Best Strollers of 2024
These top-performing strollers are safe, sturdy, agile, and easy to use, according to Consumer Reports' rigorous tests
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A stroller’s job is to make your life easier: You should be able to fasten your little one in without fussing with complicated straps, push the stroller without difficulty, and rest assured that your child is safe inside it, even on a bumpy road.
Factors to Consider
Two things are non-negotiable when it comes to strollers: They should be safe for the child and a breeze to use for the adult. Beyond that, the right stroller depends on the child’s age and development, your budget, and your lifestyle—so you’ll want to pick a stroller with features that address your needs. "There’s no one ‘best’ stroller," says Muratore.
So to find your ideal stroller, start by zeroing in on your ideal type. In our lab, we categorize strollers according to the following:
- Traditional strollers: These all-purpose strollers are designed with leisurely strolls in mind. Expect adequate storage, a seat that reclines, and other convenient features.
- Umbrella strollers: Named for the way they look when collapsed, they’re lightweight, a cinch to fold, and easy to store for quick errands around town.
- Double strollers: These strollers have two seats, either side by side or one behind the other, to accommodate two tots.
- Travel systems: These strollers come with a car seat that can clip into both the stroller and your car. Brands bundle the car seat with the stroller, though you don’t have to buy the system as a package from the same brand—many car seats are compatible with multiple stroller brands, and vice versa.
- Jogging strollers: Also known as a baby jogger, a jogging stroller should handle smoothly for both child and parent on a run. Don’t use these with infants under 6 months old—wait until your child is old enough to sit upright to jog with them.
- Car seat carrier strollers: These aren’t complete strollers themselves but merely frames that accommodate a car seat that snaps in.
Once you’ve decided on a stroller type, consider the stroller’s various features. For instance: harness design, stroller weight, and whether it has ample storage and a canopy. You might prioritize some aspects over others, depending on your child’s needs and your surroundings and preferences. We explain how to navigate all these considerations, and more, in our Stroller Buying Guide.
Of the 20 strollers we recently tested, including models from Graco, Chicco, UPPAbaby, and Nuna, none made it into our roundup of top scorers, below. But eight performed impressively enough to earn CR Recommended status. To learn about these strollers and more, check our comprehensive stroller ratings, which includes more than 75 models. To see the best stroller in each of the categories tested, read on.
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