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How to ship a stroller
Strollers fold flat and ship easily. The trick is preserving the folded position during transit and protecting the wheels from sticking out.
- Typical weight
- Umbrella: 8-15 lb, Jogging: 20-30 lb, Travel system: 25-40 lb
- Rate band tracked
- 20 lb
- Cheapest option
- USPS Ground Advantage or UPS Ground
Live rates
What it costs to ship a stroller, right now
A 20 lb parcel from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA. Actual cost for your stroller varies by ±10-30% with its specific weight and destination zone.
- 01
Ground FedEx 4d $46.79 +$37.48 - 02
Ground Saver UPS 5d $9.31 cheapest - 03
Ground Advantage USPS 5d $9.65 +$0.34
Close call Only $0.34 (4%) separates the cheapest from the runner-up. Free USPS home pickup or a closer drop-off can erase this gap. Pick by convenience, not price, at this margin.
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Before you pack
The box and materials
Box
Corrugated box
Varies; umbrella stroller box is ~36 x 10 x 10 in
Most strollers ship in their original retail boxes from the manufacturer.
Checklist
- Corrugated box
- Bubble wrap
- Tape
- Fragile labels for the canopy
The process
Pack a stroller in 5 steps
01 of 05
Fold the stroller fully
Engage the transport lock if there is one.
02 of 05
Remove detachable accessories
Canopy, cup holder, parent tray. Wrap each in bubble.
03 of 05
Wrap the main body
Bubble wrap the folded stroller. Protect any exposed metal.
04 of 05
Pad the wheels
Wheels often stick out of the folded body; pad extra around them.
05 of 05
Box, fill, seal
Fill gaps with packing paper or bubble; seal all seams.
Carrier notes
Which carrier to use
USPS
Ground Advantage up to 70 lb.
UPS
Ground for heavier travel-system strollers.
FedEx
Home Delivery.
Insurance + declared value
Protecting the package
Declare for strollers over $200.
Specialty shippers are usually not worth it here.
Parcel handles strollers fine.
FAQ
Common questions
Q01 Travel-system strollers with car seats?
Ship the car seat separately; the two pieces shift and damage each other in transit.
Q02 Double strollers?
Same process but larger box; may exceed USPS 108 in length limit.
Q03 Jogging strollers with suspension?
Lock the suspension in transport position per manual.