Question: What Is A Stroller Frame?

Answer: A stroller frame is essentially what is sounds like, the frame of a stroller, but it is missing one key part that strollers usually have - a seat. Why would you want a stroller frame, then? Stroller frames are made for carrying infant car seats. These handy, pared down strollers use the infant car seat instead of having their own seat. All you have to do is pull the car seat out of the car, snap it into the stroller frame, and you're ready to go.

Most stroller frames have a few accessories, such as a basket and cupholders, and some have their own canopy. Beyond that, you're only buying a holder for the infant car seat, which means stroller frames are often lighter in weight than travel system strollers, the other popular choice for carrying infant car seats. Some stroller frames fold smaller than travel system strollers, too.

While some stroller frames fit a wide variety of infant car seats, some are made to go with only one or two car seat models. If you already know which infant car seat baby will be using, be sure to choose a stroller frame that can accommodate it.