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Full-Featured Strollers: Ratings of Sources
Total of 19 Sources
1. Baby Bargains
8th Edition, 2009
Strollers
by Denise and Alan Fields
Our Assessment

This book includes buyer's guides and ratings on a variety 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 information and lots of attitude. The book includes sections aimed at steering consumers away from unnecessary features. The publisher's website, Windsorpeak.com, includes a forum where parents can discuss strollers.

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2. ConsumerReports.org
Strollers
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
Our Assessment

The editors at ConsumerReports.org rate 45 strollers, including a handful of full-featured models, for ease of use, maneuverability, safety and durability. While the testing is commendable, the scope is very limited given the large number of strollers on the market. The write-ups in "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. StrollerQueen.com
May 2009
2009 Big Stroller Roll-Out!
by Janet McLaughlin
Our Assessment

Janet McLaughlin, an admittedly stroller-obsessed mother with a television-writing background, reviews strollers under the name Stroller Queen. In the past few years, McLaughlin has established herself as a self-taught stroller expert. Her most recent report covers trendy brands like Bugaboo, Uppababy and Quinny. Testing is informal: McLaughlin elicits parent feedback and draws on her own experience with the dozens of strollers she owns. We'd like to see more mainstream models covered and a more standardized testing process, but there's enough breadth and analysis here to make it a top review source.

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The Ultimate Stroller Guide
by Erin Renzas
Our Assessment

Editors of Cookie magazine use parent testers to rate 19 popular strollers. While it offers better detail and balance than similar stroller round-ups, this review would be better still if it described how parents were asked to evaluate each model. On the other hand, it does give detailed pros and cons as well as tips on what type of lifestyle each model is best suited for. Top strollers include the Inglesina Zippy and the Micralite Toro.

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5. Choice.com.au
April 2008
Test: Four-Wheel Strollers
by Editors of Choice
Our Assessment

Choice, an Australian consumer-advocacy publication similar to Consumer Reports in the U.S., includes an older report on four-wheeled strollers. Testing at Choice is rigorous: The 12 models (four of which have since been discontinued) were put through a 64-hour road trip, a folding and maneuverability test and a "thorough workout" on the curb simulator. Only five of the 12 strollers passed, and the only top-rated full-size model available in the U.S. is the Graco Mosaic.

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6. Choice.com.au
December 2008
Test: Three and Four-Wheel Strollers
by Editors of Choice
Our Assessment Choice also has a report that covers both three- and four-wheel strollers. Unfortunately, most of the strollers tested aren't available in the U.S. The Bugaboo Cameleon and the Peg Perego Uno both fall short on safety tests.
7. Which? magazine
As of June 2009
Pushchairs
by Editors of Which? magazine
Our Assessment

Which? is the U.K. equivalent of ConsumerReports.org. Testing methods are explained thoroughly, and stroller features are also listed and detailed. A total of 121 "pushchairs" are reviewed; a very large number of these (37 strollers) are deemed Best Buys. Because this is a U.K. website, most of the strollers aren't available in the U.S. However, this is an excellent site for our European readers because the reviews are extensive. Nearly all of the top picks are umbrella strollers.

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8. Buzzillions.com
As of June 2009
Standard Baby Stroller Reviews
by Contributors to Buzzilions.com
Our Assessment

Buzzillions.com brings together product reviews from several high-profile sites, including Amazon.com and BabiesRUs.com. Although the number of entries can be overwhelming, the site is fairly easy to navigate. It's also possible to narrow reviews down by reviewer type if you want advice only from medical professionals or parents of two or more. Overall, this is a good stop for seeing the most user reviews at one time.

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9. Amazon.com
As of June 2009
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. This is a great site for cross-checking professional reviews.
10. Babble.com
Jan. 20, 2009
Babble Best: New Strollers for 2009
by Nicole Feliciano
Our Assessment

This nicely designed site hosts articles and reviews aimed at younger, hipper parents. Author Nicole Feliciano covers six of this year's trendy strollers with a focus on features and fashion. She does mention road testing, but she doesn't go into further detail about how strollers were evaluated. There's only sporadic mention of important factors like maneuverability and braking performance. The Uppababy G-Luxe, an umbrella stroller, is given the top rating; Feliciano says it has "all the right features" but isn't too heavy.

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11. StrollersandPrams.com
As of June 2009
Pram and Stroller Reviews
by Editors of StrollersAndPrams.com
Our Assessment A person identified only as "Annabel" authors most of the reviews on this enthusiast site. A few models get in-depth reviews that generally include photographs of features. Because this site is based in the U.K., many strollers discussed aren't available in the U.S. No reviews have been contributed at all for 2009, so this site is a bit out of date.
12. ConsumerGuide.com
As of June 2009
Strollers Expert Reviews, Prices and Information
by Editors of ConsumerGuide.com
Our Assessment ConsumerGuide.com 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. Five full-feature strollers get expert reviews, and the Peg Perego Pliko P3 Classico gets a Best Buy designation. None of these appears to have been tested or critically evaluated, however.
13. Diapers.com
As of June 2009
Strollers
by Contributors to Diapers.com
Our Assessment The retail arm of BabyCenter has changed its name to Diapers.com. The focus is mainly on selling baby gear, but there are some owner-written reviews for a few stroller models. Nearly all receive five stars, but many of these scores come from just a single review and not from a large opinion pool.
12 Ultimate Strollers
by Jessica Hartshorn
Our Assessment

Parents.com has a stroller buyer's guide with three review categories: Twelve "ultimate" strollers, 25 "cool and convenient" strollers and 28 "cutting-edge" strollers. Editorial picks are confusing because of categories like "the stylish but affordable stroller" and "sturdy but soft," and the author doesn't provide much detail about how or why these strollers were chosen. Each entry does have user ratings. But again, these aren't backed up with details.

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15. Celebrity Baby Blog
Feb. 22, 2009
Stroller Review Roundup
by Editors of Celebrity Baby Blog
Our Assessment

Celebrity Baby Blog has some interesting stroller reviews in five categories. Fifteen full-featured models are reviewed, including popular models from Peg Perego, Bugaboo and Uppababy. Entries vary in length and level of detail, but they might be worth reading if you need another perspective. Unfortunately, there's no ratings system, and models aren't compared with each other, limiting this review's value as a primary source.

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16. TheCradle.com
Not Dated
Strollers: Product Guide and Review of Styles, Features and Safety
by Editors of TheCradle.com
Our Assessment

This is more of a buyer's guide than a review site. If you're undecided about what type of stroller to buy, or you'd like a run-down of standard features and optional accessories, this site might be a good first stop. A few individual strollers -- including the Maclaren Techno XT and the Peg Perego Pliko P3 -- are singled out as recommended models, but there's absolutely no detail or justification given for any of the picks.

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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.
18. Epinions.com
As of June 2009
Single Strollers
by Contributors to Epinions.com
Our Assessment At this consumer-opinion site, most models are only rated by a handful of contributors, making it difficult to get an 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.
19. LilaGuide.com
As of June 2009
Standard Strollers
by Contributors to LilaGuide.com
Our Assessment LilaGuide.com 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), TheBump.com (for moms to be) and TheKnot.com (for those getting married). Reviews here are generally short and don't include a lot of detail, but the site does cover a growing number of models.

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