How to Choose the Right Stroller (Based on Where and How You Live)

How to Choose the Right Stroller (Based on Where and How You Live)

Natalie Yee |

If you’ve ever started looking for a stroller, you know how overwhelming it can feel.
Three clicks in and you’re down a rabbit hole of wheels, weights, reclines and “travel systems” you never knew existed.

But here’s the truth: there’s no one perfect stroller - only the right one for your life.

At Rekiddle, we help parents shop smarter, not more. So before you click "add to cart", start by thinking about where you live, how you move, and what life actually looks like day to day.

🏙️ City Life: Compact and Clever

If you’re in a city, you’ll need a stroller that can handle curbs, cobblestones and tight spaces, without taking over your hallway.

Look for:

  • Lightweight and compact design: easy to fold one-handed when hopping on buses or squeezing into cafés.
  • Suspension and puncture-proof wheels: they’ll make a big difference on uneven pavements.
  • Large storage basket: perfect for groceries or an impromptu trip to the park.

A model like the Bugaboo Dragonfly or Babyzen YOYO+ fits this lifestyle perfectly: sleek, comfortable and built for quick transitions.

Preloved Favourites on Rekiddle

🌿 Country or Suburban Life: Built for Adventure

If your days include muddy lanes, park trails or gravel paths, you’ll want a sturdier stroller that can keep up.

Look for:

  • All-terrain wheels with strong suspension: think air-filled or foam-filled tyres that absorb bumps.
  • Durable frame and reliable brakes: for stability on hills or uneven ground.
  • Easy-clean fabrics: because countryside = mud (lots of it).

Something like the Bugaboo Fox or Out n About Nipper offers that balance between comfort and capability: perfect for longer walks or off-road adventures.

Preloved Favourites on Rekiddle

  • Bugaboo Fox 2: a beautifully balanced all-terrain stroller, as comfy as it is capable.
  • Baby Jogger City Mini GT2: agile, easy to steer and ideal for adventurous families. Built with forever-air rubber tyres.

✈️ Frequent Flyers: Fold Fast, Go Light

If you’re often on the go - trains, planes or weekends away - you’ll thank yourself for choosing a travel stroller that’s compact and reliable.

  • Fold small enough to fit in most overhead cabins.
  • Sturdy enough to use as your everyday pram.
  • Open and close in seconds: a lifesaver when juggling luggage, passports, and snacks.

We love the Bugaboo Butterfly, Babyzen YOYO, Joolz Aer+ as they fit in most airplane overhead bins. Just be sure to check your airline's specific baggage policy first, as overhead compartments may vary.

Pro tip: if your baby’s under six months, check whether your stroller can pair with a newborn cocoon or lie-flat seat, so you don’t have to compromise on comfort.

Preloved Favourites on Rekiddle

  • Ergobaby Metro+ Travel Pram: ultra-compact and lightweight, making it effortless to life, fold and store.
  • Silver Cross Jet 3: premium design with stylish detailing, folds in seconds with one hand and glides effortlessly through airports and city streets alike.

👶 Thinking Ahead: Growing Families

If baby number two might be on the horizon, choose a stroller that can grow with you.

Look for:

  • Convertible or modular designs that allow for a second seat or buggy board for your toddler.
  • Sturdy chassis that won’t feel bulky
  • Smooth suspension so the ride stays comfortable for both baby and toddler

Preloved Favourites on Rekiddle

  • Cybex Platinum Priam Pram: luxurious, stylish, sturdy and compactible with the Cybex Kid Board. Now available: Cybex Priam Platinum and Cybex Priam Lux.
  • Bugaboo Fox 2: a flexible all-rounder with excellent suspension and puncture-proof wheels that lasts from newborn to toddler when attached with the Bugaboo wheeled board.

🌍 Shop Smarter, Not More

The best stroller isn’t always new. It’s the one that fits your lifestyle, lasts through milestones and doesn’t end up in storage.

At Rekiddle, every preloved stroller is quality-checked, cleaned and ready to roll so you can shop sustainably and confidently without compromise.

Because parenthood is already full of decisions.
Choosing your stroller shouldn’t be one of the hard ones.