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$900 Strollers: Worth the Hype?
GREG HOLCH, House & Home senior editor
There's a lot of buzz about fancy strollers from Bugaboo, Quinny and Stokke. These strollers, frequently seen being pushed by celebrity moms and dads, have made a big splash, but are they worth the high prices? Some cost $900, and that's just for a basic model without accessories.
Reviewers agree that these strollers are stylish, but that handling and durability isn't much superior to strollers that cost as little as a third as much. Less expensive strollers do just as good a job of carting junior around safely, but reviewers concede that practicality isn't the main reason most people buy a Bugaboo stroller. Rather, these strollers are as much about image as functionality.
Our Reviews
Advantages
- Stroller frames are cheap, light
- Good option if you're in and out of the car a lot
Disadvantages
- Full-sized models are bulky, heavy
- Durability issues for some
- Not as many design choices
Advantages
- Fully reclining seat for newborns
- Lots of padding
- Most have extra storage space
- Plush design
Disadvantages
- Heavy (up to 30 pounds)
- Can be awkward to fold
Advantages
- Big wheels for jogging or all-terrain use
- Inflatable tires offer a smooth ride
- Emergency runaway tether
Disadvantages
- Heavy and bulky
- Harder to fold
- Best models are expensive
- Hard to maneuver in aisles
Advantages
- Most are light and compact
- Generally open and fold easily
- Less expensive
Disadvantages
- Fewer cup holders and less storage
- Not as plush
- Most don't recline fully