10 Best Strollers That Sit Upright for Inquisitive Children

The Maxi-Cosi Lara Stroller (Amazon) is our top-rated upright stroller and with good reason too. This is the perfect travel stroller allowing your child to be positioned fully upright and also in a reclined riding positions making it perfect for people watching and also for taking a comfortable nap.

Weighing in at only 14lbs this stroller is ultra-lightweight and compact, it even fits in the overhead compartments on airplanes and comes with a handy built-in carry strap. Designed for families on-the-go, you can easily maneuver the stroller with one hand making it perfect for any occasion.

There’s also no need to worry about storage, this stroller comes packed with handy pockets and storage baskets providing plenty of space to store all your baby necessities.

Your little one will love this stroller just as much as you, it’s made from the highest quality fabrics and features breathable seat pads, comfortable secure straps and an extendable UPF 50 sunshade which is great if you live somewhere sunny unlike me or if you’re taking a sunny vacation.

Overall, I cannot fault this stroller. Maxi-Cosi is one of the leading brands and sells baby products all over the world, so you can rest assured this is a high-quality stroller made by a reliable and well-trusted manufacturer.

Coming in a close second place is the Chicco Mini Bravo Plus (Amazon) Stroller. This stroller has an adjustable 3-position backrest allowing you to sit your child upright or easily recline if they’re feeling tired. I also love the tray table with two cup holders which is perfect if your child is sitting up. Another great thing about this stroller is how easy it is to drop in your infant car seat thanks to the user-friendly touch-points, especially helpful if they fall asleep in the car!

The Chicco Mini Bravo is lightweight, compact and folds with ease with the innovative carry handle for on-the-go convenience.  Although this stroller is not as compact as the Maxi-Cosi Lara, it is, however a little sturdier and can hold more weight.

The Chicco offers a smooth ride thanks to the durable swivel wheels and comfortable seat. Other features include an adjustable canopy with an extendable mesh panel to protect your child from the harmful rays and there’s plenty of storage with the large basket under the stroller.

Overall, this is a great stroller, it’s stylish, easy to set-up and collapse and, it’s a great choice for on-the-go parents. It has everything you could want from a stroller and it will keep your child upright and entertained no problem.

The Baby Jogger City Tour (Amazon) Stroller is another lightweight, portable stroller that sits upright and the multi-position backrest even reclines near flat. This stroller is designed with portability in mind and comes with a handy backpack allowing you to carry it on the go. No more waiting around at the airport too, simply fold it down and place it in the overhead. Weighing in at only 14lbs it’s the perfect stroller for any means of transportation.

You can easily add-on accessories allowing you easy customization of your stroller. Under the stroller you will find a convenient large storage basket for all the travel and baby essentials, you’ll even find a special section especially for the backpack carry bag.  Other features include a UV 50+ sun canopy which also extends and a peek-a-boo window so you can easily check your little one is ok.

The Baby Jogger is an ideal choice if you’re looking for a stroller that sits your child upright, which is lightweight, foldable, portable and great value for money. Baby Jogger is a reputable brand with great reviews and offers high-quality products, so you can’t go wrong if you like the look of this one!

The Baby Jogger City Select LUX (Amazon) Stroller easily allows you to convert from a single stroller to a double stroller and has over 20+ configurations. You can configure the seats to be front facing, parent facing or so your children can face each other, this stroller also accepts a car seat too to give you complete flexibility. If you buy the additional Glider Board accessory you can even push around 3 children! You’ll be ready for an adventure with the City Select LUX, the multi-position seat reclines fully to an upright position and the rotating calf support makes for a comfortable ride.

This all-terrain stroller also features all-wheel suspension and a front swivel wheel making it a great option if you love traveling and exploring. Thanks to the telescopic handlebars you can easily adjust the height to suit your perfect position. This stroller is very well made using high-quality materials, it is a little on the larger side compared to the previous strollers. However, it is easily foldable and travel-friendly. So, if you’re looking for a multi-functional, flexible stroller this City Select LUX is a great choice.

The Joovy Zoom 360 Ultralight Jogging Stroller (Amazon) is the perfect stroller if you want to keep fit and keep your child upright! The extra-wide adjustable seat gives you the flexibility to sit your child high and upright for great visibility, or simply recline it completely flat if they’re tired. This stroller is ultralight, simpler, strong and enhanced performance providing your little one with a smooth and safe ride, offers amazing value for money and won’t break your bank account.

There is a handy parent organizer that holds 2 cups and features a zippered pocket to store valuables such as your phone and keys. There is also a large basket under the stroller where you can bring along all the baby essentials for the ride. You can also create a travel system with the click in car seats if you wish to do so, these are sold separately though but would make a great convenient addition.

This stroller also features a peek-a-boo window, an over-sized canopy with sun protection and a compact fold for ultimate portability. So, if you love going out for runs then don’t worry, you don’t have to give it up, you can still do it, thanks to this awesome jogging stroller.

The Joovy Caboose Stroller (Amazon) is the same size as that of a single stroller but with full double stroller functionality. This tandem stroller allows your older child to take a ride too, they can either stand up or sit down at the rear. The 3-position seat allows your little one to either sit upright or lie down if they’re tired.

Another great feature is the universal car seat adapter that allows you to connect most major brands car seat and so on, I think this is such a great idea to make it universal and not tie it down to their own brand.

So, if you have two children and maybe you have another brand cars seat, then the Joovy Caboose Stroller is an excellent choice, as you can create your very own travel system using another brands products. This high-quality, compact and practical stroller is ideal for families of two, especially if you have an older child. Simply, let them jump on the back and ride along, no more complaining of tired legs! Very affordable and has brilliant reviews, you can’t go wrong with this stroller.

Getting around with two little ones has never been easier, allow me to introduce the Baby Jogger City Double Stroller (Amazon) that sits both your children upright and makes getting around an absolute breeze. The comfortable padded seats also recline to a near flat position and feature front wheel suspension to absorb those road bumps making it a pleasant ride for both your children.

With adjustable UV 50+ sun canopies and peek-a-boo windows, your child safety is well taken care of, this is great if you’re on holiday or live somewhere sunny. You even have the option to transform this stroller into a travel system by adding on such accessories as car seats, parent console or a cool bag. Getting around has never been easier and the Baby Jogger stroller ticks all the boxes if you have two little ones, it’s great quality, comfortable, flexible and portable.

The Graco Jetsetter Stroller (Amazon) is an ultra-compact and ultra-lightweight travel stroller that weighs less than 14 pounds, you can even fold this stroller with one hand! Perfect for days on the go, travel, shopping and doing the school run. This stylish and slick stroller is bundled with features that you’d expect from a full-sized stroller making it great value for money.

What’s great about this stroller is that you can use it as soon as your baby is born too, simply attach any Graco  Click Connect Infant Car Seat straight onto your stroller, perfect if you’re planning on building your own travel system. Other features include a canopy and visor extension that protects your little one from the harmful rays of the sun. Overall, this stroller is extremely portable and designed for on-the-go parents, included you’ll also find a handy carry bag to keep your stroller sage when traveling and a padded shoulder strap for added comfort.

Despite the low price, the Chicco Liteway Stroller (Amazon) pack an almighty punch for its low price. The lightweight stroller features a lightweight aluminum frame with a compact 3D fold for ultimate on-the-go convenience, and the 4-position backrest easily adjusts with one hand allowing your child to sit upright or in various reclined positions.

Rest assured your little one will be in for a safe and comfortable ride, thanks to the rear-wheel suspension and front swivel wheels helping to maintain a smooth ride on different terrains, and the toe-tap break helps keep this stroller still when parked. Other features include padded handles, a cup holder, and a generously sized basket to carry all the baby essentials.

There is also a peek-a-boo window and a removable canopy offering shade from the sun. The Liteway Stroller simplifies all outings, whether you’re going on vacation or shopping and for its amazing price you can’t go wrong, no wonder it has so many great reviews!

If you’re looking for the ultimate budget travel stroller that sits upright then the Kolcraft Cloud Plus (Amazon) is the one for you.  This travel-friendly stroller is perfect for airplanes, road trips, and shopping trips and features a 5-point safety system and a multi-position reclining seat to keep your child upright giving them unobstructed views ahead.

Any parent looking to retire the big bulky strollers and are looking for a lightweight affordable travel-friendly stroller then the Cloud Plus is jam-packed with all the must-have features, half the size, and half the price.

Other features include a large canopy for extra UV protection, a peek-a-boo window, one-hand folding and self-standing making it a breeze getting around. There’s also plenty of storage with a generous under-basket to hold all the baby necessities. Finally, the removable tray and dual cup holder are an added bonus to keep your little ones happy and entertained.