How to repair damaged Stroller Handles

Various ways to fix / repair damaged Stroller Handles. Here’s what you can do — quick fix for your stroller handle — if the padding on the stroller’s handle has been damaged, has worn off or needs to be replaced.

Over time, your stroller will undergo wear and tear, including the stroller handlebar. The torn stroller handlebars, even though not dangerous for your child’s safety, bothers most parents. Even though its more of a cosmetic thing, you should get it fixed as it can enhance the looks of your stroller.

Here we take a look at how to fix/repair damaged stroller handles. In general, you will need: Tape (any brand can work) and Scissors for cutting the tape.

Mueller Sports Tape (or cork tape)

There’s an easy way to fix broken foam handles on your baby gear, just use Mueller Sports Tape (or cork tape) – it’s an affordable and easy solution to repairing your handles.

Mueller tape has many uses, is of great quality, and comes in great colors (though I prefer black). It tears easily and sticks just enough. The tape comes in a ziplock-type bag for easy and clean storage.

Check the video.

Using a Bike Handlebar Tape for Stroller

Lot of people, who own bikes, use wrap handlebars. It means even you could try using bike handlebar tape for the stroller. Just pick up some thick, cushy, tape up at a bike store and get on with your DIY project.

Get the old rubber off your handle, make sure it’s clean, and put the tape roll in action.

Starting on one side, begin wrapping the tape, keep doing that all the way around.

Once you’re happy with the wrapping, its symmetry, you can use some finishing tape or electrical tape to secure the handlebar tape.

It looks fine as you can see in the picture.

Stroller Handle Bar Covers

Perhaps the easiest way to get the stroller handle bar grips changed is to buy replacement handlebar covers for your stroller. Although a bit expensive option, it will save you time and efforts.  Read more on stroller handle bar covers.

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StrollerBoards is a family managed website with me (Ben) and my wife doing most of the work. We are proud parents of two wonderful kids and love reviewing baby travel gear. We have a firm but friendly “democratic parenting” style and offer several practical solutions backed by extensive research. Our own experience with raising two children prompted us to share our knowledge. Read more.