Should I buy a used stroller on Facebook Marketplace?

Yes—buying a used stroller on Facebook Marketplace can be a smart way to save money, but only if you can inspect it in person and verify it is safe. I’d avoid used car seats, but a used stroller is often reasonable if it passes a safety check.

Before buying:

1. Get the exact brand, model name, and manufacture date if available.
2. Check for recalls using the brand/model information.
3. Inspect the frame for cracks, bends, rust, missing screws, or loose rivets.
4. Test the brakes, folding lock, harness, recline, wheels, and handlebar.
5. Make sure the stroller opens and locks firmly with no wobble.
6. Confirm all straps, buckles, and restraint parts are present and working.
7. Avoid anything with mold, smoke smell, heavy stains, frayed straps, or unknown crash/impact history.
8. Meet in a public place, pay only after inspection, and don’t feel pressured.

My rule: buy it used only if it’s a well-known model, clean, recall-free, mechanically solid, and priced low enough to justify no warranty or return policy. If it’s for a newborn, double-check that the seat or bassinet setup is approved for newborn use—not all stroller seats are.