How to Choose a Stroller

When can my baby first sit in a stroller?

• There isn’t a magical age that indicates when it’s safe for your little one to graduate to the stroller seat. The switch from infant seat or carriage mode to the stroller seat depends more on size and developmental stage than anything else. Because their muscles are still developing, your little one needs to ride fully reclined for those first few months. We recommend switching to the stroller seat in a reclined position once baby can support their head on their own, which is typically about three months old. Then, you can switch to fully upright in the stroller seat when baby can sit up on their own, typically between five and seven months. In the meantime, it’s important to encourage baby’s gross motor skill development to help them reach those milestones.

How can I keep my stroller in good condition?

• On the list of things parents spend time thinking about, stroller maintenance probably doesn’t even break the top 10. From missed naps to potty-training accidents, your stroller is just another piece of gear you use to make it through the day. While you can probably get away with chucking it in the closet after each trip (out of sight, out of mind), you’ll get more out of your stroller if you give it the TLC it deserves. View our top 5 cleaning tips HERE!

How do I fold my stroller?

• If you’ve got an open stroller on your hands with no clue how to fold it, we’ve compiled a how-to for each of our Maxi-Cosi strollers on our blog, so you can be on your way to making memories without another worry.