33 strollers rated · October 2026
The best strollers of 2026
Short answer: UPPAbaby Cruz V3 is the best stroller for most families (9.1/10, $899.99): a full-size stroller that reclines flat from birth, with a 30 lb basket and a seat rated to 50 lb. Below are our picks for every other need.
Our picks by category
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i. Best overall
UPPAbaby Cruz V3
9.1 — Exceptional · $899.99 · 26.5 lb
A 26.5 lb full-size stroller that reclines flat from birth, carries up to 30 lb in the basket and has a seat rated to 50 lb. Our top-rated stroller.
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ii. Best single-to-double
UPPAbaby Vista V3
9.1 — Exceptional · $999.99 · 27.6 lb
Grows from one child to two with the RumbleSeat (sold separately), or three with a riding board. 27.6 lb with a 30 lb basket.
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iii. Best budget
Colugo The Compact Stroller+
8.3 — Very good · $199 · 16.2 lb
$199 for a 16.18 lb stroller with a one-hand fold, a 55 lb seat limit, and a rain cover and carry bag in the box. From 4 months.
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iv. Best travel
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus
8.7 — Excellent · $579 · 16 lb
16 lb, a one-second fold to carry-on size, and a fully flat recline for naps on the go.
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v. Best all-terrain
Thule Urban Glide 3
8.6 — Excellent · $799.95 · 26.2 lb
Big 16 in air-filled tires, a twist hand brake and a lockable front wheel for gravel, grass and rough paths. 26.2 lb.
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vi. Best jogging
BOB Gear Alterrain Pro
8.6 — Excellent · $829.99 · 32.3 lb
Approved by BOB for running from 8 months, with air-filled tires, SmoothShox suspension, a hand brake and a 75 lb seat limit. 32.3 lb.
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vii. Best car-seat stroller
Doona+ Car Seat & Stroller
7.7 — Good · $550 · 17.2 lb
An infant car seat with built-in wheels, from 4 lb up to 30 lb or 32 in. Lift it out of the car and keep walking.
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viii. Best double
Zoe Twin V3
8.3 — Very good · $599 · 25 lb
Two side-by-side seats, each rated to 60 lb, in a 25 lb frame that Zoe designed to fit through a standard doorway.
Category winners side by side
| Spec | UPPAbaby Cruz V3 | UPPAbaby Vista V3 | Colugo The Compact Stroller+ | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus | Thule Urban Glide 3 | BOB Gear Alterrain Pro | Doona+ Car Seat & Stroller | Zoe Twin V3 |
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| Our rating | 9.1 — Exceptional | 9.1 — Exceptional | 8.3 — Very good | 8.7 — Excellent | 8.6 — Excellent | 8.6 — Excellent | 7.7 — Good | 8.3 — Very good |
| List price | $899.99 | $999.99 | $199 | $579 | $799.95 | $829.99 | $550 | $599 |
| Type | Full-size | Single-to-double | Travel | Travel | All-terrain | Jogging | Car-seat stroller | Double |
| Weight | 26.5 lb | 27.6 lb | 16.2 lb | 16 lb | 26.2 lb | 32.3 lb | 17.2 lb | 25 lb |
| Folded (L×W×H) | 17×22.5×32.5 in | 16.3×25.7×33.8 in | 22×17.6×10.6 in | 9.6×17.6×21.8 in | 34.6×22.8×12.2 in | 39.3×25.5×16 in | 26×17.4×22.4 in | 27×30×11 in |
| Max child weight | 50 lb | 50 lb | 55 lb | 50 lb | 49 lb | BOB Gear: 75 lb weight capacity and 44 in child height; no maximum age | 30 lb | 60 lb |
| Basket | 30 lb | 30 lb | 10 lb | 17.6 lb | 15 lb | 10 lb | None | 22 lb |
| From birth | Yes, the reversible seat reclines flat with the included infant insert; a bassinet is sold separately | Yes, with the Bassinet V3 or Infant SnugSeat (both sold separately), or an infant car seat | No; Colugo recommends it for babies 4 months and older | Yes, fully flat recline with a newborn foot cover; Bugaboo recommends a car seat for newborn comfort | Yes, with the Thule bassinet ($299.95) or an infant car seat adapter, both sold separately | With an infant car seat on adapters (sold separately); BOB Gear lists the stroller seat from 8 weeks for walking | Yes, it is a rear-facing infant car seat for babies from 4 lb, with an infant insert and head support included | Yes, with the included infant cocoons in both seats, or an infant car seat in one seat with an adapter |
How do we pick the best strollers?
We rate every stroller on the same six criteria: maneuverability, fold and portability, comfort and safety, storage, build and value. The ratings draw on manufacturer specs, safety standards, expert reviews and owner reports. A category winner is the stroller we'd point a friend to for that job, weighing its scores against its price and the alternatives. Read our methodology.
Which type of stroller do you need?
- One child, everyday walks and a car: a full-size stroller. See best overall.
- A second child on the way within a few years: see best single-to-double.
- Flights, stairs, transit or a small trunk: see best travel.
- Gravel, grass and rough paths: see best all-terrain.
- Lots of car trips in the first year: see best car-seat stroller.
- Twins or close-in-age siblings: see best double.
- A tight budget: see best budget.
Not sure? Take our 60-second Stroller Match quiz, or read our buying guides.
Best strollers FAQ
What is the best stroller of 2026?
The UPPAbaby Cruz V3 is the best stroller for most families with one child. It reclines flat from birth, has a 30 lb basket and a 50 lb seat, and weighs 26.5 lb. For a second child, the UPPAbaby Vista V3 is our pick, and for travel, the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus.
What is the best stroller for a newborn?
Choose one that lies flat from birth: a stroller with a bassinet, like the Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew, or a seat approved from birth, like the UPPAbaby Cruz V3. An infant car seat on a compatible stroller also works for short trips. See our guide on when a baby can sit in a stroller seat.
How much should I spend on a stroller?
Good strollers start around $200 for travel models and $400 for full-size ones. Premium strollers cost $800 to $1,500 and usually steer better, carry more and resell well. Spend more if you'll walk daily for years; spend less for a second or occasional stroller.
Do I need more than one stroller?
Not necessarily. Many families manage with one. Others add a light travel stroller to a full-size one, for flights, the car or a grandparent's house. Buy the stroller you'll use most first, and add a second only if you find you need it.