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vamom · 06-21-2006, 11:34 PM

I had a van so I did not worry about stroller size before, but now I only have a chevy silverado ext cab truck. I have been keeping an umbrella stroller in it, and packing the jog stroller or graco when I knew I would definatley need it, but if I have company or if it might rain - I have a problem. Well a few weeks ago someone stole my umbrella stroller from the merry go round. Honestly, I could not afford to replace it, then I figured out how much my son relied on it. He has sensory issues, and is possible autism spectrum, and the stroller means alot to him. Unless I want to carry my squirmy 35# boy, I need something. I am thinking about cleaning the basement to raise funds for the "right" stroller. Anyway when I tried out strollers at walmart/target little man is technically too tall for an umbrella, I just hate the way they slump in one anyway, and I noticed all the strollers went to 40# (except 1 which only went to 30). Anyone have any suggustions for a tight folding, higher weight, stroller for my guy? (I use to have a great coach rider that might have worked, but lost it in the divorce.)

skaterbabscpst · 06-22-2006, 12:20 AM

Check Craig's List and the Stroller Swap list on yahoo for a Maclaren Quest. New they run around $200, but they're totally worth it and are rated to 50 lbs or so. Used you can probably get a good deal.

vamom · 06-22-2006, 01:33 AM

Thanks again for your most excellent help.

vamom · 06-22-2006, 02:05 AM

Ebay has some great deals - now for a good basement cleaning, I think that I will let go of the baby things finally.

KaysKidz · 06-22-2006, 05:13 PM

I have a Chicco Tuscany (I think that's the model). But it's a folding umbrella stroller with nice canopy and a reclining back seat, with a 5pte harness. I don't recall what the weight limit is, but I know I've used it with a 40lbs 4yr old without any problems. I got it from Babies R Us last year and it was $70 or $80 I think.

Dillipop · 06-22-2006, 09:22 PM

The weight limit for the Tuscany is 37 pounds. Great stroller and ok for most people to get their kids close to 4 in a stroller, but not great for a kid who's already 35 pounds. I would look in to used maclarens which have the high 50 pound weight limits.

06-21-2006, 11:34 PM	#1
vamom Carseat Crazy Join Date: May 2006 Location: va Posts: 263	Need small folding stroller for big kid I had a van so I did not worry about stroller size before, but now I only have a chevy silverado ext cab truck. I have been keeping an umbrella stroller in it, and packing the jog stroller or graco when I knew I would definatley need it, but if I have company or if it might rain - I have a problem. Well a few weeks ago someone stole my umbrella stroller from the merry go round. Honestly, I could not afford to replace it, then I figured out how much my son relied on it. He has sensory issues, and is possible autism spectrum, and the stroller means alot to him. Unless I want to carry my squirmy 35# boy, I need something. I am thinking about cleaning the basement to raise funds for the "right" stroller. Anyway when I tried out strollers at walmart/target little man is technically too tall for an umbrella, I just hate the way they slump in one anyway, and I noticed all the strollers went to 40# (except 1 which only went to 30). Anyone have any suggustions for a tight folding, higher weight, stroller for my guy? (I use to have a great coach rider that might have worked, but lost it in the divorce.)

06-22-2006, 12:20 AM	#2
skaterbabscpst Moderator - CPS Technician Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 9,141 Blog Entries: 1	Check Craig's List and the Stroller Swap list on yahoo for a Maclaren Quest. New they run around $200, but they're totally worth it and are rated to 50 lbs or so. Used you can probably get a good deal. __________________ Rebekah Branch, CPST since 2005 http://www.rbranch-cpst.com Mom to CJ (7/96, seatbelt), Gregory (4/98, Parkway), & Joyjoy (10/03, Marathon & Regent) Please Note: Advice is a noun. Advise is a verb.

06-22-2006, 05:13 PM	#5
KaysKidz Senior Community Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,094	I have a Chicco Tuscany (I think that's the model). But it's a folding umbrella stroller with nice canopy and a reclining back seat, with a 5pte harness. I don't recall what the weight limit is, but I know I've used it with a 40lbs 4yr old without any problems. I got it from Babies R Us last year and it was $70 or $80 I think. __________________ Kay ~ Maker of Snazzy Fannies Cloth Diapers Cloth diapering, baby gear addicted mom/foster mom to 3 kids (20, 19 & 13) Foster Home for infants/toddlers...currently 2yr old twins!

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06-22-2006, 01:33 AM	#3
vamom Carseat Crazy Join Date: May 2006 Location: va Posts: 263	Thanks again for your most excellent help.

06-22-2006, 02:05 AM	#4
vamom Carseat Crazy Join Date: May 2006 Location: va Posts: 263	Ebay has some great deals - now for a good basement cleaning, I think that I will let go of the baby things finally.

06-22-2006, 09:22 PM	#6
Dillipop CPS Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,609	The weight limit for the Tuscany is 37 pounds. Great stroller and ok for most people to get their kids close to 4 in a stroller, but not great for a kid who's already 35 pounds. I would look in to used maclarens which have the high 50 pound weight limits.