Kolcraft Contours Lite

For less than $100, reviews say the Kolcraft Contours Lite offers all of the essential features many parents will want. You'll get a five-point harness, swiveling child tray with cupholder for easy access, multi-position reclining seat, canopy, parent cupholder and storage basket. The Contours Lite also stands on its own when folded. At 15.5 pounds, it's one of the lightest full-featured strollers you can buy. However, to some parents, that light weight feels less solid and sturdy than a heavier stroller. Some parent reviews from a few years ago complain that the Kolcraft Contours Lite is not durable, although those complaints have petered out within the past year. Still, experts say this inexpensive Kolcraft stroller probably won't hold up as well as a more expensive model from a good brand. Step up to the Graco MetroLite (*Est. $150) and reviews say you'll enjoy perks such as lockable swivel wheels, a peek-a-boo window in the canopy, a second parent cupholder, a height-adjustable handle, a big storage basket that drops down when the seat is reclined for easy access and a higher 50-pound weight limit (versus 40 pounds for the Contours Lite) -- all in a 17.4-pound stroller. The MetroLite can also hold an infant car seat, while the Contours Lite can't.

ConsumerReports.org rates the Kolcraft Contours Lite against other strollers, based on expert tests. "Baby Bargains," the respected baby-product book, gives advice about the Kolcraft brand based on the writers' own testing and feedback from other parents. We found helpful owner reviews at Amazon.com and Buzzillions.com.