Every stroller on this list was chosen based on strollers I have tested with my kids or that come tested by trusted members of our community. I also considered who was manufacturing the stroller and specs I mentioned earlier. Although it wasn’t at the top of my list, I considered aesthetics — because a stroller’s gotta be cute, right?
I spent time pushing my 4-year-old son around the neighborhood in the travel strollers I tested, which he thoroughly enjoyed. I then took the strollers on various excursions to determine the ease of use while on the go.
I spent the most time with the Chicco Presto Self-Folding Compact Stroller, because although it isn’t luxury feeling, it’s simple to use. My son took great pleasure in being wheeled around the grocery store and Target. I only needed a few things, and the storage basket was plenty big. It was a rainy day and the canopy didn’t cover a lot, so it did take a bit of time for it to dry, but that wasn’t much of an issue.
A friend and her toddler joined us at our local aquarium for a few hours, and she used the Joovy Kooper RS Travel Stroller. She commented several times on how smooth it felt to push. Her daughter was a big fan of the snack tray and cup holder, but I think that had more to do with the fact that snacks were involved. She had to wipe down the seat after an apple sauce incident, but it cleaned right up.
The Thule was taken out and about running errands and going about my daily life, and I was impressed at its capability to act like both a travel stroller and a solid, everyday stroller.
Since the Doona is designed for infants, a friend with a 3-month-old tested the stroller for 2 weeks. She found the stroller to be incredibly efficient and easy to use, especially with her older kids in tow, which meant more chaos. She was thrilled with the one-handed fold that turned the stroller into a car seat with little to no effort.
The other strollers on this list have been vetted and tested by members of our team, looking for things like maneuverability, ease of fold, and how well they clean up. We looked at the size of the storage, the cost, and even the brands customer service. These are truly the top of the top.
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