When you're shopping for your first stroller, you're naturally thinking about your first baby—not necessarily your second. Then, in seemingly no time, Baby #2 is on the way, but Baby #1 still needs the stroller, too. Now what?

Many families purchase a double stroller with side-by-side seats, which works well for a period of time. But when the older child graduates from stroller travel, you’re either back to where you started with the single stroller, or you’re pushing a double stroller with only one kid in it (resulting in unnecessary bulkiness, uneven weight distribution—and a couple of weird looks).

The solution? A convertible stroller—one that can be both a single and a double.  A convertible stroller allows you to attach a second stroller seat, infant car seat or, in some cases, a bassinet in order to transform a single stroller into a ride for two.

When your older child insists she’s too grown-up for a stroller, you can detach the second seat to convert it back to a single stroller. And when it turns out that she’s not quite grown-up enough for long walks, after all, you can add a glider board so she can ride along.

Another pro: Most convertible strollers offer multiple seat configurations so that your kids can face you, face the world or face each other, helping you attempt to keep two kids happy at the same time.

The cons: Given their size and complexity, convertible strollers can be both heavy and expensive. But because it endures for years as your family expands, a high-quality convertible stroller can be a wise investment for new parents.

Here’s a look at the top high-quality convertible strollers that grow with your family (listed by ascending price):

• Baby Jogger City Select 2
• Peg-Perego YPSI
• Cybex Gazelle S
• Nuna Demi Grow
• UPPAbaby VISTA
• Joolz Geo2
• Silver Cross Wave
• Bugaboo Donkey5

Best Convertible Strollers Video

Check out the video below for a look at eight of the top single-to-double strollers from Baby Jogger, Bugaboo, Cybex, Joolz, Nuna, Peg-Perego, Silver Cross and UPPAbaby!

Read on for more details about each of these convertible strollers, plus an overview of several other strollers that can accommodate a newborn and toddler.

Baby Jogger City Select 2

The versatile Baby Jogger City Select was one of the first convertible strollers on the market—and remains one of the most popular, too. The stroller offers 16 different seating combinations, using up to two stroller seats, infant car seats and bassinets. Kids in equal-sized seats can face forward, backward or each other. The City Select is one of the more affordable convertible strollers available.

Updated in 2021 to the City Select 2 model, the stroller now offers a reduced weight, with some colors in the Eco Collection including premium Tencel fabrics and a leatherette handlebar and bumper bar.

City Select 2 Price

City Select Weight and Dimensions

• Dimensions: 43.5"L x 25.75"W x 38.5"H
• Folded dimensions: 12.5"L x 25.75"W x 32.75"H
• Stroller weight: 26.4 pounds
• Weight limit: 45 pounds per seat
• Warranty: 1 year for parts; lifetime for frame

City Select Configurations

• Offers 16 configurations, including those with two infant car seats, two bassinets, two stroller seats, or any combination
• Upper and lower seats are interchangeable (purchase of second seat adapters required for lower position)
• Both stroller seats are removable and can face either direction or face each other
• Bassinet can be used in upper position in double mode
• Can be used with Baby Jogger glider board 

 

Car seats compatible with City Select

See this page for more information about car seats that fit the City Select.

• Baby Jogger City GO 
• Britax B-Safe, B-Safe 35, B-Safe 35 Elite and BOB B-Safe
• Chicco KeyFit30
• Cybex Aton and Cloud Q series
• Graco SnugRide Click Connect 30, 35, 35 LX and 40
• Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30, Mico AP, Pebble, Cabrio Fix and Pebble Plus
• Peg-Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 and Nido

How to fold City Select

To fold the City Select in half, pull the levers at each side of the stroller (you can't miss them—they're labeled "fold.")

When using the City Select as a double stroller, you'll need to remove the second seat as well as the second seat adapter posts before folding.

City Select Benefits 

• One of the best-priced convertible strollers on the market
• Stroller seats can face each other
• Stroller seats are interchangeable and accommodate children up to 45 points
• Compatible with infant car seats from many manufacturers

City Select Drawbacks

• Requires the purchase of adapters for any infant car seats, including the Baby Jogger City GO
• Stroller seat can’t be used until baby is 6 months old
• Suspension is front-wheel only
• Stroller does not include belly bars or any other accessories
• One-year warranty for parts (lifetime warranty for frame)
• Folding mechanism can get sticky

Peg-Perego YPSI

The Peg-Perego YPSI became the lightest convertible stroller on the market in 2020. Weighing just 22.5 pounds, the YPSI is even lighter than many single strollers, yet is sturdy enough to accommodate a total weight of 100 pounds between two stroller seats.

Peg-Perego manufactures the YPSI stroller and car seats in Italy.

If you're using a car seat or bassinet for your newborn, it only takes a set of double adapters ($59.99) to change the stroller to double mode. Because both stroller seats are identical, offering a 50-pound weight limit, you can simply move the upper seat to the lower position.

Peg-Perego YPSI Price

• Single stroller: $699.99
• Double stroller: $1,009.97 (includes companion seat and double adapters)

Peg-Perego YPSI Weight and Dimensions

• Dimensions: 39.25L x 20"W x 40.25"H
• Folded dimensions: 15.25"L x 20"W x 32.25"H
• Stroller weight: 22.5 pounds
• Weight limit: 50 pounds per seat
• Warranty: 2 years

Peg-Perego YPSI Configurations

• Can be used with two infant car seats, two bassinets, two stroller seats or any combination
• Upper and lower seats are interchangeable (purchase of double adapters required)
• Can convert to double stroller using only double adapters by attaching car seat or bassinet
• Stroller seats can face either direction or each other
• Bassinet can be used in upper position in double mode
• Can be used with Peg-Perego Ride with Me board

Car Seats Compatible with Peg-Perego YPSI

See this page for more information on car seats that fit the Peg-Perego YPSI.

• Peg-Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35, 4-35 Nido, and 4-35 Lounge (car seats manufactured after Jan. 2018 only; older car seats are not compatible)
• Cybex Aton and Cloud Q series 
• Clek Liing
• Maxi-Cosi Mico series
• Nuna PIPA series

How to fold Peg-Perego YPSI

The Peg-Perego YPSI has an easy two-step fold: first, pull up on the triggers to fold the seat in half. Then pull a bar underneath the seat, and the handlebar swings over the stroller into a standing position.

When using the stroller as a double, you'll need to remove the lower seat before folding. The double adapters add several inches to the height of the stroller when folded. You can save space by removing the upper seat before folding the stroller, then removing the upper adapters (which can only be detached when the stroller is folded). 

Peg-Perego YPSI Benefits

• Lightest and most narrow convertible stroller on the market
• Stroller seats are interchangeable and accommodate children up to 50 pounds
• All-wheel suspension
• Includes adapters for Peg-Perego car seats
• Canopy is height-adjustable to allow room for growth

Peg-Perego YPSI Drawbacks

• Requires double adapters (on both upper and lower positions) for all double configurations
• Stroller has to be folded in order to attach and remove upper adapters
• Stroller is tall when folded as a double due to height of double adapters
• Lacks accessories such as cup holder and snack tray

Cybex Gazelle S

The Gazelle S debuted in 2020 as the first convertible stroller from Cybex, the German manufacturer known for its innovative and stylish line of baby gear.

Among the stroller's more than 20 configurations are a few options that set the Gazelle apart. The Gazelle includes a shopping basket that can be used in the stroller's upper position (with your child in the lower seat)—a configuration that nearly doubles the storage capacity of the stroller.

When your family grows, you may not need to buy a second seat. The seat that comes with the Gazelle can be moved to the lower position, allowing you to use an infant car seat or bassinet on top for your newborn. Adapters that convert the Gazelle from single to double are incorporated into the stroller frame, so you won't need to purchase additional accessories.

Cybex Gazelle S Price

• Single stroller: $899.95
• Double stroller: $1,129.90 (includes stroller and second seat)

Cybex Gazelle S Weight and Dimensions

• Dimensions: 41.3” L x 25.4” W x 43.1” H
• Folded dimensions: 32.5” L x 25.4” W x 12” H
• Weight capacity: 6 months to 50 pounds (from birth with Gazelle S carrycot or car seat)
• Stroller weight: 27.7 lbs.
• Warranty: 2 years

Cybex Gazelle S Configurations

• Can be used with two infant car seats, two bassinets, two stroller seats or any combination
• Seats are interchangeable between upper and lower position
• Stroller seats can face either direction or each other
• Included shopping basket can be added to upper position for more storage, with child in lower seat
• Can be used with Cybex Gazelle S Kidboard

Car Seats Compatible with Cybex Gazelle S

See this page for more information about car seats compatible with the Cybex Gazelle S stroller.

• Cybex Aton and Cloud Q series (with included adapter)
• Nuna PIPA series (with included adapter)
• Maxi Cosi Mico series (with included adapter)
• Graco SnugRide 30/35, SnugRide SnugLock 30/35 (with adapter sold separately)
• Chicco KeyFit 30 (with adapter sold separately)
• Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35, 4-35 Nido, 4-35 Lounge (with adapter sold separately)

How to Fold Cybex Gazelle S

Folding the Cybex Gazelle involves a few steps: First, push the lever on the back of the seat to fold it into the frame. Then press the button underneath the handle while sliding the button on top of the handle. Use your left hand to press the trigger on the side of the frame while retracting the handlebar.

Pull the handlebar down and toward you, and push the spoke into the lock. The Gazelle stands when folded and can be lifted using the handle built-into the seat plastic.

See how to fold your Gazelle S with one or two seats in various configurations in this video:

Cybex Gazelle S Benefits

• Upper seat can be moved to lower position, allowing you to add a car seat on top without having to buy an additional seat
• Folds with two seats attached in any configuration
• No adapters needed to convert from single to double
• Has even weight limit of 50 pounds per seat
• Comes with additional shopping basket and cup holder
• Includes car seat adapters for Cybex, Nuna, Maxi-Cosi and Clek car seats

Cybex Gazelle S Drawbacks

• Fold involves multiple steps
• Adapters needed for all car seats
• Bassinet is not included with purchase and is not approved for overnight sleeping

Nuna Demi Grow

The Demi Grow is the first convertible stroller from Nuna, the stylish Dutch brand known for its strollers and ultra-popular Nuna PIPA line of infant car seats.

Unlike other convertible strollers in which one seat sits in front of the other, the two seats on the Demi Grow are stacked. With the weight of both kids on the rear axle, the stroller becomes easier to maneuver and can accommodate a higher weight capacity of 50 pounds per seat.

The stroller seats are identical, which allows the upper seat to be moved to the lower seat when a sibling comes along. Included with purchase are two sets of Nuna car seat adapters, including a ring-shaped adapter that allows the car seat to be attached and removed using only one hand.

The Demi Grow was updated in 2022, and include brown leatherette details, as well as a magnetic harness buckle, and additional canopy with added ventilation and attached bug net.

Nuna Demi Grow Price

• Single price: $949.95
• Double price with two stroller seats: $1,149.90 (includes single stroller and sibling seat)

Nuna Demi Grow Weight and Dimensions

• Dimensions: 39.5"L x 24"W x 43.5"H
• Folded dimensions: 23.5"L x 24"W x 35"W
• Product weight: 27.4 pounds (excludes winter seat, canopy and arm bar)
• Recommended use: Birth to 50 pounds for each seat
• Warranty: 2 years

Nuna Demi Grow Configurations

• 23 configurations with two infant car seats, two bassinets, two stroller seats, or any combination
• Upper seat can face either direction; lower seat only faces forward
• Bassinet can be used in upper position in double mode
• Does not offer ride-along board attachment (although third-party brands may fit)

 

Car Seats Compatible with Nuna Demi Grow

Only Nuna car seats can fit the Demi Grow. See car seats compatible with Nuna Demi Grow for more information.

• Nuna PIPA
• Nuna PIPA RX
• Nuna PIPA Lite
• Nuna PIPA Lite R
• Nuna PIPA Lite LX
• Nuna PIPA Lite RX

How to Fold Nuna Demi Grow

To fold the Nuna Demi Grow, pull back on the triggers on each side until the stroller is locked in a standing position. While the Demi Grow folds with one seat attached, you'll find a comfortable leatherette carry handle if you remove the seat before folding.

You'll need to remove the lower seat before folding the stroller when configured as a double.

Nuna Demi Grow Benefits

• With both seats positioned over rear wheels, front wheels are more maneuverable, making stroller easier and lighter to push
• Length as a double stroller is several inches shorter than most competitors
• Both seats accommodate 50 pounds and are interchangeable
• Adjustable, all-wheel suspension and sturdy wheels provide a smooth ride
• Stroller seat lining zips out for an all-mesh summer seat
• Harness buckle is magnetic for easier entries and exits
• Includes two sets of car seat adapters for Nuna infant car seats

Nuna Demi Grow Drawbacks

• Some kids may not enjoy positioning of lower seat inside storage basket
• When stroller seat is in the lower position, much of storage basket is occupied by second seat
• Lower seat is not reversible
• Only accommodates Nuna car seats
• No ride-along board option for an older toddler

UPPAbaby VISTA V2

The UPPAbaby VISTA has been a trendsetting stroller for more than a decade. The VISTA is one of the most popular models on the market, thanks to its ease of use, versatility and classy yet practical style.

The VISTA offers a simple, standing fold and includes a bassinet that's safe for overnight sleeping, a height-adjustable sun canopy and perhaps the largest storage basket you'll find on any stroller.

When your family grows, attach the RumbleSeat to the lower position to create a double, and use upper and lower adapters to create more than a dozen configurations involving up to two reversible stroller seats, car seats and bassinets. The Toddler Seat for the upper position has a 50-pound weight limit, while the smaller RumbleSeat holds 35 pounds in the lower position only.

In 2020, UPPAbaby released the VISTA V2, making upgrades to the all-wheel suspension for a smoother ride and adding new colors, a no-rethread harness, a redesigned sun canopy with two ventilation panels, and more. Learn more in this 2020 UPPAbaby VISTA V2 vs. 2019 UPPAbaby VISTA comparison.

UPPAbaby VISTA V2 Price