Buying a stroller can be as confusing as buying a new car if not more, but with this handy guide it doesn’t have to be. There are several things to consider when buying a new stroller:
Do you live in a private house, are you a city mom and live in the apartment, or do you live in a building with no elevator?
Let’s say you decided to buy a large stroller with plenty of room for the baby and other things you can put in undercarriage basket and let’s say you live in the building with no elevator, now you have to remember that you will have to lug 35lbs stroller up and down the stairs couple of times a week, besides the stroller you have to carry the baby, the diaper bag, the purse and perhaps some groceries. Also don’t forget for a large stroller you will need lots of space in the trunk of your car to fit the stroller, and I’m sure you will need the trunk space for your groceries or shopping bags.
The most popular strollers:
Bugaboo-Cameleon/Frog
Price can range between – $628-$959.99
Weight: The Frame with the seat 20lbs
Drawbacks:
There is no tray by the handle to hold cell phones, keys, toys, etc., no cup holder. However you can purchase a cupholder separately. There is also no snack tray for the baby. You cannot simply snap the car seat onto it if the baby is asleep, you have to remove the bassinet or the seat, put on the car seat adapter then attach the car seat. You cannot fold the stroller down by yourself while holding a baby. Undercarriage storage is too small, it’s hard to get things in and out.
Benefits:
Lightweight. Moves smoothly over the cracked sidewalks and driveways. It is easy to switch the seat and handlebar. The seat can be facing front or rear with either the large or small wheels in front. Usable from birth and up
Other Features:
This stroller folds into two pieces: the frame, and the seat/bassinet. Height-adjustable handlebar is only available on Bugaboo Cameleon strollers not on Frog. Bugaboo is compatible with the following car seats: Graco Snugride, Peg Perego Primo Viaggio, Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30, Maxi-Cosi Mico.
Stokke Xplory
Price can range between -$999-$1200
Weight: up to 27.5 lbs
Drawbacks:
Doesn’t have a cup holder. It also doesn’t fold to an ultra compact size.
Benefits:
Stokke Xplory is the only stroller that elevates your child to be closer to you. The stroller is stable and extremely balanced. The handle can be adjusted to your own height. It handles curbs and uneven surfaces easily. The Stokke car seat adaptor fits the most popular car seats -the Maxi Cosi Mico, Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP and SIP 30/30, and Graco Snugride.
UPPAbaby Vista
Price -$669.99
Weight: up to 27lbs
Drawbacks:
Perhaps a bit wider than the average stroller. No cup holder! Must be purchased separately.
Benefits:
Large size undercarriage basket, very easy to access. Folds with one motion with seat attached-fairly compact when folded. The bassinet is lined with Eco- friendly material. Adjustable handle height. Compatible with Peg Perego, Chicco and Graco car seat adapters. Front/Back facing option of seat.
Other Features:
Includes both bassinet and seat, which will require extra storage space. Usable form birth to 50lbs.
Peg Perego Skate
Price -$599.99
Weight: up to 34lbs
Drawbacks:
This stroller doesn’t have a storage basket it just has an elastic net tray with two bungee straps. It’s relatively heavy. It’s also wide, so going to small stores is little uneasy.
Benefits:
Peg Perego Skate transforms from bassinet to a stroller seat. Comes with a large cup holder. Has 3 height positions for the bassinet, infant /toddler seat mode. Easy to maneuver. Easy to fold and unfold. Comes with car seat adaptors and a full-zippered rain cover.
QuinnyBuzz 4 & Quinny Dreami Carry Cot
Price -$629.99
Carry Cot sold separately -$199.99
Stroller Weight: 27lbs
Carry Cot Weight: 15lbs
Drawbacks:
Heavy, the wheels are very far apart and back wheels are extremely wide. Small under-seat storage space.
Benefits:
Easily maneuverable wheels. Easy to fold and open. Forward and rear facing seat.
Other Features:
The Stroller -for children ages six months to four years and up to 40 pounds. The Quinny Buzz is not a jogging stroller (please contact the manufacture before you decide to use the stroller for jogging).
Orbit Stroller
Price: $899.99
Weight: The stroller 14.5 lbs.
Infant Car Seat 8.5lbs.
Toddler stroller seat 8.5lbs.
Drawbacks: The parking brake system requires two flips to lock. The stroller doesn’t have a single click handle height adjustment, you have to manually adjust the height by pressing on a button on each side of the handlebar.
Benefits: Stylish. Very easy to fold and open. Extremely compact when folded. Easy to get in and out of the car. Easy to install. Easily maneuverable wheels. Two cup holders. Adjustable handles. The stroller/car seat base rotates 360 degrees. The under seat bag removes easily.
Bumbleride Queen B
Price: $510.00
Weight: 31lbs
Bassinet- (optional) –$139.99 Weight -10lbs.
Toddler Seat (optional) – $79.99 Weight- 8lbs.
Drawbacks:
Heavy, too bulky when folded. No cup holder
Benefits:
Stylish. You can attach a toddle seat, which transforms your single stroller to a double stroller. Spacious undercarriage tray. Large sun canopy. Adjustable handle height. Front/Rear Facing. One step fold. One push release safety harness.
Other Features:
Adjustable footrest and backrest. Air filled wheels. Compatible with following car seats: Graco (Snugride, Safeseat) Chicco Keyfit. Peg Perego Primo.
Bumbleride –Indie
Price: $420.00
Weight: 20lbs
Age: Newborns – Toddlers.
Drawbacks: No cup holder
Benefits:
Lightweight. Large sun canopy. Adjustable handle height. One push release safety harness. Folds to a compact size. Spacious undercarriage basket.
Other Features:
Adjustable footrest and backrest. Air filled wheels. 360 degrees swivel front wheel. Folds in two steps. Compatible with following car seats: Graco (Snugride, Safeseat) Chicco Keyfit. Peg Perego Primo. Maxi Cosi Mico.
Bumbleride- Flyer Vita
Price: $250.00
Weight: 19lbs.
Age: Infants-Toddler
Drawbacks: No cup holder
Benefits:
Lightweight. Spacious undercarriage basket. Adjustable handle height. Front/Rear Facing. One step easy fold. Folds to a compact size.
Other Features:
Adjustable footrest and backrest. Compatible with following car seats: Graco (Snugride, Safeseat) Chicco Keyfit. Peg Perego Primo.
