Stroller Ratings

Have you ever made a purchase and later experienced cognitive dissonance or buyer's remorse? In other words, you regret the purchase for various reasons. One of the most common reason for cognitive dissonance is that you learn that you may have purchased a better quality product for the same price or you could have bought the same product for less money elsewhere.

The best way to avoid being disappointed in your decision is primarily due to research. Many consumers, including myself, rely heavily on consumer reports for their testing and rating products. The consumer can choose a product with more confidence that this is a quality product.

This, however, meets only half the equation. The consumer now knows the relative quality of the product they want to buy, but they do not know yet where they can find the best price. This half of the equation requires additional research by the consumer.

The Internet is a valuable tool when it comes to comparisons. You can compare the price of the product you want, without ever leaving the comfort of your home. You can then decide to buy it online (for convenience) or drive to the retailer who offers the best price.

This section will hopefully help you make a decision on which stroller to purchase your new baby or babies. I use the Consumer Reports ratings for assessing the relative quality strollers and add my own research to compare prices to help in your decision.

Guide to Assessment

Overall score is based primarily on performance, handling (all-terrain strollers), ease of use, and security. Performance is panelists felt the ease of operation and thrive on varied terrain while walking (all-terrain strollers) or running (jogging strollers). Ease of use is mainly based on ease of use of safety harness, folding and unfolding, adjusting the backrest, lift, carry and deliver the wheel brakes. Safety for each stroller was assessed by tests of compliance with ASTM F 833-05a voluntary standard and a stability test conducted by Consumers Union. Strollers that do not meet the standard or had relatively lower stability on an adjustable inclined plane were downgraded. Price is approximate retail for stroller. The workability was evaluated by Staffers trained on how pedestrians maneuvered S-turns through cones, narrow, grass, dirt, uphill, downhill, and steps while walking. Durability was assessed by rolling the strollers 19 miles over 150,000 bumps with a 40 pound bag in the seat, then each stroller was folded and unfolded 10 times to check the mechanical failure or unusual wear.

Strollers traditional

Traditional strollers listed below are classified into four categories: use on a daily basis, folding, and handling.

Graco Quattro Tour. The Graco Quattro Tour has been top-rated and Consumer Reports "Best Buy" with an overall score of 84. It was rated excellent in folding, reclining, and maneuverability, and excellent in use daily. It includes the following features: one-touch brakes, car seat compatible, safe for newborns, trays for parents and children, storage basket, stands when folded and weighs 27 pounds. The suggested retail price is $ 130.

Stokke Xplory. The Xplory Stokke ranked second with a score of 82. He has also achieved outstanding results in two of four categories: reclining and maneuverability. It felt very good in the folding and use daily. Its features include: 5-point harness, safe for newborns, one-touch brakes, extra storage space and an adjustable handle. However, it is not compatible car seat, do not possess.