Stroller comparison
Things I've heard from other parents:
Combo strollers:
Best feature: ability to move the baby without waking it. Worth it even if you only use the stroller for 6 months.
Worst feature: not the most durable of strollers (the real payoff is the car seat snap in)
Most frequently heard comment: "No matter what you buy, you're gonna move into the lightest stroller you can afford as soon as you can anyhow."
Watch out for Stroller Envy - just because you can afford the $250-300 stroller doesn't mean it's the best one for your needs. By the same token, don't try to get by on an ultra cheap stroller if you don't have to - three to five badly made $70 strollers aren't worth the aggravation you could avoid by buying one $150-200 stroller.
Disclaimer: I make no guarantee for the information posted here. It is accurate to the best of my knowledge but I am in no way, shape or form responsible for your actions or the consequences thereof.
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Price Ranges
A = $100 or less
B = $100-200
C = $200-300
D = $300 and up
Note: Price ranges based on survey of several major stores (Baby Depot, Toys R Us, etc) and on-line sources (Internet Baby, Baby Catalog of America, etc)
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Types
Single: Single forward-facing stroller
Carriage : seat or handle can be adjusted so child faces forward or backward.
Pram: no seat, but base may prop up.
Jog/Sport stroller: usually 3 pneumatic wheels, small or no basket.
System: infant carrier/stroller combo
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type/price range
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model(s)
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weight in lbs
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carry capacity
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notes
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combi (http://www.combistrollers.com)
Notes: Cool fabrics but small cargo baskets. However, they tend to be ultra-light with reasonably good construction.
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Single, B
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Savvy Z
Savvy IV
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7.7
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45 lbs
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Opens with one hand, cargo basket (small), optional shoulder strap. Sun canopy, partial recline, guard rail (removable), folds to 10".
Notes: Pads wash/remove on Z ONLY. Narrower than most.
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Single, A
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Gem
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12 lbs
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45 lbs
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Cargo basket, folds to 9", front wheels swivel, pads are removable/washable. 4-wheel suspension, sun canopy, guard rail (not removable). All wheels double.
Notes: Cheaper but only slightly heavier than Savvy, probably a good bet as a second stroller.
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Single, A
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Kidsport
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17-19 lbs
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45
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Cargo basket, front wheel swivel, stands alone when folded, pad removable/washable. 4-wheel suspension, sun canopy, guardrail, boot.
Double wheels in front.
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Carriage, B
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Dynasty
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~24 lbs
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45 lbs
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Cargo basket, pad removable/washable, guardrail (adjustable), 4-wheel suspension, sun canopy, boot. Double wheels in front.
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Carriage, C
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Legacy
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~16 lbs
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45 lbs
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One-touch foot release fold, adjustable handle, pads wash/remove, cargo basket (small), sun canopy, 3-position recline, boot. All wheels double, swivel.
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Carriage, C
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Spirit
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~16 lbs
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45 lbs
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One-touch foot release fold, 1 lever/2 brakes, pads wash/remove, cargo basket, sun canopy, 3-position recline, boot. All wheels double.
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Carriage, B
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Cambridge
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~18 lbs
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45 lbs
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One-touch foot release fold, all wheels swivel, pads wash/remove, 4-position recline, boot, guard rail (removable), sun canopy. All wheels double.
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century (http://www.centuryproducts.com)
Notes: If you're buying used, be careful when you check out older Original 4-in-1's as there was a recall on the car seat (Century says that model, the 590, has been phased out). We bought the TraveLite, you can check
out the Stroller System Taste Test to see why we chose Century over Evenflo.
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System, A
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4-in-1 Original
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not found
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not found
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Infant car seat: Assura Premiere, 3 point harness, stay-in-car base, usable w/o base.
Stroller: sun canopy, cargo basket (oversize), pad wash/remove, double wheels in front.
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system, A
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4-in-1 TraveLite
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stroller ~20
seat ~10
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~35 lbs
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Infant car seat: SmartFit, 3-point harness, stay-in-car base (usable w/o), U shape carrying handle. Stroller: Sun canopy, cargo basket (oversize), 2 position recline, double wheels swivel in front, all wheel suspension. Pad/canopy wash/removable on seat and stroller.
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system, B
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4-in-1 ProSport
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not found
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not found
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Infant car seat: SmartFit, 3-point harness, stay-in-car base (usable w/o), U shape carrying handle. Stroller: Sun canopy, cargo basket (oversize), 2 position recline, larger wheels, double wheels swivel in front, all wheel suspension. Pad/canopy wash/removable on seat and stroller.
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stroller
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Adventure
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not found
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not found
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Sun canopy, cargo basket (oversize), reclining seat, larger wheels, double front wheels swivel/lock, single action brake, guard rail (removable). Pad wash/remove.
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evenflo (http://www.evenflo.com)
Notes: Evenflo had some recalls recently, do your research first.
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system, B
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On-My-Way
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Stroller ~25
Seat ~15
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not found
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Infant car seat: On My Way, 3-point harness, stay-in-car base, S shape carrying handle.
Stroller: Sun canopy, cargo basket (oversize), recline seat, double wheels in front, suspension ride. Pad wash/remove on seat and stroller.
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jog/sport, B
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EX-3 All Terrain
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not found
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not found
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Free standing while folded, recline seat, sun canopy, cargo basket, 2-position handle.
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cosco (http://www.coscoinc.com)
Notes: Evidently Cosco strollers are made in the same factory as Combi, but what that means for quality I don't know. These strollers didn't really strike me in any way but the stroller seat/bassinet feature seemed like potentially useful.
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system, B
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Rock 'n Roller Car Seat/Stroller
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not found
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not found
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Infant car seat: Turnabout, rotating handle, stay-in-car base (usable w/o), rocks or stationary. Stroller: seat rocks or stationary, seat removable as bassinet, faces front or back, 4 position fully reclinable seat, double front swivel wheels, suspension ride.
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stroller
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Rock 'n Roller Stroller
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not found
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not found
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Stroller: seat rocks or stationary, seat removable as bassinet, faces front or back, 4 position fully reclinable seat, double front swivel wheels, deluxe model includes boot, suspension ride.
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peg perego (http://www.perego.com)
Notes: These strollers are expensive but from what I saw, they'll take a serious beating. Pros: Well made, nice features, will very probably survive multiple kids. Cons: Neither cheap nor light, and I hear their customer service is spotty. All in all, if you anticipate spending a lot of quality time with a stroller (ie, if your forsee this stroller as your primary baby transport), you could do a lot worse than to invest in one. Just don't fall prey to Stroller Envy.
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carriage, D
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Milano
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~22 lbs
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not found
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Sun canopy, cargo basket, 4 position full recline, all wheels double/swivel, boot.
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carriage, C
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Roma
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~20 lbs
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not found
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Sun canopy, cargo basket, 4 position full recline, double swivel wheels, boot.
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