flying on United tomorrow: does stroller count in 2 item limit?

[Anonymous]

DH, 13-month-old and I are flying tomorrow on United. We have diaper bag, my purse and two roll-aboards -- and a stroller. I think we're over the limit, DH says no. I know I can cram my purse into the diaper bag if needed (please don't let it come to that). Here's the policy:
The following personal items are not counted toward your one bag and one personal item limit:
• Child safety seats for ticketed children
• Infant restraint devices (infant seat with or without stroller, front pouch or back carrier)
Thoughts? It's a $25 cost to check a bag now.

[Anonymous]

Strollers can be gate checked for free. We usually have our stroller gate checked and our car seat gate checked. Also, if you are bringing a pack n play, when you check in with your luggage, tell them it is a baby bed and they might let you check it for free, the last three airlines have for us, we had no idea.
I also just put my purse inside the diaper bag.