Are you looking for a stroller that you can use from birth into toddlerhood? As a new mom, I was surprised to learn that not all strollers work from birth right out of the box. You only use strollers for a few years of your kids’ lives, and not being able to use your stroller for the first six months is crazy!
There are some that do work from birth, but it can be hard to tell which ones. That’s where this newborn stroller guide comes in! In this guide, I break down what strollers you can use right out of the box with your baby.
Keep in mind that most strollers do have an option to use from birth with a car seat or purchase extra accessories like infant inserts or bassinets, but in this post, I will focus on the strollers that you won’t need to purchase anything extra.
Want to learn more about what options you have to transport your newborn? Watch my Newborn Stroller video here, where I share everything you need to know about strollers that work from birth and why this is usually a better option than always using a car seat paired with your stroller as a travel system.
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Table of Contents
Strollers with a Full-Flat or Newborn-Safe Recline
All of the strollers below have at least one seat with an approved newborn-ready recline. Most of these strollers also include a panel that comes out that creates a “newborn nest” or “bassinet mode” for your baby.
Travel/Compact Strollers
Ergo Metro 3
Joie Nutmeg
MomCozy Clickgo
Mompush Velo
Nuna TRVl LX
Silver Cross Jet 5
Silver Cross Clic
Stroller & Review coming soon!
Uppababy Minu V3
Full Size & Single-to-Double Strollers
Austlen Entourage
Only the front seat is newborn compatible.
Bumbleride Era, Indie and Speed
DFY Stroller
Joie Hazel
Nuna Mixx Next
Nuna TAVO Next
Peg Perego Vivace
Maxi-Cosi Oxford – Coming Soon
UPPAbaby Cruz V3 – Coming Soon
Double Strollers
BabyCruiser Double
Bombi Twin
One of the newest side-by-sides with some great features at an amazing price point. Check out my full review of the Bombi Twin below and save $20 with this link and code STROLLERMOM20.
Bumbleride Indie Twin
This is an eco-friendly, all-terrain stroller that has two seats with newborn-ready reclines.
Nuna TRVL Dubl
I have several comparisons of the Nuna Trvl Dubl to other popular options on my YouTube channel.
UPPAbaby Minu DUO
Check out my full review of the Uppababy Minu Duo below:
Valco Trend Duo 2025
Check out my full review of the Valco Trend Duo Stroller below:
Strollers with a built-in Pramette
A pramette is a type of stroller that converts into a bassinet-style mode, allowing newborns to lie flat. It combines the functionality of a traditional bassinet stroller with the convenience of a modern stroller. The two major differences between a bassinet and a pramette are:
- A pramette is not sleep safe, meaning you cannot use it around your house outside of the stroller for sleep.
- You must still buckle in your child inside a pramette
Most pramettes start as a fully reclined, parent-facing seat that can later be adjusted into an upright, forward-facing stroller as your baby grows. They are a popular all-in-one solution for parents who want a stroller that works from birth without needing a separate bassinet.
Cybex Eos
Evenflo Shyft Intuiti
Evenflo Pivot
Graco Modes Pramette
Graco Modes Nest Pram
Joie Ginger LX
Joie Ginger
Maxi-Cosi Tayla
Maxi-Cosi Zelia
Mompush Wiz
Strollers that Include a Bassinet
Many brands sell a bassinet that can be bought separately and paired with the applicable stroller. A bassinet option is most commonly found in the full-size stroller category, but some double and travel strollers, like the Joolz Aer 2, also offer them. Something important to note: not all bassinets are approved for overnight sleep, so always check the manufacturer’s website to see if this is an important feature for you.
Currently, only a few strollers on the market come with a separate bassinet when you buy the stroller (all others will need to be bought separately). With the exception of the Bugaboo Donkey and Fox 5 when paired with a Bugaboo bassinet stand, none of the below options are approved for overnight sleep, but are great for napping while strolling and require adult supervision.
Bugaboo Dragonfly
Check out my comparison of the Bugaboo Dragonfly to the Nuna Triv.
Bugaboo Donkey
Full review coming soon! Subscribe on YouTube!
Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew
Bugaboo Kangaroo
This is Bugaboo’s version of a single-to-double stroller.
MomCozy Change Go
This is a single-to-double stroller that offers various configurations, including a wagon option. This stroller is heavy as a single stroller, but pushes better as a double. Use code EMILYSTROLLER and this link to save.
Zoe Journey
Check out my full review of the Zoe Journey below, and you can get $15 off with this link.
Are there other ways to make a stroller safe for Newborns?
You have five options to make your stroller work from birth, and this post focuses on the ones that don’t require you to buy anything extra for it to function properly. Here are some of your other options:
- Buy a stroller with a newborn-ready or full-flat recline.
- Purchase a compatible bassinet
- Purchase a compatible infant insert
- Use with a compatible infant car seat
- Buy a stroller with a pramette or an included bassinet
