To find the right infant stroller and a compatible car seat can be challenging, especially when manufacturers overwhelm with dozens of features. Here is the comparison of the 5 different stroller types (click on the green dots to toggle through standard, double, twin, jogging and compact strollers) by the things that matter most when picking your infant stroller – scroll down for the details why we believe these are the most important features to consider.
Infant stroller comparison
Standard strollers comparison chart
Standard strollers have four wheels and are spacious so you can store a diaper bag or groceries.
However, they are not extendable to fit a second child seat, and only one has the option to add a ride on board.
Stroller | Image | Fitting car seats | Compatible 3rd party car seats | Bassinet | Reversible seat | 2nd child option | Where to buy |
UPPAbaby Cruz V2 |   | Maxi-COSI, Nuna, Cybex & Besafe - with this adapter | |||||
Safety 1st Grow and Go |   | Safety1st onBoard 35 FLX only (included) | Seat converts to a 'carriage' | ||||
Maxi Cosi Tayla |   | ||||||
Graco Modes Element |   | Graco infant car seats | |||||
Chicco Bravo |   | Chicco infant car seats (Chicco KeyFit 30 included) | |||||
Britax B-Clever |   |
Double strollers comparison chart
Double (or tandem) strollers can be extended with a second seat, and some have a ride on option for a third.
However, they are a bit more bulky than standard strollers making them harder to put in your trunk or travel with.
Stroller | Image | Fitting car seats | Compatible 3rd party car seats | Bassinet | Reversible seat | 2nd child seat | 3rd child option | Where to buy |
UPPAbaby Vista V2 |   | Maxi-COSI, Nuna, Cybex & Besafe - with this adapter | Includes bassinet | |||||
Cybex Gazelle S |   | Cybex infant car seats | Chicco, Graco, Peg-Perego with this adapter Britax with this adapter Cybex, Maxi Cosi and Nuna with this adapter | |||||
Evenflo Pivot XPAND |   | Evenflo LiteMax, Evenflo SafeMax | Chicco KeyFit 30, Graco SnugRide 30/35/40, and Peg-Perego Primo Viaggio with this adapter | |||||
Graco Modes Nest2Grow |   | Graco infant car seats (SnugRide 35 Lite Elite included) | ||||||
Graco Ready2Grow LX 2.0 |   | Graco infant car seats | Bench and standing platform cannot be used while car seat installed | |||||
Baby Trend Sit n Stand Double |   | Baby Trend Flex-Loc, Baby Trend Secure 35 | Baby Jogger City Go, Graco SnugRide 30/35, Evenflo Embrace & Litemax 35, Safety1st oBoard 35 | Bench cannot be used while car seat installed |
Twin strollers comparison chart
Twin (or side-by-side) strollers have two seats next to each other to accommodate two children of around the same age.
However, they are wider than standard strollers, and only one has the option to reverse the seat.
Stroller | Image | Number of car seats | Compatible 3rd party car seats | Bassinet | Reversible seats | 3rd child option | Where to buy |
Peg Perego Book for Two |   | 2 or 1 (depending on adapter) | 2 Primo Viaggio 4/35 with this adapter, or 1 with this adapter | Website states "Porte-Enfant", but might be difficult to find | Website states "Ride with Me Board", but might be difficult to find | ||
Mountain Buggy Duet V3 |   | 2 or 1 (depending on adapter) | |||||
Bugaboo Donkey 5 Twin |   | Only 2 | 2 Maxi Cosi Mico 30 or Nuna Pipa, Pipa Lite or Lite LX with this adapter 2 Chicco Keyfit 30 with this adapter | Includes 2 bassinets | |||
Baby Jogger Citi Mini GT2 Double |   | Only 1 | 1 Baby Jogger Citi GO 2 or GO AIR, or 1 Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 LX or Graco Snug Ride SnugLock 35 Elite with this adapter 1 Cybex or Maxi Cosi with this adapter | Website states "Pram", but might be difficult to find | |||
BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 Duallie |   | Only 1 |
Jogging strollers comparison chart
Jogging strollers have three bigger wheels and extra suspension for smoother rides.
However, they do NOT have reversible seats or an option to add a second child, and only one has an option to add a bassinet for a young baby.
Stroller | Image | Fitting car seats | Compatible 3rd party car seats | Bassinet | 2nd child option | Where to buy |
Baby Jogger Citi Mini 2 |   | Baby Jogger Citi GO, GO 2 or GO Air with this adapter | Chicco Fit 2 or KeyFit 30 or Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 with this adapter, Cybex Aton, Aton 2, Aton Q or Cloud Q with this adapter, Britax B-Safe 35 with this adapter, Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 LX or SnugRide SnugLock 35 Elite/Platinum with this adapter, Maxi Cosi Mico 30 or Mico Max 30 or Mico AP with this adapter | Website states "Pram", but might be difficult to find | ||
BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 |   | Chicco Keyfit 30 with this adapter, Britax B-Safe 35 with this adapter, Graco Snug Ride, Snug Ride Click Connect and snug Ride Snug Lock models with this adapter, Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 with this adapter, UPPAbaby Mesa with this adapter, Cybex, Maxi Cosi and Nuna with this adapter | ||||
Thule Urban Glide 2 |   | Most car seats with this "Universal" car seat adapter. However, it has a strap OVER the car seat instead of clicking it in | ||||
Graco Modes Jogger 2 |   | Graco infant car seats | ||||
Chicco Activ3 |   | Chicco infant car seats | ||||
Baby Trend Expedition |   | Baby Trend infant car seats |
Compact strollers comparison chart
Compact strollers are optimized for travel and fold smaller than standard ones.
However, they do NOT have the option to add a second child seat or ride on board, and only two have the option to add a bassinet for young babies.
Stroller | Image | Fitting car seats | Compatible 3rd party car seats | Bassinet | Weight | Where to buy |
UPPAbaby Minu |   | UPPAbaby Mesa (adapter included in this version) | Maxi Cosi Mico Max 30, Mico NXT, Mico AP, Mico Max Plus, Nuna pipa, pipa lite, pipa lite lx, pipa lite r, pipa rx, pipa lite rx, Cybex Aton, Aton 2, Aton Q, Aton M with this adapter | 16.9 pounds | ||
Graco NimbleLite |   | Graco infant car seats | <15 pounds | |||
Chicco Mini Bravo |   | Chicco infant car seats | 19.6 pounds | |||
Thule Spring |   | Maxi Cosi (full list here), BeSafe iZi Go Modular, BeSafe iZi Go X1, Cybex (full list here), Nuna Pipa, Pipa Lite, Pipa Lite R, Pipa RX with this adapter Chicco KeyFit 30 and Fit2 with this adapter | 9.3 pounds | |||
BabyZen Yoyo2 |   | - In the US: Cybex Aton Q, Cybex Aton 2, Nuna pipa lite, Nuna pipa, Clek Liing, Maxi Cosi Mico Max Plus with this L adapter, but it might be hard to find (it's not sold on Amazon) - In other regions: BeSafe iZi Go Modular X1, Cybex Cloud Z, Cybex Aton Q, Bebe Confort / Maxi Cosi Pebble Pro with this M adapter, but it might be hard to find (it's not sold on Amazon) | 13.6 pounds |
Infant Stroller Type
What types of stroller best fits YOUR NEEDS?
Standard strollers have four wheels and are spacious to store a diaper bag or groceries.
Double strollers (also called tandem strollers) are similar to standard strollers and can be extended with a second seat as your family grows.
Twin strollers (also called side-by-side strollers) have two seats next to each other to accommodate two children of around the same age, e.g. twins.
Jogging strollers have three bigger wheels to go faster safely.
Compact strollers fold extra small so it’s easier to travel with them.
Car Seat Compatibility
Does YOUR CAR SEAT fit on your baby stroller?
All strollers we recommend can fit at least one infant car seat, so you don’t have to wake your little one up when getting out of the car. However, not all strollers fit all car seats. Researching which combinations work can be time consuming.
Buying a travel system (a car seat with a compatible stroller) is one way to make sure this works, but locks you into the same brand for the stroller and car seat.
The above comparison chart shows you the compatible car seats and links to the required adapter to make your stroller/car seat combination work.
Extendability Options
What features can extend the usefulness of your stroller as your child grows up or you grow YOUR FAMILY?
- Bassinet: the option to switch out a seat with a bassinet allows you to take more comfortable naps with a newborn
- Reversible seat: the ability to turn the seat rear facing (to watch a baby) as well as forward-facing (for older kids) makes the stroller useful longer
- Second child seat: the option to add a second toddler seat (usually in the front, which makes a standard stroller a tandem one)
- Third child option: the option to add on a ride-on board or sitting bench for an older third sibling
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