When I bought my first stroller, I had no idea what I was looking for. I shopped mostly based on styling. Being a first time mom, I didn't know which features would be useful to me and which ones would not. Since my first stroller is still being used three kids later, there are several things that I wish that I would have known when I was shopping.
A stroller should be easy to fold and unfold since you are generally on the go when you need to use it. If your stroller is awkward to unfold, chances are you will opt not to use it. I found myself using a cheap $10 umbrella stroller a lot of times because it was easier to get in and out of the car than my larger, more expensive stroller. If I was buying my stroller over again I would probably go with a more basic, but high quality umbrella stroller for easier use. The large baskets are nice but they usually weight the stroller down and make it harder to fold.
There are many places that you can find stroller reviews online. It's worth spending a little bit of time researching what other parents think about the strollers you are interested in to make sure that you are investing in a stroller that will meet your need. Stroller Reviews can vary quite a bit depending on what each person was looking for. It is important to keep your own needs in mind as you read stroller reviews since something that bothered one parent may not be something you are concerned about.