You like to keep things beautiful, simple, and practical, which is why I think the UPPAbaby Vista is the perfect stroller for you and your growing family. It has luxury details without being over-the-top and is super functional. It handles beautifully on most terrain, is newborn compatible out of the box, and converts to a double stroller should you decide to have a second little one within the next three or so years. The only downsides are its price, weight, and size. It is less expensive than many convertible strollers, but is still not exactly cheap. It’s also heavy and is pretty big even when folded (though—again–it’s lighter and smaller than many convertible strollers), so you’ll want to measure your trunk to make sure the Vista will fit before you buy it.
Below are some other strollers I recommend for you, including the pros and cons of each.
The two best strollers for the Make Your Own Rules Boss + Also Mom like you are the…
- UPPAbaby Vista ($780+) – The More Practical Luxury Convertible Stroller [Full Review]
- Bugaboo Ant ($499+) – The Compact Luxury Travel & City Stroller [Full Review]
You might also consider the…
- Thule Sleek ($800+) – The Sportier Luxury Convertible Stroller [Full Review]
- Nuna Mixx2 ($600) – The Lower-Priced Luxury Single Stroller [Full Review]
- Thule Urban Glide 2 ($500) – The Luxury Jogging & All-Terrain Stroller [Full Review]
- Silver Cross Wave ($1299+) – The Super Luxury Convertible Stroller [Full Review]
- Joovy Qool ($380+) – The Less Expensive Convertible Stroller [Full Review]
- ZOE Traveler XLC ($175+) – The Less Expensive Compact Stroller [Full Review]
Strollers you may be considering that I’m less excited about include…
Convertible Strollers:
- Baby Jogger City Select Lux (the UPPAbaby Vista is similar and better)
- Nuna Demi Grow (the UPPAbaby Vista is similar and much better)
- Joolz Geo2 (the UPPAbaby Vista is similar and better)
- Bugaboo Donkey (the Silver Cross Wave is similar, better, and less expensive)
Single Strollers:
- Silver Cross Coast (the Nuna Mixx2 is similar and less expensive)
- Bugaboo Fox (the Nuna Mixx2 is similar and less expensive)
- Cybex Priam Lux / 2-in-1 (the Nuna Mixx2 is similar and less expensive)
- Joolz Hub (the Nuna Mixx2 is similar and less expensive)
- UPPAbaby Cruz (size up or size down rather than choose this “in betweener”)
Compact Strollers:
- Babyzen YOYO+ (the Bugaboo Ant is better and similarly priced, see a side-by-side comparison here)
- UPPAbaby Minu (the Bugaboo Ant is similar and a more compact fold)
- Bugaboo Bee (the Bugaboo Ant is similar and a more compact fold)
- Silver Cross Jet (the Bugaboo Ant is similar and has a taller backrest for taller kids)
But hey, maybe you find a great deal on one of these strollers or can get one secondhand from a friend. If you’re paying full price, I’d choose an alternative, but if you find a deal, these strollers are all pretty great too.
UPPAbaby Vista – Super Practical Luxury Convertible Stroller
UPPAbaby Vista Pros
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- Light for its size (26.6lbs)
- Smallish fold for its size (33” x 25.7” x 17.25”)
- Luxury details, including a leather handlebar and modern, tailored look
- Newborn compatible out of the box (bassinet included)
- Converts into a double stroller with the addition of a second seat
UPPAbaby Vista Cons (vs. Silver Cross Wave)
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- Shorter toddler seat (19.5”)
- Expensive ($899 – $979)
Learn more about the UPPAbaby Vista here.
Bugaboo Ant – Super Compact Luxury City & Travel Stroller
Bugaboo Ant Pros (vs. UPPAbaby Vista)
- Way lighter (15.8lbs)
- Way smaller fold (21.8” x 15” x 9.1”)
- Less expensive ($499 for stroller only, $599 including newborn cocoon)
- Perfectly compact and easy to navigate through tight spaces
- Newborn compatible as is or with purchase of Bugaboo Cocoon sold separately
- Has height-adjustable seat for babies from birth to the preschool years (15” – 22”)
Bugaboo Ant Cons (vs. UPPAbaby Vista)
- Does not handle bumpy terrain well (great for sidewalks/pathways only)
- Does not convert into a double stroller
- Complex, multi-step fold
Get the Bugaboo Ant instead of the UPPAbaby Vista if…
- You live in a tiny apartment and only have room for to store a small stroller.
- You mostly walk on pavement and when you off-road you wear baby instead.
Or get both! Many parents buy the Bugaboo Ant as their second stroller in addition to a full-sized stroller like the UPPAbaby Vista.
Learn more about the Bugaboo Ant here.
Thule Sleek – Sportier Luxury Stroller
Thule Sleek Pros (vs. UPPAbaby Vista)
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- Lighter (27.9lbs)
- Similar folded size (32.6” x 23.8” x 16.5”)
- Newborn compatible with purchase of bassinet sold separately
- Has taller seat for taller children, measuring 20-24.8” tall (canopy lifts for more headroom)
- Converts into a double stroller with the addition of a second seat
Thule Sleek Cons (vs. UPPAbaby Vista)
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- Heavier (27.9lbs)
- Similarly expensive ($999 including bassinet, $799 without)
- Sportier look (no leather handlebar option)
Get the Thule Sleek instead of the UPPAbaby Vista if…
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- You prefer the sportier luxury look.
Learn more about the Thule Sleek here.
Thule Urban Glide 2 – Gorgeous Jogging / All-Terrain Stroller
Thule Urban Glide 2 Pros (vs. UPPAbaby Vista)
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- Lighter (25.3lbs)
- Less expensive ($499 for stroller only, $679 including bassinet)
- Newborn compatible with purchase of bassinet sold separately
- Has taller seat for taller children
- Doubles as an excellent jogging and trail hiking stroller
- Luxury details without pretension
Thule Urban Glide 2 Cons (vs. UPPAbaby Vista)
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- Even larger fold (34.2” x 27.2” x 13.3”)
- Does not convert to a double stroller
- Sportier, less luxury look overall
Get the Thule Urban Glide 2 instead of the UPPAbaby Vista if…
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- You do a lot of hiking and jogging and only want one main stroller.
- You like the sportier look compared to the luxury look.
Learn more about the Thule Urban Glide 2 here.
Nuna Mixx 2 – Luxury Single Stroller
Nuna Mixx2 Pros (vs. UPPAbaby Vista)
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- Less expensive ($599 as is or $729 including bassinet sold separately)
- Luxury details and modern, European look
- Full-flat recline
- Newborn compatible with or without bassinet sold separately
Nuna Mixx2 Cons (vs. UPPAbaby Vista)
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- Heavier (29.2lbs)
- Large fold (35.8″ x 23.6″ x 16″)
- Does not convert to a double stroller
Get the Nuna Mixx2 instead of the UPPAbaby Vista if…
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- A full flat recline is important to you (this is one of the few luxury strollers that has a fully reclining toddler seat instead of a bucket seat.)
- You don’t think you’ll need a double stroller eventually. (For example, if you don’t plan to have more children or plan to have your children 3+ years apart.)
Learn more about the Nuna Mixx2 here.
Silver Cross Wave – Super Luxury Convertible Stroller
Silver Cross Wave Pros (vs. UPPAbaby Vista)
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- Super luxury details
- Newborn compatible out of the box (bassinet included)
- Taller toddler seat that will fit taller children longer (21”)
- Converts into a double stroller with the addition of a second seat
Silver Cross Wave Cons (vs. UPPAbaby Vista)
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- Heavy (30.8lbs)
- Large fold (37” x 23.6” x 15”)
- Expensive ($1299 as a single stroller)
Get the Silver Cross Wave instead of the UPPAbaby Vista if…
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- Luxury is super important to you and you don’t mind paying more for it.
- You don’t mind a heavier stroller with a larger fold, because you will not be heaving this stroller in and out of your car with much/any frequency.
Learn more about the Silver Cross Wave here.
Joovy Qool – Less Expensive Convertible Stroller
Joovy Qool Pros (vs. UPPAbaby Vista)
- Significantly less expensive ($380+ for the stroller only, $649 including bassinet sold separately)
- Converts into a double stroller with the addition of a second seat
Joovy Qool Cons (vs. UPPAbaby Vista)
- Heavy (30.6lbs)
- Longer fold (37″ x 24.8″ x 17.7″)
- Not a luxury stroller and has more budget details
Get the Joovy Qool instead of the UPPAbaby Vista if…
- You want a convertible stroller but don’t want to pay an arm and a leg.
- You don’t mind sacrificing luxury details.
- You don’t mind a heavier stroller with a larger fold, because you will not be heaving this stroller in and out of your car with much/any frequency.
Learn more about the Joovy Qool here.
Zoe Traveler XLC – The Less Expensive Super Compact Stroller
Zoe Traveler XLC Pros (vs. UPPAbaby Vista)
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- Significantly lighter (11lbs)
- Significantly smaller (and very simple) fold (22” x 17” x 6”)
- Significantly less expensive ($175)
- Compact and easy to navigate through tight spaces
Zoe Traveler XLC Cons (vs. UPPAbaby Vista):
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- Not newborn compatible with a carseat or otherwise
- Not suitable for taller children (16” seat-to-canopy height)
- Does not handle bumpy terrain well (great for sidewalks/pathways only)
- Does not convert into a double stroller
Get the Zoe Traveler XLC if…
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- You live in a tiny apartment and only have room for to store a small stroller.
- You mostly walk on pavement. When you walk off-road, you wear baby instead.
- You don’t mind babywearing exclusively for the first 3-6 months of your baby’s life.
- You want to spend as little as possible on a super compact travel stroller.
Learn more about the Zoe Traveler XLC here.
Photos: UPPAbaby – Natalie Borton | Nuna – Kaylee Crane | Joovy – Jenn Hallack