Becoming a new mom can be an overwhelming ordeal especially in the months leading to the arrival of the baby with all the preparations that go into making sure everything is ready for the new life being brought home. However, without knowing what baby gear you really need and what you can do without can make the preparation process quite daunting. Baby strollers are however very necessary for navigating everyday life with the new baby, making it easier to get back into daily activities such as shopping, walking, jogging and even allowing the baby to enjoy some fresh air and get used to their new environment. The best baby strollers will provide comfort for the baby and you, security and convenience when moving around.

Factors to Consider Before Buying a Baby Stroller

Choosing the best baby strollers can be challenging if you don't have prior experience and even then with upgrades to the strollers already in the market, and an overwhelming four million strollers sold each year, it helps to know some factors beforehand to help in making the right choice. The most important things to consider when buying a stroller include the baby's age as newborns and babies below six months need a lot of support as they have yet to develop head and neck control, your daily activities and travelling needs, safety and comfort features, maneuverability, ease of use and set up, weight, quality and the folded size of the stroller. Other factors such as special features and accessories included in the stroller and the capacity limits in terms of the baby's age and weight that the stroller can handle and the price will determine the choice that you make.


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Best Brands for Baby Strollers

The best baby strollers according to thousands of parents, consumer reports and reviews tick various boxes of the factors mentioned with the majority of them being very affordable ranging from about $200 to $500 and a few between $500 and $1000. Strollers from UPPAbaby and BUB have dominated the favorite‘s list making the Editor's Choice picks severally. The best baby strollers from BOB are the BOB Revolution Flex and BOB Motion with the first making the Editor's Choice list and the other being labeled the best value stroller.

BOB Revolution Flex Stroller

The BOB Revolution Flex has become a favorite for its ease of maneuverability with large pneumatic wheels that are easy to turn and push on any surface and a lockable swivel wheel that enhances adjustable tracking and accurate movement on any terrain. It rates a 9 on maneuverability and ease of set up features such as wider seat design, adjustable suspension, an adjustable and padded handlebar near flat recline provides maximum comfort for the baby and parent even while jogging. At 25.2 lbs the stroller is heavy and rather awkward to lift while the recline adjustment has been rated as difficult by most users. its ease of use, safety, folded size and weight all rate a 6 on review boards and an 8 for quality. It has an infant car seat and stroller seat with a capacity limit of 0-8 weeks and 8 weeks - 8 months respectively as well as supporting jogging and off-road terrain for children between 8 months and 5 years, supporting a maximum TD lbs and 44". The features and comfort adjustability have made it an easy favorite. The other BOB stroller on the list is the BOB Motion that parents like for its lightweight, quality components and easy setup with some discontent about the smaller storage and difficulty in pushing.

UPPAbaby Vista Stroller

The UPPAbaby Vista with its versatility, ease of use, quality, comfort and number of features make this one of the best baby strollers in the market, perfect for urban living and chock full of expandable features making it an excellent investment as it grows with your baby and you. The only cons with the stroller are the price, weight, and difficulty in folding at a price tag of $860 and weighing in at 27.8 lbs. It's versatile list of expandable features including a toddler seat, bassinet, bassinet storage bag and bassinet bug shield, bug shield, rain shield and bumper bar and the wide range of seating options make this stroller extremer easy and enjoyable to use. It is easy to push, set up, has a high safety ranking and quality and boasts one of the largest storage bins out there, a giant canopy that has a peek-a-boo window and kick-out visor making it easier to watch your baby as you stroll and ensure they're comfortable and protected from the elements. Its huge size is both an advantage and disadvantage as it can accommodate 3 kids, or 2 infant car seats or toddler seats. But this also makes it too heavy to lug around and or fit in the trunk. The stroller can be used with newborns thanks to the infant snug seat or bassinet. The cons of the stroller are however negligible as compared to the UPPAbaby Cruz cons such as a low safety score and difficulty in pushing because of the smaller wheels although the lower weight, quality materials and ease of use are an excellent plus.


Tips to Keep your Baby Safe

Once you find the best stroller for you and your baby you need to start familiarizing yourself with its features such as attaching a car seat to it and looking it into place which also requires you to check for car seat compatibility before buying, folding and unfolding it especially in the store to get the feel of it and get any assistance you might require. Also, practice buckling the restraint straps and unbuckling them and adjusting the backrest, raising and lowering it as this can be a bit tricky when the baby's in the stroller. Do all these in the store and even push the stroller around so you are comfortable with all the features that come with the stroller and get as much assistance from the attendants as you can to get the most out of you stroller and ensure you baby's safety. Practice using the features and accessories until you feel comfortable enough to strap you baby in and take a stroll even around the house to allow for any adjustments.