I need a stroller recommendation...

[supercrunch]

The combi I bought last summer is on it's last leg, so it's time to start looking for a new stroller for my 3 year old ds.

I mainly use it for walks around the neighborhood or the mall, and to get my ds inside when he falls asleep in the car. I have had several abdominal surgeries and I am not supposed to lift him :( so when he falls asleep in the car I wake him up enough to talk him into climbing into the stroller so I can get him in the house. He stays in the stroller until he wakes up, so something comfy would be a plus...but he isn't really one to complain ;)


requirements...

must be lightweight...the lighter the better

either no front bar, or one that is easily removed and replaced so he can climb in

must recline at least a little bit

needs a canopy and a basket...although I was fine with the pathetic combi savvy basket

and I can't spend more than $100


any suggestions? :)

[R&J'sMom]

I just purchased a Chicco C5 and I LOVE it!!!! It has all the features you require and my DS loves riding in it, it's very comfy.

Here's a pic:

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u106/randjsmom/000_6020.jpg

[supercrunch]

That looks great!

Does it fold up nicely?


ETA
ooooooo...but I just noticed that the weight limit is 37 lbs. Hmmmm...I wonder how strict that is. My ds is 30-31 now.

[hsjwmom]

Maybe you could look for a Maclaren Triumph or Quest on Craigslist or Ebay... Albee Baby has their Maclarens on sale right now for a pretty good deal. I was going to recommend the Mac Volo but it isn't padded and doesn't recline. It would be good though, because it is ULTRA lightweight.

All Maclarens have a 55lb limit (AFAIK) Albee lists 40lbs on the triumph, but I checked Maclaren's website and it is 55lbs. Here is a one (yellow) on sale for 109.99

http://www.albeebaby.com/ma20trstingo.html

The triumph only weighs 11lbs and reclines. A bit more than you wanted to spend, but you would get it no tax and free shipping...

[R&J'sMom]

That looks great!

Does it fold up nicely?


ETA
ooooooo...but I just noticed that the weight limit is 37 lbs. Hmmmm...I wonder how strict that is. My ds is 30-31 now.

It folds up like an umbrella stroller. I dn't think the weight limit is that strict. My DS is 32 lbs and my older ds is 36lbs and they both have ridden in it.

[skaterbabscpst]

The Mac Volo. It doesn't have an actual recline, but the seat is somewhat sling-like. Julie had her's at Lifesavers and Leah slept like a rock in it.

[chloespurple]

requirements...

must be lightweight...the lighter the better

either no front bar, or one that is easily removed and replaced so he can climb in

must recline at least a little bit

needs a canopy and a basket...although I was fine with the pathetic combi savvy basket

and I can't spend more than $100


any suggestions? :)
Hi Janet, what about the UPPAbaby G-Lite? It only weighs 8.3lbs., stands when folded, has 40lb. weight limit and is right at 100.00.http://www.uppababy.com/product_0007.php
I just ordered one for myself :p (only thing is they are backordered until July, so don't know how quickly you needed your replacement)

:D
Michelle

[kapes_girl]

i have a chicco tuscany which is really nice im trying to sell on craigslist for $40 half orig price and was never used

[Melanie]

I also have the Chicco C-5 that was mentioned above. It's been the "everyday" stroller for 2 years and has worked great.

[joolsplus3]

Michelle, you'll HAVE to post a review of the G-lite when you get it! I 'need another Volo' and was hoping this might be a fun new substitute :)

[Lara]

I also love my c5! It reclines fairly flat, the back is nice and tall, got a good sized basket, it's pretty light, easy recline, and its definatly comfy! Oh, and chicco customer service is great! I got mine on craigslist and the backrest was bent (didn't realize this till I used it the first time). I emailed them about it and got a new seat for it for free, no questions asked! :thumbsup:

[chloespurple]

Michelle, you'll HAVE to post a review of the G-lite when you get it! I 'need another Volo' and was hoping this might be a fun new substitute :)

Hi Julie,
I will definitely let you know how I like it, I can't wait to get my hands on it.
The g-lite is going to be my first lightweight stroller ever & I am ready for it! After the eddie bauer travel system & the jogger the g-lite is going to be like lifting a feather:p
Michelle