Best Baby Strollers

If you have given up on finding a stylish, modern stroller for less than $300, don’t despair! The Peg Perego Pliko P3 Classico may be just what you are searching for. Peg Perego is an Italian company with production facilities in the US and Canada among other places. Started in 1949 when Giuseppe Perego decided to create his own pram, the Peg Perego brand has grown to include high chairs, car seats, and motorized toys. Peg Perego hasn’t forgotten their roots in strollers, and with the Pliko P3 Classico, they have created what just might be the perfect ride for your baby.

The Pliko P3 Classico checks all the boxes. If you are tired of clunky, juvenile strollers, the modern European styling of the Pliko P3 Classico will thrill you. The Pliko P3 Classico comes in nearly a dozen hip color combinations, ensuring that everyone from the most conservative soccer mom to the trendy diva will find something they love.

If, like me, you are more concerned with function than form, you’ll love the Peg Perego Pliko P3 Classico’s convenient features. Adjustable handles ensure that anyone will be comfortable pushing a Pliko P3 Classico, and a cup holder, large under-seat basket, and child snack tray will ensure that everyone is happy and well supplied for long trips out and about. Toddlers can hitch a ride on the Peg Perego Pliko P3 Classico’s included rear footrest, making this an ideal stroller for moms with multiple kids. The Pliko P3 Classico has a 4-position adjustable recline seat and 2-position footrest, so your child will be comfortable no matter what size she is.

Peg Perego, in the tradition of other European stroller makers like Bugaboo and Quinny, makes strollers with smooth, easy rides. Peg Perego’s Pliko P3 Classico is no exception. Parents rave about how easy it is to steer and maneuver the Pliko P3 Classico, even with one hand. Full suspension on all wheels makes the Peg Perego Pliko P3 Classico ride smooth as silk, so sleeping babies won’t notice bumps or jolts. Folding and unfolding the Peg Perego Pliko P3 Classico does take some time to master, but once you get the hang of it, you can collapse the stroller with one hand and use the built in carry handle to haul it around.

The Peg Perego Pliko P3 Classico is quite light for a full-size stroller, only 16lbs., and it folds compactly into a freestanding unit, making the Pliko P3 Classico easy to store at home or in the trunk. The only consistent complaint about the Peg Perego Pliko P3 Classico is that the under-seat basket can be hard to get to when the seat is reclined. All things considered, such a minor inconvenience can’t outweigh all of the Pliko P3 Classico’s many assets. Best of all, you can get a Peg Perego Pliko P3 Classico for around $300, a bit pricey for an average stroller, but a steal for something off the trendy European market. The Peg Perego Pliko P3 Classico comes with hood/sunshade, cup holder, storage basket, removable and washable seat fabric, car seat adaptor, and toddler ride-on bar.

A step up from the Pliko P3 Classico, the Peg Perego Centro Completo is a posh, deluxe stroller designed to appeal to hip, modern parents who also happen to be savvy when it comes to paying a reasonable price for baby gear. Unlike so many other European strollers, the Peg Perego Centro Completo has all the bells and whistles for less than $250.

One of the things that set the Peg Perego Centro Completo apart from the slightly more expensive Pliko P3 Classico is its extra accessories. Unlike the Pliko P3 Classico, the Centro Completo comes with a cozy foot muff and an all-weather rain shield, making the Peg Perego Centro Completo a good choice for families in colder climates. The Peg Perego Centro Completo also has a huge storage basket that is more functional than the ones on other Peg Perego models, making the Centro Completo a good choice if you plan on taking long trips with lots of gear.

Like other Peg Perego strollers, the Centro Completo comes with all-wheel suspension for a smooth ride. The most common comment in praise of the Peg Perego Centro Completo is how easy it is to push and maneuver, even with a toddler riding on the included footboard. Some parents even find the Peg Perego Centro Completo to be more maneuverable with a toddler on the back. The Centro Completo has Peg Perego’s trademark 5-point freedom of movement harness that holds your baby securely in the stroller while still giving him the ability to stretch, reach, and move, so even squirmy toddlers will be comfortable and unrestricted.

Alas, there is no such thing as a perfect stroller, and the Peg Perego Centro Completo does have its share of drawbacks. Perhaps the most worrisome problem is a faulty design in the seat recline. Multiple parents have complained that the Peg Perego Centro Completo’s seat can get stuck in the recline position. The mechanism that controls the Centro Completo’s recline is made of plastic, and requires some finesse to adjust. A smaller negative is that the Peg Perego Centro Completo only comes in two color combinations. Fortunately, the brown and tan “toffee” fabric appeals to conservative moms while the bright orange and gray of the “soleo” model is attractive to those with a funkier taste.

One last thing worth mentioning is the Peg Perego Centro Completo’s ability to accommodate virtually any make of car seat with the included car seat strap. So many stroller manufactures try to increase sales by making strollers that are only compatible with their own models of car seats. It is refreshing to see that Peg Perego’s first concern is for parents. That being said, the Centro Completo comes with fold out car seat adaptors that can be used with a Peg Perego car seat, which is much easier than using one from another company.

The Aria OH Classico is Peg Perrego’s entry into the lightweight, compact stroller market. Peg Perego makes quality strollers, but the Aria OH Classico tends to get mixed reviews. Most of the naysayers complain about the Peg Perego Aria OH Classico’s $250 price tag. Most people don’t want to spend that much on what is essentially a second stroller or travel stroller. However, when you consider all the features of the Peg Perego Aria OH Classico, $250 begins to sound more reasonable.

Most travel strollers have several problems in common. First, many models don’t have a recline feature in the seat or have only two positions: flat or upright. The Peg Perego Aria OH Classico has a fully reclining seat with multiple positions, giving it an edge in the light stroller category.

Another issue with many light strollers is the lack of storage. Most models have virtually no storage at all, making them a challenge to work with during a long day of running errands. Granted, the Peg Perego Aria OH Classico isn’t going to hold all your gear and baby’s too, but the under-seat basket will accommodate a normal-sized diaper bag, and both mom and baby have cup holders.

One of my pet peeves is when a stroller doesn’t include a sunshade. So many of the hot new European strollers lack this essential feature, but Peg Perego has included sunshades on all its models, including the Aria OH Classico, their most compact stroller. I love the Peg Perego sunshades because they are huge and offer protection to your baby in all the seat’s recline positions.

In addition to all these features, the Peg Perego Aria OH Classico comes with some unexpected features in a travel stroller like full suspension on all wheels and built in car seat adaptors. What’s more, the Peg Perego Aria OH Classico works with any brand of car seat, making it a great choice for a second stroller if you are still using the infant car seat from your travel system. The Aria OH Classico has a large comfy seat for a compact stroller and comes in four beautiful color combinations.

The “OH” in Aria OH Classico stands for “one-handed,” and true to its name, the Peg Perego Aria OH Classico folds easily with one hand, even while holding a baby. Unfolding is even easier, making the Aria OH Classico an ideal choice for packing in the car.

All things considered, the Peg Perego Aria OH Classico is a top notch stroller with gorgeous styling and a lot of features. While $250 is a lot to spend on a second stroller, there are few light strollers that offer as many features for the same price.

Quinny is a Dutch company popular in Europe. Americans are discovering Quinny’s unique style and quality craftsmanship. If you want a stroller that will get attention, Quinny may be a good choice. There are only two models readily available in America. Here is a quick overview of each.

Quinny Buzz Stroller
The Buzz is Quinny’s newest and most chic stroller. Like Bugaboo, Quinny designs strollers that are functional and cool without being juvenile or cutesy. Men will enjoy pushing the 3-wheeled Quinny Buzz because it’s extremely maneuverable and sporty looking. The Quinny Buzz is very light and has a smooth ride thanks to its rear air-filled tires. The Buzz’s seat has two positions, flat recline and upright. For newborns, Quinny offers the optional Dreami carrycot that easily attaches to the Buzz’s Chassis.

Perhaps the most innovative feature of the Quinny Buzz is its ability to automatically unfold. Thanks to a unique “gas spring” mechanism, the Quinny Buzz unfolds with a nudge from your foot. While the Quinny Buzz’s automatic unfold is a neat trick, it’s also problematic. Because the Quinny Buzz is designed to unfold automatically, folding it takes more effort. What’s more, some parents complain that the Quinny Buzz can snap open unexpectedly, painfully trapping their fingers.

In addition to the reversible seat (front or rear facing) and chassis, the Quinny Buzz comes with car seat adaptors (compatible with the Quinny Maxi Cozi car seat), a sunshade, shopping basket, bug net, and rain cover.

Quinny Zapp Stroller
The Quinny Zapp is a light stroller designed especially for traveling or as a second stroller. Most of Quinny’s strollers have three wheels, but the American version of the Quinny Zapp has four, unlike its European counterpart. Extra wheels mean extra stability, but they come at the cost of a more cohesive design. The Quinny Zapp is still nice to look at, and it has Quinny’s trademark smooth ride, despite the lack of air-filled tires. The Quinny Zapp has wide tires that allow it to handle slightly rougher terrain than other light strollers.

What really sets the Quinny Zapp apart from other strollers is its ultra-compact 3D fold. When folded, Quinny claims that the Zapp is the smallest stroller in the world. The Quinny Zapp is light and easy to carry and travel with. Quinny even sells a special adaptor to make it possible to carry the Quinny Zapp on a bicycle.

The only downside to the Quinny Zapp is that it is so small and light it can seem a little flimsy. This stroller isn’t for everyone. If you spend a lot of time on rough road or need a lot of storage, you’ll find the Quinny Zapp lacking. However, if you need an easy stroller to use for short walks or trips to the mall, the Quinny Zapp is a great choice. Quinny includes a rain cover, carry bag, car seat adaptors, sunshade, and shopping basket with the Zapp.

If you need an all-around pushchair that can be used in the city or the country, the Quinny Speedi is the best choice. While not quite as sexy as the Buzz or the Zapp, the Quinny Speedi is still stylish and sporty.

Thanks to 3 air-filled wheels, the Speedi has the smoothest ride of any Quinny and travels well over virtually every surface. The Quinny Speedi also has more storage room than the Buzz or Zapp, and has a seat that is larger and more comfortable for baby.

The Speedi is the largest of the Quinny pushchairs, so it’s not ideal if you have a small boot or limited storage space. The Quinny Speedi comes with rain cover, sunshade, adjustable shopping basket, and car seat adaptors.

If you want a stylish pushchair that is easy to use and beautiful to look at, a Quinny may be a good choice. Quinny is an expensive brand, but they make quality pushchairs that will last for years. Here is a brief overview of Quinny pushchairs available in the UK.

Quinny Buzz Pushchair
Quinny has made the Buzz for city-dwellers who want their baby to travel in style. The Quinny Buzz is the most striking of all the Quinny models, and is a good choice is styling is important to you. Like all Quinnys, the Buzz is light and easy to push, making it maneuverable and well-suited to life in a crowded city.

The most innovative feature of the Quinny Buzz is its ability to automatically unfold. With a simple nudge from your foot, the Quinny Buzz sets up on its own and is ready to use. The only problem with this feature is that the Quinny Buzz can spring open unexpectedly and pinch your fingers.

Quinny includes a sunshade, all weather set, and “Buzz Box,” which is essentially a small shopping basket. The Buzz can also be used with a Quinny Maxi Cosi car seat or the Quinny Dreami carrycot, making it suitable from birth.

Quinny Zapp Pushchair
If you are looking for a second pushchair to keep in the boot or to take on holiday, the Quinny Zapp is a great choice. Quinny has designed the Zapp to be the most compact stroller in the world when collapsed. If you have a small amount of space, the Quinny Zapp will suit you well.

Thanks to wide wheels, the Quinny Zapp can handle bumps and jolts better than most other light strollers, making it a smoother ride for baby. The Zapp comes with a carry case, making it easy to take in the car, carry on a bike, or load on the bus or train. The Quinny Zapp is so small, you can even carry it on to an airplane—anyone who has traveled with a baby knows how nice it is to have a pushchair at hand.

The Quinny Zapp comes with car seat adaptors, sunshade, rain cover, and travel bag.

Quinny is a Dutch brand long popular in Europe and gaining fans in the US. Like their rival Bugaboo, Quinny makes strollers that are minimalist, eye catching, and father friendly. Both companies market to high-end consumers; that’s why you see so many movie stars, politicians, and social elite pushing Bugaboos and Quinnys. If you simply must have the stroller of the stars, you’ll want to consider the Bugaboo Gecko or the Quinny Buzz. This side by side comparison should help you decide.

Design
Let’s face it, design is the real reason you are considering buying a Quinny Buzz or a Bugaboo Gecko. You could find plenty of strollers with similar features for a lot less money, but none of them would look as cool as a Gecko or a Buzz.

Cosmetically, both strollers are nice to look at. The Bugaboo Gecko is older by a few years, and it shows in its slightly boxier design. The Quinny Buzz has a shallower seat that looks a little more modern, but the Gecko’s seat looks more comfortable. The handle on both strollers looks about the same. The real difference between the Buzz and the Gecko is in their chassis. Based solely on looks, the Quinny Buzz has a sleeker chassis with a sporty three-wheel design. However, the Bugaboo Gecko’s four-wheeled chassis is more versatile and can be used in more places. Both the Quinny Buzz and the Bugaboo Gecko feature larger, air-filled rear wheels that give a smooth, effortless ride.

Both the Bugaboo Gecko and the Quinny Buzz come with pointless storage systems that are too small to be practical even if they do look cool.

Function
If you are going to use your stroller primarily in the city, both the Bugaboo Gecko and Quinny Buzz will perform beyond your expectations. The Quinny Buzz is smaller and features a compact fold that opens by itself with a little nudge from you. The Buzz’s narrower wheelbase comes in handy when using public transportation or navigating crowded streets and shops.

If you plan to take your baby off the beaten path, the Bugaboo Gecko is a much better choice. The Buzz doesn’t handle snow, sand, or rough road well. The Bugaboo Gecko by comparison can go virtually anywhere thanks to the chassis’ ability to transform into an all-terrain vehicle.

Value
Both the Bugaboo Gecko and the Quinny Buzz are expensive. The base model of the Bugaboo Gecko comes with chassis, stroller seat, bassinette, weather covers, and a 2-year warranty for about $680. The Quinny Buzz comes with weather covers, car seat adaptors, and a sunshade for around $500. The purchase of the Quinny Dreami bassinette brings the cost up to $690, making both the Quinny Buzz and the Bugaboo Gecko equal in cost.

Are you looking for a unique European stroller that isn’t just another Bugaboo? The Quinny Speedi SX stroller is a great choice. Quinny, a leading manufacturer of baby products in Europe, makes stylish strollers that turn heads everywhere they go. Currently only two Quinny models are readily available in the US: the Quinny Buzz and the Quinny Zapp. Both of these strollers are cool looking, but neither one is Quinny’s best model. Available only in Europe, the Quinny Speedi SX stroller, introduced in 2006, is the only Quinny worth the money you’ll pay for it.

Quinny has taken an interesting tack with its American line. While all the European Quinnys are 3-wheeled, the American version of the Quinny Zapp has four wheels. No doubt Quinny made this decision to address the concerns of parents who found their Quinny strollers to be precariously tippy. Yet, the design of Quinny’s stroller frames really lends itself to three wheels, and it’s sad to see the Quinny’s sleek profile be ruined because of faulty engineering. The Quinny Speedi SX manages to accommodate slick design and stability by using a wider wheel base and lower center of gravity than the other Quinny models. The Quinny Speedi SX has all the hip looks of the Quinny brand without any of its instability. Why spend all that money on a Quinny if it doesn’t look like one?

The Quinny Speedi SX is larger than other Quinny models, but I find this negligible for most US customers. Unlike Europeans who are more likely to be dealing with narrow streets, public transportation, and tiny car trunks, most Americans who can afford a Quinny will have ample room for its larger size. If you live in New York or Chicago, you might do better with a Quinny Buzz, but for the suburbanites, the Quinny Speedi SX is a much smarter choice. Unlike the Buzz and the Zapp, the Quinny Speedi SX has ample storage and can handle just about any terrain you care to push it over. With three air-filled tires, the Quinny Speedi SX is even light and maneuverable enough to use for brisk walks or jogs through the park.

Personally, I want a stroller that can serve me all the time. Quinnys smaller strollers are really meant to be used for travel or as a second stroller. Who wants to pay hundreds of dollars for a second stroller? The Quinny Speedi SX is light enough to take on trips and use when running errands but rugged enough to handle long walks over uneven terrain. It may take some extra effort to get your hands on one, but if you must have a Quinny, the Speedi SX is the way to go.

If you have your heart set on a Quinny pushchair, the Speedi SX may be your best choice. All Quinny models are fashionable and sleek as well as easy to push and maneuver, but the Quinny Speedi rises above the Buzz and the Zapp with some thoughtful features the smaller pushchairs lack.

Quinny makes 3-wheeled pushchairs. This design has plusses and minuses. On the positive side, Quinny’s compact 3-wheeled pushchairs are very light and easy to maneuver. Parents are always happy with Quinny’s performance in this area. However, Quinny’s smaller pushchairs, the Zapp and the Buzz, are so light that they tend to be unstable and tip easily. The Zapp and Buzz also have a small plastic swivel wheel in front that doesn’t handle rough terrain well. Quinny has addressed this problem with the Quinny Speedi SX pushchair. The Speedi SX has three air-filled pneumatic wheels that handle bumps, kerbs, and rough road extremely well. Because the Quinny Speedi SX’s wheel base is slightly larger than the Buzz and Zapp, the Speedi SX doesn’t tip easily and is much more stable, even in snow or sand.

Another complaint about the Quinny Buzz and Zapp is that they don’t have enough storage. The Quinny Speedi SX comes with an adjustable shopping basket that can hold everything you need for a day out and about. Even a very small amount of weight hung from the handles of the smaller Quinnys would cause them to tip backwards. The Quinny Speedi SX is longer and more stable than the Buzz or Zapp, so you can hang shopping or a nappy bag from the handle without worrying about it tipping over.

Quinny admits that the Buzz and the Zapp are designed for light use. Neither pushchair is meant to be an all in one transport solution. The Quinny Zapp doesn’t even recline, and the Buzz is too small for most toddlers. The Speedi SX, on the other hand, really does work in nearly all situations. Unlike the Zapp and Buzz, the Speedi SX can handle all sorts of terrain whether its cruising city streets or strolling through the woods. The Speedi is comfortable for kids and parents alike with a spacious seat and an adjustable handlebar. The Quinny Speedi SX comes with both foot and hand brakes, making it ideal for walking on hills and over rough pavement.

The Quinny Speedi SX pushchair does have some drawbacks. Like the Zapp, the Speedi doesn’t recline, although the seat is tilted back slightly (which older kids may not like). The Quinny Speedi SX is also a little larger than other Quinny models when folded, but in my mind the benefits of a slightly larger pushchair outweigh the loss of some space in the boot.

The Quinny Speedi SX in only average in value. A complete travel system with pushchair, carrycot, and car seat will cost about £480. That’s a lot of money, but the Quinny Speedi SX will last for years and perform through multiple children. All in all, the Speedi SX really is Quinny’s best pushchair, even if it isn’t their most stylish or innovative.

Quinny, a European manufacturer of baby products, is gaining popularity in the US market with its stylish, modern strollers and baby carriers. Moms (and especially dads) who are tired of babyish strollers with cartoon character fabric and clunky styling will appreciate the Quinny Zapp, a lightweight travel stroller with a modern esthetic.

Quinny has managed to make a stroller that looks sporty and chic. The Zapp is truly a unisex baby stroller. Dads love the Quinny Zapp’s minimalist, curvy brushed aluminum frame and vivid, eye-catching colors. Despite being a compact stroller, the Quinny Zapp has ergonomic handles that are comfortable for even tall men to use. The Quinny Zapp features a solid colored seat in aqua, orange, bright pink, and lime. A black version of the Quinny Zapp stroller is also available but hard to come by. The black version of the Zapp can cost up to $50 more than the other colors.

Quinny didn’t sacrifice function for form with the Zapp stroller—something that happens far too often in the trendy, stroller-of-the-minute market. The Quinny Zapp is the most compact stroller on the planet (or so Quinny claims), making it perfect for travel or keeping in the trunk for running light errands or cruising the mall. When folded down, the Quinny is remarkable 12” x 27”! That makes the Quinny Zapp small enough to fit in the leg room beneath your baby’s car seat or carry on a plane. The Quinny Zapp comes with a carrying bag to protect the stroller during travel.

Parents who use the Quinny Zapp rave about how easy it is to push and maneuver. Tales of weaving effortlessly through crowded shops abound. One mother said the Quinny Zapp is to easy to use, she can push the stroller with one finger over flat surfaces. Unlike most other light strollers, the Quinny Zapp has wide 2” wheels that allow it to travel over moderately rough road—but certainly not as well as a larger stroller would. Folding and unfolding the Quinny Zapp is pretty easy once you get the hang of it, but be prepared to use both hands rather than one as you would with a Graco model.

The Quinny Zapp featured on the American market is slightly different than the model found in the UK. The American Zapp has four wheels instead of three like all the UK models. More wheels mean more stability, and Quinny seems to have responded to complaints that its three-wheeled strollers were too unstable and prone to tipping, especially if bags were hung from the handle.. The American version of the Zapp also features an under-seat storage basket, a feature the UK parents sorely missed. The UK version also lacked adjustable shoulder straps. Some British parents complained that the Quinny Zapp’s straps were far too small for their older kids. Quinny has addressed this problem in the American model by including adjustable straps. Neither model features a reclining seat, something that many parents are upset with. Quinny had to sacrifice a reclining seat for the Zapp stroller in order to make it fold so compactly. While some bemoan this fact, it shouldn’t really be a problem if you are using the Quinny Zapp as it is intended: as a travel or second stroller. Babies can sleep in the Zapp if parents use it as a travel system with the Quinny Maxi Cosi car seat.

If you are looking for a lightweight, super compact stroller that is high on style and daddy friendly, the Quinny Zapp may be just right.