Best double strollers 2026: NBC Select names its top tested picks
NBC Select’s mom-tested 2026 double stroller guide puts Zoe, Jeep, UPPAbaby, Nuna and Thule among its top picks.
By Georgia Hale · Staff Writer
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NBC Select’s latest guide to the best double strollers 2026 is built around a very real test: a mother of three, with children from 9 months old to preschool age, used the strollers for weeks with her kids.
The big takeaway from NBC Select’s testing is that a double stroller has to do more than hold two children. The guide says parents should think about how easy it is to push with kids loaded in, whether it can fit through doorways, how much growing room a toddler gets and whether one adult can lift it into a car.
What are the best double strollers in 2026?
NBC Select named the Zoe The Twin V3 Double Stroller its best overall pick. The guide lists it at $599 and says it stood out as a practical everyday choice for families who want a stroller that can work from the newborn stage into toddler years.
The Zoe model earned praise from NBC Select for being easy to steer, light enough to push one-handed during testing and useful for two children with different needs. Its listed features include infant car seat compatibility, separate reclining seats, individual bumper bars, adjustable footrests, separate canopies and five-point harnesses.
For shoppers watching the price, NBC Select picked the Jeep Destination Double Stroller as its budget choice. The guide lists it at $289.99 at Target.
The UPPAbaby Minu Duo Stroller was named the best lightweight option. NBC Select lists it at $749.99 and says it is aimed at parents who want a side-by-side stroller without the usual bulk. The guide says it fits through door frames, folds with one hand and has magnetic buckles designed to avoid pinched fingers.
Which double stroller did NBC Select call the luxury pick?
NBC Select gave its luxury spot to the Nuna TRVL Dubl Double Stroller, listed at $900. The guide says the Nuna was one of the easiest models to push during testing, with smooth steering through crowds and a sturdy feel for daily use.
The Nuna model is described by NBC Select as compatible with the Nuna PIPA car seat. Its listed features include two independent reclining seats, adjustable calf rests, large sun canopies, five-point harnesses and a compact fold.
For outdoor use, NBC Select chose the Thule Urban Glide 3 Double Stroller, listed at $999.95 at Babylist. The guide labels it the best option for outdoors.
What other double strollers made the guide?
The Joie Rosemary LX Stroller, listed at $399.99, was included as a sturdy everyday model for families looking for a lot of features at a lower price. NBC Select says assembly took about 10 minutes, the wheels snapped into place easily and the stroller handled bumps, gravel, sidewalks and short stretches of grass.
The guide also included the Silver Cross Jet Double Stroller, listed at $799.99. NBC Select describes it as a lightweight, luxury-feeling choice for travel and errands on smoother surfaces, while noting that it struggled on gravel and bumps and was not built for long walks.
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This story draws on original reporting from NBC News.