The Best Strollers Under $300 of 2023

The Britax B-Agile 3 hits all the same notes as the City Mini and the Chicco Viaro: a three-wheel design that easily mounts curbs and other obstacles, a simple pull-to-fold handle, a moderately sized storage basket, and weight under 20 lbs. It's an excellent all-around stroller that missed our top spots by the slimmest of margins.

Though we liked it more than the Chicco overall, it typically sells for a bit more at $216 and the child's tray, cup holder, and organizer are all sold separately. It does dip to around $190 at times, but the Viaro is certainly a better value as long as you're okay using a Chicco infant car seat when your baby is too little for the big seat.

The City Mini costs a bit more than the Britax and also doesn't include any accessories, typically selling for around $250 with dips just under $200 at times. For our top spot we went with the City Mini because it has a slightly nicer canopy, is adaptable to a wider range of infant car seats, and was a tad more maneuverable, but the Britax is a great backup if you find a good sale.

Car seats and warranty info: The Britax 2017 B-Agile 3 is designed for children up to 55 lbs and comes with a two-year warranty from the manufacturer. It is compatible with all Britax infant car seats and you can purchase an adapter that supports Chicco Key Fit/Key Fit 30, Graco SnugRide 32/35 (not Click Connect), and Peg Perego Primo Viaggio car seats.

Note: This past February Britax issued a safety notice/recall for some B-Agile 3 models due to faulty Click & Go car seat connectors. See here for details to make sure your model is not affected.

The Summer Infant 3Dlite is one of the most popular strollers around due to its very affordable price, which drops to around $60 when on sale. It's an "umbrella" or lightweight stroller, so it is designed to collapse to a very compact size, but doesn't support car seats or offer a ton of storage.

That said, there's enough here that this could be your only stroller if your needs are limited to the occasional walk or trip to the zoo. There are some things to be aware of, though: It's not that easy to maneuver, as the wheels are small and have trouble with obstacles; we also found that the fold was tricky, requiring two hands most of the time. And though it collapses down nicely, it is actually quite long when folded, which may make storage tricky in certain situations.

For less than $100, though, it's hard to argue with the value here. Even if you need something bigger for everyday use, this would be an excellent, low-cost backup for vacations or short trips.

Car seat and warranty info: The Summer Infant 3Dlite Convenience Stroller does not support car seats. It is designed for children up to 50 lbs and comes with a one-year warranty.

The Summer Infant 3Dtote is an ideal pick for anyone who likes the idea of the Summer Infant 3Dlite, but needs more storage; this stroller has tons of it, especially for an umbrella model. The underseat storage basket is massive, perfect for storing coats, bags, and other items. There are other pockets for your phone, keys, wallet, water bottles—even hooks for holding a diaper bag in place.

Despite this extra storage, the stroller itself isn't noticeably larger than the 3Dlite, though it weighs about four pounds more. It also has a better canopy, though we found pulling too hard on the canopy pulled the seat out of its reclined position. The wheels are slightly different than the 3Dlite, but we had all the same issues with obstacles and maneuverability.

The main drawback is the price. While we routinely have seen the 3Dlite for under $60, the 3Dtote goes for between $95 and $129. We like the 3Dtote, but that's close enough to our value pick that we think most people will prefer to upgrade.

Car seat and warranty info: The Summer Infant 3Dtote does not support car seats. It is designed for children up to 50 lbs and comes with a one-year warranty.

The Graco Modes 3 Lite stroller is a classic example of how to turn around a horrible first impression. This stroller was the most difficult to assemble of all the ones we tested, and the first time I built it, I forgot to install the brakes because I didn't follow the instructions closely enough. Was that stupid of me? Sure, but it shouldn't even be possible.

Get past that, though, and the Modes 3 Lite stroller is actually quite good. Though there are some reports that it can develop a squeaking sound in the wheels, its other user reviews are very good. The stroller is highly maneuverable, has a smooth ride, and uses a sturdy fabric for both the seat and the canopy. It also includes a lot of storage space under the seat, with enough clearance that it's easily accessible.

The best feature, though, is the FastAction fold, which is nearly identical to our favorite stroller feature: the Quick-Fold strap on the Baby Jogger City Mini. The Modes 3 Lite snaps into a folded position quickly and stands on its own, though it's bulkier than the City Mini and would be a bit more of a pain to lug up and down stairs.

Overall, it's an exceptional value at under $200 and very, very close to the Chicco Viaro (our pick for best value). Their designs are nearly identical—suspiciously so—and both have the same annoying-to-assemble wheels. The Viaro wins this time because it doesn't seem to have squeaking issues, but if you prefer Graco car seats to Chicco, then this is a fine alternative.

Car seat and warranty info: The Modes 3 Lite is designed for children up to 50 lbs, but it's only compatible with Graco Click-Connect car seats (you can purchase one with the stroller if you opt for a travel system). It comes with a one-year limited warranty.