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The best stroller worth buying

Our pick is the UPPAbaby Vista. Below: why, what actually matters when buying one, what to get for less, the step up, and whether today's price is a good one.

The stroller

UPPAbaby Vista

Expensive, and it grows with the family: a bassinet, a seat, and room to add a second child. It holds its resale value better than almost anything else on this list.

Buy it for
Daily walks, city pavements, a second child in the plan.
Skip it if
You have a small trunk. Look at a lighter compact stroller.

What actually matters when buying a stroller

  1. The folded size against your trunk. Measure before you fall in love with one.
  2. Suspension and wheel size for the pavements you actually walk on.
  3. Whether it takes a bassinet for the early months and a car seat with adapters.
  4. A one-hand fold, because the other hand is holding the baby.

Either side of the pick

Spend less

A compact travel stroller

Folds small enough for a trunk or an overhead locker. Less comfortable over rough ground.

Check the price at Amazon ↗