Editor-Tested Affordable Strollers That'll Shock You by How Good They Are
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I have been testing and writing about baby strollers for years, and the one question I'm asked the most often is "Are there any decent, affordable strollers?" And I always answer with the same response — "Yes." Of course there are. And they're just as safe, and have many of the same accessories and features of pricier strollers. The biggest differences between something like an UppaBaby Cruz ($700) and the EvenFlo Pivot ($279 for the whole system) are in the finishings and materials. It's not less safe to choose an affordable stroller, it's just not as fancy, and you might lose a few of the luxuries such as premium tires or multiple configurations.
There are loads of brilliant reasons to choose a more affordable stroller, whether you're buying it for yourself, or as a gift for a friend or loved one. First is the obvious: strollers can be ridiculous budget-busters, making you choose between Kardashian-level luxury wheels (at least one of them had a Nuna Pipa, which is $1200) — and not having to exclusively eat ramen for a few weeks or months. An affordable stroller also makes sense if you're buying a second stroller to keep at Bubby's house or to take on trips. Buying an $800 stroller twice seems wild to me. If you have that budget, good for you, I know that I don't. And yes, there is a double stroller on this list.
Best Affordable Strollers
- Best Overall: Evenflo Pivot Vizer System
- Best Jogging Stroller: Graco FastAction LX Jogger
- Best Lightweight Travel System: Graco FastAction with SnugRide
- Best Sit and Stand: Baby Trend Sit and Stand
- Best Double Stroller: Baby Trend Sit and Stand Double
What to Consider
Whether you're spending $200 or $1200, there are a few basic things you need to consider when you're buying a fresh stroller; what are the age and weight limits, what's it like to clean, what's it like to fold, how does it recline, and are there car seat adapters?
- Age and Weight Limits: Most strollers aren't meant to be used from birth to toddlerhood, but when you can start using them, and when it's time to stop can vary pretty widely depending on how it reclines, if it's car-seat adaptable, and what sort of harness it has.
- Cleaning: Honestly, cleaning strollers can be a gigantic pain in the you-know-what. Some of them have machine-washable fabrics, which helps a great deal.
- Recline: Strollers have a variety of recline abilities, from just a bit back, to lie-flat. Needless to say, this can make or break naptime if your little needs to be lying down flat to sleep.
- Car Seat Adapters: If you can put an infant car seat on the stroller, like you can with the Graco FastAction Jogger it extends the use of the stroller by at least 6 months. Just make sure that the brands the adapters use match your car seat.
How We Chose
I have tested every stroller on this list. I've pushed them, traveled with them, and cleaned each piece. I've talked to parents who use these every day, and parents who only use them sometimes. These were not the only affordable strollers I tested, either. Some stroller brands on Amazon, like the MomPush Nova, were tested and didn't perform as well as I thought they should to make this list. Primarily, I couldn't figure out how to fold it for the life of me. I am looking forward to testing the Meteor by MomPush, which seems to be more popular.
Check out my favorite, best-tested picks below!
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