlighted two additional models beyond the main top-pick categories. The Joie Rosemary LX Stroller, listed at $399.99, was described as a sturdy everyday stroller with lie-flat recline positions, car seat compatibility, a large basket, three cup holders and padded harness covers, though Delman noted it requires a two-hand fold.
The Silver Cross Jet Double Stroller, listed at $799.99, was positioned for travel and errands on smoother surfaces. NBC Select said it is easy to carry and store and allows one child to nap while the other sits upright, while noting that its small wheels make it less suited to gravel, bumps or long walks.
This story draws on original reporting from NBC News.