The best sleds-strollers of 2024-2025

Walking in the fresh air is good for children, but it is difficult to carry a baby in a regular stroller in winter - a child exposed to all winds may be cold, and it is difficult for mom or dad to push the stroller on a snowy road. This is where a convenient and ideally suited for winter conditions sled-stroller comes in handy. It is worth thinking about buying them in advance, because there are many sales ahead (11.11 on Aliexpress, Black Friday, etc.).

In this article, I will tell you how to choose the best sled-stroller and what to pay attention to when buying the model you like. The rating is based on customer reviews in popular online stores and on recommendations from experts in specialized publications.

10. Nika Our kids 3

• Features: folding, safety belts, push handle, reversible handle
• Material: metal, textile
• Backrest tilt adjustment: yes
• Included: foot cover
• Load: up to 25 kg

Not too heavy (weight 9 kg) and inexpensive sled-stroller with a folding design - convenient to transport in the car. A special arc mechanism is a reliable solution so that the user can quickly fix the back of the seat in one of 3 positions. You can recline the back to a horizontal position if the child wants to sleep.

Retractable rubberized wheels allow you to transport your little passenger not only on snow, but also on asphalt.

The seat is ergonomic, it protects the child's legs from wind and cold. And the visor protects from snow falling from the sky.

9. ND7-5SK

• Features: footrest, seat belts, push handle, folding
• Material: metal, textile
• Minimum age: from 1 year
• Backrest tilt adjustment: yes
• Load capacity up to 25 kg

The advantages of this model include a rich set of accessories. It includes:

• mittens with fur,
• foot cover,
• removable mattress,
• Mommy bag.

Thanks to the wide seat (40 cm), even a large child will feel comfortable in the stroller. The wheels are rubberized, there is a footrest with an adjustable angle. The back of the stroller can be adjusted in three positions, including unfolding so that the child can lie horizontally.

A folding visor with fur trim protects the passenger from snow. And the child's legs fit into a cover with two zippers.

8. Arctic NEW 2022, Pikate

• Features: reversible handle, footrest, safety belts, push handle, folding, with backrest
• Backrest tilt adjustment: yes
• Load: up to 50 kg

The 2023 novelty from the Russian manufacturer in the top sleds-strollers offers a rich set of accessories. It includes:

• insulated envelope with internal padding made of natural sheepskin and synthetic material,
• fleece mittens,
• raincoat,
• mommy bag,
• fur mattress made of 50% sheepskin,
• Leg cover with all-round zipper.

The child is securely held in place by a five-point safety harness, and when it's time to take a nap, the backrest can be lowered to a horizontal position.

The wheelbase is retractable, so this universal children's transport will move nimbly both through snowdrifts and on dry asphalt.

7. Galaxy Glory Gloss

• Features: Folding, seat belts, push handle, reversible handle
• Material: metal, textile
• Backrest tilt adjustment: yes
• Included: mattress, bag for mom, foot cover, mittens
• Load capacity up to 25 kg

Inexpensive and good sled for a child, with a fur mattress and foot cover included. The backrest is adjustable in three positions:

1. lying down,
2. sitting,
3. half-sitting.

The model is equipped with a footrest with an adjustable angle of inclination and a retractable wheelbase. The seat is 35 cm wide and is reliably protected by a deep hood with a fur trim.

This sled-stroller folds like a stick and easily fits into the trunk. The Galaxy Glory Gloss weighs 12 kg.

6. Nika Nika-for children 7-6 ND7-6

• Features: seat belts, push handle, reversible handle
• Material: metal, textile
• Backrest tilt adjustment: yes
• Included: mattress, bag for mom, foot cover, mittens
• Load capacity up to 25 kg

The Russian company Nika is one of the leaders in the production of children's goods. Therefore, the rating of the best sleds-strollers includes several models from this manufacturer.

One of the most balanced in price and characteristics is the ND7-6 model. Its design is suitable for both boys and girls, and it comes with everything necessary for the baby's warmth and comfort. The backrest can be folded into a horizontal position. The wheels are durable, rubberized, and if necessary, they can be removed - there is a mechanism for changing to runners.

The seat width of 40 cm allows you to comfortably place a baby in spacious winter clothes in the sled-stroller. And the visor with fur trim and insulated foot cover will protect the child from the cold and snow both above and below.

5. Pikate Snowman

• Features: reversible handle, safety belts, push handle, folding
• Material: metal, textile
• Backrest tilt adjustment: yes
• Included: mittens, mattress, bag for mom, foot cover

The top 5 best children's sleds opens with a solid snowmobile for a small passenger weighing up to 30 kg. It is equipped with a soft and warm mattress, as well as a cover for the child's feet. And a deep hood with fur trim protects the passenger from snow and rain.

According to customer reviews, the wheels on the Snowman rise and fall with a jerk, you just need to get used to it.

Among the small but important conveniences: the handle of the "Snowman" can be flipped so that the child is facing or with his back to the parent. And the back of the stroller reclines completely.

Please note: Until 2019, this model had a mechanical back, but new models come with a belted back.

4. Velon Sled-stroller for twins (cosmonauts)

• Features: for two, push handle, folding, with backrest
• Material: metal, plastic, rubber, textile
• Minimum age: from 0.5 years
• Backrest tilt adjustment: yes
• Load capacity up to 50 kg

Double sled-stroller, with adjustable backrest (you can even lay it out horizontally), and large 21-centimeter wheels on bearings. Children will be comfortable and safe, because the stroller has a warm fur mattress and a five-point belt.

The large canopy has a viewing window – through it, the parent can watch the children without dropping the stroller handle. The dense stroller fabric is resistant to fading, rain and snow. The width of one seat is 35 cm.

Using a foot pedal, the sledmobile quickly switches to sled or wheeled mode.

3. Galaxy Snowflake Universal

• Features: reversible handle, safety belts, folding, with backrest
• Material: metal
• Backrest tilt adjustment: yes
• Included: rain cover
• Load capacity up to 25 kg

One of the most inexpensive models in the sled-stroller rating, however, "budget" in this case is not a synonym for "bad". It weighs only 7 kg, has 2 backrest positions (for moving lying down and reclining), and a reversible handle with a rubberized pad.

The stroller fabric is water-repellent, dense, and protects well from both snow and wind. The wheelbase lowers and rises smoothly, not jerkily, as in many other sled models.

Otherwise, the "Snezhinka Universal" does not stand out from its modern competitors. Its configuration is the simplest (one might even say meager), but the price is also low. But the size of the seat could be made larger. It is only 33 cm, so the stroller is more suitable for a slender child.

2. Galaxy kids 1-1 Plus

• Features: seat belts, push handle, reversible handle
• Material: metal, textile
• Minimum age: from 1 year
• Load capacity up to 25 kg

This model features a wide seat (41 cm) and a durable steel frame. In addition to mittens with fur, the kit includes a removable fur mattress and a bag for parents.

The canopy is foldable and large enough for a child wearing a hat with a pompom to feel comfortable under it. In addition to the foot cover with fur trim, the child will be protected from wind and rain with the help of a removable transparent awning.

In this stroller you can not only sit, but also semi-recline and lie down - three options for the backrest position.

1. Nika for children 7-3 ND 7-3

• Features: reversible handle, footrest, safety belts, push handle, folding
• Material: metal, textile
• Minimum age: from 1 year
• Backrest tilt adjustment: yes
• Included: mattress, muff, bag for mom, foot cover
• Load: up to 25 kg

The best sleds with wheels in the review, according to the ratio of price, appearance and characteristics. They are equipped with a transparent awning - with it the child is protected from rain and wind, and the mother can see what the baby is doing in the stroller.

Thanks to the soft foot cover with foam insulation and removable mattress with fur trim, your child will be comfortable and warm.

If you unfold the backrest of the ND 7-3 to a horizontal position, it will accommodate a child up to 110 cm tall. And in a sitting position, the child will be comfortable with a footrest, the position of which can be adjusted.

One press of the foot on the pedal and the wheels become runners, allowing the vehicle to glide easily on a snowy road. Another press and the wheels lower to help the vehicle move quickly on smooth or paved surfaces.

How to choose a sled-stroller

This type of transport successfully combines the advantages of a classic sled and the comfort of a stroller. And to keep the child warm and safe in any weather, the sled-stroller should be equipped with:

• Three-point (in some models – five-point) seat belt.
• With an insulated mattress.
• A backrest adjustable in two positions (or better yet, three – up to horizontal).
• Windproof and insulated foot cover.
• Water-resistant visor made of thick fabric.
• A viewing window, but not a mesh one, so that dirt, rain and snow do not fly at the child.
• Reflective elements.

Many sleds and strollers come with a bag for small items, a raincoat and other accessories.

What to check before buying a sled stroller:

• Are the seams even?
• Are there any deformations or dents on the metal parts?
• Are there any chips in the paint?
• Are the removable parts easy to remove and install?
• Is it easy to switch from runners to wheels? Sharp switching with an upward throw can frighten the child, and is not very good for the spine.
• Is the backrest easy to adjust?

What kind of sled is best to buy for a child depending on age?

If you are buying a sled-stroller for a child under six months, a mandatory condition is only with a backrest that can be folded out to a horizontal position. It is also desirable that the selected model has a reversible handle so that the child sits facing the mother.

Each manufacturer specifies the permissible load on the stroller - usually up to 25 kg, less often - up to 50 kg. Depending on the load, the maximum permissible age of the child is calculated.

Folding design and weight. The first should be considered if you plan to take the sled on trips and/or there is little storage space in the apartment. The average weight of this means of transportation is 11 kg, there are heavier options - 12-14 kg. The exception is sled-strollers for twins, here the weight can reach 15 kg.

Finally, you should consider the climate. The colder the winter months in your region, the warmer the stroller should be equipped. The "minimum" set includes: a fur mattress, a cover with foam or sheepskin insulation, a thick awning made of windproof fabric.