Best Single Stroller 2024

Parents should choose the stroller with a single seat buggy-handed fold and a light design for easy use. They also need a sturdy stroller that's free of recalls from recent years and is in compliance with current safety standards.

Our lab experts analyzed more than 50 strollers to find the top ones. These top picks are great option for families with just one child.

The Stroller is a UPPAbaby Vista V2

The UPPAbaby Vista is a flexible full-size stroller that is able to be adjusted to meet the needs of your family. It starts as a single stroller, but can easily be expanded to accommodate one child in the car seat or bassinet and two children who have a Rumbleseat or Piggyback riding board (car seats and adapters are sold separately).

This top-ranked stroller has an enormous, easy-access basket, which is unquestionably the largest of any stroller on the market. It's also extremely maneuverable and sturdy, making it much easier to push than other strollers I have tested.

The innovative design of the mechanism allows the frame to stand even when folded, which is a major benefit over other strollers. This feature reduces the footprint of the stroller, making it easier to fit into a narrow entranceway or store it in your hotel or home.

UPPAbaby has added new features in 2020 to their highly rated stroller. These include a 5-point safety harness which is now a no-rethread safety harness, and a redesigned canopy with increased ventilation UV protection. The canopy is now longer and wider with a zip-out material extender as well as two vent panels. The suspension on the front wheel has been upgraded to a an elongated spring. There is now a visual indicator that lets you know whether the wheels are locked or not.

Vista is compatible with all UPPAbaby infant car seats. It also has over a dozen configuration options. Parents love that they can begin with Baby in a bassinet, the UPPAbaby Mesa infant car seat or a toddler car seat and then add a Rumbleseat or Piggyback for an even larger number of children.

UPPAbaby offers a range of stroller accessories that can be incorporated into your Vista stroller, including an infant car seat travel bag, bassinet sun cover and bug screen. The fabrics used in this top-rated stroller are machine washable which is perfect for kids since they get dirty and dirty quickly! Visit the UPPAbaby site for more information about the UPPAbaby Vista and to view a complete list of accessories.

The Mockingbird Single-to-Double Stroller

If you're in the market for a stroller that can grow with your family, take a look at the Mockingbird single buggy with buggy board-to-Double Stroller. This model is like the Vista V2 and shares many of its amazing features, including an extendable canopy, adjustable handlebars, and plenty of storage options.

But what really sets the Mockingbird apart is its ability to change from a single stroller double strollers with ease. You can even add a third seat by attaching the riding board (sold separately). This stroller will last many years and will most likely be used by your child.

The Mockingbird is surprisingly smooth, and easy to push. It is easy to maneuver through tight spaces, and it is solid on uneven surfaces. It's easy to navigate aisles of the grocery store or pediatrician offices with this stroller. In single mode the Mockingbird has an impressively deep recline and can be adapted to infant car seats in the blink of an eye (with infant inserts, which are sold separately). The footrest is available in three positions, too.

If you're planning to have an additional child, the Mockingbird can easily be converted into a double stroller with an additional rear seat or the included bassinet stand. You can also snap on an additional riding board to accommodate an older child. And there are 19 different configurations in total, so you can customize the Mockingbird to meet your specific needs.

Mockingbird is adored by parents due to its versatility and simplicity of use. The frame is durable and comes in a variety of configurations. Furthermore the Mockingbird comes with a lifetime warranty and the option of a trial period of 30 days to let you test it out before you commit to it. It's hard to ask for more than that!

The Baby Jogger City GT2

A new baby needs a lot of gear. You'll need infant car seats, strollers and bassinets as well as sleepers and bouncers. Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 double stroller is an excellent choice for your family. It's easy to use and comes with features that are beneficial to both parents and infants.

This stroller is part of our Strollers Test Program, where we rate Traditional and other strollers based on multiple criteria such as accessibility safety features weight, maneuverability, folding and unfolding and adjusting the backrest of the seat lifting and carrying engaging wheel brakes, and car seat removal and installation (only for strollers compatible with it). The City Mini GT2 earned an excellent score in our ease of Use rating, scoring well for its one-handed compact fold and hand brake that is easy to use. It also scored high for its smooth ride on most surfaces, and felt solid, but not too heavy to lift and carry.

In comparison to other full-sized all-terrain double strollers The City Mini GT2 has an outstanding ride quality due to its all-wheel suspension and forever-air tires. The former lets it effortlessly can navigate cobblestones, pavement cracks, divids, dirt roads and grass. The latter will mean you never have to change or pump up your tires ever again!

The GT2's seats are comfy and spacious for kids up to 49.6 lbs per seat, and come with 5-point harnesses that have footrests built-in. Each seat features a reclining back which can be repositioned to an almost flat position for napping. The toggle method isn't as easy as other methods. You have to loosen the straps and then tighten them to lower or raise the seat.

In terms of parent amenities, the GT2 has a large canopy with vinyl peek-a-boo windows that attach magnetically to the hood. There's also a mesh ventilation window in the seatback when reclined. There's a huge storage area that is easily accessible from the sides and front. The only issue is the crossbar that is a part of the storage area. It could catch on diaper bags or clothes.

The stroller is available in Storm Blue, Onyx Black and Polar White. It has a sleeker frame with softer fabrics. This model is fantastic because it has all-wheel suspension as well as the compact fold that can be folded in just one hand. It also features a parking brake that can be operated by hand, a leatherette handlebar, and a parking break that can be operated by hand. In addition, the new Harness Assist feature makes adjusting the fit of the harness easier than ever!

The Baby Jogger Twin Roo+

The Joovy Twin Roo+ stroller is a great option if you want a double stroller but don't have much money to spend. This frame stroller that is minimalist does not have the side-by-side seating of most double strollers, but instead pairs two infant car seats along with the option of a gliding platform for an additional seat. This setup is ideal for parents who need to move sleeping children from the car to the stroller without disturbing them. It's also a breeze to get the car seats of children without having to bend over or play with stroller parts.

The stroller is easy to maneuver and offers a large storage basket for everything you need. It's a bit more expensive than our other side-by-side strollers, but it is covered by a two-year warranty and offers a decent return value. It also has an exclusive hand-operated parking brake that's different from the push buttons on other strollers.

The Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Double Stroller has been rated as a top-rated stroller. It's both easy to move and push. It's a little more expensive than our side by side option, but it offers an improved quality of construction and a higher resale value. It's able to handle all-terrain routes due to 8.5" forever-air rubber tires that will never go flat and has suspension that maintains its smoothness on rough terrain. It can also fit into any standard doorway, and folds in a snap with the signature one-step, inside-seat fold. The toddler seats have various recline positions as well as adjustable support for the calf. The UV 50 canopy has windows that can be seen from a distance.

The Valco Baby Tri Mode Duo X stroller is a great option for families who like to run. It's heavier and bulkier than other side-by-side strollers we've reviewed, but it does have distinct features that are worth a look. It comes with a high-performance, cushioned seat, as well as an anti-tipping locking system to ensure safe jogging. It has a large storage basket and brake levers that are easy to operate with your feet. Similar to other side-byside strollers that are available, this one is able to accommodate two car seats for infants, but it does have the tray for children and an adult cup holder.