Best Stroller Wagons of 2025

Pros: This is a well-equipped stroller wagon that’s surprisingly sleek and easy to maneuver.
Cons: It’s a little heavy and not the easiest to store, and the seats have three-point harnesses (five-point harnesses would be better).

The Baby Trend Expedition 2-in-1 Stroller Wagon Plus is on the larger side when unfolded, but still more streamlined than some of the other tanks. One of our parent testers, Anna Maltby, a car-free parent raising two small kids in a major city, calls it a pleasure to use, with “a child tray with two cup holders and two snack holders; a parent organizer that attaches to the handlebar and can accommodate quite a few items, a basket attachment that can hold a purse, and a sturdy detachable shade with hidden mosquito nets.” Instead of folding for storage in the middle, as the other products we tried out did, this stroller wagon collapses and flattens, which means you don’t have to remove the snack tray or even the shade in order to put it away. It also comes with an adapter for attaching an infant car seat.

Maltby thought her kids found the ride to be pleasant. The Baby Trend Expedition handles tight curves, turns, and U-turns easily, and goes over bumps relatively smoothly. “I loved the option to use a pushing handle from the back, which I did most of the time, and also appreciated the option to pull from the front using a wagon handle that slips away underneath the wagon when not in use,” she says.

The Baby Trend folds and carries far more easily than the other stroller wagons we tried in this size range (the Jeep and the Wonderfold; more about them below). But given its hefty weight, if you have to carry it up or down a flight of stairs or need to load it into a trunk, make sure you’ve been sticking with your weight-lifting routine or have a fellow grown-up’s help. Maltby suggests storing this one either on a very strong, secure hook in an out-of-the-way area or flat on the ground. It may topple over if stored leaning against a wall. It’s a solid and enjoyable choice if you have the space and muscles for it.

Weight: 39.9 lb.
Dimensions: 42x27x44 in.
Weight limit: 110 lb., or 55 lb. per child seat
Recommended ages: 6 months and up
Five-point harness: No, three-point harness

Pros: Easy to maneuver, with an extremely smooth ride.
Cons: Limited storage without purchasing extra accessories. Cup holders aren’t sturdy or large enough to hold today’s water bottles or iced lattes.

Angela Lashbrook, senior writer at CR and mom of a 20-month-old at the time of testing, tested the Veer Cruiser All-Terrain on a variety of surfaces, including her bumpy and half-mowed lawn, where she says it handled beautifully. (It’s also well-known among parents for being a great beach wagon, as I can personally attest.) Though the Veer got a little bouncy on Lashbrook’s cobblestone street, she says her car handles much the same when she’s driving over the uneven surface of her block, so she wasn’t that surprised.

The Veer is our top pick for a smooth ride and easy handling, as she reports it’s “very stable and easy to pull,” with no concerns about the wagon tipping. The handle reverses to allow you to push or pull. The low-to-the-ground design makes it easier for preschoolers and older toddlers to board the wagon independently by climbing over the low side walls. However, those walls did prove a bit pesky in the assembly process, which took Lashbrook close to an hour. “The instructions are absolutely terrible for the side walls,” she says. Otherwise, assembly is “easy and intuitive,” according to Lashbrook.

Lashbrook liked that the Veer, once assembled, stands on its own while folded, but she wouldn’t call it easy to store—a problem that’s common to stroller wagons in general. To fold the stroller wagon down to put it into a trunk or for travel, expect a few steps. “Remove canopy, fold side walls down, fold seats down, then fold down handle—it isn’t that bad,” she says. “I brought the Veer to my baby’s day care so I had to fold it up and put it in the trunk,” a process that she reports took her around three minutes each time. While some stroller wagons can get quite unwieldy when disassembled, Lashbrook says she was able to lift the Veer into her Mazda CX-90 with the back seat down without much difficulty—and she doesn’t consider herself to be especially strong. Her only suggestion for improvement? “No built-in storage besides the snack tray, which is absolutely bananas.” The Veer Cruiser is also available in a “City” version, with a slightly different steering mechanism than that of the All Terrain model we tested.

Weight: 32.6 lb.
Dimensions: 37x20x23 in.
Weight limit: 55 lb. per seat or 250 lb. total for wagon without seats
Recommended ages: Newborn (with car seat adapter) up to age 5+ or weight limit
Five-point harness: No, three-point harness

Pros: Easily and quickly folds in half for storage; the ability to adjust footwells for napping on the go is a game-changer.
Cons: Canopies are easily pulled out of place by kids riding in the wagon.

The newest stroller wagon from Graco has some unique features we haven’t seen in other stroller wagons. I tested it with my 2- and 4-year-old kids in our suburban neighborhood and around town, and unexpectedly fell in love with—surprise—the footwell. In a stroller wagon, the footwell is an additional fabric compartment where the kids’ feet go, allowing for more footroom below the seats. The footwell in the Graco Ready2Roll stroller wagon not only converts to lie flat for resting, it’s also completely removable for cleaning. So, when you need to get all the forgotten snacks and rocks and pieces of toys out of the bottom of the stroller, or if you have a spill, it’s much easier to handle.

The Graco Ready2Roll is great for the city because it quickly folds in half with just a push of a button, making for a quick transition if you’re jumping in a cab or need to collapse it to fit on a bus or other tight spot. It is also pretty lightweight, with a compact footprint compared to bulkier stroller wagons like the Wonderfold. 

Both the canopies and the side walls have airflow-friendly mesh fabric, which we love for outings around town on hot days. My kids did accidentally bump (or pull?) the canopies out of place a few times, so I wish they were slightly more kid-proof, but otherwise they were very helpful, with SPF fabric that kept the kids protected from the sun.

Weight: 32.85 lb.
Dimensions: 34x16x38 in.
Weight limit: 50 lb. per seat or 100 lb. total
Recommended ages: Newborn (with car seat adapter) up to weight limit
Five-point harness: No, three-point harness

Pros: This strollerlike wagon is very compact and easy to maneuver.
Cons: Because the passenger area is big enough only for young kids, you won’t be able to use it as long.

When Maltby finished assembling the Evenflo Pivot Xplore, she initially thought she might have done something wrong or missed a part. It looked so small, like a regular stroller. But no: This is just a very compact, foldable wagon, and it not only looks like a stroller but also operates the most like a stroller, among the stroller wagons we tested, in terms of folding, storing, carrying, and driving. The passenger area is quite small, with two petite seats and a small footwell in between, and it sits pretty low to the ground, with relatively low “walls” of the wagon around it.

The adjustable-height stroller handle pulls out long enough so that a grown-up’s feet have plenty of clearance for walking without kicking the rear axle. (This was an annoying issue for the Jeep and the Wonderfold, below, Maltby says.) It’s extremely easy to steer and maneuvers well, like a regular stroller. The handle releases from the stroller-push position and pivots to the front in case you need to pull, which she found pretty convenient.

There’s a downside to this compact design, however: Children have to be teeny to fit into this stroller wagon. Maltby’s kids exceeded the recommended 39-inch height limit. Unlike other flat-bottom wagons, where two kids can happily sit criss-cross applesauce, the wee footwell of this stroller means that only children with small legs and feet can comfortably sit together. The ideal passengers for this device are probably older babies, toddlers, and smaller preschoolers, say, 9 months to 3 years old. The instructions specify that only children who can sit upright unassisted and maintain good neck control should sit in the seats, probably because of the three-point harnesses and lack of shoulder straps. Child car seat adapters (for either infant or toddler car seats) are sold separately, and only one can be accommodated at a time.

All told, this is a very popular wagon with great reviews, and given the compact size and easy driving, we can see why. But due to the size limitations, it may not have the longevity you are seeking.

Weight: 34.7 lb.
Dimensions: 39x27x45 in.
Weight limit: Up to 110 lb. total
Recommended ages: Up to 5 years
Five-point harness: No, three-point harness

Pros: It’s designed to fit up to four children for a total of up to 300 pounds, more than most other stroller wagons.
Cons: It’s large, heavy, and very difficult to collapse and push.

The Wonderfold W4 Elite Stroller Wagon is hilariously large, like a full-sized Pack ’n Play on wheels. It weighs more than 50 pounds without children inside, and even folded up, it is 2.5 feet wide. While you can collapse the wagon with the seats attached, it’s an elbow-grease-filled ordeal, says Maltby. She lamented that it nearly didn’t fit on her street’s narrow sidewalks, and found the seat belts a little tricky to use, although they did buckle securely once she figured them out.

However, speaking for myself as a mom of five who has also used this wagon over the course of several months, the Wonderfold does serve a unique purpose, giving larger families—especially those with kids in the preschool-to-kindergarten age range—more space and versatility. It’s designed to seat up to four children—who admittedly will be squished close together, despite how bulky it is. When I took my preschool- and kindergarten-aged kids to the zoo with this beast of a wagon, I was thankful for its extra roominess as one by one the kids tired out and took to their seats. 

Another perk of having more room? The flat bottom means a kid can nap at their brother’s swim meet, or after a too-long day of adventure, right in the bottom. There’s more vertical room and there are higher sides than some alternatives like the Veer, making the Wonderfold both harder to get into (and therefore better for bigger kids) but also harder to lean or fall out of. 

Maltby warns that the Wonderfold is hard to drive; even pushing on a flat, even sidewalk took effort, and “managing slopes and uneven terrain left me tired enough to ask my husband to take over for a few blocks.” She had to swing wide to turn corners and even do three-point turns. Because the handle doesn’t extend very far away from the wagon, those with long legs might end up kicking the rear wheel axle while walking.

So, if you have twins or triplets, run a day care, have a large family like mine, or have kids who might want to use the wagon beyond toddler years, this is for you. If you don’t have as many kids, keep in mind that the Wonderfold W2, which we tested, is slimmer and better for navigating sidewalks and doorways.

Weight: 51 lb.
Dimensions: 41.5x19x49 in.
Weight limit: Up to 300 lb. total
Recommended ages: 6 months and up
Five-point harness: Yes

Pros: Padded seats, a wide and sturdy storage compartment, easy maneuverability, and thoughtful safety details.
Cons: Might be too small for some bigger kids.

Some wagons seem thrown together haphazardly. The Gladly Anthem is the opposite—its design seems quite intentional, with both parent and kid convenience and comfort in mind, not to mention safety. I tested this wagon with my two young children, and felt more secure with the five-point harness, especially while walking near a road, or on rougher terrain. 

Parents will love the convenience of the open storage basket, which fits most diaper bags, and the lounge pad that helps convert the wagon into a great napping or changing spot. Most of the features seem to be designed for what parents actually need, such as a little covered storage compartment built into the handle for essentials, cupholders big enough to actually hold most drinks, and two extra-large canopies for shade. Older kids can get into and out of the wagon themselves in most cases, and the stroller is compatible with eight different brands of infant car seats, which attach easily using a universal car seat adapter, sold separately.

The Anthem’s maneuverability was superior to that of most other wagons, and there were no issues navigating uneven terrain. There are safety bumpers on the wheels to protect little fingers, and I had no difficulties turning or steering. Overall, though this stroller is pricier than some, all its features are easy to appreciate.

Weight: 40 lb.
Dimensions: 41x25.5x21.5 in.
Weight limit: 50 lb. per seat, up to 150 lb. total
Recommended ages: Newborn (with car seat adapter) to 6 years 
Five-point harness: Yes

Pros: Extremely lightweight with push/pull option; folds fairly easily.
Cons: Bulky to store; shorter walls could be a concern as kids grow older. 

At only 28 pounds, the Munchkin Breeze Ultra-Lite Wagon is “actually light (true to its ’ultra-lite’ name),” says Gideon Grudo, executive managing editor at CR and dad of a 15-month-old at the time of testing. Its smooth and simple style quickly made it a favorite among the models Grudo and his wife tested—pulling and pushing was a positively pleasant experience, requiring minimal effort even when the wagon was loaded up with both cargo and kiddo.

Along with its lightweight profile, this wagon boasts an easy snap open and close feature that Grudo says he could manage with one hand, a huge advantage if you find yourself with a child on your hip or holding a diaper bag.

Although the Munchkin is light, it doesn’t skimp on space. “From the exterior, you’d expect it to allow just a small amount of legroom,” says Grudo. “The real surprise was the collapsible footbed on the inside (other wagons have either a footbed or a flat bottom). The Munchkin lets you choose a playpen experience or a sitting experience, which can make a long journey much more comfortable for your kid, or allow them to play with their toys during shorter jaunts (or take a nap at the park).”

Weight: 28.4 lb.
Dimensions: 45.25x25.5x41.25 in.
Weight limit: 55 lb. per seat; 110 lb. total
Recommended ages: 6 months and up
Five-point harness: No, two-point harness

Pros: One-step folding and unfolding; various seating configurations with option to transition into a play area or crib, plus lots of storage and leg room.
Cons: Due to the wagon’s height, kids will need to be lifted in and out. This wagon is bulky to store as well as to lift in and out of the trunk—and even the two-seat version was too bulky to fit into a compact or small car.

If you’re a parent with multiple children of varying ages, it can be hard to find a wagon that can accommodate your family. The Keenz Vyoo might offer the versatility you need.

This wagon features the ability to configure seating for children 6 months of age and older in several different positions: facing each other or away, or creating a small play area by removing one or two of the seats. “We liked the options of seating arrangements/positions, because it can work with a baby and toddler or if the kids are not getting along,” says Kathleen Halevah, a senior test project leader at CR who’s a mom of a 3-year-old and also expecting another child this year. While the wagon “required more work to move and set up for daily use,” once it was ready to go, Halevah felt it was “more convenient and useful” than other options she tested. While we tested the two-seat version, there are also four- and six-seat versions available. The manufacturer also sells an adapter to attach an infant car seat. 

In addition to its seating versatility, the wagon offers ample space for all the things parents might need for a family outing. According to Halevah, the wagon has “tons of storage on all sides for kids and parents,” and she appreciated the placement of pockets in the middle of the wagon, along with two large pockets on the ends.

While the wagon and its attachments do require added space for storage when not in use, it stands on its own and makes traveling with kids of various ages a bit easier for parents.

Weight: 46.30 lb.
Dimensions: 37x44x27 in.
Weight limit: Up to 55 lb. per passenger; 216 lb. total
Recommended ages: 6 months and up
Five-point harness: Yes

Pros: Extremely sturdy design and walls that lower make it easy to get children into and out of the wagon without lifting.
Cons: While this wagon does collapse down, the base doesn’t fold or shift in size, meaning it continues to take up a lot of space—even when collapsed.

While the side walls of the Evenflo Shyft Rideshare collapse down with the click of a button (allowing older children to climb in and out independently), according to Halevah, “accessing the button, its placement, and then needing to jolt it up in order to engage the walls makes the process a bit tricky.” She also encountered challenges fitting the wagon into her Ford Explorer, describing the overall experience as “not pleasant and bulky—we quickly abandoned this wagon for another.” Other frustrations included cup holders in certain placements that extended past the wheelbase—making them the widest part of the wagon—and the frequent need to detach them in order to pass through doorways.

“In pull mode, it reminded me of a dog sled,” Halevah adds. “There’s no locking position, so if you let go of the bar or handle, it just drops straight to the ground. The length in pull mode also felt awkward—especially at the shortest setting, where the kids seemed too far away.” She noted that controlling the wagon in pull mode was more difficult than expected. The wagon accepts an Evenflo LiteMax infant car seat (no additional adapter required), but with a car seat clipped in, “I’m not sure another kid would fit,” Halevah says. 

Weight: 45 lb.
Dimensions: 45.5x24.5x41 in.
Weight limit: 55 lb. per seat
Recommended ages: 6 months to 5 years
Five-point harness: No, three-point harness

Pros: It has a rugged appearance and kids will enjoy riding in it.
Cons: It’s extremely difficult to push, it’s very large even when folded, and the seat belts are tricky to use.

The Delta Children Jeep Wrangler stroller wagon was the first Maltby tried, and she says it “put a fairly sour taste in my mouth about the whole category.” Her kids loved it (how much of that was the novelty of their first ride in a stroller wagon, she’s not sure), but she says she found it “utterly exhausting.” 

Maltby says maneuvering this wagon stroller had her sweaty and frustrated by the end of the walk—even on a 40° F day. “This thing has so much drift that if you’re on a sidewalk with even a tiny slope, you’ll find yourself pushing with one hand while you pull with the other to course-correct,” she says. “It’s also so heavy to push.” 

While she appreciated the multiple storage spaces, Maltby’s praise ended there.

Weight: 46.2 lb.
Dimensions: 46x26.7x46 in.
Weight limit: Up to 110 lb. total
Recommended ages: 6 months and up
Five-point harness: Yes

Pros: The one-point fold option makes the Jeep Sport extremely easy to load, wherever you travel. The ability to roll the wagon while it’s folded is also great for travel purposes.
Cons: Aesthetically, it isn’t as appealing as competitors. It also has less fabric covering the frame, meaning kids can easily pull and poke at buttons you might not want them to have access to.

This wagon isn’t the prettiest of the models we tested. In fact, for Grudo, the lack of aesthetics really was what made it a struggle for him to rate it higher. “The Jeep is essentially a large black metal frame with a nylon fabric insert, and so the frame is exposed and children walking alongside it can grab at its various bars and edges and perhaps get caught,” he says, adding that this may not be “especially dangerous, but worth knowing and staying aware of.”

Grudo says that folding and unfolding this wagon was an absolute breeze, noting that “the engineering is really phenomenal.” He especially liked how once the wagon was folded upright, it could be moved on its wheels, meaning you could push the folded wagon while also carrying a child in the other arm—a real win for parents flying solo on that much-needed afternoon walk or park adventure. 

Weight: 33 lb.
Dimensions: 43.3x18.11x43.3 in.
Weight limit: 55 lb. per seat; 110 lb. total
Recommended ages: 9 months up to 55 lbs
Five-point harness: No, three-point harness

Pros: Rubber wheels that seemed quieter on some terrain than competitors’.
Cons: Exceptionally difficult to assemble.

The Graco Modes Adventure wagon was the most difficult to build of the five wagons I tested. This was due to a plastic pin that is exceptionally hard to get into the wheels where it’s supposed to go. Assembly took close to an hour and was quite frustrating. 

To be fair, the wagon has some other helpful features, such as being able to push or pull from the front or back, which helps with versatility. The canopies are close together, making it almost sun- and rain-protective, but not quite. It does have an easy collapse system that folds in four steps, but it has minimal snack tray and storage space compared to other options.

There was some side-to-side wobble or clankiness, which made it less stable than competitors like the Veer, and it only had a waist strap rather than a full five-point harness, which is not recommended. That said, the wagon had no maneuverability or terrain issues, and was easy to handle in motion.

Weight: 30.5 lb.
Dimensions: 40.16x24.8x39.76 in.
Weight limit: 50 lb. per seat; 100 lb. total
Recommended ages: 1 to 5 years
Five-point harness: No, three-point harness

Pros: Ample storage and sturdy aluminum construction.
Cons: Extremely hard to fold; footbed not designed with dropped toys or naps in mind.

In contrast to the Jeep All-Terrain, the Joey does not fold with ease and doesn’t decrease in size for storage. “Folding the Joey is strange,” says Grudo. “Its frame stays intact, arguably a safety feature if one considers other frames fold and some don’t even lock. But then its frame doesn’t fold so you’re just folding the fabric in on itself and standing the entire frame up on its side and that’s your storage option. It’s huge and takes up a lot of space.”

Additionally, unlike other wagons we tested, the Joey doesn’t come with a canopy, so it needs to be purchased separately—an accessory that seems a bit expensive considering the Joey’s already high $600 price tag.

While storage was ample and the frame itself seemed extremely solid, the Joey’s lack of ease and storage capabilities couldn’t be overlooked, given the high price.

Weight: 30.7 lb.
Dimensions: 59.3x34.9x25 
Weight limit: 55 lb. per seat
Recommended ages: Up to 5 years
Five-point harness: Yes

Pros: Ample storage with the ability to be pushed or pulled, making handling relatively easy at times.
Cons: The Larktake is heavier than other tested options, making transportation difficult for one person. The brake also requires additional strength to apply compared to other models.

While this wagon performs well in some basic ways, it is lacking in others. For example, the assembly took more than an hour, and included some confusing aspects, like a hidden fourth wheel that was located only after a call to customer service. 

Once assembled, it handles moderately well, but not as well as competitors, as Lashbrook pointed out. The brake is a bit difficult to use, requiring more foot strength than you’d expect; the harness system is tough to securely tighten; and the recline function is cumbersome. Lashbook reports, “There are parts that feel cheap or flimsy when piecing together. For example, there’s a lot of velcro, which is harder to get perfectly straight than snaps or zippers, and also doesn’t feel as secure.” She notes that it doesn’t pose a safety issue, but is more about perceived quality.

Weight: 39.8 lb.
Dimensions: 49.5x25x42.5 in. 
Weight limit: 65 lb. per seat; 152 lb. total
Recommended ages: 6 months up to weight limit
Five-point harness: Yes

Pros: This lightweight stroller wagon is exceptionally easy to travel with and store.
Cons: The features are quite basic. The canopy, for example, is somewhat flimsy.

The Radio Flyer 3-in-1 EZ Fold Wagon with Canopy was the closest thing to what Maltby originally had in mind as a potential stroller replacement, she says. “It’s simple, small, and lightweight, and operates basically like a regular old wagon but with the safety restraints our experts say are critical. It’s a relative breeze to carry up and down a flight of stairs or toss into the trunk of a car.” Kids and nostalgia-heads will love the cheerful, candy-apple-red, retro-inspired design. 

This stroller wagon isn’t great for tiny or especially wriggly kids because it can’t accommodate a child car seat and has only two-point harnesses rather than a five-point. This wagon comes with a canopy, which attaches to the built-in slide-away poles using very small and flimsy snaps. Maltby says, “I attached one of the four snaps and turned my back, and within a minute, my cat had brushed against the canopy and the snap had come undone.”

The 3-in-1 EZ Fold Wagon is also very bare-bones in terms of steering and maneuvering. It has very little shock absorption, which maybe your kids won’t mind, and the turning radius is tricky; take too sharp a turn and you may end up tipping the wagon over. This is also the most wagonlike product, with only a handle in the front for pulling, which means you don’t get to face your kids, and arms and shoulders may get fatigued pulling the wagon uphill. Finally, there’s minimal storage (two cup holder slots and one small storage slot), and with no stroller handle, there’s no place to add a hook to hang a tote bag, Maltby says.

Weight: 21.32 lb.
Dimensions: 39.37x21.26x40.75 in.
Weight limit: 150 lb.
Recommended ages: 18 months to 5 years
Five-point harness: No

Pros: Easy to collapse in one step, lightweight for travel with push/pull maneuverability.
Cons: Children won’t be able to climb into this wagon on their own, meaning you’ll need to lift them in. The footbase isn’t adjustable either, so it’s hard to use for naps on the go. 

The Radio Flyer Voya had some great qualities that could make it a fit for the family, depending on size and need. Like several of the other options we tested, the Voya collapsed easily in one step, making it easy to store in the car and the garage. However, it lacked the storage capacity for other items needed on family trips out, which some of the other stroller wagons provided. 

Halevah says another improvement would be to have the bottom of the wagon go completely flat: “Having an option to engage the foot area or zip it up to be flat would be nice,” she says, especially for when naps occur in the wagon while out and about. However, she did appreciate that the deep interior made it less likely that a toddler might lean out and fall.

Weight: 36.3 lb.
Dimensions: 43.4x24x39.2 in.
Weight limit: 120 lb.
Recommended ages: 6 months and up
Five-point harness: Yes