The wheels of the stroller fold under lightest double stroller the car seat, so there is no additional stroller to store once you get in the car or airplane. If you have a personal vehicle, install the base to quickly get baby in and out of the car. Our tester noted, however, that you need the base to remove the wheels from the infant carrier and change the strap setting. If you take the stroller on a trip without the base, you wouldn’t be able to adjust the straps. While this isn’t a dealbreaker, it’s definitely something to keep in mind.
Nowadays, you can't throw a sippy cup without hitting a wagon designed for hauling little ones. It seems like the “cool parent” thing to have is a wagon for outdoor adventures. From days at the park to trips to get groceries, wagons are everywhere. While their popularity is rising and we see the fun in the marketing, we aren't convinced that a wagon is a good stroller choice for every family or that it is the right single stroller for anyone.
Taking all her advice into account, my fellow Telegraph Recommended testers and I, all new parents, reviewed the latest models. This is not a comprehensive list of everything we’ve tested; it only includes strollers that are still available for sale. The canopy is harder to unfurl than the canopies on our other picks. Also, the peekaboo window is secured with Velcro, which means it could wake up a sleeping child when undone. In our cleaning tests, we found that food wiped easily off of the black fabric, and any lingering smudges disappeared with stain remover. Pinch a clamp and pull down on the seat to recline at any angle you prefer, then pinch the same clamp and push up to incline.
It uses convenient iCandy loop clips to easily attach to the pram, making toys and snacks super accessible for on-the-go entertainment. Folding it up is more of a process than just pressing a button – for the ultimate fold, the brand even advises removing the front wheel. An older child can also benefit from hopping on the pram’s front rider, available to purchase separately. Thule is known for its innovative product range that celebrates a life lived outdoors – and I think that the spring 2 is the perfect pram for families who love to head outside. Its soft-foam-filled three-wheel design has been created to cope with smooth and bumpy terrain alike, and it didn’t stumble over kerbs.
In 2022, we tested the Silver Cross Reef Stroller a beautiful, high-end four-wheeled stroller that we simply could not recommend. It has a child harness that is complex and frustrating, an uncomfortable handlebar, a storage basket that we found difficult to access, and a canopy that tended to bunch up. And its fold was so unintuitive and complex that it brought one particularly level-headed Wirecutter editor very close to the brink of rage.
Built to support families from newborn through to toddler, it combines portability with practical features for life on the go. Maybe you need something compact enough to navigate inner-city footpaths and squeeze into a small boot. The Bugaboo Donkey 6 2-in-1 Pram is built for first-time parents who want flexibility, comfort and room to grow as family life evolves. With smooth all-terrain handling, generous storage and future-ready expandability, it’s designed to adapt beautifully from one child to two. I’ve pushed the Cruz V2 through narrow coffee shop aisles, crowded farmers markets, and bumpy park trails—it handles all terrain beautifully.
However, if the seat is upright, the canopy can come rather close to the seat, which could annoy some kids. I really like this stroller overall, but the recline is a sticking point (quite literally). Despite this one con, the Joolz Aer2 is easy-to-use, sleek and ready to accompany families to the park or across the globe. The self-standing fold, integrated shoulder strap and included travel bag make it ideal for traversing the airport as well as situations where you need to store your stroller, like in a museum or restaurant. It fits in most overhead bins and is narrow enough to push down most airplane aisles.
It’s not what you would take with you for a neighborhood stroll. The GT2’s seat stands higher and has a higher weight limit (up to 65 lbs) than the regular City Mini (no longer available). The bar in the back makes the basket not as easily accessible as one would want. Air-filled (pneumatic) tires handle gravel, grass, and cracked sidewalks best but can puncture. Hard rubber wheels are lightest and best for smooth surfaces like malls and airports. The underseat basket is your diaper bag, grocery bag, and jacket holder.
A lighter, simpler stroller for families who care about portability and ease of movement. A good stroller should match real life, not just look good in a product photo. That is why the best stroller in one family is often the wrong buy for another. There are several types of strollers available, each with their own set of pros and cons. As they are geared toward slightly different uses, you may find it practical to own more than one. We recommend these products based on an intensive research process that's designed to cut through the noise and find the top products in this space.
The Graco nest2grow stroller has a very straightforward assembly process and plenty of storage. But, best of all, it costs significantly less than most other single-to-double strollers, making it a solid choice for parents looking to save. The Thule Sleek is a robust, full-featured four-wheeled convertible stroller that we tested for a previous version of this guide. It does, however, have a high price and a heavy weight (28 pounds).
Its standout strength is its combination of ultra-lightweight design and travel-ready compact fold. If you need a pram that fits effortlessly into everyday life — from cafes to flights — the YOYO³ is one of the most practical and convenient options available. The extendable canopy offers strong sun protection with added ventilation — ideal for warmer Australian climates. Features like a padded shoulder strap, reflective wheels for visibility, and a 5-point harness add to both safety and usability.
The underseat basket also includes a hidden bluetooth tracker pocket and a water bottle holder. In all, the Cybex Gazelle S’s storage and high-quality construction are lovely inside, but outside I found myself wishing for a stroller that was easy to push, provided a smoother ride, and had a bigger canopy. On top of being lightweight, the stroller is designed to fold and unfold with one hand—something we found quite easy. That means you could fold it up and stow it while still holding your child in the other arm. The Mamazing Ultra Air is a high-quality, lightweight stroller that's perfect for parents who don't want to spend more than they have to on a stroller for the road. Despite its lower price, the stroller has a durable build, helpful features like separated mechanisms for locking and unlocking, and is very lightweight.
Never put a newborn baby in a regular upright stroller seat because their spine is still developing and needs full support. For newborns, dedicated bassinets (Momcozy ChangeGo, UPPAbaby Vista) or strollers that can fully lie flat, like the Nuna MIXX Next, are the safest choices. Regular umbrella strollers can only be used when the baby is at least 6 months old and can sit up on their own. It doesn't recline flat, so you'll need a car seat adapter for newborns. But once your baby can sit up unassisted, that tall seat means your toddler won't outgrow it at age two like they do with some travel strollers. Ideal for minimalists and city dwellers, this Nuna travel system uses an 11.3-lb stroller frame with a slim fold that stands on its own for easy storage.
This travel stroller’s ultra-compact and collapsible design ensures it will fit in most overhead compartments on planes and trains, eliminating the need to check your baby stroller while traveling. The UPF 50+ extendable carrycot and car seat canopies are ideal for nap times, while the blackout, breathable iCandy sunshade, or included parasols, make al fresco naps even more snug. Raincovers are also included to protect the full travel system in wet weather and I adored the machine-washable bassinet fleece liner for keeping newborns comfortable and cosy. Even if you don't opt for the iCandy cocoon 360 car seat bundle, 14 other branded car seats are compatible with the travel system.
The Very Best Strollers for Newborns and Toddlers
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