Shopping For Strollers Stressed Me Out — Until I Tried the Direct-to-Consumer Options

The most luxe of current DTC options, the 24-pound Lalo Daily comes in a pretty array of jewel tones and with everything you'll need from the get-go: the frame, tot seat, newborn bassinet, car seat adapters, an all-weather cover, two washable seat liners, and two stroller hooks for hanging shopping bags or keeping essentials within arm's length. Buy it with a bassinet for $715 or without for $100 less. When I gave it a spin in person, I couldn't get enough of the parent organizer, which connects straight to the back of the seat for a super-sleek profile — I didn't even notice it at first! (You can also detach it and let it hang from the handlebar instead if you prefer.) Bonus: the pouch stashes a removable phone charger, so you'll never lose juice on the go.