Best Wagon Strollers for Toddlers

There comes a time when your toddler gets fussy about sitting in a stroller. The same goes for the preschoolers who think they’re too ‘grown up’ to sit in a stroller. They’d rather walk like a grown-up they say, only to end up getting tired soon and leave you the burden of carrying them.

What do you do in these instances? Depends on the situation. Either get a travel stroller that’s small enough to carry or if you have multiple kids get a toddler wagon stroller!

Stroller Wagon vs a Regular Wagon (IMPORTANT!)

Kids wagons are pulled only. Stroller wagons give you the option to pull them or push them as if they were a stroller. I would never buy or recommend a kids wagon without the option of pushing as your main form of transportation.

If you’re wondering why not, load 50lbs (which is still less than two kids and stuff) and try pulling in behind you on walks…

Plus, most stroller wagons have enough room for at least two kids, if not more, with enough space for snacks and lounging. But, not all of them will offer a sufficient amount of storage when kids are riding in it. For many parents they replace double strollers but most cannot be used for kids who don’t sit upright on their own, so it’s not a solution for all kinds of situations.

Carry on reading or jump straight to my number #1 pick on Amazon here (that works for most parents and the one we ended up using all the time).

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Why You Should Trust Me?

I have owned, researched and published numerous stroller, travel stoller & stroller wagon recommendation articles over the past few years, so I can easily compare them – it’s not “I own one or two and love it” type of review.

I test everything on my own kids, and on friends’ kids, and take other opinions into consideration as well. Plus, I also evaluate and take into account safety concerns, recalls, and rules all over the world as I believe just because something is trendy on social media, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s good or practical.

Are Stroller Wagons Worth It?

Toddler wagons are perfect for taking to the beach or picnics.

The added benefit of a wagon stroller is that you also have enough space to carry all the toddlers’ essentials or to put your toddler backpack with portable toys, blankets, milk bottles, juice or water bottles, diapers, snacks, and everything else you might need.

Is a stroller wagon must-have? Absolutely not. I believe that many things became a must-have because of how it’s been portrayed on social media (umm… Doona stroller for example), but a wagon is not a must-have. It is, however, very convenient for multiple children.

In all honesty, I think wagon strollers are definitely a thing for multiple kids, rather than just one. While they’re totally a US thing (I’m yet to see one in the wild in Europe – and as a European in the US I spend an extended time in both places!).

When I used to live in Utah (where people have 5+ kids usually) wagons are THE thing and I’ve seen every single model in every single situation (and that helped me make up my mind). Now in North Carolina I see most people using wagons mostly to transport coolers and stuff, rather than children – either way, it’s a useful item and it’s easier to lug around than a double stroller. One hack I discovered is that wagons can surely work like a pack-and-play for sleeping babies when older siblings are playing.

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You can find toddler wagons of all types, from simple daily-use wagons to tough all-terrain wagons that you can also take hiking. Here are some of the best toddler wagons currently on the market!

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• There’s no one-fits-all stroller wagon. None of these models are bad, but they can suit different necessities, sizes and pockets.
  Best Overall: it depends on your needs – there’s no ONE-FITS-ALL stroller wagon 🙂
  Our Best Stroller Wagon: Larkdale Caravan Coupe
• Best Budget: Radio Flyer Stroller Wagon
• Best Canopy: Keenz Stroller Wagon
• Best for Growing Families: Wonderfold Wagon W4
• Best All Terrain: Veer Cruiser Stroller Wagon

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#1 Highest Weight Limit Wagon Stroller – Wonderfold

Many parents opt for their 4-seater model, even if they “only” have 2 kids, just to have extra space (with 2 kids on the 2-seater the only space you have under their seats – or no space if it’s an older model like W1 without the raised seats). Keep in mind, this monster is 57 lbs…

Now, if you actually have 3+ kids keep one thing in mind. Each seat can hold 45 lbs. I know kids who weigh this much at 3-3.5 years, but the average is 4 years for boys. So if you think this wagon might hold your entire family considering that the baby cannot ride in it until he/she can sit upright well it the oldest sibling might not be over the weight limit before the youngest joins.

For me personally raised seats are a must in the winter and autumn and Wonderfold has them. While many people don’t go out that much when the weather isn’t nice and sunny when kids get into the wagon without raised seats their shoes bring all the mud in. It can get pretty nasty inside and if you have a toddler still mouthing everything or a toddler who doesn’t want to touch anything dirty (I have both, LOL!) then raised seats as a must!

This brings me to another point… to access the door the child needs to crawl underneath the seat to get out, which allows for storage only underneath the other seat and the child needs to crawl in on all the dirt from their shoes. With my clean-loving child, it’s just not an option so we have the W4 even though we only have two out of 4 seats installed. If you don’t want to insert your kids you might want to look into a new Jeep Deluxe instead.

Keep in mind that while it’s great, it’s a big thing to carry. If you have a smaller car or are petite it might not be the best choice.

Wonderfold W1 2-Seater Wagon Stroller
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#2 Best All-Terrain Stroller Wagon – Veer Cruiser

This wagon can be folded flat which is nice, but it still takes the same amount of space in length, so if you think this might be smaller than Evenflo Pivot Xplor or Larkdale Coupe it won’t be – it’s actually longer so takes more trunk space. Plus, you don’t need to undo seat covers and canopies to fold them.

It has some drawbacks as well. You can buy an extra basket for it because there’s not as much space as in other wagons. However, the basket makes the wagon really long and somewhat even harder to navigate.

Steering, with or without a basket, is this wagon’s biggest complaint and I’m not the only one who thinks so – I once overheard someone say that this wagon lives up to its name because it veers, and there’s a lot of truth to it.

My kids were very unhappy about how uncomfortable the seats were and frankly, can’t blame them – seats are bare and bad for extended periods of time. There’s a safety issue because as it folds it creates spaces that can make little hands stuck and disengage the wheel (that actually happened with my kid who always stuffs his hands into holes and spaces, thankfully no injuries happened).

Veer Cruiser Premium Wagon Stroller
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#3 Small Buget Wagon Stroller – Evenflo Pivot Xplor

Be it a trip to the store, the beach, or a hike outdoors, this affordable wagon stroller is a bargain! It’s my personal favorite wagon actually. Another plus is that it’s car seat compatible with an adapter and it’s hackable to a bassinet for an infant (but then the second child has to walk).

One thing that’s unique is their dropdown feature – kids don’t have to jump in and you don’t need to put them in, because one side just lowers down allowing for easy access.

It also has a function to add a stroller seat on top of it, but quite frankly I don’t get it because it sits above other kids so it’s slightly odd. I did see a mom using the wagon for one child sitting in the seat and lugging a cooler and a dog underneath.

The biggest and only con of this wagon is that it’s being strangely promoted for kids up to 5 years old. I noticed a small caveat – “it’s only suitable for kids up to 39″ tall” – which is basically an inch taller than my toddler is now and he only turned 2.5. Unless you have very petite kids this can only be used up to 3 years of their age, 3.5 at the most.

However, many parents including myself still use it even though their kids are taller. The canopy will not work great once the child is 35″ tall even, but the wagon is still the best out of all in my opinion. My kid just wears a hat and puts the canopy behind him to protect him from the wind.

If you order directly from Evenflo you can get $20 off through this link, but also check Target as they’re having occasional promos.

Evenflo Pivot Explore All-terrain Stroller
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#4 Budget Stroller Wagon with Canopy – Radio Flyer

Radio Flyer City Luxe Convertible Wagon Stroller
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#5 Best 2-in-1 Convertible Stroller – Larkdale Coupe Wagon

Larkdale Coupe Stroller Wagon
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#6 Most Durable 2-Seater – Keenz 7S Stroller Wagon

Although I do think Keenz is a fantastic wagon, the biggest cons of it are the lack of raised seats or any sort of footwell, so kids have to sit in their own debris from shoes.

It also folds gigantic – if you have an SUV it will take most of the trunk. Also, keep in mind that if you ever plan on traveling with it you might not be able to gate check it because it’s too big to fit into the scanner. Various airlines will not allow you to go to the gate with it.

One thing to mention about it, along with Wonderfold actually, is that when you’re shorter (below 5’3) you won’t be able to see much when pushing it because the canopy is in the way. Which makes it a hazard.

Keenz 7S Wagon Stroller
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#7 Most Comfortable Wagon Stroller – Larktale

Larkdale Caravan Wagon Stroller
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Points To Consider While Choosing A Wagon Stroller

Can You Take a Wagon to Disney World?

Many people replace their strollers with wagons or buy them specifically for extended trips. Unfortunately, in case of Disney, it won’t work.

Disneyworld has banned all wagons regardless of the size and only accepts certain dimensions of double strollers – one of a few accepted side-by-side is ZOE Twin Stroller. However, I do know about people who got in with Veer and Evenflo ones because they’re technically considering a stroller wagon hybrid.

Wagons are also banned in some amusement parks due to accidents when pulling. Truth to be told, I’ve personally seen a horrific accident at the local ZOO where everyone was pulling wagons with kids unstrapped and in a crowded spot two crashed making one of them fall and kids flew out hitting their heads on the pavement. Don’t be that parent at a crowded spot.

Note that Legoland or Universal Studios still allow wagons.

Is It Easy To Assemble?

Some strollers may be easy to use but might take forever to fold and unfold. Take into consideration if it’s going to be something that you or your partner can assemble on your own or whether you’ll need to hire someone to do it.

Does It Have An Entry Door?

Most wagon strollers have entry doors for the children to get in, but some require you to pick them up and put them in, or for the children to climb in or crawl under the seats. Is this something you or your children are comfortable with?

What Is The Weight Limit?

Now, most strollers are made to take the size of at least two children, so the weight shouldn’t be a consideration. But, these wagon strollers are really useful even after the kids have grown to ages 5 or 7. I’ve had friends use theirs for a lot longer. The weight you’re allowed to port might not be a big deal now, but as the kids grow it will make a difference, especially when traveling long distances.

Does It Have a Canopy?

Who needs a canopy you’d think? We have umbrellas, raincoats, and hats. But really, try keeping the little one from taking those off in the rain. The canopy comes in handy to protect them from rain, as well as from the hot sun in the summer.

Does It Take Up Space?

Most toddler wagons are built to contract into smaller sizes for storage, but some are just bulky. Do you have enough place to store the wagon? And if you don’t, does it fold down easily?

Can You Clean It Quick?

After a day on the beach or in the park, there’s bound to be mud and sand on the wagon, not to mention the dropped food and juice. Is it easy to clean this out? Most wagons have easy clean or easy wipe seats. But I prefer the wagons that just need to be hosed off in the night and are dry again by the next morning.

However, I must say that wagons without raised seats are pretty messy in the winter or autumn when kids enter with muddy and wet shoes. It can get pretty nasty inside and if you have a toddler still mouthing everything or toddler who doesn’t want to touch anything dirty (I have both, LOL!) then raised seats as a must!

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There are so many features to take into consideration while choosing the best toddler wagon for your little ones. I hope this guide has given you a few points to consider while making your decision. If you have any other questions, comment and let me know!