Among the huge variety of products for babies it is easy to get confused. And each family has its own requirements for children's transport: comfort is more important for some, others consider only the most fashionable novelties, and others dream of the lightest model. This is why stroller reviews are so important.
Which is better than the rest? How to choose a "walk" for the Russian winter? Will transport be convenient for tall moms and dads? Will the model you like pass on paving, sand, snow? Answer these and many other questions can only those who have become familiar with all the advantages and disadvantages of strollers in their own experience. Indeed, far from always colorful booklets of the manufacturer help to get a real idea of how the model you like will behave in Russian realities.
Before the purchase
Making a choice is always easier for someone who understands well what he wants. Make a rough list of your requirements for child transport. Remember to include the following items in it:
- Is vehicle weight important? Most lightweight models are less functional than heavy all-terrain vehicles on large wheels. Weight reduction is sometimes achieved by abandoning some options. But if a fragile mother often has to lift the stroller on her own upstairs, it is quite possible that it is worth making a choice in favor of the option with a small weight.
- Do you have to carry a folded stroller, will it fit in the trunk? If you often travel with your baby, you should think about a device for its safe transportation. Some stroller and car seat models are compatible.
- Where will the stroller be stored? Will it fit in the hallway, will it interfere? If there is very little space, it is worth taking a closer look at models that have compact dimensions when folded.
- What is the budget? The rule “The more expensive, the better” works almost always. But it should be understood that most manufacturers from Europe and the USA are primarily focused on a Western buyer who lives in a modern city with good sidewalks, elevators, ramps. Some elite models are frankly uncomfortable in the Russian outback. And still, it is the West European and American brands that are leading in the world market of children's vehicles.
- What are the cross-country requirements? If you live in the private sector, or the roads in the area you plan to walk leave much to be desired, perhaps the only option will be transport with powerful shock absorbers and large wheels.
- How often do you travel and are you planning to take the stroller with you? Some models can be folded very compactly, and they also have transport cases or belts for carrying on the shoulder. Most airlines allow you to take such transport to the cabin, so that at airports parents do not have to wait for baggage with the baby in their arms.
- What do you expect from the stroller itself? Is the cross over handle, volume hood, the ability to change textiles important? What should be a berth?
- Will the stroller pass through the door? Measure the width of the elevator, balcony door and other openings in advance.
This is not a complete list. It is likely that your family will want to take into account any other nuances. And our article will help in finding the best stroller. Let's look at several models that belong to the most diverse categories, which are popular with customers and collect the most positive reviews.
Budget models
In the inexpensive price segment, it is quite possible to find very worthy models of children's vehicles. If you do not plan to spend too much money, but want to get the maximum, be sure to pay attention to the new product from the Chinese manufacturer Geoby. Model C819 will cost an average of 10,000 rubles. For this relatively low price, the buyer will receive not only the stroller itself, but also a canopy, raincoat, comfortable children's table with a cup holder (removable).
The child seat is folded out to a horizontal position. A comfortable mattress with a headrest for the smallest is provided.
In the reviews, the owners note that this model looks beautiful, but shock absorbers can not be called serious. They are, but very weak. Materials, as well as on other models of transport from this manufacturer, are of average quality.
The products of the inexpensive Chinese brand Capella often fall into the tops and ratings of the best all-season strollers. Model Capella S-901 on average costs 13,000 rubles. This transport is perfect for any time of the year, has a very large and comfortable berth, pleases owners with good cross-country ability and maneuverability. The basic set includes everything you need, including two covers for the legs of the child (one designed for the off-season, and the second for the cold winter).
But in the reviews, many owners write that live this transport seems simply huge. The width of the wheelbase reaches 63 cm, and this is quite a lot. A stroller may simply not fit in a cramped elevator. The “walk” weighs a little over 10 kg. But some people call this model the best all-weather stroller, thanks to the insulated cover, mesh inserts and a large hood. Whatever the weather, the baby will feel comfortable.
The main feature of the entire line of walking “books” of the brand is the presence of a huge hood that will hide the baby from the wind, rain and prying eyes.
Canes
Cosatto Supa is a lightweight walking stick. It got into the rating of the best not only due to its good characteristics, but also because of its great design. The manufacturer claims that childhood is not the time for boring flowers and trivial patterns. Stylish bright covers look very attractive. In the reviews, mothers are advised to pay attention to the fact that the cover for the legs is two-sided, and each side looks bright, catchy and beautiful.
This cane folds easily, weighs no more than 6 kg, has a folding back. The complaints are caused by the small width of the berth and the rather noisy hood.
The Peg-Perego Pliko Mini is one of the best cane strollers, according to many parents. It looks stylish, has a small size, folds easily and quickly with one hand, and the baby is comfortable in it.
Italy is famous for producing excellent quality baby products. The Peg-Perego brand has long proved itself to be the best, but among the range of children's vehicles you can find not only models of an expensive price segment. Stroller "Pliko Mini" on average will cost 17,000 rubles, but it is included in the rating of the best strollers. This model has been produced for more than one year. In 2018, the next update of colors took place.
Reviews say that this compact "walk" is very stable, maneuverable, easy to manage. The weight of the stroller is only 5.7 kg, which is very small. But small wheels may not be able to cope with problematic sidewalks.
Strollers for travel
The “walks” considered in this section, of course, are suitable not only for flights to distant lands. They are quite convenient and functional in the city, especially in the warm season. But those families that often have to visit different countries with their children often make a choice in favor of one of these models.
It is simply impossible to imagine a rating of the best strollers for summer and travel without Babyzen Yoyo +. This is a truly iconic model.
Despite its compact size and very light weight (5.8 kg), this stroller has a comfortable berth with a fully folding back. The hood can not be called voluminous, but in the reviews, many parents claim that it copes with its function. And yet, an accessory such as an umbrella may be useful to residents of sunny regions.
A feature of the model is its folding system. When folded, the stroller has a record small size. A carrying case and a belt are provided. It is also important that a car seat or cradle can be installed on the chassis.
Stroller Mountain Buggy Nano, the main competitor of Yoyo +, is produced in New Zealand. It is light (weight is 5.5 kg), many consider its undoubted advantage also the price (about 18 thousand rubles). The back is displayed, but there is no completely horizontal position. You can install a car seat on the chassis, almost any one, even adapters are not needed. Fastening is carried out by means of belts.
The lightest and most comfortable
Inglesina Espresso is not only one of the best strollers for winter and summer, it also weighs very little. The set includes a warmed cover and a bumper. The basket has an impressive volume. Reviews say that although a completely horizontal position is not provided, it is convenient for the baby to sleep. Pleases the Russian consumer and the relatively low price with excellent quality. If you are looking for an answer to the question of which stroller is better, be sure to pay attention to this model.
If low weight is a determining factor for you, it should be understood that most lightweight models have a minimum set of options. But Aprica Flyle is not the case. No wonder it is often called the best stroller.
It weighs only 5 kg, but at the same time it has a conveniently folding back, a huge hood and a cross over handle. But the bumper and the cover for the legs are not included in the set.
Reviews confirm that Japanese quality can be trusted. All materials are pleasant to the touch, do not soar and do not fade, the design is reliable, the nodes are made to last. This model is not record light: Magical Air from the same brand weighs only 2.6 kg, but is significantly inferior in convenience.
For winter walks
What should be a children's transport designed for cold and snowy winters? Large wheels with good cushioning, warm covers, a reliable hood are desirable. But it should be understood that sometimes cars pass along an uncleared snow mash with great difficulty, so you should not look for an all-terrain vehicle among the strollers. And yet there are models that are significantly superior to analogues.
Bumbleride Indie - a three-wheeled stroller, reviews of which are full of laudatory words. Strengths of the model: large wheels, folding back, stylish design. This model is also suitable for families who often use a car, because a car seat can be easily mounted on a frame.
Bugaboo Buffalo is one such stroller. Good cushioning ensures baby comfort. Floating wheels are responsible for excellent maneuverability. Covers are made of high-quality fabric, which provides protection from the weather.
The model is made in the Netherlands and is positioned precisely as an SUV for any coatings. Owners of this super-walkable stroller believe that superior quality fully justifies the cost. The reverse seat allows you to adjust the transport to the wishes of the baby. The luggage basket is very spacious, access to it is not complicated by anything. A comfortable seat is suitable even for a large baby in winter overalls. A lot of praise is received and a huge hood.
For parents-athletes
Have you ever wondered which stroller is best for those who love sports? Surely, if you like to run or roller skate. Some believe that strollers of this type are all-terrain vehicles with great cross-country ability, but in reality their purpose is completely different. Specialists distinguish them in the category of runners (from the English run).
Parents all over the world call the American BOB Sport Utility stroller the undisputed leader. It has 3 wheels, with the front fixed. This transport has a large weight (11.5 kg), but, according to mothers-athletes, this can be called a plus, because stability is extremely important for a running model.
Thule Glide is lighter, but the seat is not as spacious and comfortable as the previous model. Users who have had a chance to test drive assure that this particular stroller can be called the fastest and most maneuverable.
With optional removable seat
For families in which there is very little difference between the children, choosing a transport is not easy. It would be great if an additional seat could be temporarily installed on the same chassis, and when the older child grows up, the stroller will again turn into a single seat, right? Fortunately, this opinion is shared by many manufacturers.
The most popular model in this category is the Bugaboo Donkey. Currently, its design has no analogues.
Frame "Donkey" (the name is translated) sliding. It can be used for one seat, and for two. It also provides for the installation of a children's module and a huge trunk, which makes this model one of the most convenient strollers for shopping. The chassis is also compatible with cradles and car seats.
The stylish novelty from the Spanish manufacturer Mima Kobi has gained considerable popularity. An additional module can be installed on the L-shaped chassis, while the dimensions of the transport will not be too large. In size, the model does not differ from a single.
Famous replicas
Not everyone is ready to overpay for a brand. But middle-class buyers also want to follow a peculiar stroller fashion. Some families choose replicas that are very similar to the original, but differ from it in a much more loyal price. And why not, especially considering the crisis?
Potential buyers rarely have difficulty finding fakes for famous brands. The market is simply oversaturated by them, and, of course, China leads. Many manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom originally built a business on the basis that they took the design of “untwisted” European and American strollers as a basis. But if 10 years ago the works of Chinese craftsmen did not shine with quality, then today this is gradually changing. Judging by the reviews of the owners, many models are not inferior to the original (although in fairness it should be noted that not everyone has the opportunity to personally compare).
The absolute champion in the number of replicas can be considered Babyzen Yoyo. Numerous strollers with similar names (Yoya and Yoga, for example) completely copy its design. There are many models that do not have “names” at all and instead have series of numbers. But apart from them is Yoya Plus, which, according to many experts, is in some ways even superior to the original. The first generation of strollers practically did not differ externally from the French-inspired creators, but over time the design was changed. You cannot call a Yoya Plus stroller an exact copy of Yoyo.
This stroller has an excellent berth with a sliding platform, on which the legs of a resting baby can be located. It can be folded up (unlike the original), and the assembly mechanism is even simpler: you will need only one movement, not two. The width of the berth reaches 28 cm (as opposed to 18), all wheels are equipped with shock absorbers.
The weight of the “walk” is only 200 g more than that of the Babyzen model and is 6 kg. The owners claim that the quality of the fabrics is good, but experts agree that the replica is still much inferior to the original in this indicator. But its cost is half that (only 14,000 rubles).
But the creators of the Dsland Xplory model took a different path. In their opinion, it is pointless to improve what is already beautiful. This model is the twin of the famous Dutch Stokke Xplory, a stylish beauty with a unique mechanism for adjusting the seat height. It is difficult even for a specialist to distinguish these models at a glance.
In the reviews, the owners write that in the first place they were attracted by the price (30 thousand), half as much as the original. But you should not expect too much from this transport, because even a Dutch-made stroller is not distinguished by good traffic on our roads. The quality of fabrics and the material of the wheels are inferior to the European counterpart, but it is impossible to imagine, due to which such a difference in price could still be achieved. Fortunately, all Stokke branded textiles fit perfectly on Dsland, which pleases many owners.
The complaints are caused by wheels. According to the owners, the shock absorbers are either too weak or absent altogether. Some note that the handle quickly begins to play. At present, it is difficult to obtain spare parts for this model in the Russian Federation, and components for Stokke are already in a completely different price category.
But one thing is for sure: the admiring glances of passers-by are guaranteed, because the style of the stroller is really magnificent.
The most advanced
If you are looking for something that will take walks with the baby to a new level, perhaps one of these models will seem to you the best stroller.
SAS owns the Babyzen brand with only three products: the aforementioned Yoyo + “walk”, the Bloom Zen modular stroller and the compatible Yoga cradle. But, despite the rather modest lineup, the popularity is simply huge.
Many experts call the Bloom Zen model the best stroller for the modern city. It is equipped with a lightweight frame, a comfortable spacious seat with a large hood, powerful wheels, as well as a solar battery, thanks to which the flashlight works on the front wheel.
It is no coincidence that the model got into our top of the best strollers. Owners note in the reviews that it is very convenient to use. The seat is comfortable for the baby and is located quite high above the ground. The cost exceeds 30,000 rubles, but this does not stop those who consider this model the best stroller. Of course, part of the cost is due to the prestige of the brand.
And how do you like the idea of pressing a button and observing from the side how the stroller folds itself? Maybe you would like to be able to charge your smartphone on a walk, track the number of steps taken, monitor the temperature, record the speed? If this attracts you, be sure to pay attention to Origami 4moms. This is the first robotic stroller, which, in addition to the above advantages, also has a backlight for comfortable and safe walks in the dark. The backlight, monitor and charger work thanks to the built-in generator, which converts kinetic energy (from wheel rotation) into electrical energy.
Reviews about it are contradictory. But most owners note that this is the best stroller, it costs its money (an average of 55 thousand rubles) and fully lives up to expectations. According to the owners, you should not be afraid of small wheels: this vehicle has a surprisingly easy, quiet and confident ride.
Conclusion
Of course, each family decides which stroller is the best. But when choosing, do not neglect the opinions of those who have already managed to test their favorite model. And before ordering in the online store, it is advisable to see the selected stroller with your own eyes. It is important to try to steer transport, to assess whether the luggage basket does not interfere with walking, whether the height of the handles is convenient. Responsibly approaching the choice, you will be able to purchase what is ideal for you and your baby.