Picking out a stroller for my first son would be easy, I thought. I needed something lightweight, easy to stroll through Brooklyn’s city sidewalks, and simple to fold and store in my narrow closets. I also looked for a stroller with an easy glide, since I’d be doing lot of walking, from the library to grocery store and to play dates. But, when I went into Buy Buy Baby to “test drive” several strollers I was totally overwhelmed. The options are endless (a good thing!) but many of the strollers had complicated functions (not a good thing).
I picked out the Bugaboo Bee for my first son. It was small and compact, functional but also stylish. Then, I had my second buddy and deciding on which double stroller to go with had it’s own challenges. I looked at strollers my friends had, even celebrities (actress Dania Ramirez rolls around with a Valco Snap Duo, $579 for her twins). And while most preschoolers are just fine walking alongside the single stroller or hopping on a riding board, living in NYC, where you walk everywhere and the winter’s are brutal, I knew I needed a stroller that would accommodate both of my buddies. Needless to say, I’ve tested out many a stroller. So whether you’re looking for a jogging stroller or an affordable one, here’s a nightmare-free edit for you:
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Best Strollers on the Market Right Now
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Best City Stroller: Bugaboo Bee
If you live in a city where you walk everywhere, like me, then this is one of the best strollers out there. It's compact, lightweight, and easy to carry. (It's also a snap to fold, and it provides a lot in terms of customization: You can adjust the handlebar's height, you can face the seat toward you, so you can interact with your infant or reverse the seat once they're older and more curious. The pop-y colors, ranging from blue to pink, are super chic!. Although the wheels are small (one of my concerns living in Brooklyn), the bee pushes over bumpy city pavement, grass, and cobblestone easily.
Price: $649
Photo: Bugaboo Bee
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Easy Jogging: BOB Revolution SE Single Stroller
You don't need to give up your morning jog just because you have a kid. This stroller is lightweight, not bulky, and it's easy to fold up and down. Even through intense and fast runs, the stroller's tires and suspension make it easy to push through rough terrain, gravel, and grass trails, making jogging with baby smooth and easy.
Price: $375
Photo: Babies R Us
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Perfect for Two: Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double Stroller
The most appealing feature is the quick fold technology, which allows you to fold your stroller in one step. That's a biggie when you have two littles boys running circles around you. Both seats are padded and fully recline to near flat position (so it's perfect for infants, too). Of all the double strollers I tried, this one had the smoothest ride, thanks to the 85-inch all terrain, non flat tires with front wheel suspension. Oh, and yes, it fits through doors!
Price: $579
Photo: Buy Buy Baby
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Most Stylish: Mamas & Papas urbo2 Stroller
This is the BMW of strollers. Like the BMW, this stroller offers a smooth ride and the sleek style includes a padded seat so your baby is super-comfy and adjustable luxe leather-covered handles make you want to stroll all day everyday. The reversible seat fully reclines, making naps and on-the go diaper changes easy, and like the bee, this stroller is compact and doesn't take up too much space so it fits nicely in small closets. It comes with a large shopping basket for baby and mommy essentials and the built-in insect net keeps bugs at bay. Sweet!
Price: $599
Photo: Mamas & Papas
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Most Affordable: Summer 3D Lite Convenience Stroller
Really lightweight (just 12 pounds!), this stroller performs better than the more expensive strollers on the market. It offers comfort for your baby and easy pushing for parents. The seat reclines for peaceful naps and the canopy is adjustable and blocks UVA and UVB rays and also includes a flip-out front visor. The colors they come in are so fun and the extra-large storage basket is a bonus: Store your diaper bag, IPhone, extra bottles, groceries, anything!
Price: $79.99
Photo: Amazon
