Affordable Strollers and Prams: Stroll in Style for Under $1,000

With the cost of living increasing what seems like every week, especially those growing grocery and energy bills, more and more Aussie families are looking to save money in any way they can. Of course, if you’ve got a baby on the way, this can make finances feel even more stressful as you count down the days until maternity leave begins, and count the items you still need to buy for Bub.

At Mum Central, we love sharing our thoughts on favourite products for parents and always put together our top picks for prams every year. However, many of our faves could set you back $1,000 or more, so if you are on a tight budget this year (join the club), then you shouldn’t have to feel like you need to sacrifice your baby’s comfort for cost.

Shopping for affordable strollers

When it comes to picking your perfect pram, you don’t have to sacrifice style or safety features for price. If you are on a budget, then we recommend:

Make a list of the features that matter the most to you. All of the affordable prams on our list come with the must-have safety and comfort features you want in a stroller, but without the hefty price tag you could expect.
Consider how you will use your stroller – everyday walking, running or jogging, beach adventures or family holidays?
Consider where you will store the pram as well as the size of your car boot.
Double check what’s included in the price, such as capsule adaptors, newborn inserts, a bassinet, pram liners, rain covers, and more.

Stylish, affordable strollers and prams do exist!

So here you have our roundup of our top nine affordable strollers and prams picks for 2024, all priced between $250 and $999.

Let’s take a look, shall we, and help to find your perfect affordable stroller under $1,000.

Maxi-Cosi Mali 2-in-1 Bassinet Stroller

Price: $649
Where to buy: Maxi-Cosi
Type: Full-sized Single Pram

Go from bassinet to beyond with this stylish and affordable pram. Mali 2-in-1 bassinet stroller comes with a generous XXL shopping basket, a lie-flat bassinet/seat and an easy one-hand fold. You’ll also love the puncture-proof wheels and handy parent pocket to store keys, phones and snacks.

The Mali 2-in-1 Bassinet Stroller can be used as either a bassinet or toddler seat (both parent-facing or world-facing) or paired with your Maxi-Cosi capsule. Mali is compatible with both Mico 12XL and Mico Plus baby capsules and comes with its own adaptors.

There’s nothing Mali can’t do as it takes you from running errands with plenty of basket space to heading out for weekend adventures. It also features a large UPF 50+ extendable canopy and peek-a-boo window to keep bub protected and cool. Mali features a 5-point safety harness, a pivotable bumper bar for easy use and an adjustable push bar.

Keep Mali protected in the car with an included Boot Cover and ensure the easiest way to fold and push with a one-hand, self-standing fold (perfect for storing in the garage) and one-hand manoeuvrability. It really does tick the boxes!

Redsbaby ONIX Pram

Price: From $999
Where to buy: Redsbaby
Type: Full-Sized, All-Terrain, Single Pram

ONIX is a Redsbaby fave with single-hand adjustments that make every element of this pram functional and easy to use, even the fold. It’s the one-handed wonder! Not only does it fold with one hand, in one second, both parent and world facing, you can also carry it with one hand with the comfort carry handle. Storage is made simple with its upright fold, which means you won’t need to bend over to pick the pram up.

Expect nothing but the best in features, including all-terrain, puncture-proof wheels, front and rear wheel suspension, superior manoeuvrability and a 10kg storage basket.

ONIX is positioned high so you can bond with your baby when the seat is parent-facing, and when world-facing, the ONIX sits at table height, perfect for outings. Another big plus about the ONIX Pram is that it’s designed for tots up to 22kg and is ideal for taller children.

Ensure year-round comfort for your newborn with unique breathable panels on the bassinet body and canopy, and a full mesh toddler seat and an extra-large UPF50+ extension canopy. During cooler weather, close the canopy ventilation panels and use the included seat pad to cover the mesh seat.

ONIX is capsule compatible, and suits the new Redsbaby b-pod by Britax capsule perfectly and is suitable for newborns up to age four. It has three newborn options (bassinet, newborn pod, or lay-flat seat). Later, you can also add a Bumpride Original Toddler Board to carry two children at a time.

Milly + Coup Milo2 Full Sized Single Pram

Price: $949.99
Where to buy: Milly + Coup
Type: Full-Sized Single Pram

Bulky prams that take 15 minutes to figure out are a thing of the past and the proof comes in the form of this stunning full-size single pram. Crafted with care and precision, Milo2 has everything you need and nothing you don’t.

Simplicity meets style thanks to Milo2. It features a best-in-class fold that folds with the seat in both directions and a lightweight yet sturdy frame. With a lay-flat, ergonomic seat that either faces the world or the parent, Milo2 ensures comfort for your little one from day one and is suitable for newborns with or without a bassinet.

Milo2 comes with a UV cover, infant insert, handlebar bag, seat liner, belly bar and harness covers, all included in the price above and is travel system compatible (both bassinet and capsule sold separately).

Milo2 also includes a market-leading extendable UPF50+ canopy and premium fabrications, plus a one-handed push and an extra large, easy-access basket. For a single full-sized pram, it’s also incredibly lightweight at just 10kg.

SKIPPY Lusso Single to Double Stroller

Price: $999
Where to buy: SKIPPY
Type: Full-Sized Single Pram (convert to double for $40 more)

Formally known and loved as the Baccani Lusso pram, SKIPPY has been renewed based on feedback from over 5,000 parents and is a stroller dream come true. This single stroller is packed with unique features such as a height-adjustable canopy that extends up to 60cm, made specifically for taller Australian toddlers compared to the standard 55cm found in other prams.

The pram features single-handed functions (one-hand operations) that allow parents to use the pram while carrying Bub with the other arm. It stands out in the market as the only pram allowing a forward-facing seat configuration with the bassinet positioned on top. The pram’s signature shopping basket accommodates up to 15kg – the largest shopping basket available in the pram market.

Crafted with vegan leather and designed to meet rigorous Australian safety standards, the SKIPPY Lusso is a durable and long-lasting pram that comes with a 3-year warranty and a free 30-day home trial. It also comes with a bottle holder, UV cover, rain cover and more.

For growing families, you can effortlessly convert into a double pram with just an additional $40 and add a toddler board (sold separately) to accommodate three kids.

Redsbaby AERON Pram

Price: From $799
Where to buy: Redsbaby
Type: Compact & Agile Single Pram

Redsbaby features on our best pram lists often, and the reason is simple – their prams are expertly crafted specifically for busy parents. AERON is a great pick for urban living with a remarkable one-handed one-second and free-standing fold. Together with a slim design, ideal for city streets, busy cafes and public transport, AERON is the ultimate compact pram option, with all the features offered in a full-size pram.

Weighing only 9.2 kg, AERON offers superior manoeuvrability and four-wheel suspension for a comfortable journey for your child, plus its compact design seamlessly fits into small spaces. The extra comfy seat comes with a full mesh seat back and can be used (and folded) both forward and parent-facing – with no need to swap the seat around to fold it.

Carry AERON with just one hand using the included padded carry strap, and enjoy a comfortable push from day one. AERON is suitable for newborns with an optional bassinet (sold separately) or a lay-flat seat and is also baby capsule compatible, so you’re ready to go from day one.

Other must-have features of AERON include a height-adjustable canopy for extra headroom, an adjustable handlebar and footrest, a large 8kg basket, a 5-point safety harness and a one-hand seat recline (offering three positions). Comfortable, ergonomic, and adjustable, AERON ticks all the boxes and is priced under $800.

Leclercbaby Influencer Stroller

Price: $859
Where to buy: Infa Group
Type: Everyday Stroller & Travel Stroller

The Leclercbaby Influencer Stroller is a trendsetter in the market, featuring 3 stunning colours (Black, Green or Sand), beautifully constructed fabric and frame materials together with a super quick folding system. With just one push of a button, you can fold and unfold your pram in 1.5 seconds. How good is that?!

Ultra-light and compact, the Leclercbaby Influencer Stroller can be used as an everyday stroller or a travel stroller, and is suitable for carry-on compartments (subject to airline approval). Great for weekend adventures, trips to the park or family strolls, the Leclercbaby Influencer Stroller also comes with all the bells and whistles of a full-sized pram including an extendable hood with 50+ SPF, a removable bumper bar and a storage bag.

Many travel strollers are not comfortable or easy to push, but the Leclercbaby Influencer Stroller ticks these boxes, with an adjustable footrest for growing babies, an adjustable backrest for sleeping on the go and a padded seat for added comfort. It also features great suspension in all four wheels for a smooth push, plus it’s compatible with the Leclercbaby Bassinet (sold separately).

Suitable from birth to 5 years, the Lecelecbaby Influencer Stroller comes with everything you need in an affordable stroller and is sure to turn heads wherever the day takes you.

Edwards & Co Oscar M2

Price: $999
Where to buy: Edwards & Co
Type: Full-Sized Single Pram

One of the things you may notice about our affordable stroller picks is that most feature four wheels. If you’re looking for a pram under $1,000 that comes with three wheels, then the Oscar M2 is your best bet. Three-wheel prams are easy to navigate and ideal for walks, light jogging and all-terrain adventures, and Oscar M2 is known as the Aussie adventure pram.

Little ones will love cruising the streets, either forward-facing or parent-facing, and with its increased weight capacity in the seat and basket, the Oscar M2 is Edward & Co’s strongest model yet. The reversible seat is suitable for newborns with its oh-so-soft newborn insert or add a Carry Cot to your bundle (sold separately).

Oscar is designed to outlast even the harshest Aussie summers with a UPF50+ DOPE dye canopy on Black Luxe for incredible fade resistance. In addition to the superb steering and manoeuvrability, Oscar also boasts a 22kg weight limit, plus an additional 10kg in the storage basket.

Karion Kids Travel Stroller

Price: $318.40
Where to buy: Karion Kids
Type: Travel stroller

Keep calm and carry on with the Karion Travel Stroller. This ultra-compact, lightweight all-terrain stroller is your optimal travel partner and takes up a fraction of the space of a regular pram. It weighs just 5.5 kg and easily fits in airline overhead lockers. It even folds into a small shoulder bag (included) to carry on your journey when not in use.

Durable, dependable and convenient, the Karion Travel Stroller features a solid wheelbase and a quick-flip fold and is suitable for babies from 6 months to 18kg.

A travel stroller is an ideal option for running errands, weekends away, holidays overseas as well as any outing where you don’t want to bring a bulky pram. Even without the bulk, the Karion Travel Stroller comes with a comfortable seat, perfect for toddlers to get in and out of.

Add an extendable sunhood for an extra $18, or a comfortable carry backpack for just $19. Whether you’re on holiday, exploring the latest urban hotspot, or simply on the move, the Karion is perfectly in tune with the needs of modern parents.

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Mother’s Choice Minny Compact Stroller

Price: $249
Where to buy: Mother’s Choice
Type: Travel stroller

Our most affordable stroller for 2024 is the Mother’s Choice Minny. Designed for modern family travellers and on-the-go parents, this lightweight marvel weighs only 6kg and boasts an array of features that make it indispensable for your adventures.

With an innovative compact fold and trolley feature, you can easily transport Minny anywhere and store it in even the smallest spaces. We love the included cover bag which protects it from dirt and damage as well as the adjustable handlebar which allows you to wheel Minny like a suitcase when not in use.

Many travel strollers on the market are compact but not exactly comfortable to push or sit in but Minny is different. Minny features a comfy seat for Bub, a removable bumper bar and a large UPF 50+ canopy with a peek-a-boo window. You can adjust the seat to lay flat for newborns and sleeping babies and Minny is suitable from birth to 17kg.

If you’re after a travel stroller that goes above and beyond but without the out-of-this-world price tag, then the Minny Compact Stroller is a must.

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