The Best Baby Strollers of 2023, According to Our Testing

This stroller is great for first-time parents, parents of newborns and growing families: A newborn can lie in the bassinet before graduating to the seat while an older child rides along on the kickboard accessory. Or you can purchase an additional toddler seat, and both kids can sit. Or snag a second bassinet if you have newborn twins. You get the idea: It's easy to install a combination of accessories to adapt this baby stroller to your changing family. If you use it with two seats plus a kickboard, you can stroll with three kids at once.

You can also turn this stroller into a travel system when you purchase a compatible infant car seat, like the brand's Mesa. According to our testers, the updated version of this perennial favorite now features even better maneuverability, considering its large size, thanks to its premium foam-filled tires and excellent suspension for going over bumpy terrain.

It also has a roomier toddler seat, dedicated rain-shield storage, an extendable canopy and a no-rethread harness. "The no-rethread harness is a big deal," says Rachel Rothman, chief technologist and executive technical director at the Good Housekeeping Institute, who has been using this stroller for years with her young kids. "It makes readjusting straps as your baby grows so much easier when you don't have to manually reroute the harness through the back of the seat."

Take note that the stroller itself takes up a bit of space. For a more compact option, and if you're only strolling one kid, try the UPPAbaby MINU stroller. At just 14.5 pounds, our Lab experts found it to be lightweight and great on rougher terrains. Plus, the stroller's one-hand fold was easy to manipulate.

The 3Dlite umbrella stroller is a good choice for everyday errands, travel and toddlers, especially given the affordable price tag. Our Lab experts liked that the stroller was lightweight and easy to fold. In our testing, we found this stroller was quite compact once folded down. One tester noted: "The carry strap lets you sling it over your shoulder if your kid insists on walking and you need to hold their hand."

This baby stroller lacks the bells and whistles of larger, newborn-ready options. The seat can't recline flat, the canopy doesn't offer much shade, and the small plastic wheels aren't meant for any tough terrain. That said, you may hit a point when you feel "done" with a big stroller and just need something small and simple for your toddler. This is an affordable option that's easy to toss into the trunk of your car between errands.

At only 13 pounds, the 3Dlite is one of the lighter strollers you'll find on the market, so no matter your weight lifting skills, you'll be able to manage it on your own. Remember, however, not to put heavy items on the handlebars to avoid tipping the stroller over.

This is a modular stroller system, which means you can roll either the infant car seat or the toddler seat around on the frame, making it a great choice to grow with your newborn through the preschool years.

Place a seat facing either way: turned to you or facing the road ahead. This stroller comes with the KeyFit 35 Infant Car Seat, which is our best overall pick for best infant car seat. "We also love how you can recline the regular seat nearly flat for a young baby," a Lab expert noted.

The stroller can fold with the toddler seat still attached, as long as the seat is in the front-facing position. The folded stroller stands on its own, without the push handle touching the ground. The mechanism to fold it is under the seat, which is a little awkward — you cannot do it one-handed. But it is easy to store.

Treaded rubber tires help this travel system go over most types of terrain, and we like the leatherette handle and bumper bar.

Looking for a luxury ride you can use from day one? The TAVO Next, with its fancy leatherette handle and matching baby bumper bar, has a seat that folds flat for newborns.

The frame features a springy suspension that allows the foam-filled rubber tires to glide over bumpy sidewalks. Parents will appreciate the magnetic buckle, which makes it easy to quickly secure your baby and get them back out again, and it has a no-rethread harness you can easily adjust as your baby grows.

"I really appreciate that the basket has high walls and a zippered compartment inside, because I've had bags fall out of strollers that have wide but low-walled baskets," a tester said. The extendable canopy blocks out the sun during nap time and has mesh panels you can expose for ventilation.

The fabric is high-end and impressive; however, we recognize that premium materials may not be a priority for every family. Design touches like these are nice but make the stroller a pricier option.

The Doona stroller is impressively innovative. It transforms from car seat to stroller in seconds, which we confirmed in our tests both in the Lab and in the real world.

"You can actually turn it from a car seat to a stroller with your baby in the seat, since it's such a seamless process," Rothman says. (Further, the brand confirmed this is safe when done properly.) When you're ready to use it as a car seat again, simply press the lever on the back of the seat while holding the front wheel in place with your foot to rotate the seat forward until the wheels lock into place underneath. Watch the video to see how it works.

Because of the two-in-one-factor, parents can save space and money, since they don't need a separate car seat. Our experts found that you can easily maneuver this travel system stroller with one hand, making it convenient for jumping in and out of a rideshare, taking public transit or traveling on a plane, especially during those first few months of life.

Despite its ultracompact size, the Butterfly packs in a lot of features. Its spacious seat, cushioning materials and leg rest make the stroller super comfortable, and the extendable canopy helps protect your child from the sun. You can secure your kid quickly, thanks to the easy-click harness, and there's also the option to add a car seat with adapters. Note, however, that this stroller isn't for newborns.

Our testers loved the compact size, which is ideal for family trips, since the Butterfly can fit inside airplanes' overhead compartments. Our engineers were wowed by its maneuverability. Given these helpful features, this stroller netted a Good Housekeeping Institute Family Travel Award and remains our top pick in our roundup of the best travel strollers. "If you're a family that travels often, you'll be happy to have this option," one tester said.

The small wheels are not meant for tough terrain, but if you're mostly pushing your baby along smooth pedestrian walkways and sidewalks, this is a great choice.

When we named this direct-from-the-manufacturer stroller a winner in last year's Parenting Awards, we said that it's an incredible value, noting, "It even comes with accessories, including a cup holder, a rain cover and more."

At 16 pounds, it's not ultralightweight, but its performance is close to some strollers that are nearly 10 pounds heavier, and it folds down small enough to fit in an airplane's overhead bin.

A carry strap on the back and an included carry bag mean it's simple to travel with this stroller slung over your shoulder. If you're flying and the overhead bins are full, pack this baby stroller into its bag and gate check it.

The basket isn't as roomy as some others on this list, and the stroller requires a separate Infant Kit if your baby is younger than 6 months old. We prefer this stroller for quick errands around town, for travel to day care or preschool and for places such as Disney World. It comes in a variety of solids and patterns.

Stroller wagons have grown in popularity as of late, and this two-seater combines all of the necessary features for a dream ride. Its compact size makes it great for families who often travel, and there's even some storage space underneath to keep your kids' essentials nearby. (But not that much: As large as this wagon is, it holds only a third of the non-kid cargo that our best overall stroller pick does.)

You can reverse the handle to push or pull the Pivot stroller, making it ideal for steering, turning and pushing. A footwell keeps dirty shoes separate from the two seats and snack tray. "I love how the stroller includes four cup holders for kids and parents," says Rothman. "Both seats also come with a canopy, which is key."

One important thing to keep in mind is that this wagon stroller isn't designed for infants, but rather kids 6 months and older.

Share the thrill of a good run with your baby with BOB Gear's Revolution Flex 3.0. The jogging stroller's mountain bike–style air-filled tires and suspension offer a smooth ride over all terrain, and the UPF 50+ canopy protects your little one from the sun. Lock the front wheel for runs, and unlock it when running errands. If you'll be taking a stroller to a beach, a boardwalk or on mountain trails for walks, this is also an excellent choice.

The variety of storage pockets and the large basket help you store just about anything while out and about, and the phone pocket on the handlebar gives you easy access to your music and contacts. Said one tester: "This handlebar adjusts to any of nine positions, making this easily adaptable to parents of different heights."

Thule claims that the 22-pound Spring Stroller is 30% smaller than traditional three-wheel strollers. It features a compact fold that stands on its own while in its folded position.

You can fold it with one hand by pulling up on the handle under the seat. Despite the stroller's more compact size, it can fit a child up to 65 pounds, which is on the large side for maximum weight capacity, so it's an option if you have a big preschooler, a kindergartner or an early elementary kid who still needs some wheels.

According to the brand, it meets Disney park size requirements, and those large wheels are great for tackling bumpy terrain, such as a trail. There's a wide, adjustable canopy, and the swivel front wheel locks into place if you're out on a long, straight walk. (Otherwise, keep it unlocked so you can navigate grocery aisles or crowded sidewalks.)

One thing we noticed while testing is that it's not quite as easy to maneuver around obstacles as some of the other options, and the handlebar adjustment button is located in an inconvenient place on the handlebar.

While testing, we found that even with the two seats, the City Mini was easy to fold. Each seat offers individually adjustable calf support and near-flat recline, so both of your children can get comfy. It's a great choice for twins! Plus, the all-wheel suspension and rubber tires are great for all types of terrain. Note, however, that despite the brand's name, this particular Baby Jogger stroller is not meant for jogging.

We also appreciate that the side-by-side design of this double stroller distributes weight better than a tandem stroller. That means it also works well if you have a baby and a toddler of different weights. The hand brake makes it easy to start and stop the stroller, and there's a huge variety of accessories you can purchase to help customize it, from a glider board to carry a third child to a belly bar that can help keep your little bugs snug.

Plus, the stroller is compatible with many infant car seats, so you can easily turn it into a travel system. If you're hitting the trails with only one little one, the City Mini is also offered as a single stroller.