Prams & strollers

Prams & strollers in New Zealand: prices and what to check

Updated 31 October 2026

A new pram or stroller in New Zealand costs about NZ$80 for a basic umbrella model and about NZ$700 to NZ$1,400 for a travel system with a car seat. These figures are approximate, according to sellers' websites, October 2026. For current prices on the exact model you want, send a request on BlaBlaPrice, and registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer.

Safety standard and what to check

Most strollers sold in New Zealand are tested to AS/NZS 2088, the joint Australian and New Zealand standard, and the 2013 edition is the one you will see most often. Ask the seller which edition the model meets. Check for two locking devices that stop the stroller folding by accident, and for shoulder, waist and crotch straps with a five-point buckle, plus a front barrier. Some brands give a limited lifetime warranty on the frame and 12 months on the fabric, so ask for the warranty terms before you pay.

Season: buy before summer

Summer runs from December to February, so a baby due in the warmer months is the time to choose a pram. Test the fold, the wheels and the canopy in your own car boot before you commit. A large canopy and breathable mesh matter when the summer sun is strong, and a carrycot or bassinet suits the first months, when a baby sleeps flat.

Delivery and how it is bought here

Prams and travel systems are bulky, so ask whether the price includes delivery to your city, which can be Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton or Tauranga, and who pays for it. Ask for the weight in kilograms and the folded size in centimetres, because most listings here are metric. For a used pram, ask whether the brakes and fabric have been checked.

What to write in your request

Give your child's age, the type you want (lightweight, full-size pram or travel system), the number of wheels, the colour, whether you want new or used, your budget and your city. Mention rough footpaths or a second child if they apply, because that changes the wheels and frame you need. The more detail in the first message, the fewer questions the seller has to ask.

Describe the stroller in your own words in a BlaBlaPrice chat and add a photo if you have one. Buyers pay nothing. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in New Zealand, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their price, terms and delivery. Your contact details stay hidden, and you decide who to exchange them with. If you already know a local seller, you can also send them the request link yourself by text, e-mail or WhatsApp. For a car seat as well, see child car seats or browse Baby & Kids.