by Doreen Martel

Created on: February 07, 2009   Last Updated: June 29, 2010

Purchasing a baby stroller means you are looking for a safe and secure way to travel with your baby.  Safety features on strollers are a critical feature that you should look for whenever you are purchasing something for an infant. In addition to safety, style, ease of use, comfort, and finances will play a role in determining which stroller you will purchase.

Many manufacturers have strollers that range in price from $100 to $200. Budget-minded consumers are unwilling to sacrifice safety or quality. At the same time, consumers are unwilling to invest several hundred dollars to purchase a stroller. Here are some of the best baby strollers that are affordable and have proven safety features.

The Zooper Hula Stroller features

• A 5-point harness,
• Monitoring window,
• Built-in ventilation,
• An auto-latch frame lock,
• One hand reclining,
• Reclining backrest,
• Adjustable leg-rest,
• and more.

The Zooper Hula Stroller also offers quick release wheels, front swivel locking wheels and adjustable height handles. These units sell for about $150.00.

The Britax Preview Stroller features

• Four-position reclining
• Large parent bag with bottle holder
• Locking swivel wheels
• Quick compact fold.

The Preview stroller is compatible with the Britax Companion infant car seat and is recommended as a travel system from birth and up to 40 lbs. This unit sells for just under $100.

The Graco Mosaic LX Stroller features

• A combination 3 or 5 point harness
• Cup holder
• Easy access basket
• Removable arm bar.

This unit is compact and folds easily to put n the trunk. Suitable for children up to 40 pounds this unit sells for about $150.

The Inglesina Trip Strollers feature

• Aluminum frames
• Five point safety harness
• Umbrella style folding
• A safety clip
• Retractable waterproof canopy

This lightweight unit is suitable for children up to 35 pounds and sells for about $160

The Chicco Citta Twin Stroller features

• One hand folding
• Automatic storage latch
• Multi-position reclining seats
• Adjustable leg rests
• Individually controlled sun canopies
• Five-point harness
• Padded shoulder protectors
• and more

These units sell for about $140 making them a bargain for those who need a stroller that can hold two children.

The GOGO Babyz Urban Advantage Stroller features

• Three swivel wheels
• Accommodations for car seat
• Five point safety harness
• Parent and child tray
• Extra long canopy
• and more

This unit sells for about $140 and is available in a variety of colors.

Summary

When purchasing a stroller you must take the safety of your child very seriously. Carefully inspect the structure of all strollers before you decide which one is right for you. Be sure that all manufacturers' recommendations are followed. Never leave a child unattended in a stroller. Make sure that your child's weight is appropriate for the stroller.

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