# Strollers with a smooth ride

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/baby/stroller/smooth-ride/
Category: Baby > Stroller. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 162 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, May 2016 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which stroller gives a smooth ride?

**Short answer:** Graco Outpace All-Terrain Stroller has the best record for a smooth ride, with 9 of 9 parents saying it rolled smoothly, including over bumps, grass or rough sidewalks, though that is a small group. Chicco Liteway Stroller (14 of 17) and Graco FastAction Jogger LX (15 of 21) follow, and Doona Car Seat and Stroller has the weakest record here at 6 of 11. Jogging, full-size, lightweight, double and car-seat strollers are ranked together, so you are comparing very different strollers on one question: how they roll.

**What stands out:** Smooth rolling and easy steering are different things. 32% of Chicco Liteway Stroller reviews, 38% of Graco FastAction Jogger LX reviews and 22% of Graco Ready2Grow 2.0 Double Stroller reviews say it is hard to steer, even though parents praise the ride on each one.

## Ranking (parents who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Smooth ride | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graco Outpace All-Terrain Stroller | 9 of 9 | 100% | yes |
| 2 | Chicco Liteway Stroller | 14 of 17 | 82% | yes |
| 3 | Graco FastAction Jogger LX | 15 of 21 | 71% | yes |
| 4 | Graco Ready2Grow 2.0 Double Stroller | 9 of 12 | 75% | yes |
| 5 | Doona Car Seat and Stroller | 6 of 11 | 55% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Graco Outpace All-Terrain Stroller

Every parent who stated an outcome said it rolled smoothly, 9 of 9, but that is a small group. 36% of reviews praise the ride and 25% say it is easy to push and steer. Complaints are wheels that wear or squeak (18%) and wobbly wheels (11%). Reviews on the maker's own site run 4 of 5. We show those but don't count them.

- Praised for: Easy to push and steer (25%), Lightweight (18%), Good basket (18%)
- Complaints: Wheels wear or squeak (18%), Wobbly wheels (11%)
- Reports counted: 28

### 2. Chicco Liteway Stroller

14 of 17 said it rolled smoothly, and 38% of reviews praise the ride. 29% say it folds down small and 24% say it suits travel. Steering is the weak spot: 32% of reviews say it is hard to steer and 18% call it heavy.

- Praised for: Folds compact (29%), Lightweight (24%), Great for travel (24%)
- Complaints: Hard to steer (32%), Heavy (18%), Small basket (12%)
- Reports counted: 34

### 3. Graco FastAction Jogger LX

More parents stated an outcome here than for any other stroller (21), and 15 of 21 said it rolled smoothly. 38% of reviews praise the ride and 12% like it for running. Complaints are steering (38%), wheels that wear or squeak (20%) and a bulky fold (18%).

- Praised for: Good basket (15%), Good for running (13%), Easy to push and steer (13%)
- Complaints: Hard to steer (38%), Wheels wear or squeak (20%), Bulky folded (18%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 4. Graco Ready2Grow 2.0 Double Stroller

A double stroller with a fair record, 9 of 12. 24% of reviews praise the ride and 14% call it good value. Steering draws complaints (22%), as do wheels that wear or squeak (16%) and a rough ride (11%).

- Praised for: Easy to push and steer (14%), Good basket (14%), Folds compact (14%)
- Complaints: Hard to steer (22%), Wheels wear or squeak (16%), Too expensive (8%)
- Reports counted: 37

### 5. Doona Car Seat and Stroller

A split verdict for the car-seat stroller in this group: 6 of 11 said it rolled smoothly and 5 said the ride was bumpy or the wheels struggled, which is the weakest record here. 22% of reviews mention a rough ride, 13% mention wobbly wheels and 17% mention the price. Still, 30% of reviews praise the ride.

- Praised for: Good value (9%), Easy to push and steer (9%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (17%), Wheels wear or squeak (13%), Wobbly wheels (13%)
- Reports counted: 23

## Questions

**Which stroller has a smooth ride?**

Graco Outpace All-Terrain Stroller has the best record (9 of 9), followed by Chicco Liteway Stroller (14 of 17) and Graco FastAction Jogger LX (15 of 21). The Outpace result rests on a small group of parents, so read the gap to the others as a hint.

**Does the type of stroller decide how smooth the ride is?**

Not clearly. Jogging, full-size, lightweight, double and car-seat strollers are ranked together here, and a lightweight model (Chicco Liteway Stroller, 14 of 17) sits next to a jogger (Graco FastAction Jogger LX, 15 of 21). Each group of parents is small, so read the gaps as hints, not rules.

**Is a smooth-riding stroller also easy to steer?**

Not always. 38% of Graco FastAction Jogger LX reviews and 32% of Chicco Liteway Stroller reviews say it is hard to steer, while 25% of Graco Outpace All-Terrain Stroller reviews praise how easy it is to push and steer.

**Is the Doona Car Seat and Stroller smooth to push?**

Reviews are split. 6 of 11 said it rolled smoothly, which is the weakest record here, and 22% of reviews mention a rough ride. Still, 30% of its reviews praise the ride.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/