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We surveyed 53 mommies, who used a total of 26 different brands of strollers. Here are our findings:
- The more popular strollers are: Keenz, Baby Jogger, Bugaboo, Babyzen Yoyo, and GB
- The top five considerations when choosing a stroller are: weight/bulkiness, price, foldability, safety and comfort for the baby.
If you prioritise storage, go for KEENZ.
If you prioritise aesthetics, go for Bugaboo Bee or Babyzen YOYO.
If you intend to have more than one kid, go for Baby Jogger City Select 2.
If you prioritise weight and compact foldability, go for Mimosa Cabin Backpack Stroller.
If you have twins, go for Joie Aire Double Stroller.
If you need a car seat stroller, go for the Doona stroller.
Who Am I?
Hello! I’m Serene, a mother of 1, and I have been a Stay-At-Home-Mom for 2 years now. I was using a preloved Doona Stroller prior to my current KEENZ Stroller. I sent my Doona stroller to Pramwash for an intensive wash, before using it.
Pramwash IMPRESSIVE CLEANING OF STROLLERS
I switched to KEENZ because my daughter outgrew the Doona horizontally, and she seemed squashed inside.
My Stroller Journey
I don’t drive. Hence, I am very particular about the strollers I buy – I need storage, and I need convenience. Bulky and heavy strollers with little storage space would not make it my list of potential strollers to buy.
After my confinement, I would bring my daughter for daily walks with my trusty Doona Stroller to nearby parks or libraries (our favourite hangout place!). I love how it was so lightweight, and easy to manoeuvre. Taking public transport with my daughter was a walk in the park (pun intended!)
The Search For Another Stroller Begins
The problem came when I realised the Doona car seat stroller doesn’t have any storage.
When my daughter was around 6 months of age, we received news that we were moving to Germany – my husband was deployed there. Since I was aware that the Doona doesn’t have much mileage, I decided to look for another stroller that could grow old with my daughter. As I knew I was going to be shopping or doing groceries with my daughter alone most of the time, I was sure I wanted a stroller with a HUGE storage space .
Of course, my needs and your needs are going to differ.
Thus, together with Nuevamae, we surveyed 53 mommies to find out what were their considerations when purchasing a stroller, and which stroller met their needs. Here, we present to you, the most concise, helpful (we hope!), and honest reviews about strollers.
Importance of a Stroller
A baby stroller is probably the first few things that should be on your mind before your baby pops out. Not only does a stroller keep your baby close to you, it also prevents parents from overstraining themselves from constant carrying. There are several benefits to owning a baby stroller.
Travelling becomes a lot easier with a baby stroller, allowing you to go from one place to another easily. Moreover, some strollers come with storage space, allowing you to put your diaper bag in there, or any other accessories, so you need not carry them. Some strollers are also so lightweight and easily foldable with a push of a button, and this makes travelling around super convenient.
With a stroller, babies can sit in them in comfort and even fall asleep in them. Instead of having to carry them, some strollers can recline 180 degrees, allowing the baby to fall asleep as if they are on their beds.
With a stroller, you need not babywear your child the whole time and that saves you from the physical back pain. Moreover, parents are well-known for carrying one million and one things, so with a stroller, you can save yourself the pain by placing everything in your stroller!
What To Look Out For When Choosing a Stroller?
For mommies who take public transport, the weight and bulkiness of the stroller matters. A lightweight and compact stroller would be easier to manage when they are out and about.
Based on your budget, you can afford different kinds of strollers. For families with twins, your budget might be tighter and you would need a more affordable stroller.
Most strollers are foldable but some are easier to fold. Some strollers require two hands to fold, while some can automatically fold on their own. It depends on how important this factor is to you.
As your child will be in the stroller most of the time, it is important to ensure that it’s safe for the baby to be in there.
Having a stroller with good suspension and shock absorbing wheels can make the ride more comfortable for your baby.
Advice From Other Mommies
Here are some advice from mommies who already own strollers:
- Frequency of usage or purpose: how often will you use it, and think about the occasions you need to use the stroller for
- Ease of folding: get a stroller that fold and unfold easily if you go out alone with your baby often
- Explore hand me downs as some brands are really durable
- Testing: try to test the strollers at various shops (one mommy recommended Mothercare Harbourfront!) before buying
- Mileage: get a stroller that you can use from birth to toddlerhood
- Car boot space: some strollers are still very bulky when folded
- Buy based on current needs, don’t forecast too far into the future
- Sturdiness: If budget allows, get a sturdier stroller because people may bump into your stroller while you’re out and about. Lightweight strollers may not offer that kind of protection
- Having more than one: you can consider having more than one stroller for various reasons. You can own one for jogging, and one for travelling around.
What Works For You?
After consolidating the survey results and analysing each strollers’ pros and cons, we decided on this list of strollers that would benefit you.
Comparison Across Recommended Strollers
Practicality-Over-Anything Stroller
Note: Unfortunately, KEENZ Air Plus 2.0 is currently sold out islandwide. They are looking to upgrade to a better and more functional stroller. We are anticipating their announcement of KEENZ Version 3.0! 🙂
Designed and engineered in Germany & Korea, KEENZ 2.0 has the largest basket, fitting up to 45L in capacity, and carries up to 15kg. It also has a fully reclinable seat, making it perfect for newborns!
Practicality-Over-Anything Stroller – perfect for that practical mom who wants to dump everything in the stroller.
KEENZ takes pride in its huge under-storage basket, which can carry up to 15kg worth of items. This stroller can also be used from birth till about 30kg.
Unbreakable-Stroller
Bugaboo Bee 6 UNBREAKABLE-STROLLER
Bugaboo Bee 6 UNBREAKABLE-STROLLER
Unbreakable-Stroller – perfect for the city dweller who is willing to splurge on an aesthetically-pleasing and functional stroller.
The Bugaboo Bee 6 is meant for babies from 6 months and up. You can buy their bassinet so you can start using it from birth. However, mommies have mentioned that they have tried using the stroller with their newborns and it was fine. Perhaps you could try it first, before deciding if you need to buy the bassinet.
The Bugaboo Bee is a durable stroller that can be used for many years. It also folds in a snap, with one hand and the sleek design makes going around a lot easier. Mommies mentioned that they loved the Bugaboo strollers mainly for its design, ease of folding and sturdiness. One of them also mentioned that the wheels had great suspension, making the ride really smooth for her child.
Influencer-Mommy-Material Stroller
Babyzen YOYO² INFLUENCER-MOMMY-MATERIAL
Babyzen YOYO² INFLUENCER-MOMMY-MATERIAL
Influencer-Mommy-Material Stroller – perfect for that gorgeous-looking mommy, who is willing to pay for aesthetics and functionality.
This sleek-looking stroller is loved by many mommies who prioritise aesthetics and functionality. The YOYO² stroller folds and unfolds, with 2 hands, making going around convenient for parents.
The YOYO² stroller is meant for babies from 6 months onwards. You can buy either the newborn pack or the bassinet so you can start using your YOYO from birth. Their main difference would be that you can fold your stroller with the newborn pack attached.
The-Growing-Family Stroller
Baby Jogger City Select 2 THE-GROWING-FAMILY
Baby Jogger City Select 2 THE-GROWING-FAMILY
The Baby Jogger® City Select® 2 Stroller is a versatile dream for parents who know having only one option is not an option. With 24 configurations, this stroller converts from a single to a double with a second seat or infant car seat, or even to a triple stroller with a glider board!
The-Growing-Family Stroller – perfect for parents who are sure they want to have a second (or more!) baby.
This stroller offers 24 configurations, converting from a single stroller to a triple stroller with glider board. You can use it for a newborn and a toddler at the same time.
To transform it to a double stroller, you can buy their second seat kit.
To transform it into a triple stroller, you can buy their glider board.
Carefree-Traveller Stroller
Mimosa Cabin City Backpack Stroller CAREFREE-TRAVELLER
Mimosa Cabin City Backpack Stroller CAREFREE-TRAVELLER
Carefree-Traveller Stroller – perfect for that carefree traveller going overseas.
This is an ultra-compact stroller that folds and unfolds easily, perfect for you when you travel. It is also suitable for newborns and it can be used up to 23kg. This stroller can also be reclined almost 180 degrees, giving your newborn the perfect place to nap.
The-Double-Trouble Stroller
Joie Aire Twin Stroller THE-DOUBLE-TROUBLE
Joie Aire Twin Stroller THE-DOUBLE-TROUBLE
The-Double-Trouble Stroller – perfect for parents with twins, who are looking for a more affordable stroller that can be used from birth. With seats that recline independently of each other, your twins can be napping and playing at different times. With double the expenses, we feel that a functional and affordable stroller would be helpful for you.
Grab-Rider Stroller
Doona Stroller FOR-THE-GRAB-RIDER
Doona Stroller FOR-THE-GRAB-RIDER
Grab-Rider Stroller – perfect for grab riders.
The Doona car seat stroller is a stroller that converts to a car seat in seconds. For mommies who don’t own a personal car, having a portable stroller is useful. This infant car seat stroller gives you convenience when travelling around.
A mommy mentioned that she loved this stroller so much she actually bought 2 of them.
Stroller Alternatives
Travelling
GB Pockit+ Stroller
The GB Pockit+ Stroller (SGD 549) is an ultra-compact stroller that can fit in your backpack. This frees up your hands when you need to cross immigrations, or board planes. The foldability gives you the freedom when you need to switch to a baby carrier, but you don’t want to push a stroller.
It’s currently sold out in many places. However, you can consider renting it.
Daily Use
Bugaboo Butterfly
The Bugaboo Butterfly stroller (SGD 769) folds with one hand, and into an ultra compact stroller. This stroller is also cabin-friendly. It has a decently big under-storage basket (8kg).
Hamilton X1 Plus Stroller
The Hamilton X1 PLUS MagicFold Stroller (SGD 499) features an automatic folding system, MagicFold.
Combi Urban Walker Lite Stroller
The Combi Urban Walker Lite Stroller (SGD 369) has a 170 degree full reclining seat & shock absorbing structure. It can be used from 1 month old onwards. A mommy also shared that her stroller was used for more than 5 years.
Nuna Triv Stroller
The Nuna Triv Stroller (SGD 1199) is a city stroller that folds into a self-standing unit. The EURO model can lay flat for newborns, but not the US model.
For Jogging
BOB Gear Alterrain Pro Jogging Stroller
BOB Gear Alterrain Pro Jogging Stroller (USD 599.99) is a jogging stroller that you can take on any terrain. It comes with an ergonomic handbrake for downhill control.
Buy from Amazon.
For Twins
Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Double Stroller
The Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Double Stroller (SGD 779.00) features superb workmanship, is extremely stable and weighs less than 11 kg. It is suitable from birth and makes your everyday life with two children easier.
Concluding Thoughts
Strollers – your baby’s companion and the saviour of physical pains. There are so many strollers out there that you can choose from. Eventually, it is a matter of what your needs are, and your budget.
There were other strollers that we felt were useful, but were not elaborated because of certain reasons – not as versatile, or were more expensive than one that we have chosen, and etc. However, they were still placed under ‘Other Contenders’ because we wanted to provide you with possible alternatives that could cater to your needs better.
We hope this article provided you with the information you need to buy a stroller.
To end off this post, I would like to give thanks to the sweetest mommies, who replied me amidst their busy schedules to make this review possible:
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