I never considered a doll stroller to be a girl’s toy, so I didn’t hesitate to buy one for Charlie shortly after he started walking at 13 months. It quickly became one of his favorite toys, and he still loves playing with it and his baby doll at 3 1/2. At some point, most kids get interested in playing parent/house/family, so I think doll strollers are a fantastic toy for every child. They encourage role play and imaginative play, which help build the all important executive function skills.

Unfortunately Charlie can be a little possessive about certain toys like his doll stroller, so I wanted to get Olive one of her own because I knew it would get many years of play, and she has virtually no toys to call her own. It’s incredible how many options there are now! There are jogging strollers, prams, double strollers, even triple strollers! When I bought Charlie his stroller, the selection was very limited and the only nonpink options were this red one and this blue one. I purchased the red one at the time, and I’m glad I did because every other little boy at the playground had the blue one.

Here is a roundup of our favorite doll strollers:

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1) New York Doll Collection Babyboo Doll Stroller ($40.77, 36 months+) – This is the stroller I wanted to get because it looks just like a real stroller! The handles are also adjustable, so it works for younger and older children. The only reason I didn’t purchase this was because it doesn’t fold and space is a premium when you live in New York!

2) New York Doll Collection Umbrella Stroller ($10.71) – This was Charlie’s doll stroller, and it’s an excellent, inexpensive stroller for a young toddler. It’s small, the handles are low enough for a young toddler to easily push, and it has an easy fold. This has survived Charlie sitting in it all the time when he was younger. The fabric did eventually tear, but I sewed it up and it’s (almost) as good as new. The recommended age is 24 months+, but I think it’s fine for any walking toddler.

3) New York Doll Collection Swivel Wheels Single Doll Stroller ($34.99, 36 months+) – This stroller is best for the older child because it features high handlebars. It also folds, which is an important feature to city moms like me.

4) New York Doll Collection Twin Jogging Stroller ($40.77) – This is not only a jogging stroller with adjustable handles, but it holds twins! Perfect if you have twins, or if your little one has two best friends they want to bring along. It also comes in a single version for $34.99.

5) Mommy and Me Deluxe Babyboo Doll Stroller ($49.99, 24 months+) – This looks just like a Bugaboo and even has the same features — adjustable handlebar, facing in or out, adjustable bassinet, and it even comes with a diaper bag! It also comes in a pram version for the same price.

6) Badger Basket English Style 3 in 1 Doll Pram ($33.15, 36 months+) – I love the classic look of this pram, but the most incredible part is that it also converts into an umbrella stroller and a detachable bassinet!

7) Chicco Doll Stroller ($37.91, 4+) – This is the one we ended up purchasing because of its features and because it folds. The age is indicated for 4+, but I purchased it anyway because some reviewers purchased it for 2 year olds. It’s perfect for Charlie, but it’s too tall for Olive at 20 months. She’s still in love with it of course. It’s well made, has several recline positions, has a basket, and looks like a real mini umbrella stroller!

8) Maclaren Quest Sedona ($34.95, 36 months+) – If you have a Maclaren like we do and want to get a mini version, Maclaren offers doll strollers in several different colors.

9) Hape Girl’s Babydoll Stroller ($50, 36 months+) – If you’re looking for something made of wood, this sweet stroller features a play tray with a toy on it.

10) Nova Natural Doll Stroller ($65, 24 months+) – This sweet and simple stroller is made of birchwood and features plastic wheels for indoor or outdoor play.

11) Moover’s Doll Pram ($123, 24 months+) – If you’d like to invest in a beautiful wooden pram that can be passed down, I love this one from Haba. It’s also available in Natural color.

12) Haba Doll Pram ($170.99, 12 months+) – Yet another beautiful, classic stroller from Haba, also available in a flowers or hearts pattern. I think this one would work great as a walker as well.

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I’m considering exchanging the Chicco for #1 or #5, because it is just so tall for Olive right now, but folding is a very important feature since we’d be carrying to the playground regularly. I’m still undecided at this point!

Does your little one have a doll stroller?