The majority of the products you can buy for your child are determined by your budget and the size of your wallet. You want to provide high-quality items but cannot afford them. A stroller is one of the most expensive infant expenditures, so ensuring you have a budget in mind is essential if you want to provide your child with everything they need.
The price of lightweight umbrella strollers starts at $50, but for a stroller with more functionality and features, the price can easily be around $500 or more. In this article, we will explore the different types of strollers in the market today and how to choose which is best for your needs.
The amount of money you will spend on a stroller is largely dependent on the following:
- The material used to manufacture the stroller.
- How many additional features does it offer?
- The number of seating configurations the stroller has.
- If it’s designed for jogging or all terrains.
In general, a single light stroller will be less expensive than a big, fully-featured, multi-seat pram/stroller. all-terrain strollers and Jogging are typically more expensive than strollers designed for leisure walking. Rain covers, sun umbrellas, storage space, cup holders, and food trays will also increase the cost.
In this post, we’ll go through the costs associated with various stroller types:
- Umbrella stroller
- Single/Double Jogging strollers
- Double strollers
- Lightweight strollers
- Sit and stand strollers
- Convertible strollers
- Travel System (stroller and car seat combo)
Umbrella Strollers
There are a lot of lightweight umbrella strollers on the market. These products tend to include a suspension mechanism, lightweight textiles, a small storage basket, and a sun shade that can be used to protect your baby from harmful UV rays. The products cost between $40 and $80. Some of the more popular umbrella strollers have a carry strap. The carrying strap makes it simpler to carry a stroller. The strollers usually include a retractable sun umbrella and more durable seating. The cost of some umbrella strollers can go as high as $200 or more.
Jogging Strollers
There are many different features that make single jogging strollers attractive to many people. Some of the Single Jogging Strollers are better than the standard ones as they have running wheels. Other joggers use wide wheels that are designed to be pushed across a variety of surfaces such as concrete and dirt.
The features of these strollers include hand brakes, bike handlebars, rain covers, and extra storage. Depending on the features of the jogger, it will cost between $150 and $400.
Double joggers have the same features as single jogging strollers but are much more expensive due to the extra materials and design required to provide a stable platform for two children. There are benefits to getting a double jogger, including being able to accommodate a larger group of users, being more comfortable, and having larger storage space. There are cheap double joggers that start at $175 and go up to $600.
Double Strollers
The seat and features of a double stroller can increase the final price of the product. Most double strollers are either double umbrella strollers or double strollers designed for travel and frequent walking. A cheaper umbrella stroller doesn’t necessarily have the same features as a more expensive stroller.
A good quality double umbrella stroller can cost between 70-150 dollars, with other variations costing more than 300 dollars. The cost of a conventional walking stroller has increased due to the added features of a standard stroller. The user’s comfort levels will increase with the inclusion of storage baskets, food trays, and other amenities. Between $150 and $400 is how much a double model of this type will cost.
Lightweight Strollers
The lightweight strollers are more portable and are better suited to travel. They are similar to umbrella strollers. Sun umbrellas are often included in these strollers. Some strollers come with a cup holder, others only with a storage basket. They cost between $50 and $200.
The more expensive varieties usually have more features, such as a tough frame and more durable materials that may include an additional reclining seat to help the baby sleep through the day.
Sit and Stand Stroller
The ideal solution for parents with a baby and a toddler is a sit-and-stand stroller. The stroller has a bench in the back for the older child and a five-point harness in the front for the younger child. The older youngster can either sit down on the bench or on the front seat, while they enjoy their time out together. There are many types of sit-and-stand strollers with baby car seat attachment points. The price varies depending on the added items in the stroller and what material the stroller is made out of. Most are priced between $100 and $225.
Convertible Stroller
Parents who own a wide range of ages in their house should look into convertible strollers. They can be expanded to fit two or more seats when more children are added to the family. The seats take up more space and are easy to store if they are not being used.
A lot of strollers have forward-facing, parent-facing, and so on seating configurations. A lot of them can accommodate infant car seats or bassinets. Due to a limited market, convertible strollers are some of the most expensive models on the market. Most will cost from $400 to $700.
Travel System
A travel system is a combination of two products that makes it easier for parents to take their baby from a car seat to a stroller. The baby stroller is attached directly to the infant’s car seat so the mom or dad doesn’t have to take the baby out of the car seat and put them in the stroller.
Your child will be able to ride in a stroller, without a car seat, as they get older. The majority of the combo sets are between $200 and $400. The branding and materials used affect the pricing.
Conclusion
The price of a stroller will be affected by what you intend to use it for. If you only need a cheap stroller to only walk around and do other tasks, then you should buy a cheap one; if you want a more expensive stroller, you’ll have to get one that is made for serious running or jogging.
If you need a stroller that has multiple seats, you’ll need to put in more money, as it is intended for long-distance jogging or trekking. Keep in mind your stroller’s needs when budgeting for it.