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The 10 top strollers for every need: Consumer Reports

A bulky stroller turns a quick errand into an awkward struggle. Consumer Reports tested strollers across every category and need

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A bulky stroller that's hard to fold or maneuver can turn a quick errand into an awkward struggle, and the right choice often depends on lifestyle as much as budget. Traditional, modular, lightweight, jogging and double strollers all trade off differently on storage, maneuverability and ease of use.

Consumer Reports tested strollers across 10 categories for ease of use, safety and maneuverability.

Baby Jogger City Mini GT3

The Baby Jogger City Mini GT3 costs $500 and earned Consumer Reports' top rating among traditional strollers. CR found the ride stayed comfortable and controlled even over uneven ground, aided by the brand's puncture-resistant tire design paired with suspension on all four wheels, though testers noted the frame's width can make squeezing through certain doorways tricky. Testers praised a harness that skips the hassle of rethreading and closes with a magnetic clasp, plus a quick fold operated with a single hand that locks itself and lets the stroller stand upright, along with a seat that leans back almost flat for safe use with a baby under 6 months. CR flagged the stroller as slightly heavier than other traditional models tested, and noted that despite the name, it isn't designed for actual jogging, though the front wheel can lock for easier navigation over bumpy ground.

The UPPAbaby Cruz V3 costs $900, pricier than every other stroller in this lineup, and earned Consumer Reports' top rating among modular strollers. CR found it handles smoothly and steers well, with front wheels that can be locked in place for extra stability on uneven ground. Testers liked the reversible, lay-flat seat that pops up into carriage mode for newborns, along with a........

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