How We Stroll: Our Annual Guide To The Best Strollers Of 2015

4moms Origami and Bassinet

4moms’ high-tech Origami stroller power-folds at the touch of a button and features a built-in generator that charges both the stroller’s electronic features and your cell phone as you walk. With daytime running lights, pathway lights for low-light conditions, sensors that detect when a child’s in the seat, and a handlebar LCD that shows the temperature, speed, and distance traveled, the Origami is the Starship Enterprise of strollers. The 4moms origami bassinet allows you to use your origami stroller from birth, and is appropriate for use until your baby starts to push up on their hands and knees (approximately 6 months). Includes bassinet, sunshade, carry handle, foot muff, and soft mattress. Stroller, $849.99; Bassinet, $149.99; 4moms.com

Baby Cargo Series 300

The Series 300 is loaded with premium features, including a reversible and washable seat cover, a smartphone pocket, all-wheel suspension, and an expandable sunshade for maximum UV protection. A single-button release, adjustable five-point harness, adjustable carriage for sitting or napping, and an infant positioner for added support enhance the design as well. Plus, the Series 300 comes with a rain guard and cup holder. $199.99, babycargo.com

Baby Jogger Vue Lite Travel System

The Vue Lite system is a new portable, convenient, and safe travel system from Baby Jogger. It builds on the success of the original Vue reversible umbrella stroller and introduces a new light-weight, compact size, and the addition of the City GO car seat. The seat has a five-point safety harness, three-panel UV 50+ sun protection, a ClickSafe base, and a TaxiSafe belt path to ensure easy traveling. The system is meant for newborns through 5 lbs. $299, target.com

Baby Roues Letour II

This stroller is luxurious, compact, lightweight, and easily convertible from a bassinet to toddler seat. Both the bassinet and toddler seat have dual facing capabilities and a unique folding mechanism. The Letour II also features a four-position recline, a five-point safety harness, three handle heights, and a weather cover. Choose from Leatherette or Canvas material. Leatherette, $549; Canvas, $499; babyroues.com

Baby Trend Go-Lite Snap-N-Grow

Looking for on-the-go convenience and versatility? The Snap-N-Grow, a 3-in-1 lightweight aluminum stroller with six riding options, can smoothly convert from an infant car seat carrier to a carriage stroller or toddler stroller. Additionally, it has a foam grip handle with sliding height adjustment, a five-point safety harness with padded soft covers, and one-touch breaks. $199, babiesrus.com

Babyhome Emotion

Babyhome’s Emotion stroller is designed for parents who seek an affordable, super-lightweight stroller without having to sacrifice design and functionality. Weighing in at just 13 lbs, this stroller features smooth and durable wheels, shock absorbers, a large basket, and one hand maneuverability. It also has a reclining backrest and a waterproof canopy, and with the use of available car seat adapters, the Emotion becomes functional from birth (without the car seat, it’s suitable starting at 6 months) to 55 lbs. $299, diapers.com & babyhome.es

BABYZEN YOYO

This super-compact stroller is the first in the world that, when folded, is totally compliant with the size recommendation for airplane carry-on baggage. This convenient feature, coupled with four-wheel suspension, an exclusive soft-drive system, a reclining backrest, and a variety of color options, make the YOYO a must for families on-the-go. Suitable for babies starting at 6 months. $469, saksfifthavenue.com

BOB Revolution Flex

Perfect for parents on the go, the Revolution Flex features a new adjustable handlebar, which creates a perfect fit for any parent’s height with nine position options. Plus, the swiveling front wheel allows for great maneuverability, the two-step folding frame allows for convenient transport and storage (and is super lightweight), the parking break ensures a secure stopped position, and the Low Boy Cargo Basket provides plenty of undercarriage storage. Single: $479.99; Duallie: $689.99; bobgear.com

Britax Affinity

The versatile Britax Affinity stroller combines fashion and function for a look that’s supremely sleek and modern. Parents can select from 18 different fabric and frame combinations to build a premium, custom stroller unique to their family. With Britax’s notable safety and design standards and cool color packs (each of which includes a canopy, shoulder and buckle pads, a basket liner, and a machine-washable padded seat liner) like “cactus green” and “fossil brown” this is definitely a fashion-forward stroller. Frame, $599.99; Color packs, $99.99 each; britaxusa.com/affinity

Bugaboo Buffalo Escape

Just launched last month, the limited edition Bugaboo Buffalo Escape has great maneuverability, multiple storage options, and an extendable sun canopy. Designed for all-terrain performance, this style-minded stroller features a washed cotton canvas exterior in Balsem Green, a striped weave interior, and perforated faux leather details. Plus, this exclusive stroller comes with a coordinating tote bag that hangs easily and securely to the stroller’s integrated bag hooks, which can carry a load weight of up to 13 lbs. $1,399, bugaboo.com

Bumbleride Indie 4

For days crammed full of diverse metropolitan happenings—hitting the park, running errands, and zipping to playdates—the new Indie 4 (now offered without a Bassinet), is a perfect pick. Compact and lightweight, yet designed with rugged pneumatic tires and all-wheel suspension to handle any terrain, the Indie 4 handles both urban and off-road locales with ease. With a space-saving fold and new automatic frame locks, it can also stand on its own for convenient loading and stowing. $529, bumbleride.com

Chicco Bravo Stroller & Bravo Trio System

This travel system is the perfect marriage of comfort and convenience. Sold with the Chicco KeyFit30 Infant Car Seat, the Trio System is also sold as a stand-alone Bravo Stroller. The stroller itself, which is suitable from birth up to 50 lbs, features a one-step quick fold with a built-in carry handle, a large canopy that overlaps with the car seat, an adjustable handle, and a removable seat for quick conversion to KeyFitcarrier mode. Stroller, $229.99; Trio System, $349.99; chiccousa.com

Combi Fold N Go Double Stroller

The Combi Fold N Go Double is a self-standing stroller that fits through a standard doorway and features a one-hand quick fold and sleek aluminum frame. Two padded seats include five-point harness systems with plush harness pads. The extra-large canopies, with mesh ventilation windows, enable you to keep an eye on your children at all times and also allow air to flow easily in and out of the seating area. Dual front-wheel suspension ensures a smooth ride while the lockable front swivel wheels improve maneuverability. With a weight capacity of 50 lbs per seat, the Fold N Go Double is suitable for children 6 months and older. $329.99, combiusa.com

CYBEX Priam

With the new PRIAM stroller, CYBEX has brought a complete, coordinated, 3-in-1 system to the market. This means that one frame enables three different uses with “individualized mobility.” As a pram-style stroller with matching carry cot, as a travel system with one of the CYBEX infant car seats (like the Cloud Q or Aton Q), and later, as a luxurious stroller, with a choice of child facing forwards or backwards. There is also a choice of wheels for every surface: Light, all-terrain, and trekking. One other cool option? The PRIAM can be paired with a ski attachment to replace the front wheels, turning it into an urban snowmobile. $1,000, cybex-online.com

Evenflo FlexLite Pro Travel System

Evenflo’s FlexLite Pro Travel System in the City Scapes style includes the FlexLite Pro stroller, the Evenflo Embrace LX Infant Car Seat, and a car seat base. The stroller is super lightweight and features a durable and stylish design, one-hand folding, a full-size canopy with peek-a-boo window, a reclining seat, a large storage basket with front access, and swivel front wheels. The car seat includes an extended infant car seat canopy for added privacy (which is great for babies napping on the go). $199, babiesrus.com

GB Evoq Travel System

This new 4-in-1 travel system accommodates four stages of growth: infants, babies, toddlers, and children. The tilt seat is reversible, roomy, and comfortable for the child, while the expandable airflow canopy, adjustable handle, and large storage basket make it a breeze for parents as well. The Evoq is suitable from birth through 50 lbs and weighs in at a light 21 lbs without the attached car seat. $429.99, gbchildusa.com

Graco Modes Click Connect Travel System

Graco’s new lightweight stroller is three strollers in one, offering 10 riding options from infant to toddler for maximum versatility. This system can grow with baby, all while offering parents the features they want in a stroller. It also includes the SnugRide Click Connect 35 Infant Car Seat, one of the country’s top-selling infant car seats. In addition, it comes with an extra-large basket to hold all your travel essentials, as well as a parent’s tray with deep cup holders, and a removable child’s tray. Stroller, $249.99; Travel System, $369.99, babiesrus.com

guzzie+Guss Connect +3

Get ready to roll with the guzzie+Guss Connect +3 stroller, which blends amazing all-in-one convenience and seriously modern style. The revolutionary seat design combines a single stroller, highchair, rocker, or Casita pram body. It has 12-inch pneumatic tires for a smooth outdoor ride and adapts beautifully for every stage. Plus, it features a front bumper bar, a flip-out visor for extra coverage, and mesh ventilation for maximum breathability. $599, guzzieandguss.com

iCoo Acrobat

For an infusion of sophistication, the Acrobat stroller features leather-wrapped handle and seating surfaces, as well as a very unique copper frame. The Acrobat weighs in at 21 lbs and comes with the iCoo ProSafe 35 infant car seat + base. Plus, the stroller is light, compact, nimble, and luxurious. Including car set and base, $899; gtbaby.com/icoo

Inglesina Trilogy

Inglesina’s patented folding system allows you to open and close the Trilogy stroller with just one hand. The frame is clean, modern, and stylish, and features elegant colors and Italian design sensibilities (like the new Denim color option). Plus, the wheels, which are equipped with ball bearings, make it so easy to push, while the mechanism to operate the swivel wheels is right at your fingertips. The stroller is also reversible, so you can have baby face you or the outside world. $499, inglesina.us

InSTEP Grand Safari Swivel Wheel Jogger

This eye-catching stroller features 12-inch front tires and 16-inch rear tires, along with molded rims to provide performance and style. Plus, it offers a child tray with dual cup holders, a remote locking front wheel for easy transfer from swivel to fixed, an adjustable handle bar, a removable and machine-washable fleece seat pad, and canopy-mounted speakers that accept most MP3 players. $200, instep.net

Jané Rider

The fully loaded Jané Rider, which includes a bassinet, radiates elegance and ease. The canopy is made from a breathable smart fabric that is water, wind, and stain resistant (plus provides SPF 50+ protection). The patented fold compresses the stroller to 30 percent of its upright size—and with the kick of your foot you can unfold it with the seat on or off, forward or rear-facing. The seat is built for children around 4 months all the way up to 40 lbs, and with the addition of the Micro bassinet or Link-Fix adapter you can begin to use your Rider from infancy on. $750, jane-usa.com

JJ Cole Collections Broadway Stroller

The JJ Cole Broadway Stroller easily converts from bassinet mode to a toddler seat for fashionable versatility. With full 360-degree spin, adjustable handle height, and multiple positions for your child, the Broadway is fully customizable. Plus, you can easily switch styles thanks to six color swap canopies (sold separately). The Broadway is suitable for children from birth up to 50 lbs. Stroller, $450; Color canopies, $29.95 each; jjcolecollections.com

Joovy Caboose VaryLight

The Caboose VaryLight does everything—strolling with one or two children, in addition to one or two infant car seats. The Caboose VaryLight has a unique, telescopic frame that expands the stroller from a single to a full-size double in seconds. In its compact position, the Caboose VaryLight can be used as a standard single stroller or with a newborn in an infant car seat. Plus, in this compact mode, there is still enough room for an older child to stand on the rear platform. Parents with infants have a choice of mounting select infant car seats in the front or rear of the Caboose VaryLight with Joovy’s car seat adapters. $399.99, joovy.com

Kinderwagon Jump

The Jump is the perfect option for families on the go! A rear platform seat allows children ages 2.5 and up to easily "jump" on and off. The comfy front seat is suitable from 3 months and up or birth with a compatible infant car seat. These features make Jump your go-to stroller for siblings close in age. And best of all, it's the same size as a single stroller! $259.99, kinderwagon.com

Lilly Gold Zoomer Baby

This innovative car seat carrier—meant to work as portable wheels for your existing car seat—fits all car seats using a car seat’s LATCH and tether for a secure fit. Plus, independent rear breaks provide security while a telescoping handle offers comfort. Additionally, the Zoomer has a compact fold for easy travel—it fits in most overhead bins. $119.99, lillygold.com

Maclaren Mark II

Using the original design brief of their very first buggy as inspiration, Maclaren has applied modern materials and engineering to create a super-light, full-featured buggy. Designed to withstand the conditions of urban life, the Mark II’s hexagonal chassis delivers strength and durability, while weighing in at just 7.3 lbs. The stroller also offers water-resistant ripstop fabrics, antimicrobial handles, and an extra-large hood with extendable sun visor. $195, shopmaclarenbaby.com

Mamas and Papas Armadillo Flip

The Armadillo Flip’s wheels are ideal for zipping around your favorite destinations and a reversible seat means you can easily flip baby’s view from you to the world. The Armadillo Flip features an easy-recline seat, adjustable footrest, peek-a-boo window, simple foot brake, front and rear wheel suspension, a five-point safety harness, an easy carry handle, automatic lock, and the sun smart extra-large hood. Suitable from birth to up to 50 lbs. $499.99, us.mamasandpapas.com

Maxi-Cosi Maxi-Taxi Car Seat Carrier

Max-Cosi lets you and your baby enjoy every moment while out and about with the new Maxi-Taxi infant car seat carrier. The lightweight Maxi-Taxi lets you keep your infant comfortable in their car seat as you transfer them to the stroller frame—plus, it’s easy to fold and store. Plus, a storage basket and a three-compartment parent tray make the carrier super convenient for parents. $129.99, maxi-cosi.com

Mountain Buggy Urban Jungle

The Urban Jungle luxury collection is the epitome of quality, world-class engineering, craftsmanship, and fashion (we love the Nautical style shown here). The Urban Jungle’s performance remains world-class, with new features like one-hand fast fold with automatic frame lock, a smaller compact stand fold size, a newly located handbrake, and a refined aesthetic that has resulted in a lighter weight of 23.5 lbs. Plus, the luxury collection strollers all come with a matching satchel, change mat, and bag clips. $599.99, mountainbuggy.com

Mutsy IGO

Emphasizing ergonomics and flexibility, the IGO stroller offers a trendy design that’s compact, lightweight, and easy to store. The front wheels are equipped with an integrated front wheel suspension, which improves comfort, especially on bumpy roads. The shape of the central upper frame hinge has been changed for 2015, and has been made extra safe for children. Plus, the push bar triggers are easier to operate, so that folding up can now be done effortlessly. This functional stroller can be folded with the seat in a very compact position so you can lift it holding the additional handle and store it conveniently. With bassinet, starting from $799; Stroller, starting from $529; mutsy.com

MUV Reis

Designed to help savvy parents make their move” (or “muv,” rather) the Reis single stroller and travel system (with bassinet) is sleek, modern, and durable. The single stroller features an extendable canopy, and comes with a bassinet, so it can easily convert to different configurations. Single stroller with bassinet, $699.99; Travel System, $899.99; gilt.com

Orbit Baby G3

The Orbit Baby G3 product line is a complete child travel system, from stroller to car seat and beyond. Its unique features—including 360 rotation, true one-handed stroller folding capability and certified green fabrics—have made this system a top choice for parents. The mixable G3 product line allows parents to customize their stroller system with car seats, stroller seats, bassinets, rockers, and storage options, and to convert their single stroller to a double. From $660, orbitbaby.com

Peg-Perégo Book Pop-Up

In addition to being a travel system compatible with the Primo Viaggio 4-35 without the need to buy adapters, the Book Pop-Up has tons of new and innovative features. The bassinet can fold compactly with chassis, the stroller is reversible and can easily be folded in both directions, and the chassis has a turn knob which allows parents to lock and unlock the front wheels without having to bend down. $799, pegperego.com

phil&teds verve

Take your personal style to the next level with the verve’s chic aluminium design. A newly enlarged seat allows for children up to 41.3-inches-tall or 6-years-old. Be intimate with baby on the move with the parent-facing seat and have peace of mind with the one-handle brake. With 23 riding options on a compact stand fold frame, you can take 1-2 children anywhere while still being stylish. $599.99, diapers.com

Quinny Buzz Xtra

The Quinny Buzz Xtra recently came out with a sleek redesign and new features. On top of great features like a flip-out visor, air-filled tires, a roomy shopping basket, and an adjustable parent handle, the new model will have a new super-easy fold, a new extra-large adjustable canopy, and new never-flat all-terrain wheels. Additionally, the Buzz Xtra has a reversible seat, multiple position recline options, and is compatible with Quinny Tukk Foldable Carrier and Maxi-Cosi Infant car seats (adapters included). $595, quinny.com

RECARO Performance Denali Stroller

Suitable for children from 5-50 lbs, and weighing in at 22 lbs, the Denali is a sleek and sporty stroller model. It includes a parent cup holder, a 2-in-1 child’s tray and infant car seat adapter, an oversized storage basket, a double push brake, and an easy-to-use one hand folding system. Plus, it’s compatible with the RECARO Performance Coupe infant seat as a travel system with no assembly or extra parts needed. $279.99, recaropromotion.com

Safety 1st Step and Go

The Step and Go is exclusively available at Babies R Us beginning April 1. Key features include an easy step-to-open foot pedal, a removable and machine washable seat pad, an extra-large canopy offering full sun coverage, a spacious storage basket, and more. Plus, it features the onBoard 35 infant car seat. $299, babiesrus.com

Stokke Xplory

With pioneering seat height adjustability, the iconic Stokke Xplory brings your baby closer promoting interaction while you explore the world together. Thoughtful design makes the Xplory effortless to maneuver, even around the tightest city corners. Front- or rear-facing, this stroller provides an almost infinite choice of seating positions. Plus, the Stokke Style Kit Grid comes with a hood, a visor, a seat rail cover, and a rear textile cover. Stroller, $1,099; Stokke Xplory Grid Style Kit, $200; stokke.com

StrollAir Solo

The StrollAir Solo—which includes bassinet, stroller seat, foot covers, diaper bag, mosquito net and rain cover—is perfect for your growing family. Starting with single stroller, you can later add the Plus One seat and extension to make it a double tandem stroller after the second baby arrives or right away for twins. The frame is shorter in single mode and longer in double mode to comfortably accommodate two seats, two bassinets and/or two car seats (with optional car seat adapters). Both seats are full-size and both can face either direction. Solo stroller, $599.99; Plus One addition, $249.99; stroll-air.com

Summer Infant 3D Flip Convenience Stroller

The 3D Flip has a unique reversible seat design that lets you position your baby to face either towards or away from you. Plus, the lightweight yet durable stroller features an easy-to-fold frame and carry strap, so you can stow your stroller with ease while on-the-go. Additional features include eight-position recline, anti-shock front wheels, rear storage, and a parent cup-holder. $129.99, summerinfant.com

Thule Urban Glide

The Urban Glide offers features that are valued by both adults and children, like adjustable ergonomic handlebars, an adjustable sun canopy, a front wheel that can either swivel or be locked out, rear suspension, a padded seat, and an almost horizontal sleeping position for napping. The Urban Glide also features one-handed folding for compact storing and transporting. Weighing in at 23 lbs, this stroller (as a stroller, not running) is suitable for ages 0-6 months and is recommended for running or walking on rougher terrain when the child is older than 6 months and able to hold its head up. $399.95, thule.com

UPPAbaby VISTA

The VISTA recently introduced new features and configurations to an already popular stroller model. Expandable seat selections and configurations comfortably hold two MESA Infant Car Seats, two bassinets, or two toddler seats (the new RumbleSeat reclines and can be used rear or forward facing) and the stroller features an easy one-step fold. Also, whether you use it as a single, inline double, or add a PiggyBack board for a third child, the new VISTA maneuvers like a single stroller. The bassinet is also tested to overnight sleep standards. The VISTA is suitable for children up to 50 lbs. $819.99-859.99, UPPAbaby.com

Urbini Emi

Newly released this month, the Emi is a full-sized luxury travel system at a great price point. It features an ultra-cozy seating area with full recline, an over-sized canopy, a simple quick-pull folding system, a click-fit child tray, and much more. Plus, it comes complete with an Urbini Sonti infant car seat. $249.99, walmart.com