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Shopping for a stroller is not something you do on the fly. It may sound dramatic, but there’s a lot of soul-searching that goes into the process. You have to really think about what you need out of this product that is designed to get your family from Point A to Point B.
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What kind of budget are you working with? Do you need tires that can withstand rocky terrain or smooth sidewalks or both? Are you taking it on a walk or a jog? How many passengers will you have (and do you expect more?). Do you want a stroller that’s compatible with your car seat? In terms of size, is bigger better? Or are you looking for an itty bitty that can be stored away in a jiffy? Is a one-handed fold high on your wishlist? What about storage and other accessories? And on and on it goes.
Is your head spinning yet? We know it’s overwhelming and that it’s a major investment that will have a significant impact on the mobility of your growing family. And so we rounded up the best strollers that will make getting around town easy, affordable, and comfortable for every family working with any budget. Bon voyage!
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Bugaboo Dragonfly
Image Credit: Bugaboo What we’re most impressed with when it comes to the Bugaboo Dragonfly is how compact the fold it. The narrow design is perfect for apartment-living or city dwellers without squishing kids. Once folded, the stroller, priced at $899, can comfortably fit in a closet.
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Graco Modes Nest Travel System
Image Credit: Graco The Graco Modes Nest Travel System comes with a stroller, stroller seat, and car seat for only $430, which is a pretty incredible price tag. So when your kids are itty bitty, or when you just don’t have the energy to get the stroller seat out, you can click the car seat into the compatible stroller stand and get on your way.
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Doona Infant Car Seat & Stroller
Image Credit: Doona The Doona Infant Car Seat & Stroller is having a moment, and rightfully so. It’s travel system-esque, except for the fact that it’s all one piece. The $550 hybrid stroller folds into itself to become a car seat that fits in the included base. Bravo!
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Zoe The Trip
Image Credit: Zoe Frequent travelers will not be able to get over The Trip, which is currently on sale for $139. See that T-bar that stops kids from falling out? The way this stroller folds, that bar becomes a handle and you wheel the stroller behind you like it’s a suitcase. It’s truly perfect for the airport.
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gb Pockit Air All-Terrain Stroller
Image Credit: gb If you’re shopping for something tiny, the standard gb Pockit Air holds the world record for the smallest folding stroller. The $200 purchase is small but mighty with all-terrain tires that make it sturdy and smoother. One beyond-genius shopper said she bought backpack straps and carabiners so she could wear the stroller as a backpack, and we are totally stealing that idea.
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Foundations Sport Quad Stroller
Image Credit: Foundations Have a whole crew with you? The Foundations Sport Quad Stroller fits (you guessed it!) four kids and is just $649. Even if you don’t have four kids of your own, it’s great for family vacations with cousins or outings with neighbors.
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Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Double Stroller
Image Credit: Baby Jogger Calling all joggers! The Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Double Stroller is great for going on runs with two tikes in tow (say that five times fast!). It folds surprisingly flat for a double stroller, and the two front wheels make it easier to navigate when you slow down. The stroller is $700 and Baby Jogger has fun add-ons (sold separately) for their strollers like the Glider Board that allows older kids to stand while you stroll.
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Baby Trend Expedition RaceTec Plus Jogger
Image Credit: Baby Trend Lots of people have a “regular” stroller and a jogging stroller. If you’re not a super frequent runner and want a budget option, the Baby Trend Expedition RaceTec Plus Jogger is just $170 and comes with a tray for if you and your kiddo need to have a snack and some water before and after the run. (And maybe in the middle too.)
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Guava Family Roam Crossover Stroller
Image Credit: Guava Family The Guava Family Roam Crossover Stroller is a true fan favorite. Shoppers are calling it the “BEST” hybrid stroller for walking and running.
“It’s the easiest to maneuver, folds up the smallest by far, has a great feature set, has a great footprint (not too big/long, not too tippy or small), has great ventilation, offers the best/easiest parking break…and is sleek, clean, and stylish to boot!” wrote one happy customer who said they tried many joggers before landing on this one priced at $550.
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Thule Chariot Cross 2 + Cycle/Stroll Jogging Stroller
Image Credit: Thule The Thule Chariot Cross 2 + Cycle/Stroll Jogging Stroller comes with a hefty price tag ($1,350), but it is no joke. It can be used as a standard stroller or it can attach to a bike. Or, with kits sold separately, you can use it when skiing or jogging.
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Wonderfold Wagon VW Edition Quad Stroller Wagon
Image Credit: Wonderfold I mean! Come on. How cool is this VW-inspired wagon?! Beyond the incredible look, we love that it can comfortably seat four groovy kiddos and has functioning headlights. The retro ride is priced at $1,599.
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Veer Cruiser Wagon
Image Credit: Veer The Veer Cruiser Wagon — which clocks in at $699 — is designed to take two passengers across any terrain. It comes with a snack tray, cup holders, and roomy interior pockets. And an attachable canopy (sold separately) makes the ride even more enjoyable on sunny days.
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Radio Flyer Convertible Stroll ‘N Wagon with Canopy
Image Credit: Radio Flyer Radio Flyer is a classic brand that never gets old. It only gets better. This Radio Flyer wagon for $162 has the option to push or pull two kids and/or everything you schlep to the beach, soccer games, etc. Once you reach your destination, you can zip down the sides and kids can sit on it like a bench.
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