The Best Strollers Under $200 of 2023

The Summer Infant 3Dlite is one of the most popular strollers on the market, and it's easy to see why: It costs around $50-60 on sale. It weighs just 12 lbs, but it feels a bit nicer than most other strollers in the price range. It also has a good amount of storage.

In our testing we found that it was highly maneuverable for an umbrella model, though its plastic wheels still struggled on rough or loose terrain. It does have a small wheel base, though, making it easy to maneuver in cramped spaces where larger strollers wouldn't fit.

It did come in slightly behind the Kolcraft in our testing for a few reasons. It doesn't come with a child's tray. It's a little trickier to fold, and the canopy isn't quite as nice. The underseat storage isn't as easy to access. It does fold into that traditional umbrella shape with a carry strap. However, it's very long and actually can be tougher to store sometimes as a result.

That said, it's lightweight, affordable, and of the hundreds of user reviews we've read, most are very positive. It's also especially good for taller parents (think 6'1" and up) who may have to bend over to reach smaller models.

If you like the idea of an umbrella stroller but are turned off by the limited storage capacity, the 3Dtote is the way to go. Design-wise, it's nearly identical to the 3Dlite. It has small wheels, a reclining seat, a full-size canopy, and a slightly tricky two-handed folding mechanism.

Beyond that, though, it's improved on the 3Dlite in nearly every way. It has a nicer fit and finish, and seems to be made of stronger stuff. It has a significantly larger storage area. It could easily hold a full-size diaper bag, multiple winter coats, and still have dedicated pockets for all your toys, keys, bottles, and other accessories.

When folded, it is a manageable size. Like the 3Dlite, it's long like an umbrella. Unfortunately, this thing is big compared to most other lightweight models. It's longer than even most standard strollers when folded, and nearly as heavy at 18 lbs. Though that elongated shape may be more convenient for some people, my Baby Jogger City Mini actually fits in my car more easily.

The only other drawback is the price. At over $100, it is quite a bit more expensive than our top picks in this category. That might be worth it if you absolutely need the storage. Only a full-size "standard" stroller will hold as much, and those start around $150.

The Baby Trend Rocket Stroller comes very highly recommended online, with very positive customer reviews overall—especially given the stroller is usually just $50 or less on sale. That said, in our tests it just didn't live up to expectations. The main issue is the canopy, which was wobbly, difficult to attach, and wouldn't stay in place.

If you can get past that, the Rocket is a decent lightweight model. It's a bit trickier to assemble than others we tested, but it wasn't bad overall. It has an easily accessible storage basket and a tight turning radius, but. Unfortunately (and stop me if you've heard this one before) its small wheels struggled to get over obstacles. The main issue here is the canopy. You're going to want it on sunny days, and we just have zero confidence this one is going to hold up compared to the others we tested.