Memorial Day Baby Gear Picks: Strollers, Car Seats & Cribs Worth Buying Now
Memorial Day is traditionally one of the biggest sales weekends for baby gear. Strollers, car seats, and cribs sit in carts all weekend because the discounts land on exactly the stuff you were already researching anyway.
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Why Memorial Day Weekend Is a Good Time to Buy
Big-ticket baby gear rarely goes on sale the rest of the year. Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Black Friday are when retailers actually move strollers and convertible cribs. If your due date is this summer or you have been staring at the same UPPAbaby tab for six weeks, this is the weekend to pull the trigger.
Our picks below are sorted by trust score in the BabyPickr catalog: strong ratings with real review volume, not just a 5.0 star product with twelve reviews. Check Amazon for whatever deal is live today.
Best Stroller Picks
Top three by review trust score in our gear finder.
Doona Car Seat & Stroller
An infant car seat with wheels built in, so you skip the parking-lot transfer when you live in rideshares.
Graco Modes Pramette Travel System
A reversible pramette seat plus SnugRide infant car seat in one box, which is a lot of gear for around $360.
BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0
Air-filled tires and real suspension for parents who jog, and for anyone tired of rattling over cracked city sidewalks.
Best Car Seat Picks
Infant, all-in-one, and rotating options from our car seat comparison.
Graco SnugRide Lite LX Infant Car Seat
At 7.2 lbs and $140, it is the lightest carrier in our catalog and the easiest yes when the budget is tight.
Maxi-Cosi Pria All-in-One Convertible Car Seat, SeaDrift
One seat from birth through booster with a machine-washable cover and rear-facing to 40 lbs, so you are not buying again in year two.
Evenflo Revolve360 Extend All-in-One
The one-hand spin makes buckling a squirmy toddler in a compact back seat much less of a wrestling match.
Best Crib Picks
Convertible cribs plus a bassinet pick from our crib comparison.
Dream On Me Synergy 5-in-1 Convertible Crib
At $121 it is our budget pick that still converts from crib through full-size bed, if you want conversion stages without a mid-tier price.
Delta Children Essex 4-in-1 Convertible Crib
Modern two-tone styling at $170 with four conversion stages, for nurseries that want the look without Babyletto money.
Graco Pack n Play Dome LX Playard with Bassinet (Redmond)
Not ready for a full crib yet? This bundles a removable bassinet, diaper changer, and fold-flat playard for about $200, which is why it shows up in so many newborn registries.
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