Full-Featured Strollers: Ratings of Sources
Total of 15 Sources
For an explanation of how we rank reviews, see our ratings criteria page.
Strollers
by Denise and Alan Fields
Our Assessment
This book includes buyer's guides and ratings on dozens of types of baby gear. The authors say they conduct hands-on testing as well as parent, manufacturer and retailer interviews. Parents posting to… Amazon.com say this is the best baby-gear book available, with plenty of current info and lots of attitude. The book includes sections aimed at steering consumers away from unnecessary features. The book's online site (www.windsorpeak.com) includes a forum where parents can discuss strollers.
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2. ConsumerReports.org
Apr. 2007
Strollers
by Editors of Consumer Reports
Our Assessment
The editors at Consumer Reports rate 33 strollers, including a handful of full-featured models, for handling, durability, safety and value. While the testing is commendable, the scope is very limited given… the large number of strollers on the market. The write-ups at Baby Bargains are more detailed, covering a wider range of stroller brands and taking into consideration the reactions of parents to the strollers they use.
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3. Choice.com.au
Sept. 2007 (updated Apr. 2008)
Test: Four-wheel strollers
by Editors of Choice.com.au
Our Assessment
Choice, an Australian consumer advocacy group similar to Consumer Reports in the U.S., has updated its four-wheel stroller ratings. Testing at Choice is rigorous: The 12 models were put through a 64-hour… road trip, a folding and maneuverability test and a "thorough workout" on the curb simulator. Only nine of the 12 strollers passed, including the Graco Mosaic, the Maclaren Techno XT and the Stokke Xplory. Several of the tested strollers aren't available in the U.S.
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4. Choice.com.au
Feb. 2008
Test: 3 and 4-wheel Strollers
by Editors of Choice.com.au
Our Assessment
Choice also has a report that covers both three- and four-wheel strollers. The Maclaren Quest makes it into the "what to buy" list, along with six other models. Most other strollers tested aren't available in the U.S.
5. Which.co.uk
Apr. 8, 2008
Pushchairs
by Editors of Which.co.uk
Our Assessment
Which? is the U.K. equivalent of Consumer Reports. Testing methods are explained thoroughly, and stroller features are also listed and detailed. A total of 69 "pushchairs" are reviewed and 18 Best Buys are… listed. Since this is a U.K. website, most of the strollers aren't available in the United States. However, this is an excellent site for our European readers due to the extensive nature of the reviews. Maclaren strollers are highly rated overall.
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Pram and Stroller Reviews
by Editors of Strollers and Prams.com
Our Assessment
A person identified only as "Annabel" is the author of most of the reviews on this enthusiast site. A few models get in-depth, well-documented editorial reviews that generally include photographs of… stroller features. Since this site is based in the U.K., many strollers discussed aren't available in the U.S. There aren't a lot of reviews at this site, but if you're looking for information on trendy European strollers like the Bugaboo Bee, this is a good stop.
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Strollers & Joggers
by Editors of ConsumerGuide.com
Our Assessment
Consumer Guide offers reviews of many full-featured strollers, but most of these are really just product descriptions with links to where the products can be purchased. Six full feature strollers are given Expert Reviews and the Peg-Perego Aria OH Classico is given a Best Buy designation. None of these appears to have been tested or critically evaluated, however.
Parent's Picks
by Contributors to BabyCenter.com
Our Assessment
BabyCenter is mainly a retail portal, but there are some helpful articles, features and stroller ratings thrown into the mix. There's a parent rating system here, and models receiving a combined four to five stars are deemed "parent's picks." Several strollers receive five stars, but many of these scores come from just a single review and not from a large opinion pool.
Strollers
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Our Assessment
Once you've narrowed your choice down to a few models, sites like Amazon.com are worth a visit to find honest owner ratings. Looking through the user comments will generally reveal both positive and negative comments regarding any stroller. This is a great site for cross-checking professional reviews.
12 Ultimate Strollers
by Jessica Hartshorn
Our Assessment
Parents Magazine lists its top 12 stroller picks. Choices are divided into unusual categories like "The Trendy Stroller" and "The Stylish but Affordable Stroller," but the author doesn't provide much detail about how or why these strollers were chosen.
Best New Strollers
by Editors of Parenting.com
Our Assessment
According to editors, these strollers were chosen by "Mom Testers," but there's no information about what kind of testing was done. Choices include jogging strollers, umbrella strollers and a double stroller, but the Mutsy Spider and the Inglesina Zippy are the only full-size models covered.
Reviews: Standard Strollers
by Editors of BabyGaga.com
Our Assessment
Editors of BabyGaga.com rate strollers with the help of parent opinions. Over 20 full-featured strollers are rated on weight, durability, ease of use, safety and price. The Bugaboo Cameleon, Peg-Perego A3 and Bertini Sport are the top three strollers in terms of parent ratings. Unfortunately, there aren't any new reviews here, so new 2007 and 2008 strollers are not rated.
Single Strollers
by Contributors to Epinions
Our Assessment
At this consumer opinion site, most models are only rated by a handful of contributors, making it difficult to get any idea which models might be favorites. Still, comments are often revealing and can give buyers an idea of what sorts of problems might arise during real-world use.
Strollers
by Editors of MSN Shopping
Our Assessment
In conjunction with Consumer Reports, this article covers the pros and cons of different types of strollers, features and what to look for when shopping. The article is very in-depth, advising parents which types of stroller to consider based on the age of the child.
Standard Strollers
by Contributors to LilaGuide.com
Our Assessment
The Lila Guide is billed as the "word of mouth survival guide" for parents and is part of a family of websites that include TheNest.com (for newlyweds) and TheKnot.com (for those getting married). Reviews here are generally short and don't include a lot of detail, and not many models are covered. This site could improve in the future.
