2018 Update: The City Mini GT double remains largely the same compared to previous years; the only changes have been cosmetic, such as in color and fabric options. It’s still one of the absolute best double strollers on the market if you can afford its ever-climbing price tag.

The Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double Stroller is one of our favorite strollers to use when we aren’t planning on using any heavy trails or doing anything exercise related. It’s not a jogging stroller, but it does just about everything else with as much or more style than any other double stroller on the market right now. We’ve had ours for a couple of years now, and it’s about time I settled down to write a review on it. Without further ado, here is what I believe to be the most comprehensive review of the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double stroller on the Internet.

How much does the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double weigh?

The City Mini GT Double weighs 32.5 pounds according to my digital scale, which matches up exactly with the specifications published by Baby Jogger. However, it doesn’t feel like it weighs 32 pounds when you’re pushing it; it feels significantly lighter. Of course, once you’ve got two preschoolers pushing around in it with a full day’s worth of food packed for a trip to the zoo, it’s going to feel significantly heavier.

What’s the narrowest door you can fit a Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double through?

The City Mini GT Double is one of the narrowest high-end side by side strollers on the market; at 29.75″ inches wide, it is capable of fitting through doors just under 30″ wide, which is smaller than the standard door size. I’ve yet to run into a door while shopping that I couldn’t fit it through. It’s important to note that you’re not going to be able to fit it through certain interior doors, depending on their dimensions. It’ll fit through all normal doors in retail environments, however.

What are the length, width, and height of the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

The City Mini GT Double is 44″ long, 29.75″ wide, and between 30 and 43.5″ tall, depending on how you have the seats reclined, when it is unfolded. When you fold it up, it contracts to 12.5″ long, 29.75″ wide, and 31″ tall.

How Wide is the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double at the shoulders?

The City Mini GT Double is 12″ wide at the shoulders for an individual child. This might not sound wide, but pretty much all of our children who have used it have felt comfortable with the shoulder width until they were clearly too big for the seat. For example, our 6 year old daughter couldn’t sit comfortably at the shoulders, but her head also stuck out above the canopy area since she was clearly too tall for the seat by that point.

Where can I find the user manual for the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

You can download the full manual for the City Mini GT Double here. The stroller manual is a PDF and is available in English, French, and Spanish.

Can you use two infant seat adapters with the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

Yes! You can either go with regular infant car seats or with bassinets, which we think are even cooler, if you use the Compact Pram or Deluxe Pram system offered by Baby Jogger. We’ve got a pair of the Deluxe, and they really came in handy when we had a pair of infants who we wanted to be able to transport with a completely flat recline and still keep nice and snug. However, you can also use the seats in the City Mini GT Double in a fully reclined position without an adapter or bassinet, which is great if you don’t want to fuss with accessories.

Alternatively, you can also purchase a mounting bracket that will allow you to install infant seats from a wide range of manufacturers. We’ve got one for the occasional infant seat installation.

What’s the tallest child you can fit in the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

The maximum height limit in each seat of the City Mini GT Double is 44.” That said, we’ve fit our daughters in without a struggle at 45″ and even a bit past that, but what you’re able to do will also depend on the torso and leg proportions of your child. Leggy kids will have more room than long-torsoed children.

What’s the recommended age range for the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

Baby Jogger recommends a range between birth and 5 years. Of course, if you’re planning on using the City Mini GT Double with a newborn, you’ll either want the Compact Pram or lots of head and neck support along with as much recline as you can get out of the seat. The higher end of the age range isn’t as crucial; at some point, however, your kids will either get too tall or too heavy for the seat, which brings us to the next question…

How much can children weigh while using the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

The maximum weight limit in each seat is 50 pounds, while the maximum combined weight is 100 pounds. The total weight load for the stroller is 14 pounds past that, including cargo.

Is a child tray included with the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

A child tray is not included; you’ll need to buy one separately from Baby Jogger.

What are the seats made of in the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

The fabric of the City Mini GT Double is a soft cloth that is machine-washable (more on that later).

What is seat support like in the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

Seat support is good and is quite similar to that of the Summit X3 double, which makes sense, since they’re both made by Baby Jogger.

Can you recline the seats in the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

Yes! This is one of my favorite parts of this seat, and is why we will automatically reach for the City Mini GT Double when we don’t need the jogging capabilities of any of the other double strollers we have. There are very few high-end side by side strollers that allow you to fully recline, so when you find one with that feature, you hold onto it!

What is leg room like in the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

The leg room is good; the seat to knee distance is 10″ and the knee to footplate distance is 10″ more, which gives your child 20″ of total leg room before he or she would need to start sticking his or her feet over the footplate.

What are the sun canopies like in the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

The sun canopies are another excellent part of what is already an excellent seat. They are independently adjustable and offer a good amount of coverage when we’re out and about, such as when walking through the zoo on a 90 degree day with the sun perched high in the sky (not our best idea, by the way).

What is the rain canopy for the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double like?

The rain canopy (Baby Jogger sometimes calls it a weather shield) is great. It looks a bit like a transparent umbrella or cellophane wrap, but it does the job of protecting your little ones from rain admirably, and I’d definitely recommend picking it up. You wouldn’t think you’d get caught in the rain often enough to use it until your kids decide they want to go to the park every single day, all spring long. Believe me–it comes in handy.

What is it like to push the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

It’s fun! This is not a jogging stroller, but it’s definitely a smooth one as long as you stick to paved surfaces. A good stroller almost makes you forget you’re pushing anything, and a really good stroller makes you want to walk even more quickly because of how easily it moves in front of you. I’d classify this as a really good stroller.

Can the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double be used for jogging?

Unfortunately, you can’t use the City Mini GT Double for jogging. The wheels do lock, and you’re supposed to lock the wheels when loading, but they’re simply too small to work functionally for jogging. The suspension also isn’t built to handle jogging; if you’re interested in doing this, the closest equivalent to the City Mini GT Double will be Baby Jogger’s Summit X3 double, which is designed for jogging.

Is the handlebar on the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double adjustable?

Yes! This is another advantage the City Mini GT Double has over its jogging sibling, the Summit X3 double; you can swing it up and down to make just about any height work. I’m several inches taller than my wife (5’11” vs 5’3″), yet neither of us has any trouble finding an angle and height that works for us. We know a couple where the wife is 5’5″ and the husband is 6’4″, and both are happy. The handlebar is also made out of rubber, which is nicer than the handle on the Britax B Agile double stroller, which is made of foam.

How is the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double‘s suspension?

It works and stays out of your way, which is good enough in my books. To be technical, the front wheels have individual suspension systems, while the rear wheels do not have anything. You can definitely tell a difference between the suspension system in the City Mini GT Double and that in the Summit X3 double, but it’s not enough of a difference to make getting the latter over the former unless you’re going to spend time running, jogging, or off-roading with the City Mini GT Double.

What are the brakes like on the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

The City Mini GT Double features a parking brake that’s accessible by hand on the side of the handlebar, which is a very nice touch. It’s not quite as awesome as the hand-operated brake on the Summit X3 double, but since you shouldn’t be approaching the speeds you’d achieve with that stroller, it shouldn’t make to much of a difference. And it’s definitely much more convenient than having to reach down to set the brake.

What are the wheels and tires like on the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

The tires are made out of rubber and are filled with foam. Baby Jogger describes them as all-terrain wheels, which I suppose is technically true, but this is a double stroller that definitely feels more at home on a sidewalk than in a grassy trail. That said, it’s nice to not need to worry about fixing a flat tire or carrying an air pump in case tire pressure gets low.

 You don’t! The tires don’t get flat, since they aren’t filled with air. This actually makes the tires more durable than the air-filled ones in jogging strollers, which is one of the reasons we like taking this stroller in rougher areas as long as we accept that we’re going to need to move more slowly.

How do you pack up the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

 Folding the City Mini GT Double is super easy; you simply grab onto the straps and lift them, and the City Mini GT Double takes care of itself. There is an auto lock that keeps it locked when you’re storing or moving it. You can remove the wheels to have more space when storing it in the back of a small vehicle.

How do you open up the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

Opening it is just as easy: pull, and it’s open!

How do you assemble the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

You basically attach the wheels and it’s ready to go. OK, there are a few more parts to put together if you’re doing it for the first time, such as the frame, which you need to open up, and the canopy, which you need to attach, but it really only takes a few minutes, and pictures are included in the manual.

What’s storage like for the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

 There’s a storage compartment underneath the City Mini GT Double that’s shaped like a basket and is large enough to fit a large backpack. You can also fit in a number of groceries in there, such as milk, bags of fruits and vegetables, and boxes of additional small things in there. To be honest, our 2 year old has also spent some time hiding in there–when we weren’t moving, of course. At least, that’s what I tell my wife…

What are the weight limits of the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double storage compartments? 

You can store up to 10 pounds of material in the basket and up to 2 pounds in each of the rear compartments behind each seat.

Is a parent console available for the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

Yes, but you’ll need to buy it on your own. We think it’s well worth the cost, as it’s nice to not have to worry about where you’re going to put a drink or a bit of food while walking around the mall.

How do you clean the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

To clean the seat fabric, it’s recommended to machine wash cold using a gentle detergent. Of course, you should pull away the metal frame and PE boards before you wash the seat, and you shouldn’t use any kinds of harsh chemicals. For drying, your best bet is to let it air dry directly on the frame; if you iron or do anything else, you can get fabric shrinkage.To clean the plastic and metal parts, a rag along with mild soap and warm water will work well. You’re not supposed to do anything to the folding mechanism or the brakes.The wheels are easily cleaned with a damp cloth, and Baby Jogger tells you to dry them thoroughly with a cloth or soft towel.

What is the warranty coverage like on the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double?

There is a limited lifetime warranty for the frame itself, and a one year warranty that accompanies fabrics. Wear and tear, rust, poor assembly, accidental damage, and improper storage or care aren’t covered, and you’ll need to be the original owner with proof of purchase to make a claim.

Is the Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double worth it?