A stroller is not a maybe. It’s the thing that takes you to the pediatrician. The airport. The grocery store at 6 p.m.
But picking one? That’s the nightmare. You drown in options, specs, and price tags that make you want to crawl back into bed.
Nordstrom is cutting through the noise. The Anniversary Sale is happening now, running from July 18 through August 9. Cardholders got in early based on status, but for everyone else, this is your moment. Baby gear vanishes fast here. Specifically, the brands people actually care about—Nuna, UPPAbaby—they sell out by Thursday.
If you have kids, you know time is currency.
The best stroller deals are gone before you finish reading the reviews.
Here’s what is still sitting on the shelf. And yes, I picked the one I’m pushing my 7-month-old in right now.
The Quick Wins
You don’t have time for fluff. Here’s the cheat sheet.
- Best Overall : Nuna TRVL LX. You save $200 on a price drop from $600 to $400.
- Best for Parents Who Read Our Edits : UPPAbaby Cruz V3 & Aria V2 Travel System. Drop from $1,350 to $905.
- The Hybrid : Doona Convertible. It’s a car seat and a stroller. $412 down from $550.
- Luxury Travel : Silver Cross Nia Bundle (Exclusive). $500, save $200.
- Ultralight : Maxi-Cosi Oxford Cabin. $300 instead of $400.
- For Runners : Thule Urban Glide 3 Bundle. $651 down from $869.
- City Living : Stokke YOYO³ Bundle. $374, originally $579.
- The Upgrade Path : Cybex Gazelle S. Goes from single to double. $630 save.
- Style Points : Bugaboo Butterfly 2 (Deep Indigo). $449.
- The Workhorse : Nuna Mixx Next. $675 down from $900.
- For the Brood : WonderFold W4 Lux. A wagon that holds four. $801.
Why The Nuna TRVL LX Wins
We call it the best overall pick, and that’s because it actually works for real life.
You fold it with one hand. While holding the baby. And your coffee.
It has suspension that eats bumps, reclines flat so the tiny one doesn’t slouch, and a canopy that blocks the sun like it owes it money. It looks expensive, because it is. But for $400, the value hits different.
If I Built My Registry From Scratch
I would start here: The UPPAbaby Cruz V3 and the Aria V2 car seat.
The price is $905. That sounds steep until you see the original $1,350 tag.
I own a Mesa car seat from the same brand. I know how these feel. The suspension is plush. The storage basket under the seat is cavernous enough for diaper bags and overpriced salads. The canopy is huge.
The Aria seat clicks right on. It’s lightweight. It moves from the backseat to the stroller without waking the infant. That’s a miracle you want on tap.
The Doona is Magic
Or engineering. Or both.
The Doona Convertible turns a car seat into a stroller with one touch. No parts swapping. No frustration in a parking garage during a thunderstorm.
It fits in tight spots. The UPF 50+ shading protects newborn skin that feels like rice paper. It costs $412 now. It makes the newborn era, which is mostly sleepless nights, at least mechanically simpler.
Luxury That Fits in Overhead Bins
Silver Cross has been doing this for 145 years. They know fabric.
The Nia Compact Travel Stroller bundle is a Nordstrom exclusive for this sale. It folds with one hand. It lies flat. It slips into airplane overheads.
TikTok parents love it. They’re right. It feels premium, smells nice, and folds down to the size of a small laptop. For $500, you get that heritage feel without the vintage baggage weight.
Lightweight and Tough
The Maxi-Cosi Oxford Cabin is all about ease.
Fold it in one second. It snaps into a bag that you throw in the trunk. It has suspension, so your kid doesn’t bounce out of their seat on cracked sidewalks. It also uses vegan leather touches that don’t look like cheap plastic. $300. Hard to argue with that.
Get Back Out There
Postpartum running isn’t for everyone. But if it’s for you, wait for the Thule Urban Glide 3.
Real tires. Not foam wheels. Air-filled rubber handles the terrain. The hand brake actually works. The seat reclines so the child stays calm while you’re sweating. It’s $651. Think of it as a gym membership for two.
The Cool Factor
Stokke makes the YOYO³. Everyone wants the YOYO.
This is the third iteration. The fold is legendary—compact, fast, intuitive. The suspension is better. The sun protection is enhanced. It costs $374.
Whether you are on cobblestones in Paris or walking to the nearest Starbucks, this stroller looks good in photos. And it feels good under the arms.
The Multi-Child Reality
Planning for number two? Or number three?
Get the Cybex Gazelle S. It’s $630. It starts as a single. It ends up holding two kids, a carry cot, or any combo you can think of. There are over 20 ways to seat children in it.
It’s heavy. But the suspension is great, and the storage basket is bigger than a standard shopping bag. You’ll be pulling double duty soon anyway.
The Blue Bugaboo
Bugaboo stays iconic. The Butterfly 2 in Deep Indigo is rare. Most strollers are black. Or gray. This one has personality.
It folds in lightning time. It reclines well. It’s small enough to navigate crowded sidewalks without saying sorry to every person you pass. $449 puts that design in your living room.
The Daily Driver
We mentioned the Nuna TRVL for travel. We mention the Nuna Mixx Next for the driveway.
This is your everyday cart. $675. It folds compact. It reverses for newborns to look at your face. It adapts to all seasons with specific fabric liners.
If you buy only one stroller in this life, this handles the neighborhood walks and the long errands. It does everything well enough that you never wish for a different brand.
The Wagon
Okay. Technically not a stroller.
The WonderFold W4 holds four kids.
Seats raise up. Harnesses secure. XL wheels roll over grass or pavement. You add a cooler. Cup holders. An all-weather mat. It costs $801.
If you have multiple children, this changes weekends from logistical failures to manageable events.
The sale ends on August 9.
Items from Nuna and Doona have a habit of disappearing mid-week. If you want one of these, look now. Not later.
About the writer: Taylor Lane has tested hundreds of strollers for a living. She’s written for Vogue and Glamour, and she has a ten-year-old, a four-month-old, and very low free time.
