Need a new stroller - need suggestions!

amy919 · Feb 20, 2007

I am looking for a lightweight (but not your typical cheap umbrella stroller) for my 14 month old. I currently have a Metrolite, which is OK, but I am looking for something smaller and lighter for shore trips this summer. We spend a lot of time on the boardwalk and the kids are mostly in a wagon, but I want something for just the baby when we hit the boardwalk for the amusements. It gets very crowded and it's tough to navigate a wagon and with the older kids constantly in and out, I want the baby confined.

I don't need all the bells and whistles, but would like something with a sun shade and a basket. Any suggestions? My budget is around $100.

Thanks, Amy

southpawboston · Feb 20, 2007

we replaced our metrolite for the same reasons you stated...

for $100 you can get a maclaren volo, which is very lightweight and compact, but lacks some features (reclining seat, for example). the newer volos come with a sunshade and basket. we recently replaced our metrolite with the britax esprit (discontinued 2005 model) for $50 from albeebaby.com. at 12 lbs, it's 7 lbs lighter than the metrolite, and has a larger basket than the maclaren (still not large like the metrolite's... can't put a diaper bag in there). it doesn't glide quite like a maclaren, and the collapse mechanism is a little but mroe cumbersome, but for $50 it is a great stroller! we can't even imagine how we survived this long with our bulky metrolite! (we're urban folk and have to carry the stroller up flights, into and out of cars, etc).

lovinwaves · Feb 20, 2007

I would recommend a Maclaren. There are different models to choose from which range in price and features. I have the Quest Model which I believe is $200 new, but I found mine used on my local Craigslist for $65

. Their cheapest model is the Volo, and there have been many posts on this stroller. You may try doing a search on the Forum for the Volo.

All of their umbrella like models go to a very high weight. I think it is 55lbs.? My Quest does Recline, and have a basket, but the umbrella part I think could use some improvement. Mine is very lightweight and folds/opens like a cinch. It also has a handy carry handle which I find very convenient.

I have some photos of mine, if you would like to see them. Just let me know. Good luck stroller shopping!! There maybe other strollers out there that would be great also, but I only have experience with the Maclaren's. Hope this helps you!

joolsplus3 · Feb 20, 2007

It's spendy (I used some coupons to get it for 187 shipped), but the new Peg Perego Aria OH is light, has a big basket, and has a ratcheting sunshade that goes all the way down to the snack tray. The 2006 models are on sale, but they aren't worth it, so don't even consider them.

But otherwise, I second the Volo/Triumph/Quest vote, Macs are fabulous (and older models are just as good, and a bargain, to boot!)

babychild taxi · Feb 20, 2007

Zooper Salsa and Twist (even better) are great lightweight strollers

Hazelnut · Feb 20, 2007

I second (or third) the maclaren volo. It was just under $100, is light and has a nice basket for the basics. I havent' used a lot of umbrella strollers, but I've been very happy with this.

LuvBug · Feb 20, 2007

We love our mac! I have to suggest it, hands down. Check you local TJ Maxx, Ross, costco, ect... to see if they have any of last years models for cheap. There was a triumph at my TJ Maxx for $70 and there were ryders(I think thats it) at costco around christmas, dont know the price but it was good.
I got a maclaren vogue, which is now called the techno classic. I got it from groups.yahoo.com/groups/strollerswap for a steal! they are also stroller experts, so you should check them out.

arly1983 · Feb 21, 2007

We love our MacClaren Triumph. It has recline and a basket. It is so light and has a carry strap. I have put the baby in the bjorn carrier and folded up the stroller and carred up steps when we were in St Augustine FL. I also have folded it up and carried it on the trolly in Gaitlinburg TN. It is comfotable enough that it is my "mall" stroller when I only have one kid with me. The baby fits good in it as does the two year old. Probably the most compact stroller I have ever owned. Anyway, I purchase it on ebay from baby surplus for $90 with 25 shipping. It was last years model. I have ordered several things from baby surplus over ebay and it has always been excellant.

Morganthe · Feb 21, 2007

I have a nicely lightweight Silver Cross Mini (not micro-- the smaller version) and it works great.
But for really crowded areas like what you're talking about -- boardwalk, festivals, carnivals -- I have to admit that I still prefer just carrying my dd in her Ergo carrier. It's more comfortable for all of us. Strollers are such a pain in crowds. DH wears his large backpack so we have loads of room to put all our stuff and dd is much happier on my back without all the scary legs & bags of strangers around her face.
I also don't have to worry about finding a place to park a stroller if all of us want to go on a ride or into a crowded shop. I've also had her Ergo last through 3 strollers now and as long as I can carry her weight (which long ago, I used to pack 90lb rucksacks for miles), I can use it

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twokidstwodogs · Feb 21, 2007

Yet another Maclaren vote. We love our Triumph; it's the only stroller we ever use. They turn on a dime and are very sturdy.

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