Stroller Buying Guide – Part 5:
* Comparison chart of the different types of strollers
March 2, 2010
in New posts,Strollers
Here is a comparison chart detailing the different kinds of strollers available. There are many different types of strollers and parents should use the type of stroller that fits their lifestyle best. Often, parents will buy more than one stroller. Most parents could use a Travel System as well as a compact/umbrella stroller, or a large traditional stroller.
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Umbrella / Standard Regular Size |
High End Traditional |
Double/Twin |
Jogging |
Travel Systems |
| 5 point harness |
3 or 5 point |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Holds up to.. lbs |
50 lbs. |
Usually 50 lbs. |
Usually 50 lbs. per seat |
Usually 50 – 75 lbs. |
Up to 50 lbs. per seat |
| Stroller weight |
7-11lbs |
17-27 lbs. |
Over 30 lbs. |
About 30 lbs. |
26 – 35 lbs. |
| Included Accessories |
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Side by side usually doesn’t have a tray |
Cup & Snack tray for child and parent |
Cup & Snack tray for child and parent |
| Canopy/Sun shade |
Sometimes |
Usually |
Usually |
Usually |
Usually |
| Price range |
$20 – $90 |
$400 – $1000+ |
$150 + |
$125+ |
$200+ |
| Length |
About 40″ |
35-40″ |
40-50 inches |
40 – 50 inches |
About 40″ |
| Adjustable Handlebar |
No |
Most |
Rarely |
Rarely |
Rarely |
| Machine Washable seat cover? |
Rarely – usually can’t take seat cover off |
Most |
Most |
Most |
Most |
| Well known brands |
The First Years, Chicco |
Musty, Bugaboo, UPPAbaby |
Graco, Jeep double, Maclaren |
InStep, Jeep |
Graco |
| Multiple reclining positions |
Most of the time |
Yes |
Most |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable handlebar |
Rarely |
Usually |
Sometimes |
Sometimes |
Sometimes |
| Seat straps adjustable |
Sometimes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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