Can I Put My Newborn in a Regular Stroller?

Yes, you can put your newborn in a regular stroller if the stroller is designed for newborns and provides the recline and support specified by its manufacturer. If the seat is intended only for babies who can sit upright, wait until your baby meets the manufacturer’s requirements rather than using a cushion to make the seat suitable.

Check the product’s listed specifications when evaluating can a newborn ride in a regular stroller.

Read your stroller’s instructions for the minimum age and weight, approved seat positions, and any required newborn insert or attachment; some models accept a compatible infant car seat or bassinet instead of using the regular seat. Your newborn needs a position that supports the head and neck without allowing the chin to fall onto the chest, and the harness must fit securely according to the instructions.

Our Baby Stroller & Car Seat Cushion with Head Protection for Newborns is an option you may consider, but use an added cushion only if the stroller or car seat manufacturer permits it. Never add padding that changes the harness fit or pushes your baby into an unsuitable position, and use a car seat with a stroller only when the two are approved to work together.

Before each outing, secure the harness, confirm that the seat or attachment is locked in place, and check that your baby’s face remains visible and unobstructed throughout the walk. If your baby falls asleep, move them to a firm, flat sleep surface on their back as soon as practical; for more help with positioning and accessories, see our newborn stroller cushion and car seat safety guide.