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Budget and umbrella strollers

Simple, affordable strollers for errands, a second car, or the grandparents.

Empty cream umbrella stroller on a suburban sidewalk beside a mowed lawnBudget & umbrella
  • 36models tracked
  • $22 to $249price range
  • 7.4 lb–17.2 lbweight

Budget and umbrella strollers by budget

The 32 budget and umbrella strollers with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $7710
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Mid-range$77 to $1009
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Splurge$100 and up13
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All 36 budget and umbrella strollers

Must have:
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Price
Weight
Folded size
Seat holds at least
From birth
Seat recline
Must have
Brand
✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published
CompareOne-hand foldStands when folded
babyGap by Delta Children Classic Strollerfolds to 44 × 12 × 11 in $109.9913.64 lb3.4 cu ft??
Bright Starts Ford Bronco HighGear Lightweight Strollerfolds to 42.8 × 12 × 9.8 in $99.9915 lb2.9 cu ft??
Chicco Liteway $109.9917.2 lb–??
Chicco Urbinofolds to 10 × 21 × 30.8 inOne-hand foldStands when folded $129.9914.5 lb3.7 cu ft✓✓
Cosco Kids Character Umbrella $42.99––??
Cosco Kids UmbrellaPrevious generation –7.5 lb–??
Dream On Me Aero Travel $227.4 lb–??
Dream On Me Rover Convenience Stroller $59.999.5 lb–??
Dream On Me Vista Moonwalkfolds to 11 × 10 × 44.5 in $59.9913.4 lb2.8 cu ft??
Evolur Breezefolds to 23.8 × 15.5 × 30.5 inOne-hand foldStands when folded –17 lb6.5 cu ft✓✓
Evolur Cruise Rider –16.5 lb–??
Ingenuity 3Dlite $109.9914 lb–??
Ingenuity 3Dlite Jewel $89.9914 lb–??
Ingenuity 3Dlite ST $89.9915 lb–??
Ingenuity 3Dmini $59.9911 lb–??
Ingenuity Smooth Stroll Convenience Strollerfolds to 51.2 × 11.6 × 7.1 in $49.9911 lb2.4 cu ft??
Jeep Adventureglydefolds to 9.5 × 6.7 × 41.7 in $79.9916.9 lb1.5 cu ft??
Jeep PowerGlydefolds to 9.5 × 6.7 × 41.7 in $79.9913.7 lb1.5 cu ft??
Jeep TurboGlydefolds to 9.5 × 6.7 × 41.7 in $76.9914.5 lb1.5 cu ft??
Jeep TurboGlyde Plusfolds to 11 × 12 × 44 in $79.9914.5 lb3.4 cu ft??
Joie Tansyfolds to 43.5 × 15 × 9.5 in $99.9914.75 lb3.6 cu ft??
Kinderkraft TIKFits overhead binOne-hand fold $105.9914.3 lb–✓?
Kolcraft Cloud Plusfolds to 12 × 18 × 34 inStands when folded $89.9911 lb4.3 cu ft?✓
Kolcraft Cloud PremierStands when folded $89.9911 lb–?✓
Kolcraft Cloud Sportfolds to 12 × 18 × 34 inOne-hand foldStands when folded $79.9912.8 lb4.3 cu ft✓✓
Kolcraft Cloud Umbrellafolds to 9.5 × 10 × 42.5 in $51.999.5 lb2.3 cu ft??
MAMAZING UmbrellaOne-hand fold $119.99––✓?
Safety 1st Disney Baby Character Umbrella $49.99––??
Safety 1st Step Lite $99.99––??
Sunny Days Entertainment Sunny Days CoComelon Umbrella $39.99––??
UPPAbaby G-Luxefolds to 19.2 × 12 × 41.8 inStands when folded $249.9916.3 lb5.6 cu ft?✓
Baby Trend RocketDiscontinued $69.9913.7 lb–??
Baby Trend Rocket PLUSDiscontinued –––??
Evenflo AeroDiscontinuedOne-hand foldStands when folded $129.9915.4 lb–✓✓
Ingenuity 3Dlite+Discontinued $129.9914 lb–??
UPPAbaby G-Litefolds to 12.5 × 10.7 × 42 inDiscontinued $149.9911.2 lb3.3 cu ft??

Budget and umbrella strollers by the numbers

The 36 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

  • Weight7.4 lb to 17.2 lb; the middle half 11 lb to 15 lb (30 of 36 publish it)
  • Folded size1.5 cu ft to 6.5 cu ft; the middle half 2.4 cu ft to 3.7 cu ft (16 of 36 publish it)
  • Child weight limit33 lb to 55 lb; the middle half 40 lb to 50 lb (32 of 36 publish it)
  • Price$22 to $249.99; the middle half $59.99 to $109.99 (32 of 36 publish it)

How common each feature is

  • Carry strap or handle4 of 11 that list it

Use from birth: how each one does it

Of 36 budget and umbrella strollers, 33 say whether they work from birth. 1 take a newborn lying flat, in a bassinet or a flat seat; 1 only with an infant car seat; 31 start later. 3 don't say.

From birthModelsExamples
Yes, seat lies flat1Liteway
With an infant car seat13Dlite Jewel
No, from about 6 months313Dlite+, 3Dmini, Cloud Sport, Aero Travel, Cloud Umbrella and 26 more

Folded sizes against a 22 × 14 × 9 in carry-on

American, Delta, Alaska and JetBlue list 22 × 14 × 9 in for a carry-on. Of 16 budget and umbrella strollers with a listed fold, 0 are within it on every side.

StrollerFolded (as listed)WeightSides over
Adventureglyde9.5 × 6.7 × 41.7 in16.9 lb41.7 vs 22 in
PowerGlyde9.5 × 6.7 × 41.7 in13.7 lb41.7 vs 22 in
TurboGlyde9.5 × 6.7 × 41.7 in14.5 lb41.7 vs 22 in
Smooth Stroll Convenience Stroller51.2 × 11.6 × 7.1 in11 lb51.2 vs 22 in
G-Lite12.5 × 10.7 × 42 in11.2 lb42 vs 22 in, 10.7 vs 9 in
Cloud Umbrella9.5 × 10 × 42.5 in9.5 lb42.5 vs 22 in, 9.5 vs 9 in
Ford Bronco HighGear Lightweight Stroller42.75 × 12 × 9.75 in15 lb42.75 vs 22 in, 9.75 vs 9 in
Classic Stroller44 × 12 × 11 in13.64 lb44 vs 22 in, 11 vs 9 in
TurboGlyde Plus11 × 12 × 44 in14.5 lb44 vs 22 in, 11 vs 9 in
Vista Moonwalk11 × 10 × 44.5 in13.4 lb44.5 vs 22 in, 10 vs 9 in
Breeze23.75 × 15.5 × 30.5 in17 lb30.5 vs 22 in, 23.75 vs 14 in, 15.5 vs 9 in
Urbino10 × 21 × 30.8 in14.5 lb30.8 vs 22 in, 21 vs 14 in, 10 vs 9 in
Cloud Sport12 × 18 × 34 in12.8 lb34 vs 22 in, 18 vs 14 in, 12 vs 9 in
Cloud Plus12 × 18 × 34 in11 lb34 vs 22 in, 18 vs 14 in, 12 vs 9 in
G-Luxe19.2 × 12 × 41.8 in16.3 lb41.8 vs 22 in, 19.2 vs 14 in, 12 vs 9 in
Tansy43.5 × 15 × 9.5 in14.75 lb43.5 vs 22 in, 15 vs 14 in, 9.5 vs 9 in

Longest side checked against 22 in, middle against 14 in, shortest against 9 in. Sizes as the airlines publish them.

Shortlist: 3 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

Weight vs price

Each dot is one of the 23 budget and umbrella strollers with both specs published; further left is lighter, lower is cheaper. Numbered dots are the shortlist.

$100$200 lighter & cheaper than most 8 lb10 lb12 lb14 lb16 lb Weight Ingenuity Smooth Stroll Convenience Stroller: 11 lb, $49.99Smooth Stroll Convenience StrollerKolcraft Cloud Umbrella: 9.5 lb, $51.99Cloud UmbrellaSummer 3Dmini: 11 lb, $59.993DminiDream On Me Rover Convenience Stroller: 9.5 lb, $59.99Rover Convenience StrollerDream On Me Vista Moonwalk: 13.4 lb, $59.99Vista MoonwalkJeep TurboGlyde: 14.5 lb, $76.99aKolcraft Cloud Sport: 12.8 lb, $79.99Cloud SportJeep PowerGlyde: 13.7 lb, $79.99PowerGlydeJeep TurboGlyde Plus: 14.5 lb, $79.99TurboGlyde PlusKolcraft Cloud Premier: 11 lb, $89.99Cloud PremierIngenuity 3Dlite ST: 15 lb, $89.993Dlite STIngenuity 3Dlite Jewel: 14 lb, $89.993Dlite JewelKolcraft Cloud Plus: 11 lb, $89.99Cloud PlusBright Starts Ford Bronco HighGear Lightweight Stroller: 15 lb, $99.99bJoie Tansy: 14.8 lb, $99.99TansyKinderkraft TIK: 14.3 lb, $105.99TIKbabyGap by Delta Children Classic Stroller: 13.6 lb, $109.99Classic StrollerChicco Liteway: 17.2 lb, $109.99LitewayIngenuity 3Dlite: 14 lb, $109.993DliteChicco Urbino: 14.5 lb, $129.99UrbinoDream On Me Aero Travel: 7.4 lb, $221Aero TravelJeep Adventureglyde: 16.9 lb, $79.992AdventureglydeUPPAbaby G-Luxe: 16.3 lb, $249.993G-Luxe
Hover, tap or Tab to a dot to see the product. Exact numbers are in the table below.
  1. 1Dream On Me Aero TravelLightest
  2. 2Jeep AdventureglydeSmallest fold
  3. 3UPPAbaby G-LuxeHighest weight limit
All 23 on the chart, cheapest first
  1. Dream On Me Aero Travel7.4 lb · $22
  2. Ingenuity Smooth Stroll Convenience Stroller11 lb · $49.99
  3. Kolcraft Cloud Umbrella9.5 lb · $51.99
  4. Summer 3Dmini11 lb · $59.99
  5. Dream On Me Rover Convenience Stroller9.5 lb · $59.99
  6. Dream On Me Vista Moonwalk13.4 lb · $59.99
  7. Jeep TurboGlyde14.5 lb · $76.99
  8. Kolcraft Cloud Sport12.8 lb · $79.99
  9. Jeep Adventureglyde16.9 lb · $79.99
  10. Jeep PowerGlyde13.7 lb · $79.99
  11. Jeep TurboGlyde Plus14.5 lb · $79.99
  12. Kolcraft Cloud Premier11 lb · $89.99
  13. Ingenuity 3Dlite ST15 lb · $89.99
  14. Ingenuity 3Dlite Jewel14 lb · $89.99
  15. Kolcraft Cloud Plus11 lb · $89.99
  16. Bright Starts Ford Bronco HighGear Lightweight Stroller15 lb · $99.99
  17. Joie Tansy14.8 lb · $99.99
  18. Kinderkraft TIK14.3 lb · $105.99
  19. babyGap by Delta Children Classic Stroller13.6 lb · $109.99
  20. Chicco Liteway17.2 lb · $109.99
  21. Ingenuity 3Dlite14 lb · $109.99
  22. Chicco Urbino14.5 lb · $129.99
  23. UPPAbaby G-Luxe16.3 lb · $249.99

Too close to label: a Jeep TurboGlydeb Bright Starts Ford Bronco HighGear Lightweight Stroller

What to look for in budget and umbrella strollers

The range across every stroller here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Weight

You feel this every time you lift it into a trunk, up stairs, or onto a bus.

Aero Travel
7.4 lbmiddle 14 lb17.2 lb

Typical: 11 lb to 15 lb. 30 of 36 list it. Lightest: Aero Travel.

Folded size

Decides whether it fits your trunk or closet with room left over.

Adventureglyde
1.5 cu ftmiddle 3.4 cu ft6.5 cu ft

Typical: 2.4 cu ft to 3.7 cu ft. 16 of 36 list it. Smallest fold: Adventureglyde.

Child weight limit

The heaviest child the maker rates the seat for.

G-Luxe
33 lbmiddle 50 lb55 lb

Typical: 40 lb to 50 lb. 32 of 36 list it. Highest weight limit: G-Luxe.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

$22middle $89.99$249.99

Typical: $59.99 to $109.99. 32 of 36 list it.

Ask the meadow

Questions about budget and umbrella strollers

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

What is the lightest budget stroller?

The Dream On Me Aero Travel at 7.4 lb, of the 36 we track.

Which budget stroller folds the smallest?

The Jeep Adventureglyde folds to about 1.5 cubic feet (9.5 × 6.7 × 41.7 in).

What is the most affordable budget stroller?

The Dream On Me Aero Travel has the lowest list price at $22.

Which budget stroller can be used from birth?

Chicco Liteway. Some need a bassinet sold separately; each stroller page says which.

Which budget stroller has the highest weight limit?

The UPPAbaby G-Luxe holds a child up to 55 lb.

Which budget stroller fit in an airplane overhead bin?

Kinderkraft TIK. Check your airline's size limits before you fly.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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