Posted by Micahel Dolan // May 12, 2026
Shopping for a baby stroller the PLC way
This summer, my wife and I will be welcoming our first baby into the world, and we couldn’t be happier! As excited as we are, it’s also been a little overwhelming figuring out what gear we need. So, like good Performance Lifestyle Consumers (PLCs), we started researching. While we haven’t started using our Evenflo Shyft Intuiti+ Travel System just yet, I wanted to share how this shopping approach gave us lots of confidence in selecting this model.
Our research started online, first turning to Consumer Reports courtesy of our KCLS membership. This helped us get our bearings with the different types of strollers/travel systems and which brands generally rated high. As helpful as it was to see CR’s ratings and reviews, we didn’t want to just go with their top recommendation. We wanted to experience how they handled in person and maybe talk with someone about our options.
We achieved both goals at Nordstrom. While anyone can visit a store and see how the strollers feel, it was a pleasant surprise to discover that we could book an appointment with the children’s department for 1-on-1 guidance. It was there that we narrowed down some features as must-haves, like converting to a bassinet and using the seat as a car seat without needing an adapter.
But we didn’t limit our in-person testing to just one store. We also visited Target to explore the options there too. Although they didn’t have a dedicated salesperson, we were able to flag one down to help us talk through other options…as well as specific nuances like how to detach the seat from different strollers and what kind of turning radius we were working with. Getting that hands-on experience helped clinch the decision for us and add our choice—the Evenflo Shyft Intuit —to our registry.
While not every piece of baby gear requires the same amount of research, we knew the stroller would take some time, and we’re happy with the decision. Time will tell whether the newest member of our family will feel the same way… but we’re excited to find out!
About the Author
Micahel Dolan
Michael Dolan is a Senior Copywriter at WH who tries to live the active explorer lifestyle by hiking, but more often can be found reading, playing video/board games or watching movies. Staying on brand, he also went to Powell’s during this trip—but that’s a story for another time.