From the article: Top 10 Lightweight Baby Strollers
Baby strollers come with a wide variety of features nowadays. How can you tell which stroller features will actually be useful and which ones just drain your budget? Experienced parents - share your must-have stroller features, as well as the features you'd skip, here, to help stroller buyers make the best choices. Share Your Picks
Lightweight travel system
- I did some research before I got my travel system. I found the Graco Mosaic and still love it! It is under $100, and I could snap his snugride into it. I love how small it is. I bought a stroller bag so I could have a place for my phone, but the basket has a good amount of room and there is a cup holder for mom! No cup holder for baby, but I would tether a bottle or sippy cup to it and was fine.
- —forseyworsey
All-Terrain 3 wheeler
- When my son was a baby, I bought a Jeep Liberty three-wheeled all-terrain stroller because I'm a power-walker and need my exercise. I loved all the features on it like the air-filled tires, maneuverability, large storage basket, removable snack tray, and mommy tray with cup holders. The Jeep Liberty also had a removable steering wheel on the child's snack tray and not only did my son love steering it and beeping the horn, but other kids in the park would venture over to check it out too!
- —Guest Amy P.
Light weight a must!
- Expecting first grandbaby and want a foldable stroller, like the one I had for her Mom many years ago. Compact is a must.
- —Guest Julie-N.C.
Mommy tray, light weight, basket
- I thought I had to have a matching stroller for the carrier, but wish I had invested in a light weight stroller with the features that are important to me. I want it to be light weight, have a mommy tray/cup holder, easily maneuverable and foldable, with a canopy.
- —Guest Gen
one brake & stash pocket!
- I am currently in the market for a lightweight that you only press one brake instead of both wheels and also a zippered pocket on the hood for mobile, sunglasses etc. Dont forget the cupholder!
- —Guest ChefMama
Peek A boo window!
- Peek a boo window is what feature I look for! This feature is a must for mommies that want to keep an eye on their little ones. and Why wouldnt you want to keep an eye on them. They could be tilted over, slanted or in a uncomfortable position
- —Guest Happydayzzz
2 hours?
- Hello, it's my understanding that babies should only be in their carseat for 2 hours at a time for their spinal development, breathing and digestion. I live in the UK and that's well known here. Is this information passed around in America? Does seem a bit strange to have wheels specially made for the carseat when they shouldn't be in it for that long anyway.
- —Guest AmericanMum
Light Weight, Maneuverable, Durable
- I made the typical new mom mistake of buying a cute, matching travel system without considering its features. Did I really need my stroller and car seat to match my play yard? Nope. If I were doing that again, I'd pick the car seat first so I got a really good one, and then choose a lightweight stroller separately. My travel system stroller was SO heavy and it was like trying to drive a Hummer through the mall. Not exactly something that would turn on a dime. Next time I'll go for maneuverability over matchy-matchy, for sure. The weight isn't as big a deal if it means the stroller is durable. I did get irritated that my heavy, bulky travel system stroller fell apart quickly. The parent tray broke off the first time I flew with it, and then the sharp edge cut my finger.
- —Guest Heather
Big Old Basket
- I do my errands around the city walking with my baby and need a place to store my loot.
- —Guest marni
Must have baby products for newborns
- I like the tray idea. My new grand baby has a stroller with a tray for her and one for me. It even had a spot to hide your valuables. Love that. I did like the fact that the baby car seat fit on top of the stroller. This made it much easier for me. When my kids were small we didn't have this. http://clarsbabybaskets.blogspot.com/
- —c_marquis
Must have a tray for baby and me!
- I don't understand these strrollers that don't have a tray for both mom and baby. Both are essential to me. Also the stroller has to be reasonably light weight and easily transportable in the car.
- —rdhilil
