12 Best Baby Strollers of 2024, Tested by Experts and Reviewed by Parents

We believe this is the best stroller for a newborn, who can lie in the included bassinet before graduating to the toddler seat. But the really amazing thing is how the Vista V2 will grow with your family from there. When your next baby comes along and your first is a little older, it's easy to install a combination of accessories to adapt this single stroller to be a double (by adding an additional toddler seat) or even a triple by installing the Ride-Along Board accessory.

So yes, eventually you can stroll three kids at once, but in the meantime, if you're a first-time parent you might want to purchase a compatible infant car seat to make this a travel system. It takes the brand's Mesa with no added attachments or you can buy a car seat adaptor that works with Nuna, Cybex and Maxi-Cosi seats. That gives you the choice of having your newborn ride in the bassinet or in their infant car seat when you set it on the stroller frame.

Yet another option: Snag a second bassinet if you have newborn twins. If your baby loves the bassinet, we recommend buying the bassinet stand so you can also use it as a sleep space at home. You get the idea: This system is highly customizable.

Testers love the stroller's maneuverability and smooth roll thanks to premium foam-filled tires and excellent suspension that can handle bumpy terrain, including sidewalk curbs. The seat can face either direction, and you get a rain shield, a mesh bug shield and a storage bag. We love the bumper bar for hanging a toy, and appreciate the no-rethread harness. "A no-rethread harness is a big deal," said Rachel Rothman, formerly the chief technologist at the Good Housekeeping Institute, who used this stroller for years with her three kids. "It makes readjusting straps so much easier when you don't have to manually reroute the harness through the seat back."

The basket on the Vista is huge and holds up to 30 pounds of cargo. TBH, everything about the Vista is big: It's not compact, it's not lightweight and it's not inexpensive. But we believe you get a lot of bang for your buck, and we've seen firsthand how parents can use this for years with multiple children.

Eventually you'll get tired of taking out a large stroller for short errands. This 3Dlite is a value choice that's especially helpful when you have a toddler or preschooler who hops in and out of their stroller frequently. Our Lab experts like that it's lightweight and easy to fold into a long, skinny size, like an umbrella, which is why this kind of stroller is nicknamed an "umbrella stroller." One tester said, "The carry strap on the back lets you sling it over your shoulder if your kid insists on walking and you need to hold their hand."

This baby stroller lacks the bells and whistles of larger, newborn-ready options. The seat can't recline flat, the canopy doesn't offer much shade and the small plastic wheels aren't meant for tough terrain. Once folded, you'll need to hang it up, lean it on something or lay it down — it doesn't stand on its own. That said, you might hit a point when you feel "done" with a big stroller and crave something small and simple for your walking, talking kid. This affordable option is easy to toss into the trunk of your car, take on mass transit or use for a trip to Disney World or anywhere else.

Thanks to an aluminum frame this only weighs 13 pounds, about as light as a stroller comes. Yet the handle is nearly 43 inches high, making this taller than the super cheap $20 umbrella strollers that are built more like toys and which lack any canopy at all. Remember, however, not to put heavy items on the handlebars to avoid tipping the stroller over.

Related: Our Family Travel Awards

The Doona stroller is impressively innovative. It transforms from car seat to stroller (and back) in seconds, which we confirmed in our tests both in the Lab and in the real world. Because of the two-in-one-factor, parents can save space and money, since they don't need a separate infant car seat. Our testers found that you can easily maneuver this travel system stroller with one hand, making it convenient for everyday errands and crowded sidewalks.

"You can actually turn it from a car seat to a stroller with your baby still in the seat. It's that seamless," Rothman said. (The brand confirms this is safe when done properly.) When you're ready to use it as a car seat again, simply press the lever on the back of the seat while holding the front wheel in place with your foot to rotate the seat forward until the wheels lock underneath. Watch the video to see how it works.

Families who travel often are the happiest with a Doona, as are apartment-dwellers who want gear for small spaces, parents who rely on rideshare vehicles such as Uber and those who are often in and out of different family cars. "The Doona is game-changer for city babies in their first year," says one parent who appreciates walking out the door with only one piece of gear. What the Doona is missing is any storage basket or parent console, so parents should expect to tote along a diaper bag. Also, most babies outgrow the Doona shortly after their second birthday, which is when parents will need to switch to using a convertible car seat and a different stroller. But 89 percent of the Doona's Amazon reviews are five-star ones.

"One more thing: There's no set up required, it comes ready to go. That was huge considering we had so many other things to build," a new parent told us. "Also, the infant insert works for babies as little as four pounds. We had a preemie, so that was helpful for us."

Our full review: Doona Car Seat and Stroller: A Unique All-in-One System

Like the UPPAbaby Vista V2, the Mockingbird can grow with your family with the purchase of a 2nd Seat Kit and/or the ride board. It can be configured to hold one, two or three kids. But unlike that more expensive stroller, the Mockingbird doesn't come with a bassinet or accessories. The accessories are all extra, including a $140 bassinet and $25 rain cover. An infant seat insert and car seat adapter cost $35 and $45, respectively.

Lab experts were impressed by the stroller's wide wheelbase for stability and maneuverability. The fold takes some time to learn but once you get the hang of squeezing one button while you slide a lever, you'll soon be doing it one-handed while holding your baby in your other arm. The Mockingbird folds with a seat attached or removed. There's a short video explainer. Our experts also like the big, bucket-style storage basket and the bumper bar where you can hang a toy.

As a mostly direct-to-consumer brand, Mockingbird provides outstanding customer care, including free shipping, a month-long at-home trial period and a lifetime limited warranty on the product if you buy from the Mockingbird website. (Save your receipts.) On the safety front, Mockingbird voluntarily recalled its single-to-double strollers in November 2022, due to cracking that could develop on the lower side of the stroller frame. It was followed by a recall of its single strollers in March 2023. The brand has since retooled all of its stroller frames, so buy new and do not accept a hand-me-down.

Our full review: An Honest Look at Mockingbird Strollers

Stroller wagons have grown in popularity, and this two-seater combines all of the necessary features for a day's adventures. Its relatively compact size makes it great for families who need to stash it in their vehicle before driving to outdoor destinations (parks, boardwalks, zoos, festivals, farmer's markets — you name it). There's a modest storage basket to hold some kids' essentials, and cupholder pockets for both kids and parents.

The appeal is that a wagon is less babyish than a stroller, so toddlers and preschoolers are usually happy customers when riding around in one. Parents can reverse the handle on the Pivot Xplore to push or pull, making it easier than many to steer, turn and drag across hard sand. A footwell keeps dirty shoes separate from the two seats and the snack tray, and mesh sides let water drain if the wagon gets drenched in rain. "Each kid seat comes with its own canopy, which is key," Rothman said.

This wagon stroller isn't designed for infants, but rather kids 6 months to 5 years. It's also against Disney stroller rules so don't try to bring this or any stroller wagon into those parks. Finally, though the all-terrain wheels performed better than many other wagon strollers in our testing, they're not the best on deep, soft sand. If you're a beach family and can afford the over-$500 price, our favorite beach-buggy wagon is the Gladly Anthem.

Share the thrill of a good run — or a fast walk — with your kid. We like BOB's new Wayfinder with 16-inch mountain bike-style air-filled tires in the back and suspension both front and rear for the very smoothest ride over most terrain. The stroller is slightly smaller than the brand's previous jogger, the Revolution, both when folded and unfolded. This also has a storage basket that can be completely zippered shut. "Nothing is falling out of there!" noted one of our Lab testers.

Lock the front wheel and use the safety strap for runs. Unlock it when running errands so it can swivel and you can make tight turns. This is also an excellent choice if you want to take a stroller to a beach or on a mountain trail. "It's great for use on the sand, you can easily push or pull it," a tester told us.

The harness on this, unfortunately, does have to be rethreaded to change the harness height. But this robust stroller can hold a child up to 65 pounds, so it's among the best strollers for a big kid or for extended use. "This stroller has basically replaced my high-end general use stroller," a tester told us. "My son loves it and the opening in the canopy is great for keeping an eye on him."

You can use this with a newborn if you use the car-seat adaptor to attach an infant car seat. However it only works with Nuna, Cybex, Maxi Cosi and Britax infant car seats. You shouldn't run or even walk fast with an infant, anyway. Wait until they have good head and neck control, which is usually at about 6 or 8 months, at which point they can sit on the regular seat.

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Looking for a luxury ride you can use from day one? The TAVO Next, with its fancy leatherette handle and matching baby bumper bar, has a seat that folds flat for newborns. The frame features a springy suspension that allows the foam-filled rubber tires to glide over bumpy sidewalks. Our Lab pros were wowed by the magnetic buckle, which makes it easy to quickly secure a baby and get them back out again. The TAVO Next also has a no-rethread harness for easy adjustments as your baby grows.

"I really appreciate that the basket has high walls and a zippered compartment inside, because I've had cargo fall out of strollers that have wide but low-walled baskets," a tester said. The extendable canopy blocks out the sun during nap time and has a mesh panel you can expose for ventilation in hot climates. The handlebar adjusts for parents of different heights. The TAVO folds down toward the ground and then you can lock it and stand it upright. You can also easily roll the folded stroller around by its handlebar (the brand calls that a "trolly function").

This is not sold with extras like a cupholder or a rain shield. Also, it can only hold a Nuna PIPA car seat, so that's your only choice for turning this into a travel system, though it works with any of the PIPA's variations. The fabric is plush and Greenguard Gold Certified for low chemical emissions.

Our testers loved the compact size of the Butterfly — it can fit in most airplane's overhead compartments. We named it the best overall travel stroller and it netted both a GH Family Travel Award and our Parenting Award. "If you're a family that travels often, you'll be happy to have this option," one tester said. The basket can hold 17 pounds of cargo, even though the stroller itself weighs only 16 pounds. This also comes with the brand's superior rain cover. "The rain cover works insanely well. I have walked my baby through crazy storms and she is always dry and comfortable, I don’t even really know how it’s possible," one mom said.

Despite its ultracompact size, the Butterfly packs in a lot of features. Its spacious seat, cushioning materials and leg rest make it super comfortable for a travel stroller, and the extendable canopy helps protect your child from the sun. You can secure your kid quickly, too, thanks to an easy-click harness. This stroller is for 6 months and older.

We verified in the Lab that the Butterfly can be folded and unfolded in just a second or two. (It's pretty fun, and how often can you say that about a stroller fold?) Our engineers were also wowed by its maneuverability. The small wheels are not meant for tough terrain, but if you're mostly pushing your baby along pedestrian walkways and sidewalks, this is a great choice that makes it easy to dodge your way through a crowd. "Its steering, compact fold, comfortable seat and agile wheels simply can't be beat," one tester said.

The Corso LE is a travel system and a modular stroller, which means you can roll either the infant car seat or the toddler seat around on the aluminum frame and face either one forward or backward. It's a great choice for a single stroller that can last from the newborn stage through preschool. Our Lab pros appreciate that this comes with the KeyFit 35 Infant Car Seat, which is our pick for best overall infant car seat. The car seat base has an anti-rebound bar for safety and stability.

"We also like that the regular seat reclines nearly flat for a young baby," a Lab expert noted, and the recline mechanism is an easy squeeze handle. The stroller can fold with the toddler seat still attached, but the seat has to be front-facing position for that. The folded stroller stands on its own, without the push handle touching the ground. The mechanism to fold it is under the seat, which is a little awkward, but users say they soon get used it.

The handlebar can't be height-adjusted but our Lab experts feel it's a nice middle height that works for most parents. Treaded rubber tires help this roll over sidewalks and down paths, and we like the leatherette trim. The canopy can extend almost down to the bumper bar to offer great sun protection, and there's a mesh panel for ventilation. The stroller has a no-rethread harness and storage pockets on the back. The underseat basket is shallow but it has a few built-in pockets to help ensure a sippy cup doesn't roll out.

Thule's Spring Stroller is a smaller, lighter three-wheeler meant for daily use and not for runs, though like with a jogger you can lock the front wheel so it stays straight for fast exercise walks or you can set it to swivel for when you need to maneuver around town. If you're shopping for something more robust than a lightweight stroller but easier to store than a jogger with giant wheels, the Spring is a great choice.

We think the deep seat and nice foot well make this particularly great for a bigger child. It can fit a kid up to 64 pounds, which is more than most full-size strollers can handle. You can fold it with one hand by pulling up on a handle under the seat. The wide canopy does a decent job of keeping the sun out.

The Spring's wheels can tackle bumpy terrain, such as a trail. "They're also great for snow, ice and big puddles," a tester told us. Our Lab experts felt that the Spring is not quite as easy to maneuver around obstacles as some of the other options, and the storage basket is on the small side, but in general it's a comfy, well-designed three-wheeler.

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We named this direct-from-the-manufacturer stroller a winner in a previous year's Parenting Awards, noting that it's an incredible value, coming with accessories that include a cup holder, a rain cover and a backpack-style carry bag. At 16 pounds, it's not ultralight, yet it folds down small enough to fit in an airplane's overhead bin.

The Colugo has a quick and simple one-hand fold. A carry strap on the back means it's possible to tote it over your shoulder if your toddler wants to walk while holding your hand. The carry bag is key for long-distance travel; if you're flying and the overhead bins are full, pack this stroller into its bag and gate-check it.

The basket isn't as robust as some others on this list. To increase storage you can buy the cute matching diaper tote or a handlebar-hanging On the Go Organizer. The stroller requires a $125 bassinet Infant Kit if your infant is younger than 6 months. We prefer this stroller for toddlers and preschoolers, for quick errands around town, for travel to nearby places like day care or preschool and for travel to far-off places such as Disney World.

"What stood out to me was the simple, compact design and the feel of quality textiles," a tester concluded. "The only missing element was poor performance on uneven terrain." But that's par for the course with a lightweight stroller; anything under 20 pounds is going to bounce a bit when it hits big bumps.

Our full review: Is the Colugo Stroller Worth It?

The YoYo2 is small, which is why some testers love it and others do not love it so much. Whether you like its little frame will be an individual decision, but in our testing it scored best with families who live in cities. "I love this for our everyday use around Brooklyn. It's great for narrow sidewalks and going in and out of shops and restaurants," one parent told us. "We also just took it on a trip to Australia and it was so easy to travel with. Finally, you can throw all the fabric in the washing machine."

If you like to customize you can choose either a white frame or a black frame for your YoYo2. The seat comes in pretty colors such as aqua, ginger or, of course, black. Folded, this 13.5-pound stroller can be worn over your shoulder with the carry strap, and it comes with its own carry bag too if you'd rather use that. It has the tiniest folds of all the strollers on our list and fits in most airplane overhead bins. Actually doing the fold just takes a couple of steps and a little practice.

For a stroller so small, the YoYo2 has impressive maneuverability thanks to its front swivel wheels. The storage basket is small but the seat has a zippered back pocket. If you want to use this with a newborn you can buy the pretty, lightweight bassinet. But accessories like that, as well as the footrest, start to add up.