Choosing the Ideal Stroller

Strollers come in all shapes, sizes and colors. There are single, double, and triple strollers. There are some that are specially designed for newborns and ones for toddlers. Then there are practical, lightweight ones, ideal for traveling, and heavy-duty jogger strollers, perfect for long walks and hikes along the beach. In fact, there is a stroller for everyone.

The following strollers have met with great product reviews and have won our viewers over. In no particular order, the winners are:

Quest : Maclaren
This puppy is lightweight, ergonomically designed and weatherproof. It's ideal for easy maneuvering and goes up or down stairs with no fuss. Other features include a peekaboo canopy window, lightweight aluminum frame (12 lbs), extendable leg rest, long lasting wheels and four-position recline.

Metrolite : Graco
The metrolite has an amazing number of features, especially for its price. While it's only 18 lbs, it has the sturdy structure of a heavy stroller model. It also has a parent organization and snack tray with cup holders, rubber tires to smooth your ride and a storage area! To help out your back, the handles are height-adjustable.

London Stroller : Chicco
This is an umbrella stroller that looks more expensive than it is. It's got all the 'must-haves'; a storage basket; reclining seat; five-point safety harness and umbrella-style folding capabilities.

Aria Twin LB : Peg Perego
This stroller is for mothers with two stroller-age children or twins. Its twin carriage has independently reclining seats, removable parent cup holders and removable child snack trays. This stroller is jam-packed with goodness, and it only weights 18 lbs!

Frog : Bugaboo
The famous 'frog' gets its name from its frog-like wheel suspension, making curbs and bumps easy to maneuver. This also happens to make it perfect for people living in the city. The terrain wheels in back make it possible to take off-road excursions. While the price tag may be hefty, owners say it's worth the money. It comes with a seat and bassinet, which are removable and adjustable so that your child can face you or the road. A rain cover and mosquito net are included. And those are just some of the features!

Volo : Maclaren
The Maclaren Volo is a beautiful piece of work: it weighs in at 9 lbs, and this lightweight contender is perfect for all occasions. It comes with a rain cover and a storage bag with carrying strap. It has a quilted seat for your infant's comfort and great maneuverability for your comfort.

Explory stroller : Stokke
The Stokke stroller is a designer luxury stroller. Definitely the Cadillac of strollers. Gone are the days of a child's only view being car pipe exhaust and briefcases. The Stokke stroller ushers in the elevated position of strollers, so that children are closer to their parents and perched above the mundane of the world. There are five separate positions your child can face; two face the parent while three face forward. One of the positions can even be used as a high chair. And these remarkable features barely scratch the surface….

Deluxe Quattro Tour Stroller : Graco
This mid-weight stroller is a favorite with customers. It's sturdy and easy to maneuver and accommodates the Graco SnugRide infant car seat. The canopy is reversible so that you can protect your child from the sun and it has a peekaboo window. You can use the large and easy-to-reach storage basket and admire the wheel suspension. What's not to love.

Quinny Freestyle 4 : Quinny by MaxiCosi
This stroller is popular beyond belief in Europe. The list of features is long, including a reversible seat so that your infant can face you or face the world. There's an enormous storage basket, handles that fit small and tall parents and a centralized foot break. The 12-inch wheels are perfect for all terrain and it'll come with a tire pump! What more could you ask for.

Savvy Soho Stroller : Combi
It's inexpensive, beautiful and practical. It's lightweight and foldable, making it perfect for travel or parents on the go. It also comes with a continuous recline, letting the parent or child choose the perfect position. And don't worry about durability; the rip-stop nylon fabric will last you a long, long time.