When the family grows from one child to two, the question comes up quickly: how do we get out of the door with both children? Many parents start looking for a double stroller or a twin stroller. But there is a third option that more and more families are choosing: a stroller wagon – a stroller for two children where the children sit facing each other, and which you can both push and pull.
Here is an overview of the differences and what to look for, so you can find the one that fits your everyday life.
Double stroller, twin stroller and stroller wagon: what is the difference?
- A double stroller is a pram or stroller for two children of different ages, often with a seat for the older child and a carrycot for the baby.
- A twin stroller is built for two children of the same age, typically with two identical seats side by side or one behind the other.
- A stroller wagon (a stroller for two children, similar to the wagons daycare centres use, but foldable and lightweight) has two seats facing each other in a roomy basket. You can push it like a stroller or, on most models, pull it behind you.
A classic double stroller is the right choice if you have a newborn who needs to lie completely flat in a carrycot. From around 6 months, when the child can sit with support, a stroller wagon becomes a good alternative, especially if you also have an older child who wants to hop in when little legs get tired.
Why choose a stroller wagon?
For the child
- Room and comfort – for bigger children too: bigger and heavier children (around 5–7 years) can still sit comfortably, rest their legs and take a nap. Toddlers who have outgrown a regular stroller sit comfortably too.
- The children sit facing each other: so they can chat and play together along the way. It’s more fun!
- A safe space of their own: the high sides keep the children in, and each child has their own seat. For children who are easily overwhelmed by noise and impressions, or who need to withdraw for a while, the wagon is a place to calm down.
- Naps on the go: when the children get tired, they can rest their legs and sleep in the wagon, so the trip doesn’t have to end just because it’s nap time.
For the parents
- Easy to push: rolls smoothly on gravel, grass, sand and uneven paths – even with two children.
- Everything in one place: pockets, a basket and cup holders make the changing bag unnecessary.
- Peace of mind: children who tend to run off stay safely seated.
For the whole family
- Two children at once: twins, siblings of different ages or two playmates in the same wagon. They share the snack tray without squabbling.
- Longer and more frequent outings: the zoo, amusement parks, festivals, parades, sports practice and travel. Families stay out longer and go places they used to avoid.
What to look for
- Can both children sleep? Is the backrest fixed, or can it recline in both seats? Children sleep poorly in a wagon where the backrest is locked upright.
- Harnesses: a 5-point harness for each seat.
- Safety: has the product been safety tested?
- Brake: a parking brake that keeps the wagon still while the children are lifted in and out.
- Weight limit per seat: check that the wagon can carry both children, also as they grow.
- Folded size: will it fit in the boot of your car?
- Manoeuvrability: is it easy to push and pull – also on gravel, sand and narrow pavements?
- Folding: is it easy to fold and unfold?
Arkonno Stroller Wagon Pro – a stroller for two children
The Arkonno Stroller Wagon Pro is made for what families need – and it passes the checklist. What makes it special is sleep: both children can sleep comfortably in the reclined seats at the same time, and one child can also lie completely flat. So the trip doesn’t have to end just because it’s nap time.
It is for two children from 6 months, with up to 22 kg per seat and 44 kg in total, so bigger children can sit comfortably and rest too. The children sit facing each other, and the high sides give them a safe space when there is a lot going on around them.
And the checklist? Each seat has a 5-point harness, and the wagon has been tested by an independent laboratory and has passed the European safety standards EN 1888-1:2018+A1:2022 and EN 1888-2:2018+A1:2022. It has a parking brake and all-terrain wheels for gravel, sand and forest paths, and it can be both pushed and pulled. It weighs 18 kg and folds easily, and the rear wheels come off in seconds, so it fits in a VW Golf.