Best Convertible Strollers That Grow With Your Family 2024

Best Convertible Strollers That Grow With Your Family 2024

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 they're 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 they're not quite grown-up enough for long walks, after all, you can add a glider board so they 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):

Babyzen YOYO2 Stroller & Connect

Designed in France, with all-wheel suspension that can handle bumpy roads, the Babyzen YOYO2 is one of the best and lightest strollers on the market. It is best known for its convenience for families on the go while being durable enough for strolling on rougher terrain.

In 2022, Babyzen introduced the YOYO Connect, which allows parents to turn their YOYO2 into a double stroller. As a single stroller, the YOYO2 weighs less than 14 pounds and as a double it weighs 27 pounds. Each component, the YOYO2 stroller and YOYO2 Connect, can fold compactly enough to fit in an overhead bin or be carried on your shoulder.

YOYO2 Price

YOYO2 Weight and Dimensions

  • Dimensions: 39" L x 17" W x 41" H
  • Folded dimensions: 20" L x 17"W x 7" H
  • Stroller weight: 13.6 pounds as a single and 27 pounds as a double
  • Weight limit: 48.5 pounds per seat
  • Warranty: 2 years

YOYO2 & Connect Configurations

  • You can use the YOYO2 as a single stroller in four different ways—with the YOYO bassinet, the YOYO 0+ Newborn Pack, or the YOYO2 6+. In single mode, an older sibling can also ride along using the Babyzen Board
  • The YOYO2 Connect 6+ Double Stroller has a total of four possible configurations for siblings of different ages including a newborn, and two configurations with twins.

Car seats compatible with YOYO2

Here is a full list of the infant car seats that are compatible with the YOYO2, along with a link to the car seat adapters.

  • Clek Liing
  • Cybex Aton Series and Cloud Q car seats
  • Maxi-Cosi infant car seats
  • Nuna PIPA Series car seats

Please note the Babyzen YOYO2 Connect is NOT car seat compatible. While you can attach a car seat to the YOYO2 stroller while a Connect is attached behind, you cannot also attach a car seat to the Connect.

How to fold the Babyzen YOYO2 & Connect

The YOYO's two-step fold requires more of a learning curve—once you practice it a few times, it becomes second nature and you'll catch an envious glare from another parent when you fold it at an airport.

The first step, which can be completed while your child is still seated, involves pressing two buttons to fold the canopy. For the second step, you'll need just one hand to press and slide a button under the stroller seat until the frame collapses. 

You fold the Connect the same way, and it can hook to the back of the YOYO2 stroller frame using the included clip attachments. It is very quick to detach and fold if you need to switch from double to single use.

YOYO2 Benefits 

  • One of the only single to double stroller options that is travel friendly and compact
  • If one of your children wants to walk for a while, the Connect is easy to fold up and out of the way, and can quickly attach to the back of the YOYO2.
  • Lightweight enough for on-the-go living while being strong and durable to handle uneven terrain

YOYO2 Drawbacks

  • Smaller stroller that doesn't offer as much storage space as other convertible strollers
  • Connect frame can not attach an infant car seat, which would be the closest position to the parent when pushing as a double stroller
  • With a joint attachment where the Connect attaches to the YOYO2, parents can find it harder to lift the double stroller over a curb

Baby Jogger City Select 2

Best Convertible Strollers That Grow With Your Family

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 2 is one of the more affordable convertible strollers available.

Updated in 2021 to the City Select 2 model, the stroller is now lighter than previous models, and offers colors in the Eco Collection which include premium Tencel fabrics, a leatherette handlebar, and bumper bar accessory.

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 with one seat: 26.7 pounds
  • Weight limit: 45 pounds per seat
  • Warranty: 1 year for parts; lifetime for frame

City Select Configurations

  • With 24 configurations, the City Select 2 offers versatile seating for up to 3 kids, including those with two infant car seats, two bassinets, two stroller seats, plus a ride-along board, 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, City GO 2, and City GO Air
    • Britax B-Safe 35, B-Safe Ultra, and Endeavours
    • Chicco Fit2, Fit2 LE, KeyFit, KeyFit 30, KeyFit 30 Zip, and KeyFit 30 Zip Air 
    • SnugRide Click Connect 30, SnugRide Click Connect 35, SnugRide Click Connect 35 LX, SnugRide SnugLock 35 Elite, SnugRide SnugLock 35 Platinum, all other Click Connect models

    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 pounds

    City Select Drawbacks

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

    Peg Perego YPSI

    Peg-Perego YPSI Double Stroller

    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

        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

        Peg-Perego YPSI Configurations

        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 more headspace for a growing toddler

        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
        • Stroller can only fold by detaching the lower position seat first

          Cybex Gazelle S 2

          The Gazelle S 2 debuted in 2023 and is the first convertible stroller from Cybex, the German manufacturer known for its innovative and stylish line of baby gear.

          Among the stroller's 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 2 Price

          Cybex Gazelle S 2 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: 50 pounds per seat
          • Stroller weight: 28.4 lbs.
          • Warranty: 2 years

          Cybex Gazelle S 2 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

          Cybex Gazelle S Configurations Chart

          Car Seats Compatible with Cybex Gazelle S 2

          See this page for more information about car seats compatible with the Cybex Gazelle S 2 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 2

          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 2 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
          • One-pull seat harness system - making it faster and easier to adjust harness straps
          • Folds with two seats attached in any configuration
          • Double adapters built into the stroller frame to convert from single to double
          • Has even weight limit of 50 pounds per seat
          • Comes with additional shopping basket, cup holder, and rain cover
          • Includes car seat adapters for Cyb