A pram is the baby purchase you will push every day for three or four years, so it has to fit your car, your footpaths and, increasingly, an overhead locker. We compared the prams and strollers sold on Amazon.com.au on AS/NZS 2088 compliance, newborn suitability, capsule compatibility, folded size and weight, and what verified Australian buyers report after months of use.
Our verdict
Best overall: Baby Jogger City Tour 2 — a genuinely compact one-hand fold with a near-flat recline that makes it newborn-ready, from a brand with Australian distribution. Check price on Amazon.com.au
Best budget: BABY JOY Lightweight Travel Stroller — a light, cheap travel stroller for babies from six months whose listing states AS/NZS 2088. Check price on Amazon.com.au
Best cabin-size travel system: Britax Flylite Travel Stroller — built to cabin dimensions and compatible with Britax capsules for newborn trips. Check price on Amazon.com.au
Best for twins: Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Double — a side-by-side that still folds compactly and fits most doorways. Check price on Amazon.com.au
A note on what Amazon.com.au does and does not sell
The premium end of the Australian pram market, including UPPAbaby, Bugaboo, Redsbaby, Babybee and Nuna, is not sold on Amazon.com.au; buy those from a specialist baby store. What Amazon carries well is the travel and value end: compact strollers for flying and city use, budget everyday prams, and a few doubles. That is the market this page covers.
Quick comparison
| Pram | Best for | Price band | Key spec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Jogger City Tour 2 | Best overall compact, newborn-ready | Mid-range to premium | One-hand fold, near-flat recline, carry bag | Check price |
| Britax Flylite Travel Stroller | Cabin-size, capsule compatible | Mid-range | Cabin-sized fold, accepts Britax capsules | Check price |
| BABY JOY Lightweight Travel Stroller | Best budget travel, 6 months plus | Budget | Light compact fold, AS/NZS 2088 stated | Check price |
| Safe-n-Sound Move EZ | Budget travel system from birth | Budget | Lie-flat seat, capsule compatible | Check price |
| Safe-n-Sound Weekender | Budget everyday stroller | Budget | Self-standing fold, large basket | Check price |
| BABY JOY High Landscape 3-in-1 | Budget full-size, reversible seat | Mid-range | Bassinet and reversible seat modes | Check price |
| INFANS Jogging Stroller | Jogging and rough paths, 6 months plus | Mid-range | Air-filled tyres, hand brake; standard not stated | Check price |
| Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Double | Best twin side-by-side | Premium | Compact-fold double, independent recline | Check price |
| BABY JOY Tandem Double | Budget tandem for two | Budget | In-line seats, doorway-width frame | Check price |
The picks in detail
1. Baby Jogger City Tour 2
The City Tour 2 is the compact stroller most Australian parents compare everything else against. It folds in one motion to a size that fits a car boot alongside the shopping, the seat reclines close to flat so it can be used from birth, and it takes a carrycot or capsule with adaptors. Baby Jogger has an Australian distributor, which matters for spare parts and warranty. Check the folded dimensions against your airline’s cabin limit rather than assuming it will go overhead.
Pros
- One-hand fold, auto-lock and carry bag
- Near-flat recline suitable for newborns
- Australian distribution and parts
Cons
- Mid-range to premium band for a compact
- Small basket and small wheels on rough footpaths
Who it’s for: city families and travellers who want one compact pram from birth.
Check price on Amazon.com.au2. Britax Flylite Travel Stroller
Britax designed the Flylite around the cabin-baggage envelope, so it is the pick if you fly often and want the pram with you rather than checked at the gate. It accepts Britax Safe-n-Sound capsules, including the B-pod Go, which makes it a newborn travel system; the seat itself is for six months and up. Cabin acceptance is always at the airline’s discretion.
Pros
- Folds to cabin dimensions
- Capsule compatible for newborn travel
- Australian brand with local support
Cons
- Seat unit is not lie-flat, so a capsule is needed under six months
- Light frame flexes on rough ground
Who it’s for: frequent flyers and parents already in the Britax capsule system.
Check price on Amazon.com.au3. BABY JOY Lightweight Travel Stroller
A light folding stroller for babies from six months, with a multi-position recline, a five-point harness and a parking brake. The listing states compliance with AS/NZS 2088, which is the reason it makes this list where many cheap imports do not. It is not a newborn pram and the ride is firm, but for holidays, grandparents’ houses and quick shops it does the job for the least money.
Pros
- Budget band with the Australian standard stated
- Light enough to lift into an overhead locker or boot one-handed
- Compact fold with carry strap
Cons
- Not for babies under six months
- Small wheels and basic suspension
Who it’s for: a second, travel or grandparent stroller once baby can sit supported.
Check price on Amazon.com.au4. Safe-n-Sound Move EZ
Britax’s budget everyday stroller reclines flat for a newborn and takes Safe-n-Sound capsules, which makes it the cheapest route to a travel system from birth on Amazon.com.au. It is heavier and bulkier folded than the compacts above, but it has a bigger basket and larger wheels, so it is better suited to daily footpath use than to flying.
Pros
- Lie-flat seat and capsule compatibility from birth
- Budget band from an Australian brand
- Large basket for daily errands
Cons
- Heavy and bulky fold
- Fabrics and finish are basic
Who it’s for: parents who want a newborn-ready travel system on a tight budget.
Check price on Amazon.com.au5. Safe-n-Sound Weekender
A simple everyday stroller with a self-standing fold, which is more useful than it sounds in a hallway or a cafe. The seat reclines for naps, the basket is generous and the brake is a single red pedal as the standard requires. It is an everyday pram for a baby who can sit, rather than a travel or newborn option.
Pros
- Stands on its own when folded
- Budget band with a roomy basket
- Easy single-pedal brake
Cons
- Not compact enough for cabin travel
- Recline is not fully flat
Who it’s for: daily use at home from about six months.
Check price on Amazon.com.au6. BABY JOY High Landscape 3-in-1
The closest thing on Amazon.com.au to a full-size pram: a high seat that converts between bassinet mode for a newborn and a reversible toddler seat, so your baby can face you or face out. It has a larger frame and bigger wheels than the compacts, in a mid-range band well below the specialist-store full-size prams. Look for the AS/NZS 2088 label on the frame when it arrives.
Pros
- Bassinet mode and reversible seat from birth
- High seat position and large basket
- Full-size feel at a mid-range band
Cons
- Heavy and large folded
- Build quality is a step below the premium brands it imitates
Who it’s for: parents who want a parent-facing full-size pram without the specialist-store price band.
Check price on Amazon.com.au7. INFANS Jogging Stroller
A three-wheel jogger with air-filled tyres, a lockable front wheel and a hand brake, for running or for gravel and beach paths that defeat small-wheeled strollers. It is for babies from six months, and Kidsafe advises against running with a baby before they have strong head and neck control. One important caveat: the listing does not state AS/NZS 2088 compliance, so ask the seller to confirm it before buying and check for the label on arrival.
Pros
- Air tyres and suspension for rough terrain
- Hand brake and wrist tether for running
- Mid-range band for a jogger
Cons
- Australian standard not stated on the listing
- Large footprint; tyres need pumping
Who it’s for: runners and beach or bush families, once compliance is confirmed.
Check price on Amazon.com.au8. Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Double
The double version of our top pick keeps the one-hand fold and the near-flat recline on both seats, each adjustable independently, and it is narrow enough for standard doorways. It is the best side-by-side on Amazon.com.au for twins or for a newborn and a toddler, and it folds far smaller than most doubles. It is a premium-band purchase, but it holds its value well second-hand.
Pros
- Both seats recline near flat, suitable from birth
- Compact fold for a double
- Fits through standard doorways
Cons
- Premium band
- Still heavy to lift into a boot
Who it’s for: twins, or siblings close in age, when both children need a seat.
Check price on Amazon.com.au9. BABY JOY Tandem Double
An in-line tandem that puts two seats front and back in a frame no wider than a single, which is the layout for narrow shop aisles. It is the budget double on Amazon.com.au. However, a recurring complaint in Australian reviews is that the parking brake does not engage reliably on both wheels, so test the brake on a slope before trusting it, and return it if it fails.
Pros
- Single-width frame for aisles and doorways
- Budget band for a double
- Rear seat reclines for naps
Cons
- Brake reliability complaints; test before use
- Long frame is awkward to turn
Who it’s for: a budget double for careful buyers who will check the brake on arrival.
Check price on Amazon.com.auHow to choose a pram or stroller in Australia
AS/NZS 2088 is mandatory
Every pram and stroller sold in Australia must meet AS/NZS 2088, enforced by the ACCC. It requires a red parking brake, a harness with a crotch strap, a wrist tether strap, stability and lock tests, and warning labels. Look for the standard on the listing and the label on the frame; if a cheap import does not mention it, assume it does not comply.
Newborn lie-flat and capsule compatibility
Babies under six months need to lie flat, because their airway can narrow in a slumped position. That means a bassinet, a seat that reclines near flat, or a capsule clicked onto the frame. Capsule compatibility is brand-specific: Britax strollers take Safe-n-Sound capsules, and Baby Jogger takes common capsules through adaptors sold separately.
Flying with a pram
Qantas and Jetstar both use a 56 by 36 by 23 cm cabin limit and a 7 kg carry-on allowance, and cabin acceptance of a folded stroller is at the crew’s discretion. Both airlines carry a pram free as checked baggage, so a compact fold is a convenience, not a requirement. Read our guide to flying with a baby for the full checklist.
Weight, fold and terrain
Check the listed weight: anything above about 10 kg becomes a chore to lift into a boot every day. Small hard wheels suit shops and smooth paths; air tyres or large foam wheels suit beaches, gravel and bush tracks.
Twins: side-by-side or tandem
Side-by-side doubles give both children the same view and recline, and fit most doorways but not all aisles. Tandems are narrow but long and harder to steer, and the rear seat often has limited recline, so they suit a toddler plus baby better than newborn twins.
How we chose
We shortlisted prams and strollers on Amazon.com.au that state AS/NZS 2088 compliance or come from Australian brands, flagged the one that does not, then compared newborn suitability, capsule compatibility, folded size and weight, and read verified-purchase reviews alongside CHOICE and Kidsafe guidance. We use price bands rather than prices because Amazon prices change daily; the button on each pick shows the live price.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take a pram on a plane in Australia?
Yes. Qantas and Jetstar both carry a pram or stroller free as checked baggage, and you can usually use it to the gate. Only a stroller that folds within the 56 by 36 by 23 cm cabin limit and your 7 kg allowance can go in the overhead locker, and acceptance is at the crew’s discretion.
Can a travel stroller be used for a newborn?
Only if it reclines near flat or accepts a capsule or carrycot. The Baby Jogger City Tour 2 reclines close to flat; the Britax Flylite takes a Britax capsule. Lightweight strollers with a seat for six months and up are not suitable for newborns.
What is AS/NZS 2088?
It is the mandatory Australian and New Zealand safety standard for prams and strollers, enforced by the ACCC. It covers the harness, a red parking brake, a wrist tether strap, stability, locking mechanisms and warning labels. Every pram sold in Australia must comply.
Side-by-side or tandem for twins?
Side-by-side doubles are better for newborn twins because both seats recline fully and the children share a view. Tandems are narrower for aisles but longer, harder to turn and usually have a limited recline in one seat, which suits a toddler and a baby better.
From what age can a baby go in a jogging pram?
Most joggers are rated for sitting from six months, but Kidsafe advises against running with a baby until they have strong head and neck control, which is often closer to nine to twelve months. Use the front-wheel lock and wrist tether whenever you run.
Are cheap prams on Amazon safe?
Some are, some are not. Buy only a pram that states AS/NZS 2088 compliance on the listing and carries the label on the frame, check the brake and harness when it arrives, and return anything that does not match the listing.
Related guides: pairing a pram with a capsule? See our picks for the best car seats in Australia, and read flying with a baby in Australia before your first trip.
