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Choosing the best baby stroller for you and your baby…
How to choose a baby stroller is one of the most fun things about baby shopping – but it’s also one of the most confusing.
Buying a baby stroller is a lot like buying a new vehicle – you need to think about the long-term, durability, price, comfort levels and about a dozen other things.
There are hundreds of different kinds of strollers, and within those hundreds of strollers, there are likely a dozen or so different models/versions.
So where do you even start?
Comparing the Top Baby Strollers:
| Product | Cost | Best Use | Age/Weight Limit | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Infant 3Dlite Convenience Stroller * EDITORS CHOICE* | $$ | Travel/On the Go | 44 lbs OR children up to 4 years | Extra-large storage basket and rear storage pocket |
| Pockit Lightweight Stroller *World's Smallest Folding Stroller* | $$$ | Travel/On the Go | 55 lbs (best used with babies over 6 months old) | Heavy duty storage basket (holds 11 lbs) |
| Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lightweight Stroller | $ | Lightweight / City Life | up to 50 lbs | Easy to access storage basket |
| JOOVY New Groove Ultralight Umbrella Stroller | $$ | Lightweight / City Life | Newborn - 55 lbs | Zippered storage basket / parent tray with 2 cup holders |
| Baby Trend Expedition Jogger Stroller * EDITORS CHOICE* | $$ | Everyday Life / Versatile / Multi-function | up to 55 lbs | Large storage basket / parent tray with 2 cup holders |
| Disney Umbrella Stroller with Canopy | $ | Budget Friendly / Occasional Use | up to 40 lbs | None (without accessories) |
| Summer Infant GOlite Convenience Stroller | $ | Budget Friendly / Occasional Use | up to 50 lbs | Storage basket (large) |
| Kolcraft Cloud Lightweight Umbrella Stroller with Large Sun Canopy | $ | City Friendly / Slim | up to 40 lbs | Storage basket (small) |
| Infant Toddler Baby Stroller Carriage - Cynebaby Compact Pram Strollers | $$$$ | City Friendly / Slim / Luxury | 5 lbs - 50 lbs | Storage basket (large) |
| Evenflo Pivot Modular Travel System | $$$$ | Travel System / Multi-function / Car Seat | 5 lbs - 35 lbs | Storage basket (large) |
| Graco Fastaction Fold Jogger Click Connect Baby Travel System | $$$$ | Travel System / Multi-function / Car Seat | up to 50 lbs | Storage basket (large) |
| Babysing X-GO Reversible Dragging Luxury High-view Infant Stroller With Bassinet | $$$$$ | Luxury / City Friendly / Stylish | 4 lbs - 66 lbs | Storage basket (large) |
| Baby Jogger 2016 City Mini Double Stroller | $$$$ | Double Stroller / Family / Multi-function | 16 ounces - 25 lbs (per baby) | Storage basket (large) |
| Graco DuoGlider Click Connect Stroller * EDITORS CHOICE* | $$ | Double Stroller / Family / Multi-function | up to 40 lbs | Storage basket (large) / Parent tray with 2 cup holders |
What kind of lifestyle do I have – and what baby stroller will fit into that lifestyle best?
This is the most important question you can ask yourself. You’re a new mom, you love your new role – but you also need to maintain some kind of self-identity. You need a stroller that can easily fit into the kind of lifestyle you used to have; if you’re a fitness gal, a jogging stroller may be best for you and if you’ve been bitten by that travel bug, a more lightweight and compact stroller will be ideal.
There are so many different styles of baby stroller, all equipped for helping you maintain your lifestyle with your baby on the go.
But how do you even begin to narrow down your choices? We want to help you find the perfect baby stroller for you.
Travel strollers, city-friendly strollers, umbrella strollers, jogging strollers and more.
In my case, I thought about my life and what I loved to do. I thought about what kind of lifestyle I wanted for my family in the future and my vision became a bit clearer.
I knew I would be traveling frequently and sometimes alone – so my stroller of choice needed to be compact, lightweight and small. After a few weeks of research, my family decided on a stroller very similar to the one below.
Super light, folds very compact (ours even came with a bag to carry it in!) and very quick to set up and go.
What You Can Expect For Your Budget
Price is definitely a factor here, for most of us. Between the nursery furniture, maternity clothes, baby clothes and the dozens of different types of baby products we buy to make our lives as new mom’s a bit easier – we need a baby stroller that won’t break the bank.
While a baby stroller is definitely an investment, it’s price tag is something that many new families find a bit daunting.
Whether you want to splurge on a stroller or need to find something within a budget, we have compiled a little list (below) that may give you the budget comparison for the top strollers in each category.
Most mainstream strollers can range anywhere from $40 – $400 dollars – so there is a lot of room to find your budget in there without compromising what you’re looking for.
You may need to do a fair bit of thinking when it comes to what stroller is best suited for the lifestyle you and your baby want to have – but we’ve done the work for you! All you need to do is keep reading!
Below, you’ll find the best types of strollers for a few different kinds of lifestyles.
Top Travel/On-the-Go Strollers:
An on-the-go mama needs an on-the-go baby stroller! The ideal travel stroller would be lightweight, compact and super durable. A baby stroller that fits in with your travel lifestyle is super easy to find because a lot of strollers have these qualities.
Mountain Buggy Nano Stroller
Product Weight: 13 pounds
Product Dimensions: 12 x 22 x 20 inches
Age/Weight Limits: 44 lb. OR children up to 4 years
- Lightweight
- Foldable (comes with carry bag)
- Can fit into overhead compartments on an airplane
- Sleek, thin
- Durable (lasts multiple years with same child)
- Limited storage in the bottom
- Small (plastic) wheels
- May be difficult to have heavy diaper bag attached (due to the light weight of the stroller)
Pockit Lightweight Stroller
* The Pockit Lightweight Stroller is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most compact stroller (folding down to 11.8” x 7” x 13.8”)
Product Weight: 13 pounds
Product Dimensions: 12 x 22 x 20 inches
Age/Weight Limits: Used mostly for children 6 months +, can hold up to 55 pounds as well as 11 pounds of gear in the storage basket
- World’s smallest folding stroller
- Fits into overhead compartments on airplane
- Easy (one hand) pushing/steering
- (Front) Swivel Wheels (lockable)
- Sturdy storage basket (holding up to 11lbs)
- Very thin
- Small wheels
- May be a little flimsy (frame)
- Sun shade/canopy is small/doesn’t extend very far
Top Lightweight Strollers:
There are lots of reasons you may be looking for a lighter weight stroller; from physical limitations to simply not having space in your home for a heavy duty stroller – sometimes a light stroller is just one less thing to worry about when you’re leaving the house. Easy to lift into a car or onto a bus platform, easy to maneuver…there are many lightweight stroller options.
Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lightweight Stroller with 5-Point Safety System and Multi-Positon Reclining Seat
Product Dimensions: 31.2 x 18 x 39 inches
Age/Weight Limits: 50lbs
- Large canopy (3-tier, extendable canopy for maximum UV protection)
- Convenient one-hand / self-standing fold
- Multi position (reclining) seat
- 5-point safety restraint system
- Large (easy to access) storage basket
- Flimsy wheels
- Designed for shorter women (handles are at a short height)
- Small cup holder (not all baby cups will fit)
- May be considered an “occasional use” stroller for travel
JOOVY New Groove Ultralight Umbrella Stroller
* The Joovy New Groove is the “Mom Trends Must-Haves” Award Winner
Product Dimensions: 32.5 x 20.5 x 42 inches
Age/Weight Limits: newborn to 55 lbs
- UPF 50 canopy for sun protection
- Peek-a-boo window
- 2 cup holders
- Zippered storage pocket
- Height of handle bars is also good for taller women
- Flimsy wheels
- Difficult to collapse and open (3 step method)
- Fabric isn’t very stain-resistant / doesn’t wash easily
Top Versatile/Multi-function Stroller:
When you’re a mom, you suddenly are a woman of many names; wife, meal-cooker, employee, work out pal, the woman who is always running late. Such a complex woman may need a stroller with many features! The ideal versatile stroller may be great for jogging, but also be lightweight and easy to fold. You may need a stroller that has a lot of storage space, but also one that is thin and easy to get around with.
Baby Trend Expedition Jogger Stroller
Product Dimensions: 47 x 21 x 41 inches
Age/Weight Limits: 55lbs
- Large (bicycle) tires roll easily over all surfaces
- Parent tray with 2 cup holders
- Swivel wheels for easy maneuvering, also locks for jogging
- 5 point harness
- Large canopy
- Large storage basket
- Stroller also accepts car seats to form a travel system
- Does not fold very small / takes up space
- A little heavy for the petite mom
- Back tires may need replacements over time
Top Budget-Friendly Strollers:
The price tag matters and some moms need a good quality stroller without breaking the bank. The thought of an inexpensive baby stroller would be ideal for the single income family. Once your baby arrives, one parent may be staying at home; meaning your family that’s used to living on a dual-income, suddenly has some adjustments to make.
You don’t have to settle for a cheap stroller but find an inexpensive durable one instead. A way about this is also to shop second hand, as many women who are done having children simply want to pass on their excellent stroller to another mom in need for a reasonable price.
Disney Umbrella Stroller with Canopy
Product Dimensions: 41.5 x 7.5 x 7.3 inches
Age/Weight Limits: up to 40lbs
- 3-point harness
- Easy compact fold
- Comfortable handles
- Handles may be too low for taller women
- Wheels may be flimsy
- May be best for occasional use or a back up stroller
- No storage
Summer Infant GOlite Convenience Stroller
Product Dimensions: 44 x 8 x 10 inches
Age/Weight Limits: up to 50lbs
- Front swivel wheels
- Lockable rear wheels
- Adjustable and removable canopy
- Large storage basket
- Rear storage pocket for mom
- Easy compact fold
- Canopy is short, may not provide the best shade
- Not easily pushed with one hand
- Basket (although large) may be difficult to access due to bars
Top City-Friendly Strollers:
City-friendly stroller types are often easily fold-able, thin versions of a baby stroller. Easy to lock brakes for transportation (like on a bus or tram) and lightweight to lift from train platforms – if you’re a mom in the city, this may be the type of stroller you need to search for.
Kolcraft Cloud Lightweight Umbrella Stroller with Large Sun Canopy
Product Dimensions: 41.5 x 7.5 x 6.5 inches
Age/Weight Limit: up to 40lbs
- Extended sun canopy
- Rear hood
- Compact 1-step fold
- Storage basket & parent cup holder
- Seat is in an upright position
- May be better suited for older children due to upright position of seat
- Short handles / meant for shorter women
Infant Toddler Baby Stroller Carriage – Cynebaby Compact Pram Strollers
* 180-day money back guarantee and lifetime warranty
Product Dimensions: 30 x 19 x 42 inches
Age/Weight Limit: 50lbs (mimimum of 5lbs)
- Eco-friendly linen fabrics (anti-allergy)
- Front wheels 360°rotate or can be locked in position
- Anti-shock design (great for cobblestone, pavement, gravel)
- 5 point safety harness
- Sturdy
- Seat in upright position, may be best for older children
- Heavy
- May not be easy to lift onto train or bus platforms (due to weight)
Top Combo (Cat Seat) Strollers:
The combo stroller comes with an attachable car seat, which makes moving baby from car to stroller super easy. Buying a set like this (instead of buying the car seat and stroller separately) can sometimes save you big bucks. On the other hand – many parents say that these types of strollers are often only worth it while your baby is small enough to fit into the newborn car seat.
Evenflo Pivot Modular Travel System
Product Dimensions: 34 x 25.5 x 74 inches
Age/Weight Limit: min 4lbs – max 35lbs
- 6 modes of use (a reversible carriage mode, frame Stroller, travel system, and toddler stroller)
- Evenflo’s Rollover Tested SafeMax Infant Car Seat is a stay-in-car base for this stroller
- Full coverage canopy
- Large storage basket
- Flex-Hold parent cup holder
- Adjustable 3 or 5 point harness
- Not meant for toddlers (above 35lbs)
- Heavier than some other models
- Wide wheels, difficult to get through some doorways
- May not be ideal for travel – hard to get onto train or bus platforms due to width
Graco Fastaction Fold Jogger Click Connect Baby Travel System
Product Weight: 38 pounds
Product Dimensions: 38 pounds
Age/Weight Limits: 50lbs
- Graco Snug Ride Click Connect 35 infant car seat is rear-facing for infants from 4-35 pounds and up to 32″
- Easy, one-hand fold
- The air-filled rubber tires offer suspension for a smooth ride (good for cobblestone, pavement and/or gravel)
- Locking front swivel wheel provides an easy transition from daily strolling to jogging
- Multi-position reclining seat
- Big frame due to wheel size, may not be easily stored
- Heavy
- Phone holder may be too small for up-to-date (larger) phones
Top Luxury Stroller:
Sometimes you have to splurge, mama! When you’re in the middle of the new mom frenzy, sometimes we can get swept away in the drag of it all. Sometimes we get so caught up in worrying about buying the right things or the cheapest things – we forget that this is all supposed to be FUN. Motherhood is supposed to be a wonderful, fun time and sometimes you have to treat yourself (and baby) to something wonderfully luxurious. Enter the world of luxury strollers.
Babysing X-GO Reversible Dragging Luxury High-view Infant Stroller With Bassinet 
Product Dimensions: 47.2 x 24.4 x 29.1 inches
Age/Weight Limit: 4lbs – 66lbs
- Frame with reversible handle, baby can face to parents and the world
- Hand brake
- 3 point backrest
- 5 points safety harness
- Detachable bumper
- Natural rubber tires, fashion design wheels.
- Anti-shock suspension system
- 3-panel canopy (mesh in the middle) with high-quality linen fabric.
- Extra-large shopping basket in the bottom
- Comes with rain cover, mosquito net, cup holder and wristband.
- Difficult to fold/unfold
- Heavy
Top Double Strollers:
Double trouble!! Whether you have been blessed with twins or simply have an older child and younger child – double strollers are in demand and there are some seriously incredible options.
Baby Jogger City Mini Double Stroller
Product Dimensions: 41 x 41.9 x 30 inches
Age/Weight Limit: 16 ounces – 25lbs (per baby)
- Quick fold technology
- Front wheel suspension
- Large adjustable sun canopies
- Peek a boo windows
- Under seat basket
- Seat back storage
- 25lbs weight limit (per baby)
- Not compatible with all infant car seats
- No cup holder for parents
Graco DuoGlider Click Connect Stroller
Product Dimensions: 36.4 x 18.6 x 14.4 inches
Age/Weight Limit: up to 40lbs (per baby)
- Super lightweight for a double stroller
- Accepts two Graco SnugRide Click Connect infant car seats
- One-hand, standing fold
- Seats that recline, with individual canopies and footrests
- Locking front swivel wheels
- Parent tray with storage and 2 cup holders
- Drop-down storage basket
- Heavy
- Large, not compact
- Small cup holders for baby – some cups may not fit
- Children can’t face each other
Finding a baby stroller that suits your lifestyle and keeps your baby comfortable and safe is the ultimate goal. We want you to find the best option for your family.
To make this process easier, we have put together an easy to read comparison chart so that you can see how each of these products measure up against one another.
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