by Joyce Slaton posted in Products

There are so many strollers out there -- and so few stores with a good selection for you to try out in person -- that picking the right one for your family can be a long, drawn-out process. But you can drill down on what you're looking for and eliminate at least some of the possibilities by asking yourself the following 5 questions.

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1. How much can you spend"
This might be the most important question of all, because though there are strollers on the market that can do every single thing you want them to do and quite a bit more, some of them may be more than you can afford.
So when you go looking for a stroller, you may want to set a couple of price points: One that's what you can absolutely afford, one that's a stretch, in case you fall madly in love with a stroller or someone (maybe an excited new grandparent-to-be) offers to chip in or buy it for you. There are decent umbrella strollers in the $40-and-up range; great midrange strollers available for $65-$250; and top-of-the-line models for $300 to $1000 and even more. The more expensive strollers may have better wheels, better suspension, higher quality fabrics, and features like big sun-protecting canopies, detachable bassinets, and reversible seats. On the other hand, the less-expensive strollers are often lighter and easier to carry on trips or public transportation, and may do ...