10 Best Strollers Under $90

Whether you need a stroller to keep at grandma’s house or you’re simply super thrifty, you’ll appreciate this list of the best strollers under $90.

Best lightweight stroller: Chicco Ct0.6 (Capri): Only 11 lbs. and comes in lots of yummy colors. Max. weight 37 lbs. For babies 6 months and up. $64.54 at Amazon.

Best if you have a tiny budget: The First Years Ignite: 5 reclining positions and 50 lb. max weight. $52 at Amazon;  or Kolcraft Contours Lite:  Big storage basket, 40 lbs max weight. Reclines so that it can be used with newborns.. $54 at Amazon.

Best umbrella stroller: Maclaren Volo: From 6 months and up. High weight limit (55 lbs) makes it great for bigger kids, too. On closeout at AlbeeBaby.com for $79.99.

Best lightweight side-by-side: Dream On Me Double Twin Stroller. Fully reclining seats. 40 lbs. max weight (each side). $82.99 at Amazon.

Best sport stroller: Baby Trend Expedition Jogger Stroller: Locking swivel wheel. Max weight 50 lbs. $89.99 on sale at AlbeeBaby.com.

Best full featured stroller for newborns: Graco LiteRider or Jeep Cherokee Sport. The Jeep Cherokee Sport is a bit lighter than the LiteRider, but otherwise the reviews and specs are very similar.. 40 lb. max. weight. $45 at Amazon. LiteRider Accepts Graco infant seats, while the Cherokee Sport does not accept infant car seats. $75 to $80. 40 lb. max weight. $58.54 at Amazon.

Best car seat stroller: Baby Trend Snap n Go. $49.54 plus shopping at Walmart.com. If you have a Graco infant seat, however, you may want to go with the Graco Snugrider Infant Car Seat Frame. $63.67 at Amazon.

I’d love your feedback on this list. Leave a comment!

Don’t see anything you like? Try Craigslist, your local consignment stores, and other fave second-hand sources to score a pricier stroller for less.

“Buy It Now” Pricing on 10 Bestselling Double and Tandem Strollers

How do you know when it’s time to pull the trigger on a stroller purchase? I’ve analyzed sale prices on ten of the most popular double and tandem strollers to find the “Buy It Now” prices.

These “Buy It Now” prices are what I consider “very good” prices on the item. They’re the best sale prices you can expect to find fairly regularly, based on records of previous sales. Don’t confuse these with the “lowest price ever” price. You can beat this price if you happen onto a unusually great sale.

The Strollers:

  • Kolcraft Contours Options Tandem, Ruby; List Price: $260 | Buy Price: $170 | Current Price: $198.27 at Amazon
  • Chicco Cortina Together Double, Fuego; List Price: $300 | Buy Price: $273 | Current Price: $268 at Baby Catalog
  • Graco Duoglider LX, Pippin: List Price: $170 | Buy Price: $150 | Current Price: $150 at ToysRUs
  • Baby Trend Double Sit N Stand, Elixer; List Price: $200 | Buy Price: $152 | Current Price: $163 at Target
  • Graco Twin IPO, Platinum:  List Price: $190 | Buy Price: $170 | Current Price: $164.98 at Amazon
  • Graco Quattro Tour Duo, Clairmont: List Price: $250 | Buy Price: $190 | Current Price: $180 at AlbeeBaby.com
  • Maclaren Twin Triumph, Coffee & Silver: List Price: $265 | Buy Price: $210 | Current Price: $264.99 at Diapers.com.
  • Maclaren Twin Techno: List Price: $380 | Buy Price: $356 | Current Price: $331.47 at Amazon
  • BOB Revolution SE Duallie, Orange: List Price: $660 (MAP Pricing) | Buy Price: $527 | Current Price: $525 at AlbeeBaby.com.
  • Baby Jogger 2011 City Mini Double: List Price: $430 MAP Pricing)| Buy Price: $344 | Current Price: $299.99 at AlbeeBaby.com.

Let me know if you find any better current prices than the ones I have listed.

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“Buy It Now” Pricing on 12 Bestselling Strollers [$150 and Up]

How do you know when it’s time to pull the trigger on a stroller purchase? I’ve analyzed sale prices on twelve of the most popular single strollers with list prices of $150 and up to find the “Buy It Now” prices.

These “Buy It Now” prices are what I consider “very good” prices on the item. They’re the best sale prices you can expect to find fairly regularly, based on records of previous sales. Don’t confuse these with the “lowest price ever” price. You can beat this price if you happen onto a unusually great sale.

The Strollers:

  • Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe in Zurich: List Price: $160 | Buy Price: $135 | Current Price: $134.99 at Overstock.
  • Chicco Cortina in Fuego: List Price: $180 | Buy Price: $152 | Current Price: $180 at Amazon
  • Baby Jogger 2011 City Mini: List Price: $240 (MAP Pricing – difficult to find on sale) | Buy Price: $200 | Current Price: $199.99 at Amazon and elsewhere
  • BOB Revolution SE: List Price: $450 (MAP Pricing – difficult to find on sale)| Buy Price: $383 | Current Price: $379.99 at Wayfair.
  • Britax B-Ready: List Price: $500 | Buy Price:  $400 | Current Price: $ $374.99 at AlbeeBaby.com
  • Jeep Overland Limited Jogging Stroller in Fierce: List Price: $240 | Buy Price: $152 | Current Price: $151.59 at Amazon
  • Maclaren Techno XT: List Price: $320 | Buy Price: $291 | Current Price: $312.06 at Amazon
  • Bumbleride Flyer: List Price: $370 | Buy Price: $326 | Current Price: $279 at AlbeeBaby.
  • The First Years Wave in Urban Life: List Price: $300 | Buy Price: $255| Current Price: $268.24 at Amazon
  • Maclaren Triumph: List Price: $170 to $250 | Buy Price: $150| Current Price: $180 at Amazon..
  • Peg Perego Pliko P3: List Price: $400.00 | Buy Price: $330 | Current Price: $230.99 at Diapers.com.
  • Kolcraft Contours Options 3-Wheel: List Price: $170 | Buy Price: $115 | Current Price: $119.99 at Toys R Us.

Let me know if you find any better current prices than the ones I have listed!

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“Buy It Now” Pricing on 10 Bestselling Strollers [Under $150]

How do you know when it’s time to pull the trigger on a stroller purchase? I’ve analyzed sale prices on ten of the most popular single strollers under $150 to find the “Buy It Now” prices.

These “Buy It Now” prices are what I consider “very good” prices on the item. They’re the best sale prices you can expect to find fairly regularly, based on records of previous sales. Don’t confuse these with the “lowest price ever” price. You can beat this price if you happen onto a unusually great sale.

The Strollers:

  • Graco SnugRider Infant Car Seat Stroller Frame: List Price: $70 | Buy Price: $56 | Current Price: $69.99 at Amazon and elsewhere.
  • Baby Trend Single Snap N’ Go: List Price: $70 | Buy Price: $56 | Current Price: $49 at Amazon.
  • Kolcraft Contours Lite in Tangerine: List Price: $120 | Buy Price: $54 | Current Price: $58.49 at Amazon
  • The First Years Jet in City Chic: List Price: $50 | Buy Price: $36 | Current Price: $39.99 at Amazon
  • The First Years Ignite in Red Stripe: List Price: $65 | Buy Price: $51 | Current Price: $53.99 at Diapers.com
  • Graco Alano in Ally: List Price: $100 | Buy Price: $80 | Current Price: $84.54 at Amazon and elsewhere.
  • Baby Trend Expedition Jogger in Pantom: List Price: $110 | Buy Price: $90 | Current Price: $89.99 at AlbeeBaby.com
  • Chicco Ct0.6 Capri: List Price: $70 | Buy Price: $56 | Current Price: $63.98 at Hayneedle.
  • Maclaren Volo: List Price: $130 | Buy Price: $99 | Current Price: $129.40 at Amazon. See AlbeeBaby.com for closeout on older model ($99.99).
  • Baby Trend Sit N Stand DX: List Price: $140 | Buy Price: $130| Current Price: $123.98 at Hayneedle (the LX is $99.99 at AlbeeBaby.com!)

Let me know if you find any better current prices than the ones I have listed!

Related: “Buy It Now” Pricing on 12 Bestselling Car Seats

ShopSmart Magazine Lists Best Jogging Strollers

The folks at Consumer Reports’  ShopSmart magazine tested six jogging strollers from BOB, INStep, Jeep, Joovy and Schwinn for ease of use of use (folding/unfolding, adjustment, etc.),  safety and performance on a variety of surfaces. All three winners come in under $200:

Schwinn Free Runner was the mag’s “plush” pick, scoring high in safety, ease of use, performance, and features. It’s $169.99 at BabiesRUs with free shipping.

InStep Run Around LTD (shown) was ShopSmart’s bargain buy at $130 (list price). Testers liked the performance, and gave a thumbs-up to the canopy. It’s on sale for $106.99 at Amazon with free shipping (via BabyAge).

Jeep Overland Limited scored well in safety tests. Reviewers also liked all the bells and whistles (cup holders, storage basket etc.). It’s on sale for $185.54 at Amazon with free shipping and returns.

2009 Stroller Ratings: Strollers you LOVE

Yesterday I told you which strollers were most popular among BC readers, but as we all learned in high school, just because something’s popular doesn’t mean it’s a joy to be around.

Which strollers received the highest satisfaction ratings in our recent BC reader poll? The following strollers received at least 10 ratings and scored an average rating of 4.5/5 or better:

  • BOB Revolution Duallie 4.9 $569
  • BOB Revolution 4.88. $389
  • Bugaboo Cameleon 4.82. $899
  • UPPAbaby Vista 4. $600
  • Bugaboo Frog 4.57. $759
  • Baby Jogger Citi Mini Double 4.57. $399
  • Graco Snugrider Infant Car Seat Frame 4.56. $70
  • Baby Jogger City Mini 4.52. $229
  • Phil and Teds Sport Buggy 4.5. $450

You might notice that there are some pretty pricey strollers on this list, with the exception of the Snugrider and the City Mini. That doesn’t mean you need to spend $350 or more on a quality stroller. The strollers below offer great value at less cost:

BC’s 10 Stroller Picks $300 and Under
These popular, easy-on-the-budget strollers get awesome satisfaction ratings here and elsewhere.

  • Infant: Graco Snugrider Infant Car Seat Frame: 4.56 ave. 33 ratings. $70
  • Umbrella: Maclaren Volo: 56 ratings. 4.36 ave. $100
  • Lightweight: Maclaren Triumph: 37 ratings. 4.2 ave. $175
  • Lightweight: Maclaren Quest: 53 ratings. 4.38 ave. $200
  • Lightweight Twin: Maclaren Twin Triumph: 5 ratings. 4 ave. $250
  • Full Size: Graco Quattro Tour. 61 ratings. 4.1 ave. $160
  • Mid-weight: Chicco Cortina: 91 ratings. 4.25 ave $180
  • Jogger: Baby Jogger City Mini 23 ratings. 4.52 ave. $229
  • Jogger (if you really jog): Jeep Liberty Terrain, $130
  • Double Jogger: InSTEP Safari Double : 2 ratings. 5 ave. $200
  • Sit/Stand Double: Joovy Caboose: 10 ratings. 4 ave. $150 (Caboose Ultralight gets even better ratings at $300)

Notes:

  • If you want the BOB Revolution, I have seen them on sale for as low as $311, shipped. That was at REI.com during the Anniversary Sale in May.
  • Are the strollers in my list still out of your price range? Try to find the Metrolite on sale for under $100 (not too hard to do), or check out the following budget strollers under $100. They all get four stars or more in customer ratings:
  • Graco Glider,
  • Graco LiteRider,
  • Mia Moda Veloce,
  • Baby Trend Gabriella,
  • Cosco Avila
  • Combi Urban ST
  • Evenflo Journey Elite
  • Want to really save big? Hunt for a great used stroller at Craigslist, consignment stores, consignment sales, garage sales, ebay, Freepeats.org, or Freecycle.org.

Reader Poll Results: 12 Most Popular Strollers

I’ve finished compiling the more than 1600 independent stroller ratings you submitted in the recent BC poll into six handy ratings and reviews documents that you can access any time in the “Essentials” section of BC’s right sidebar.

Want to know which brands and models were the most popular? Here’s a list of the top 12 in order of descending popularity, along with the reader rating and estimated retail price of the top three:

#1: Chicco Cortina
Rating: 4.25/5.
Est. retail price: $170.
Learn more about this stroller (shown above left).
Read the BC reader reviews

#2: BOB Revolution
Rating: 4.88/5
Est. retail price: $389
Read the BC reader reviews
Learn more about this stroller (shown right)

#3: Graco Metrolite
Rating: 3.89/5
Est. retail price: $130
Read the BC reader reviews
Learn more about this stroller (shown left)

The rest of the 12 most popular:
#4 Graco Quattro Tour
#5 Maclaren Volo
#6 Maclaren Quest
#7 Peg Perego Pliko P3
#8 Maclaren Triumph
#9 Phil and Teds Sport Buggy
#10 Graco SnugRider
#11 Chicco C6 / Ct0.6 / Capri umbrella stroller
#12 Baby Jogger Citi Mini

Top double strollers:
#1 Graco DuoGlider
#2 BOB Revolution Duallie

…But do they like them? Tomorrow I’ll tell you which of these strollers have the highest satisfaction ratings!