Best Umbrella Strollers of 2023

Some days with your baby are literally a walk in the park, and a traditional stroller, with a comfy seat and oodles of storage to stash snacks, balls, and sandbox toys, is exactly what you need. But some days require driving, making multiple stops, and weaving through crowded store aisles. That’s where umbrella strollers come in. Besides being safe to use, these compact contraptions need to be both nimble and sturdy to help you accomplish your tasks—and our rigorous lab tests zero in on how well each model manages this not-so-easy balancing act.

Umbrella strollers are named for what they look like when you collapse them. “They fold into a long, narrow package—though not as narrow as an actual umbrella,” says Joan Muratore, the engineer who oversees stroller testing for Consumer Reports. With fabric seats and two separate handles, they’re easy to maneuver and, when folded up, they’re easy to carry and store. That’s why they’re also great for traveling. (In fact, umbrella strollers were invented in 1965 by an aviation engineer looking to replace his heavy pram with something more lightweight for an international flight.)