Best Strollers of 2023

The Scoop

• Unbeatable combo of price + performance
• Quick, easy one-handed fold
• Easy to push and steer

What Our Experts Say

We don’t often choose a “best overall” pick when recommending products, as families have all different types of needs, and what works for one may not work for another. But we’re making an exception here as this stroller is just that good. It’s versatile enough to work for many types of parents and is an overwhelming favorite among Babylist registrants.

The City Mini GT2 boasts an unbeatable combination of price and performance. It’s certainly not cheap, but it won’t cost you a month’s rent, either. It’s easy to push and steer, features all-terrain forever air rubber wheels and all-wheel suspension, a near-flat seat recline and a true one-handed fold. It’s also compatible with a huge range of infant car seats if you’re looking to build your own travel system. The GT2 is perfect for city and suburban dwellers alike and can be stored in compact spaces when folded.

What’s Worth Considering

If we had to find a knock against it, it’s that the basket is on the smaller side. And the seat isn’t modular; it only faces outward.

What Babylist Parents Say

“I love that I can close it one handed. I can attach the various accessories, and I like that the sunshade goes so low that it shades my baby completely.” -Lisa

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The Scoop

• Grows with your family to accommodate up to three kids
• All-wheel suspension and effortless steering/turning
• Packed with high-end features

What Our Experts Say

The Vista is all about options to accommodate growing families. From birth, use the included bassinet for strolling or for sleep. (You can also pair it with the UPPAbaby Mesa V2 or other compatible car seat.) When your child gets older, switch out the bassinet for the front or rear-facing toddler seat. Adding baby number two? Add on the multi-directional Rumble Seat or the PiggyBack Ride-Along Board for a big kid who wants to stand and ride.

And as for performance, you won’t be disappointed. The Vista is packed with high-end features parents love like an incredible suspension system, full seat recline, telescoping handlebar, huge underseat basket and an extendable canopy, just to name a few.

What’s Worth Considering

The Vista is a heavy duty stroller that takes up a decent amount of space in a trunk or a hallway, even when folded. It’s also expensive, and some parents say the inline design makes it tough to push when it’s loaded with two (or even three) kids.

What Babylist Parents Say

“Love the ability to add more seats. Love the size and maneuverability. Love the bassinet. Bought the stand and have used it in our bedroom for three kids now. Onto our third child and stroller still looks and acts brand new—it’s incredible! Well worth the money.” -Clair

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The Scoop

• High-end features, affordable price
• Six seating configurations
• Car seat exceeds industry safety standards

What Our Experts Say

A car seat stroller combo, called a travel system, is all about value and convenience, and this one from Evenflo delivers on both fronts and then some. The Pivot has features we’ve come to expect from much pricier strollers, like the option to turn the regular seat into a newborn bassinet, a large canopy, a seat that can face forward or toward you and a removable child tray. The infant car seat that’s included, the Safemax, far exceeds industry standards. The base is made of impact-absorbing materials and has a roll bar to deflect the force of a crash, along with lots more impressive safety features.

What’s Worth Considering

Parents say that attaching the car seat to the stroller can take a little finesse. There’s also little suspension on this stroller, and it doesn’t handle very well on rougher surfaces.

For another popular travel system pick, check out the Chicco Bravo Trio Travel System.

What Babylist Parents Say

“I bought this 9 months ago and I use everyday. When my daughter was born I was using the stroller with the car seat attached, but now I’m using with the stroller seat. I just love it. My daughter fits perfectly in both seat and car seat, it’s not heavy, the wheels works perfectly and the color is beautiful. I love that I can change to a bassinet if she sleeps and come back when she wakes up without the need to take her off the seat. I really like it and recommend to all parents.” -Bia

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The Scoop

• Newborn-ready with built-in bassinet
• All-wheel suspension + lots more high-end features
• All-season seat

What Our Experts Say

A bassinet is a great stroller add-on, but it has a pretty limited usage window and is yet another thing to store when the newborn days are over. The Mixx Next solves for this with a seat + bassinet combo; simply put the seat into a completely flat recline position and fold up the footrest to create a cozy bassinet perfect for those first few months of your baby’s life.

Other thoughtful details to love about the Mixx are its all-wheel suspension, two-way facing toddler seat, adjustable handlebar for parents and caregivers of different heights, roomy storage basket and the ability to unzip the back of the seat fabric to reveal a mesh backing perfect for warmer days. It also has a self-guiding magnetic buckle that automatically locks into place. The Mixx also comes with a ring adapter so you click in any of Nuna’s Pipa infant car seats to make a travel system.

What’s Worth Considering

It’s on the pricey side for a single stroller that doesn’t grow to accommodate more than one child.

What Babylist Parents Say

“So easy to fold up and down. Multiple seat options. And so nice to look at!” -Ashleigh

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The Scoop

• Infant car seat + stroller all in one
• Great for travel
• Short usage life

What Our Experts Say

The Doona is one of a kind. Part stroller, part car seat and part travel system, this hybrid innovation transforms from an infant car seat into a stroller with the click of a button. When it’s time to get in the car, the stroller legs and wheels pull up and fold under the car seat. It’s just as ideal for a family who travels frequently as it is for a suburban family who’s in and out of the car on a regular basis or a city dweller who’s using a rideshare or a rental car. It’s also great if you’re a minimalist who’s trying to cut down on the amount of baby gear you need, especially during the first year.

What’s Worth Considering

Most babies will outgrow the Doona right around the one year mark—at which point you’ll need to purchase a new stroller. There’s also no storage basket like there is with traditional strollers.

What Babylist Parents Say

“Very convenient especially for on-the-go moms or any parent who are taking care of the baby. It’s super easy to “transform” from a car seat to a stroller and vice versa. Always get complimented how compact and portable it is. It’s awesome!!!” -Jillian

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The Scoop

• Reversible, height-adjustable seat
• One-handed fold
• Parent tray and snack tray included

What Our Experts Say

A stroller will likely be one of the pricier items on your baby registry, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Versatility and longevity are the standout features of the Graco Modes Nest, along with several other features that you’d normally find on much more expensive strollers like a reversible seat and a one-handed, self-standing fold.

The Modes has a three-in-one design that converts it from an infant car seat carrier to an infant pramette (AKA a bassinet) and ultimately to a toddler stroller. The seat slides up and down, making it easy to bring baby closer to you. There’s also a parent tray and a child’s snack tray included. The large canopy has a peekaboo window and the storage basket is big enough to stash a diaper bag and more.

What’s Worth Considering

Unlike some more expensive strollers that feature rubber wheels, the Modes’ wheels are plastic, so keep that in mind if you’re planning on frequent walks on uneven terrain. Parents also say the stroller is a bit bulky.

What Babylist Parents Say

“I have always loved Graco strollers, and this stroller has all the features of some expensive brands out there but it comes at a fraction of the cost. I absolutely love the fact that you can adjust and bring the baby closer to you and of course the fact that it can still transform into a bassinet is great for newborn stages. This stroller has the capacity to change from front to back so you can change the seat facing you or facing the other way. Adjusting it and folding it so easy as well. Well done Graco!” -Nataliea

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The Scoop

• Large, easy-access storage basket
• Lightweight for a double
• Only accepts Britax infant car seats

What Our Experts Say

You’ll find lots of opinions when it comes to double strollers. Tandem or side-by-side? Sit and stand? Stroller board or no stroller board? (You get the idea.) And while your decision will likely come down to your own personal preferences, Britax’s B-Lively double should be on your shortlist if you’re in the market for a double stroller. Some of its best features include its huge, easy-access storage basket, all-wheel suspension, lightweight frame and adjustable handlebar, just to name a few. Another perk: each seat features an independent recline and goes all the way back for naps on the go.

What’s Worth Considering

The one big drawback here is car seat compatibility: the B-Lively only accepts Britax car seats. For a s similar double stroller that accepts many more car seat brands, check out the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Double Stroller.

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The Scoop

• Weighs less than 14 pounds
• Quick, one-handed fold
• Options to customize color, add second rider and more

What Our Experts Say

They’ll be times when you don’t want (or need) a full size stroller like if you’re traveling, taking a day trip or know you’ll be somewhere with crowds and limited spaces. It’s those times that you’ll want a lightweight stroller—and the YOYO2 is one of the best.

This popular lightweight option weighs just under 14 pounds and folds up quickly and easily with one hand. It’s designed to fit in the overhead baggage compartment of a plane and features a built-in strap so you can sling it right over your shoulder and carry it when it’s not in use. It also works from the newborn stage well into toddlerhood, as it’s compatible with several different car seat brands and a pram (Newborn Pack sold separately). And you can swap out the seat fabric for a different color whenever you’d like, a really fun feature.

What’s Worth Considering

The YOYO2 is expensive, especially if you’re adding on the newborn option. The handlebar isn’t adjustable and the fold does take some getting used to to master.

Other lightweight strollers we love: the Nuna TRVL and the UPPAbaby MINU V2.

What Babylist Parents Say

“It’s small and lightweight-perfect for tiny NYC shops and restaurants” -Christina

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The Scoop

• Four-wheel suspension for a super smooth ride
• One-handed fold and built-in carry strap
• Seat reclines near-flat

What Our Experts Say

A travel stroller is a great investment if you’re planning on getting out and about with your new family. The Joolz Aer packs a big punch in a small package.

Pushing the Joolz Aer doesn’t feel much different than pushing some much larger, much more expensive and much heavier strollers—and that’s what we love about it. The 13-pound Aer boasts four-wheel suspension, a feature that’s not that common in travel strollers, so it maneuvers easily and glides smoothly even across uneven surfaces. That combined with a large storage basket, a near-flat recline for naps on the go, a contoured seat and another standout feature—a quick, easy one-handed fold—help make the Aer just as great for travel as for everyday use.

The Aer is newborn-friendly and compatible with Nuna, Cybex and Clek car seats (adapters sold separately) and the stroller folds up small enough to fit in an overhead bin. It also comes with a rain cover and travel bag included.

What’s Worth Considering

The Aer isn’t cheap, but if you’re planning on using it for travel and for everyday, then it’s a bit easier to take. (If you want to add on a bassinet, you can, but you’ll need to purchase it separately.)

For another excellent travel stroller option, take a look at the Bugaboo Butterfly. It’s very similar to the Aer in terms of size, manuveurability and fold.

What Babylist Parents Say

“After tons of research we decided to try out the Joolz for our first family trip to Colorado. The stroller itself is very easy to unfold (after a little practice) and has great steering considering the smaller wheels. It did just fine on cobble stone/gravel paths and loved having the Nuna Pipa carseat attachments to push when in her carseat. The bottom storage was great for our day trip essentials and the canopy unzips to the perfect height to protect my kids head. HIGHLY recommend if you plan on traveling via plane and now it lives in my trunk for quick stops around town!” -Erica

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The Scoop

• Fits through most doorways
• Incredibly easy to push and steer
• Expensive

What Our Experts Say

Double the babies, double the stroller, right? Not necessarily if you’re talking about the Donkey5, Bugaboo’s luxury stroller that will (almost) make you forget that you’re pushing around twice the weight of most parents.

Finding a double stroller suitable for twins can be tricky. Many are bulky and unwieldy to push, don’t fit through doors and don’t accommodate two bassinets or two infant car seats at the same time. The Donkey does all of this and much, much more. (All while looking incredibly cool, modern and beautiful while doing it, it must be said.) Its slim profile means that it easily makes its way through most standard doorways and down crowded store aisles. It holds two bassinets, two car seats, and two toddler seats at the same time, along with countless other configurations. And it converts from a single to a double in three easy clicks. It’s easy to push and steer even when fully loaded (we promise) and has an incredible suspension system making for a cushy ride.

What’s Worth Considering

Let’s point out the elephant in the room here: this stroller is really, really expensive. Especially if you’re using it for twins, as you’ll need to purchase the Duo Extension Set Complete and the Twin Bassinet Fabric Complete sets separately. (Eek.) If you don’t plan on strolling all that often, there are plenty of other twin-friendly stroller options that more than get the job done and are much less expensive.

But! If you’re a twin family who’s often out and about or live in a city where your stroller is your everyday workhorse, the Donkey truly is the best of the best. You just won’t find another twin stroller that compares. Consider using the group gift option if you plan on adding it to your baby registry so multiple gift-givers can contribute.

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The Scoop

• Loved by runners for years
• Easily handles any terrain
• 9-position adjustable handlebar

What Our Experts Say

Whether you’re a casual or competitive runner or just someone who likes to explore the outdoors along with your baby, jogging strollers are a popular pick among Babylist families who find themselves frequently off the beaten path. BOB is a longstanding brand that earns high marks for durability, suspension and a long list of thoughtful features.

The mountain-bike style suspension system is what gives the Revo Flex 3.0 the ability to work on almost any terrain. (The oversized tires help too.) Despite this durability, the stroller’s frame is made from aluminum, so it’s not much heavier than many of the other full size strollers on our list. The Flex works with an infant car seat and has a large storage basket for all of your stuff. And don’t forget the adjustable handlebar; it has nine different positions so it works for runners (and walkers!) of all different heights.

What’s Worth Considering

You can use this jogging stroller as an everyday stroller, too—but keep in mind it’s on the heavier side and is really big and bulky, so be sure you’re okay with that before hitting buy. Also be sure to follow all usage directions and secure the front wheel to the fork of the stroller before using it on a run.

What Babylist Parents Say

“Love how sturdy it is, and how well it maneuvered over different terrains.” -M.T.

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The Scoop

• Stroller function meets wagon fun
• Works on all types of terrain, even sand and snow
• Can attach infant car seat

What Our Experts Say

Stroller wagons are taking the baby gear market by storm, but Veer was one of the first—and we think the best. With the functionality of a stroller and the fun factor of a wagon, the Veer is a hybrid that offers the best of both worlds. The Veer pushes and steers just like a stroller—then pulls just like a wagon. Its oversized tires and front-wheel suspension mean it can easily tackle all sorts of rugged terrain, sand and snow included. You can even attach an infant car seat using adapters.

Another awesome perk of the Veer are all of the custom accessories. (We’re partial to the Custom Sidewall Kits, the foldable rear storage basket and the Family Basecamp tent that clips right onto the side of the wagon, but there are so many other fun add-ons available.) And while it doesn’t fold up super small, it does fold flat, meaning you’ll be able to store it in most trunks.

What’s Worth Considering

The Veer is expensive. (Even more so when you start adding on accessories.) But it’s also extremely well made, durable, holds up to two kids and will last you for years and years. If you’re able to make the investment, we think it’s a worthwhile one.

What Babylist Parents Say

“It has been great to load up with a picnic and take to the botanic gardens for the afternoon or throw our lawn games in and stroll down to the park on the weekends. We currently have the car seat adapter because our little one is only 2 months old but I can already tell that we are going to be using this a lot longer than our stroller.” -Whitney

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The Scoop

• Near-flat recline
• Lightweight
• Affordable

What Our Experts Say

As its name implies, an umbrella stroller quickly folds into a slender, vertical shape. Although these types of strollers lack some of the features you’d find in a traditional stroller, they’re lightweight, convenient and a good choice for on-the-go or travel.

The Summer 3D Lite combines a great range of features with a price point of under a hundred bucks, making it a clear favorite in this category. The aluminum frame lightens the load—this stroller weighs about 13 pounds—and there’s a built-in shoulder strap for portability. There’s also a near-flat seat recline, a large, adjustable canopy and an XL storage basket.

What’s Worth Considering

Since the stroller folds vertically instead of horizontally, it’s not all that compact when folded.

What Babylist Parents Say

“I love this stroller. It’s light and compact yet sturdy. My baby likes to be front facing so she loves it. It’s a really good stroller for the price.” -Tiffany

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