

While not necessities, these features do make strolling life easier.Įasy to push and maneuver: Pulice told us that wheel size was very important for maneuverability: “Smaller wheels pick up more vibration, they're more likely to get stuck in nooks and crannies. Some of the strollers we tested had even more helpful features, including the ability to stand up when folded, a peekaboo window in the canopy for you to check on your baby while you walk, and an adjustable footrest.

We thought that a cup holder, while nice to have, wasn’t necessarily a dealbreaker if it was missing. We decided to test only strollers that reclined and had a five-point harness (we did include one especially cheap but popular model with a three-point harness as a baseline comparison). “If it doesn't have any recline, they don't want it,” he said. Traveling Tikes owner Brian Pulice told us that his customers usually looked for an umbrella stroller that reclined and had a great storage basket. The best umbrella strollers have a large canopy, a storage basket, recline settings so that a baby can nap comfortably, a cup holder, and a five-point harness to keep a curious kid from leaning all the way over and trying to touch the wheels. Full featured: The balance between weight and functionality is a tricky one, as many ultralight strollers weigh less because they lack important or useful features.
