Review · Single-to-double stroller
Baby Jogger City Select 2 Review: A Lower-Cost Single-to-Double?
Short answer: The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is worth it if you want a stroller that grows from one child to two or three for less than the big names. Baby Jogger lists it at $659.99 and 26.71 lb. The basket holds 15 lb, the second seat costs $279.99 more, and reviewers say it is happiest on smooth ground.
Our verdict
8.0out of 10
Very good
Best for
- Parents expecting a second baby within a couple of years
- Families who want a single-to-double for under $1,000 all in
- City and suburban sidewalks, malls and smooth paths
Skip if
- You only ever plan on one child in the stroller
- You walk on grass, gravel or rough trails a lot
- You need a stroller that folds with one hand and stands
Pros
- Converts from single to double, or triple with a glider board, in 24 configurations
- $659.99 list, well below most premium single-to-double strollers
- Fits Baby Jogger, Britax, Chicco, Graco, Nuna and UPPAbaby car seats with adapters
- Telescoping handlebar suits tall and short parents
Cons
- Basket holds only 15 lb, half the 30 lb of the UPPAbaby Vista V3
- BabyGearLab found small wheels struggle on grass and gravel
- Second seat ($279.99) and pram ($279.99) cost extra
$659.99List price, October 2026
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The City Select 2 is a lower-cost way into a single-to-double stroller. At $659.99 it is $340 under the UPPAbaby Vista V3, and even with the $279.99 second seat it stays below it. Baby Jogger offers 24 configurations and a 45 lb limit per seat. The trade-offs are real: small never-flat wheels, front-only suspension, a 15 lb basket and a fold BabyGearLab found needs two hands. It ranked 13th of 20 there. Buy it for growing-family flexibility on city sidewalks, not for a plush ride.
Who is the Baby Jogger City Select 2 for?
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is for parents who expect a second child, or already have a toddler and a baby on the way, and want one stroller that can carry both. Baby Jogger lists it at $659.99 and calls it a 24-configuration stroller that grows from single to double, or to three riders with a glider board. That price is well below the UPPAbaby Vista V3 at $999.99. You do pay for extras, though: the second seat kit is $279.99 and the deluxe pram is $279.99. BabyGearLab ranked it 13th of 20 full-size strollers and said it suits families with more than one child better than a single child. If you only ever need one seat, a lighter single stroller makes more sense. If you need two seats on a budget, it deserves a close look.
How does the City Select 2 ride and steer?
Baby Jogger lists never-flat wheels, all-terrain tires and front-wheel suspension on the City Select 2. There is no rear suspension. BabyGearLab found it moved well on hard floors, over cords and across thresholds, but it took more effort on grass and gravel, and the reviewers called its off-road performance "not brag-worthy." They also noted the small wheels meant lifting the front for curbs, and warned it would struggle more as the child got heavier. A Babylist article produced with Baby Jogger says it is not meant for jogging. The telescoping handlebar is a plus if one parent is much taller than the other. For paved sidewalks, shops and smooth park paths it does the job. For rough ground, look at a stroller with bigger air-filled tires.
- Maneuverability7.8 / 10
- WheelsNever-flat wheels with all-terrain tires and front-wheel suspension
How big is the City Select 2 when folded?
Baby Jogger lists the City Select 2 at 26.71 lb with one seat, and BabyGearLab measured 27.2 lb. Baby Jogger calls it a one-step compact fold and says it folds 20% smaller than the 2020 UPPAbaby Vista V2. It does not publish folded dimensions. BabyGearLab measured 33 x 24.3 x 12 in with one seat, about 9,623 cubic inches. The reviewers said it folds fairly quickly but needs two hands, and it does not stand on its own, so you bend down to lift it. With the second seat on, BabyGearLab could not fit it in a sedan trunk without removing that seat. It is not a carry-on stroller.
Is the City Select 2 comfortable and safe?
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 seat has an adjustable recline and calf support. BabyGearLab counted four recline positions and lists the seat from 6 months, so a newborn rides in the deluxe pram ($279.99) or an infant car seat on adapters. Each seat holds up to 45 lb, and BabyGearLab lists a 40 in height limit. The extended UV 50+ canopy has a peekaboo window. BabyGearLab rated kid comfort as decent but logged a rough ride for naps, which it linked to the lack of rear shocks. Baby Jogger says the seats sit further apart than on the Vista V2 when both are attached. Baby Jogger backs the frame with a limited lifetime warranty.
How much storage does the City Select 2 have?
Baby Jogger lists an under-seat basket that holds up to 15 lb, plus a seat-back storage pocket. BabyGearLab's spec table gives 17 lb, but Baby Jogger's own page and its text say 15 lb, so plan on 15. The reviewers fit a large diaper bag, while a messenger bag was a tight squeeze depending on seat position. Access gets harder once the second seat is on. For a stroller built to carry two children, 15 lb is modest; the UPPAbaby Vista V3 basket is rated for 30 lb.
How does the City Select 2 grow with your baby?
Scroll through the stages below; the 3D stroller changes as you go. Drag it to turn it.
1 · Seat, reclined
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01 · The early months
Seat, reclined
BabyGearLab lists the toddler seat from 6 months. Adjustable recline (four positions, per BabyGearLab) with adjustable calf support
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02 · Sitting up, through the toddler years
Seat, upright
The seat is rated to 45 lb and 40 in, so most children can ride until they no longer need a stroller.
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03 · When a sibling arrives
Two children
Single-to-double with the second seat kit ($279.99, sold separately); a glider board (sold separately) adds a third rider; 24 configurations
How does the single-to-double setup work?
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 starts as a single stroller with one toddler seat. Add the second seat kit ($279.99) and it becomes an inline double, with one child in front of the other. Baby Jogger counts 24 configurations, including two seats, a seat plus an infant car seat, or the deluxe pram. A glider board, sold separately, lets an older child stand at the back, so up to three children can ride. Car seats from Baby Jogger, Britax, Chicco, Graco, Nuna and UPPAbaby fit with adapters. Each seat holds 45 lb. BabyGearLab's double review measured 35.5 lb with both seats and called the doubled fold one of the largest it saw. So it works, but the doubled stroller is long and heavy.
Baby Jogger City Select 2 vs UPPAbaby Vista V3 vs Mockingbird Single-to-Double 3.0
| Spec | Baby Jogger City Select 2 | UPPAbaby Vista V3 | Mockingbird Single-to-Double 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.0 | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| List price | $659.99 | $999.99 | $549 |
| Weight | 26.7 lb | 27.6 lb | 28 lb |
| Folded (L×W×H) | 33×24.3×12 in | 16.3×25.7×33.8 in | 34×26×18 in |
| Max child weight | Baby Jogger: up to 45 lb in each seat | 50 lb | 50 lb |
| Bassinet included | No | No | No |
| Seats two children | With add-on seat | With add-on seat | With add-on seat |
| Type | Single-to-double | Single-to-double | Single-to-double |
UPPAbaby Vista V3: A 30 lb basket and a plusher ride as a single-to-double, at $999.99. Mockingbird Single-to-Double 3.0: A 25 lb basket, all-wheel suspension and a $175 second seat, at $549.
How we rated the Baby Jogger City Select 2
Six criteria, weighted by how much they shape everyday life. Read our methodology.
Weighted total8.0— Very good
Baby Jogger City Select 2 full specifications
| Type | Single-to-double |
|---|---|
| Weight | 26.7 lb (stroller weight per Baby Jogger (single seat); BabyGearLab measured 27.2 lb with one seat) |
| Folded size (L×W×H) | 33×24.3×12 in (with one seat, as measured by BabyGearLab (9,623 cu in); Baby Jogger gives no folded dimensions and does not say whether the fold stands) |
| Open size (L×W×H) | 44.4×23.8×43.7 in |
| Max child weight | Baby Jogger: up to 45 lb in each seat |
| Max child height | 40 in |
| From birth | Yes, with the deluxe pram ($279.99, sold separately) or an infant car seat and adapters (sold separately) |
| Seat age | BabyGearLab lists the toddler seat from 6 months |
| Recline | Adjustable recline (four positions, per BabyGearLab) with adjustable calf support |
| Basket | Up to 15 lb |
| Fold | One-step compact fold; BabyGearLab says it takes two hands and does not stand on its own |
| Wheels & suspension | Never-flat wheels with all-terrain tires and front-wheel suspension |
| Car seat compatibility | Baby Jogger, Britax, Chicco, Graco, Nuna and UPPAbaby infant car seats with adapters (sold separately) |
| Converts | Single-to-double with the second seat kit ($279.99, sold separately); a glider board (sold separately) adds a third rider; 24 configurations |
| Travel | Not airline carry-on size |
| In the box | Frame with toddler seat and UV 50+ canopy, Under-seat basket and seat-back storage, Second seat kit (sold separately), Deluxe pram (sold separately), Glider board (sold separately), Belly bar (sold separately), Parent console (sold separately) |
| List price | $659.99 (Baby Jogger US list price, October 2026 (shown as out of stock on babyjogger.com at the time); the Eco Collection version lists at $749.99) |
What to buy instead
A 30 lb basket and a plusher ride as a single-to-double, at $999.99.
UPPAbaby Vista V3
9.1 — Exceptional. 27.6 lb, folds to 16.3×25.7×33.8 in, $999.99.
A 25 lb basket, all-wheel suspension and a $175 second seat, at $549.
Mockingbird Single-to-Double 3.0
8.6 — Excellent. 28 lb, folds to 34×26×18 in, $549.
The budget single-to-double at $439.99, though heavier at 30.2 lb.
Evenflo Pivot Xpand
7.6 — Good. 30.2 lb, folds to 33.8×26.5×23.8 in, $439.99.
Baby Jogger City Select 2 FAQ
Is the Baby Jogger City Select 2 worth it?
It is worth it if you want a single-to-double stroller on a budget. Baby Jogger lists it at $659.99, and the second seat is $279.99 more. You get 24 configurations and a 45 lb limit per seat. Reviewers found the wheels weak off pavement and the basket small at 15 lb.
Can a newborn ride in the City Select 2?
Yes, but not in the standard seat. BabyGearLab lists the toddler seat from 6 months. For a newborn, add the deluxe pram, which Baby Jogger sells for $279.99, or click in an infant car seat from Baby Jogger, Britax, Chicco, Graco, Nuna or UPPAbaby using adapters sold separately.
Can you jog with the City Select 2?
No. A Babylist article produced with Baby Jogger says the City Select 2 is not meant to be used as a jogging stroller. Baby Jogger lists all-terrain tires and front-wheel suspension, but BabyGearLab found it struggled on grass and gravel. For running, look at a stroller the maker approves for jogging.
How big is the City Select 2 folded?
Baby Jogger does not publish folded dimensions. BabyGearLab measured 33 x 24.3 x 12 in with one seat attached, and said the fold needs two hands and does not stand on its own. With the second seat attached it grows much larger, and BabyGearLab had to remove that seat to fit a sedan trunk.