The Mockingbird Single-to-Double 2.0 is Mockingbird’s newest stroller model. Think: smoother ride… better straps… a larger sun canopy to shade your child from their incredibly bright future. I put it to the test to see if it lives up to the hype.
Spoiler alert: I love my Mockingbird stroller.But I wasn’t originally convinced this would be the stroller for me. Even though the Mockingbird has always been highly rated, a voluntary recall in 2022 left some customers wary of cracks in the frame, and Reddit almost had me convinced to try something else (I’m glad I gave it a shot anyway).
In this Mockingbird stroller review, I chat about the great and the not-so-great… and how the Mockingbird Single-to-Double 2.0 ultimately won me over.
Read straight through or skip to what you need:
- What’s so special about the Mockingbird stroller?
- What’s new with the 2.0?
- My setup
- Where I use this stroller
- The pros and cons
- Pricing
- Mockingbird vs. UPPAbaby
- What about that recall?
- The final verdict
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What’s so special about the Mockingbird stroller?
Mockingbird’s biggest flex is how easy it is to customize and change your setup with Mockingbird’s accessories. Kids seated and facing you? Check. Facing each other? Check. Riding board? Bassinet? Car seat? Check, check, and check.
The base model price is $450, which makes it a more affordable option than something like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. But full disclosure… my setup came to a grand total of $935 (more on that later).
Mockingbird Single-to-Double 2.0 specs
The base model comes with:
- a stroller frame
- four wheels
- one seat with a detachable child bar
- an extendable canopy
- The storage basket underneath
That means second seats, organizers, and, yes, even cupholders, are sold separately. Pro: You can save a bit by only purchasing what you need. Con: You’ll probably need to purchase a cupholder.
With one seat, the stroller is 27 pounds… with two seats, that becomes 35 pounds. Frankly, it’s a little heavy, but I wasn’t necessarily expecting a heavy-duty double stroller to feel like a lightweight compact stroller. So, I don’t personally have a problem with the weight.
Other dimensions:
- Unfolded: 25.5” (widest point) x 40” (wheels to handlebar) x 33” (front to back wheel)
- Folded: 34” x 25.5” x 18”
What’s new with the 2.0?
The Mockingbird Single-to-Double 2.0 was released in 2024. Its basic design and concept are all the same as its original model, but the 2.0 has the following improvements:
- Larger sun canopy
- Easier-to-use straps
- More intuitive fold
- Smoother ride
As a heads up, we reviewed the original Mockingbird single-to-double in 2021. You can find the 9-minute video review of the original at the bottom of this page.
My setup
I have two kids—a three-year-old and (at the time of writing) a 10-week-old infant. So, I needed some configuration options.
These are the accessories I received with my Mockingbird stroller:
- Second seat: $145
- Carseat adapter: $45
- Riding board: $95
- Bassinet: $140
- Snack tray: $40
- Cup holder: $20
Grand total: $935
The biggest reason I love my Mockingbird? How much I can do with just those accessories. 90% of the time, my infant is in her car seat and my three-year-old is on the riding board. Sometimes, she’ll opt for the seat (and I like having the option of having them both in a seat when my infant is older).
I’ve also done this:
- Just the riding board—if I’m out with just my three-year-old, sometimes I’ll push her around on the board so that I can have the storage basket. Looks weird, works great.
- Just the infant seat—a lighter option when I just have the baby
- Bassinet + toddler seat—I honestly only used the bassinet once or twice. It’s probably the only accessory I wouldn’t purchase again. Nothing wrong with it! Just hasn’t been used as heavily as the car seat adapter.
Mockingbird: It’s best for sidewalks
Just because I love this stroller, that doesn’t necessarily mean you will. I think stroller choice should larely depend on lifestyle and where/how you’re going to be using it. So, let’s see how much we have in common!
I live in a suburban neighborhood with a bunch of other kids. I frequently walk the neighborhood with my two kids to meet up with other families (or just to get some exercise), and that’s where I use my stroller the most—on the sidewalk.
I’ve also taken the stroller to festivals, markets, parks, and the local Target. I take up a bit of space at a market or a festival, but I can navigate it pretty easily and without feeling like I’m taking up more than my fair share. Below, I’ve detached the second seat altogether for a lighter stroll through a local festival (P.S., check out the Fathercraft diaper bag fitting perfectly into that storage basket).
I wouldn’t go off-roading in this thing, but you can lock the front wheels if you need to cut through some grass, which works well enough.
What about the sidewalk cracks?
For some reason, I’m seeing a lot of flack online about the Mockingbird not being able to handle a sidewalk crack. I’ve not found that to be true (and I live in a neighborhood with some construction, so we have some rough sidewalks at times). I’m thinking this is an improvement they made with the 2.0.
My official Mockingbird stroller review
The pros
Change things up with ease
I love that this stroller works for basically any situation I’m in. I can stroll with one kid or both. It grows with them as they age. They can face each other (or not). There are 19 official configurations, but the options honestly feel a bit endless.
The best part? Changing up the configurations is easy. Accessories snap on and off intuitively (and safely).
Everyone enjoys a smooth ride
The first thing I noticed is that this stroller glides so much smoother than the Graco stroller I bought for my first. It’s kind of fun to push. Oh, and the handlebar is adjustable, so it’s comfortable for everyone.
Accessories are high-quality
Yes, you have to buy accessories. Yes, I wish they would just include the cupholder. But, at the very least, all of the accessories seem to be of super high quality. The cup holder is flexible, so it fits my knock-off “Stanley.”
The riding board is honestly my favorite thing about the whole setup. My three-year-old loves it, and it’s made toting her places much much easier (she typically protested my old stroller).
Large storage basket
Multiple kids need lots of things. All of those thingsl fit in the Mockingbird’s generous storage basket. Enough said.
I could have more kids and not need another stroller
A third child would change a lot of things. But not my stroller. The Mockingbird single-to-double can accommodate a “squad” with a total weight limit of up to 90 pounds in the seats (45 pounds in each seat)… and then there’s the riding board.
The cons
Heavy / bulky to store
The stroller is heavy and takes up a fair bit of space, even when folded. Also, the second seat has to pop off before you can fold it (in fact, I pop most of the accessories off). That said, it’s a permanent fixture in the trunk of my minivan, so if you’re extremely cool like me and rock a minivan, you’ll have plenty of room.
The lever to break it down gets a little jammed
I’ve been using this stroller for about four months, and the lever used to collapse the stroller recently started jamming a little. It still works, but I wouldn’t call it a flawless, one-handed fold.
You’re not going off-roading with it
The front wheels lock, but I’m not going to do a lot of off-roading in this stroller. To be fair, I probably wouldn’t do a lot of off-roading in any stroller. That’s what a carrier is for.
Pricing and where to buy
The base model is $450 and can be purchased directly from the Mockingbird website. You won’t find it in most stores, because Mockingbird sells directly to the consumer, which helps keep the cost down. But Mockingbird has provided a few ways to try the stroller:
- Try it at home risk-free for 30 days: If you purchase the stroller through Mockingbird’s website, you can return it within 30 days, no questions asked.
- Check it out at Target: Mockingbird recently partnered with Target, so you can try out the base model and purchase it in store.
- Connect with a “parent host”: Mockingbird now has official “parent hosts.” You can use this tool on their website to find a parent near you that will let you try out their stroller.
The face-off: Mockingbird stroller vs. UPPAbaby Vista
If you’re picking between these two double-converting stroller options, which is better? We picked the Uppababy Vista V2 for our favorite luxury stroller in 2024, but we prefer the Mockingbird as a more practical, affordable option. Here’s a quick comparison between the two:
- The price: $450 for the Mockingbird base model, $799 for the Vista V2 (and $899 for the new Vista V3). Adding a second seat is another $145 for the Mockingbird and $249 for UPPAbaby.
- The kid’s dimensions: The Mockingbird can actually support a taller child (42″) than the Vista (40″). However, a single seat on the Uppababy can support a child up to 50 pounds, while the Mockingbird only supports up to 45 pounds.
- The stroller specs: Both weigh the same at just over 26 pounds. They also fold to about the same size, but the Mockingbird is three inches shorter unfolded.
- Configurations: The Uppababy actually has more configuration possibilities than the Mockingbird (30 vs. 19).
Both are pretty similar in features like maneuverability (although our Uppababy tester had a hard time with it at the mall), adjustable handlebars, and standing ability while folded. But we ultimately sided with Mockingbird because of its affordability.
What about that recall?
I mentioned a recall earlier—so what was that about?
In 2022, Mockingbird issued a voluntary recall of several lots of their original Mockingbird single and single-to-double stroller. Approximately 0.1% of customers had reported hairline cracks in the frame, which could have posed a fall risk to children. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and Mockingbird supplied customers with a “reinforcement kit.”
Mockingbird made improvements to the 2.0 frame, which not only helps correct this issue, but also gives you a smoother ride.
My personal opinion? I take my children’s safety extremely seriously (we still rear-face my three-year-old, and who knows when I’ll stop cutting her grapes), but I feel safe with my stroller and will continue to use my 2.0 model.
The final verdict
The Mockingbird Single-to-Double 2.0 is a resounding yes for me. Out of all the gear we’ve used with our second child, this stroller is easily my favorite.
I love how easy it is to change up the configurations, and I feel like I can navigate anything from our neighborhood sidewalks to local markets and festivals with ease.
So… don’t walk, don’t run… fly to get this stroller (sorry).
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Editor’s note: We originally reviewed the Mockingbird Single-to-Double in 2021. We re-tested the stroller with the 2.0 model, beginning May 2024, and wrote this review. Our original video review is below:
