13 best strollers

The safest, comfortable, compact and maneuverable - in general, the best strollers for children from six months and older.

What should be the stroller

Over the past few years, strollers have changed markedly. Hoods have become deeper, they have additional sections and visors. Experiments continue with folding back systems.

In all modern models, belts are now used, although with them it is easier to lower the backrest to the lying position than to lift it. But there are also pleasant exceptions - mainly from European manufacturers, placing one adjustment strap in the center instead of two side straps.

Major changes were made to the chassis. All "walks" are now equipped with maneuverable front wheels rotating 360 °, which can be blocked to increase cross-country through snowdrifts and off-road.

Now let's talk about the differences between different types of walks, and first of all about the diameter of the wheels, because the behavior of the carriage on the road depends on them:

1. Small wheels up to 15 cm put on canes and "summer" models designed to travel only on smooth paths or smooth floors of supermarkets.

2. For wheelchairs on 20-cm wheels, average permeability is a good choice for residents of small towns and the periphery.

3. Pneumas with a diameter of 20-25 cm are installed on all-season models with a high cross-country through snowdrifts and off-road.

No less important is the comfort of the child during the trip. Not all recreational models have the same shock absorbers yet. Especially rarely they are found on cane-strollers, although they are shaking more than others.

So if you have to walk on rough roads, look at the so-called all-terrain vehicles on pneumatic wheels with suspension. They are heavy, not very maneuverable, but in terms of maneuverability and comfort, these strollers are really the best.

The most advanced of them are equipped with a vibration absorption system (also known as SAS or anti-shock) - this is a soft stop without a sharp blow when colliding with a curb. For three-wheeled models, the “direction memory” is also relevant.

With it, the front wheel, coming off the road, will not rotate freely, and after landing you will calmly continue to move forward.

An important little thing - the design of the footbrake stroller. All the adequate manufacturers have long replaced the usual levers on the two-position rocker, which do not need to be hooked below the toe of the shoe, risking to ruin the shoes.

We have listed the main features of well-designed and easy-to-use wheelchairs. You can read more about the options for choosing walks in our article. For now we will look, at the best representatives of this family.

Best Walking Strollers

Canes are the easiest and most compact walks, which are equipped with small twin wheels. These are suitable for driving on flat roads and will be good if you often have to use public transport.

X-Lander X-Fly - perfect for traveling.

A pretty walk with a chassis width of 45 cm looks almost toy-like, but it can withstand the weight of a child up to 20 kg. The unusual design of the Y-shaped frame made it so compact when folded that the X-Fly now fits freely in the compartment for hand luggage in the cabin. If necessary, the cane can be packed in a bag or carried on the shoulder.

The back of the stroller unfolds to 170 °, turning into a comfortable bed. True, in this position, the depth of the visor is not enough to completely hide the child from the sun.By the way, the system of raising / lowering the back doesn’t cause difficulties when it is placed in a vertical position, since the adjustment belt is located in the middle here.

Advantages:

• Compact in both folded and unfolded;
• Wheel cushioning, rarely found in canes;
• Excellent maneuverability;
• Deep seat 31x31 cm;
• Dense fabric of a hood and covers;
• The brake pedal in the form of a rocker.

Disadvantages:

• A poor choice of flowers.

X-Fly is useful for families who travel a lot with small children. A train station, an airport, a lobby at a hotel or a pebble beach - a nimble compact stroller will never become a burden. It is not suitable only for bad roads and the cold season.

Silver-Cross Zest - super lightweight stroller

Unexpectedly available stroller from the British elite brand Silver-Cross weighs only 5.8 kg, but is able to withstand a large child up to 25 kg. It literally kicks up in two movements and has a long shoulder strap for carrying.

The cane has a compact base, and the width of the chassis when unfolded is 46 cm. That is, the new Zest will easily pass through the narrowest openings. The back of the stroller unfolds to a horizontal position. Seat belts go without soft linings, but the height of their attachment can be changed as the child grows.

Advantages:

• Minimum weight;
• Front wheel lock;
• Deep hood with UPF sun protection;
• Spacious shopping basket;
• Low for Silver-Cross cost.

Disadvantages:

• Poor equipment - in a set only a raincoat.

The English brand has all the strollers rather expensive, but this light cane will be affordable for most young families. With it, you can go into the transport or drive into a small shop near the house - such a walk will not get stuck anywhere.

The best walk books

Not very compact, but very popular type of wheelchairs with a folding frame in half. The berth here is quite spacious, so for long walks there is nothing better than a “book”.

Cosatto Woosh XL - the most beautiful summer walk

The new ride, although it has small wheels, turned out to be surprisingly comfortable thanks to shock absorbers. And with its own weight, not down to 7 kg, it also has an excellent load capacity (25 kg).

An adjustable footrest and backrest, folding at 175 °, will allow the baby to sleep in such a stroller for a long time. But a shallow seat will not let you wrap up on your side or curl while you are awake. But for real fidget developers have made shoulder belts removable.

An interesting solution was the inclined shopping basket - wide, but not deep. A lot of it, of course, does not fit, but throw things there is very convenient. Get it too - and from either side of the stroller.

The British also took care of the fact that mom did not forget the rain cover at home: it is always kept under the seat, fixed with rubber bands.

Advantages:

• Easy to fold with one hand;
• The presence of shock absorbers;
• Hood made of waterproof but breathable material;
• Brake does not need to toe;
• Increased diameter of the rear wheels.

Disadvantages:

• Unregulated parental handle;
• There is no viewing window in the hood.

Woosh XL - a suitable stroller for urban "jungle" with good roads. But most of all mommies like the cool colors of Cosatto walks - none of the manufacturers have one.

FD-Design Mint - light and maneuverable

Relatively inexpensive "walk" from the German manufacturer differs shortened base, and hence the best maneuverability. This is supported by small, freely rotating front wheels.But the rear here have a larger diameter - thanks to them it is easier to overcome the curbs. Wheels from foam rubber are soft, moderately elastic and are not afraid of punctures.

The design also includes two steps: the position of the upper one is adjustable, and the lower one is stationary and intended for matured children.

The Mint model has a deep hood and a blanket on the legs in the kit, as well as a mosquito net and a rain cover, so that the child will be comfortable even in windy weather. For covers, the Germans used a very thin, but surprisingly strong fabric, although at first glance it does not seem durable.

Advantages:

• It is folded with one hand and stored vertically;
• Able to "walk" on the steps;
• Folding bumper;
• Shock absorbers;
• Washable removable shopping basket.

Disadvantages:

• The back leans back only 150 °.

Mint is designed for large children. It is very spacious inside - even a warmly dressed baby will not be cramped in it. At the same time the stroller itself fits perfectly into any turns (which is especially convenient in stores, on the market), although for the sake of greater stability the manufacturer still had to slightly increase the width of the chassis.

Omnio Stroller - compact stroller backpack

The truly unique stroller Omnio Stroller is very different from everything on the market. First, it has a low-lying seat, and the baby 1.5-2 years old will be able to climb inside on its own. Secondly, all the wheels are made up of individual rollers that go left-right, which allows you to move the stroller without complicated maneuvers with turns.

In general, this “Englishwoman” has enough highlights: 6-point seat belts without pressure on the groin area, a detachable hood and a fully removable seat, wide wings that hold water and dirt. The backrest lifting system is also well thought out - both belts are tightened with one movement.

Well, the main feature of this model is the super-compact folding, after which the Stroller can be carried on the back like a backpack, closing the chassis with a waterproof case and freeing both hands. However, before folding the stroller, you will have to carefully study the instructions: everything is a bit more complicated than that of ordinary “books”.

Advantages:

• The small weight of a carriage of 7,5 kg with a loading capacity of 27 kg;
• Adjustable handle height;
• Suspension on the front axle;
• Easy move;
• Shoulder straps for carrying.

Disadvantages:

• Shallow hood;
• The back does not recline completely.

The Omnio Stroller is a convenient stroller for traveling by plane or by bus with children over 2 years old. She is good and as a dokatki grown chad.

The best strollers with removable walking unit

Walking from 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 sets now many manufacturers offer to buy separately, and then complete them according to their needs. As a rule, the walking block here can be not only removed / installed on the chassis, but also turned with its face or back to the mother.

Valco Baby Snap Ultra (2018) Trend 4 - Almost Perfect Stroller

The favorite of many moms, the thoroughbred "Australian" again updated. The manufacturer since the release of the first Snap monitors the opinions of customers and annually refines this model according to their wishes. The latest version has replaced the fabric covers with a more practical and comfortable. Also, in the back of the hood, the velcro of the viewing window was removed and more convenient magnets were installed.

Snap Ultra has an unreal deep hood that goes down to the very feet of a child. When folded, all additional sections are removed under the zipper. You can lengthen and cloak-blanket, if you need to lower the bandwagon. Another good solution from Valco Baby: a detachable bumper on a hinge that does not have to be removed completely to seat the child.

Advantages:

• Relatively light weight (9 kg);
• Very deep hood;
• Dense planting blankets - without gaps;
• Deep, spacious seat;
• Roomy trunk with easy access;
• Lock-unlock brake outsole.

Disadvantages:

• Unregulated parental handle;
• Average permeability.

If you need one walk for the entire “pram” period of an already seated baby, the new Snap Ultra will be the ideal option. Although it is worth to buy inflatable wheels separately for the winter or outright off-road - they are removable here and can be easily changed.

Stokke Trailz - a true all-terrain vehicle

This model is called a Mercedes among wheelchairs - the look of Stokke is really solid. Although the first copies of the Trailz series had a lot of minor flaws (backlash, creaking while driving), in the last modifications all problems were eliminated, and even improved suspension. The enviable patency of the stroller thanks to the large wheels remained unchanged.

Unlike other walks, the back here does not recline for sleep: the entire unit is translated into a horizontal position - with a seat and a footboard.

Included with the stroller is also a "collapsible" mattress to support the immature spine. When the child grows up, part of it can be simply removed by making the seat deeper. Thanks to this comprehensive solution, babies start to go to Stokke Trailz from 3-4 months.

Advantages:

• Excellent cross;
• Soft move;
• High seating child (tall parents will appreciate);
• Easily removable bumper;
• At the handle both length and inclination are regulated;
• Very spacious shopping basket.

Disadvantages:

• Not fixed when folded.

For walks in the fields, forests and Russian roads it is better not to find this stroller. True, for the cold season, you will have to buy a winter liner with a warm cape on your feet.

Best strollers for winter

It is required from winter strollers not only reliable protection of the baby from frost, wind and snow, but also good cross-country ability - otherwise you won't get through the snowdrifts.

Camarelo Cone - the most comfortable stroller

The novelty from the Polish manufacturer even looks warm from the outside. It has everything to make the baby comfortable to walk in the cold season: a deep hood, a warm clip-on blanket with side zippers, as well as large wheels with a diameter of 23 and 29 cm on pneumatic tires and double damping.

For the first year of travel, a soft mattress with hypoallergenic filler is inserted inside, and the backrest is fully foldable to a recumbent position. The comfort of parents in the Camarelo was also taken care of by adding to the standard set of mosquito nets and a raincoat a capacious backpack bag for children's things, a winter clutch per handle and two cupholders: for the child and the mother.

Advantages:

• Damped frame plus spring suspension;
• The hood drops below the child’s belt;
• Adjustable parent handle;
• SAS on the front wheels;
• Removable bumper;
• Rich equipment.

Disadvantages:

• Weight is almost 14 kg.

If most of the time you will walk with the child during the cold season on bad roads, take the Camarelo Cone. Especially when the baby has a sensitive sleep, and you need to protect him from shaking and sharp jolts while riding.

Mr.Sandman Traveler Premium - you can ride all year round

A large family of all-season "walks", thought out to the smallest detail. For winter there is a warm envelope, for a rainy autumn there are waterproof covers and a very deep hood that completely covers the child. It is zipped at the back, so that the wind does not blow inside. The blanket is also a convenient mount - the magnetic buttons literally snap themselves.

The width of 59 cm allows the stroller to easily enter the passenger elevators and virtually any door. In the manufacture of the chassis used advanced technology: vibration absorption system (SAS) and memory direction (DMS). There are also enough additional accessories for Traveller: there is a bag for mother, a glass holder, a raincoat and a mosquito net.

Advantages:

• Universality;
• Reversible block - you can put your back or face to the mother;
• Large wheels with a smooth ride;
• High throughput, coupled with excellent handling;
• Water repellent fabric;
• Rich equipment.

Disadvantages:

• Does not fold into a fully reclined position;
• A rather big weight (13 kg).

Excellent stroller for winter walks with children from six months to 2 years. But you should choose it only if your child is not large: Traveler is cramped inside, and in a warm overalls not every child will fit here.

The best models for twins

Walks for twins or little ones, as a rule, are designed in the image and likeness of single strollers, making minimal changes - only to make the tandem a little more compact and easier. Children here can sit side-by-side or train.

Bebetto 42 Sport Comfort - the station wagon with removable blocks

One of the few wheelchairs where children sit facing each other: both units are reversible here, that is, you can set them up as you like to the kids.

Actually, we have a typical transformer, which is easy to retrofit with a car seat or sleeping cradles for newborns in any order. This stroller is suitable not only for twins, but also for the weather. The main thing is that their total weight does not exceed 30 kg.

Sequential placement of seats allowed to keep the standard width of the base, so that the wheelchair will easily pass through ramps and enter any doors. If necessary, the frame can be folded compactly for storage or transportation.

As with all Bebetto models, the sliding axle system is used here: they retract when the wheels are removed, so they don’t scratch anything during transportation. Well, the comfort of children is ensured to the maximum: the backs recline by 175 °, deep hoods-shells close the kids to their feet, spring-mounted shock absorbers with adjustable stiffness, and anti-shock system and DMS on the front wheels are on the chassis.

Advantages:

• Opening bumpers;
• Height adjustable parent handle;
• Brake-rocker;
• Large wheels 24 and 30 cm;
• Automatic blocking of the frame in the folded position.

Disadvantages:

• The total weight of the chassis with pleasure blocks of 20 kg.

A truly versatile and comfortable stroller, both for the twins or the little ones, and for their parents. In addition to the heavy weight, excusable "off-road", there is simply nothing to complain about.

Maclaren Twin Techno - supercompact for twins

One of the most successful models of the English manufacturer over the past 6 years has been reissued several times already. A year ago, the Techno lineup for twins was updated with a compact cane folding system.

The stroller turned out to be miniature - only 75 cm wide. But the problem is that large tots, two-year-olds, will not fit here, although the tandem's “carrying capacity” is impressive. According to the passport, the walk withstands the total weight of children up to 30 kg, however, when overloaded, it does not break - it just becomes inconvenient to manage.

But Twin Techno can be used from the very birth of twins: the stroller unfolds into a completely recumbent position and comes with an Infant System liner. This is an elastic cover, hidden in the footboard, which is mounted on the frame and turns the walking unit into a cradle.

Advantages:

• One of the most compact in its class;
• Durable aluminum chassis;
• Independent adjustment of backs and footboards;
• Depreciation on wheels;
• Able to "walk" on the steps.

Disadvantages:

• Unfolded backs block access to the basket;
• Lack of bumper included.

Summer “transport” for slim twins is suitable for those who are looking for a compact two-seater stroller. Take a closer look at Twin Techno, if you abandoned the classic cradles and plan to transplant the twins from the car seats immediately to the walk, not waiting until they are half a year old.

Best sports strollers

Three-wheeled models on very large pneumatics are not only super-permeable, but also easy to move. And you can manage such transport with one hand. That is why sports carriages are chosen by active parents and those who combine jogging with family walks.

Bumbleride Speed ​​- eco-friendly stroller

This three-wheeled carriage is megapopular abroad - mainly due to its environmental friendliness. Covers here are made from recycled materials, do not contain harmful substances, and for their staining are used "green" technology. Moreover, the resistance to fading in the sun from the fabric remains very high.

With practicality and comfort in high-speed Bumbleride, too, order. The seat is long and wide - it will be comfortable even for a 4-5 year old child. On a hood there is an additional peak for protection against the sun or a head wind during the movement.

The main highlight of the American stroller was the front wheel: it has as many as three options for fixing. For a quick run, it is completely blocked, for jogging, it can rotate 30 ° or rotate freely in walking mode.

Advantages:

• Large pneumatic wheels 12 and 16 ″;
• Easy move;
• Independent suspension;
• 5-point safety harness plus foldable bumper;
• Many pockets and a spacious basket;
• Height adjustable handle;
• Very deep hood.

Disadvantages:

• 63 cm wide base;
• The back is easy to lower, but difficult to raise.

Included with the Bumbleride, besides the standard rain coat, is a pump for tire inflation and a bell - to scare away unhurried passersby. And so that the stroller does not run away from you, there is a special loop on the handle.

Thule Urban Glide 2 - Double Sport Model

A rare beast - a running stroller for twins with a side-by-side landing is distinguished by simply unreal maneuverability. She has huge wheels with a diameter of 30 and 40 cm, which easily take the curbs, pass on the road, plowing, deep snow. It is commendable to lock the front maneuvering wheel. The latch knob is easily rotated and positioned so that it always remains clean.

The Glide 2 has surprisingly wide seats (34 cm), so even in winter clothes, children fit without problems. The backs are laid out in the supine position, in addition, have their own ventilation system. Above the drive wheel there is a comfortable footboard - thanks to it, the little ones will be able to get into the stroller themselves.

Moms will also appreciate a roomy shopping basket with a zipper cover, a height-adjustable handle and the ability to install an additional brake foot on it (but you will have to buy it separately).

Advantages:

• Absolute permeability;
• Good depreciation;
• Can be folded with one hand and carry as a cart;
• “Clean” front wheel locking;
• 5 years warranty.

Disadvantages:

• No bumpers;
• Shallow hoods.

Despite the obvious sports orientation of Urban Glide, it was clearly not intended to run on smooth tracks. Her elements are mountains, plowed fields, any rugged terrain. Parents of big or just grown up twins will like Thule's new product too.