Umbrella stroller with tall seat back?

tracee877 · Mar 6, 2011

Anyone know of any umbrella strollers that have tall seat backs? I'm currently using a Mac Quest and the top of DS' head is pretty much even with or just over the seat back. The harness straps are also just about below his shoulders now. He also likes to put his feet under the footrest which makes his feet rest on the wheels making it hard to push. So I guess he needs more leg space also. He is 2.5 and weighs about 28 lbs. I'm not sure on height, but I think he is anywhere from 35-37". He also has a long torso. Can anyone recommend a good umbrella stroller for him? I generally use a stroller with my kids until around age 4-5 so I need one that will last that long. I'm looking at the Mia Moda Facile, anyone know how that one is?

love-pink · Mar 6, 2011

The Cybex Topaz is a ton taller than the Maclaren Techno. Im not sure how much taller the techno is from the quest but the topaz is taller than both. I have alot of comparison pics in my albums. :thumbsup: I

my Topaz!!

LuvMyCharlie · Mar 6, 2011

It's not an umbrella fold but the Baby Jogger City Micro is great for the taller-torsoed bunch. My DS is almost 4 and still fits beautifully!

Holly · Mar 6, 2011

I have no idea the height of it, but the first years ignite and jet strollers are rated to 50 lbs so I think they are bigger than standard umbrella strollers.
They also have bigger, better wheels than most umbrella strollers as well as taller handles. I pushed some around in the store the other day and they were really easy to push.
I'm hoping to get one soon.

tracee877 · Mar 6, 2011

love-pink said:
The Cybex Topaz is a ton taller than the Maclaren Techno. Im not sure how much taller the techno is from the quest but the topaz is taller than both. I have alot of comparison pics in my albums. :thumbsup: I my Topaz!!

I looked at the pics and it does look taller! Don't think I'm crazy about all that white on a stroller though.

Also the harness slots look low, are they? My DS is already over the top slots on the quest. I know it's not like car seats, but he can get his arms out. Also does that bumper bar thing come off?

LuvMyCharlie said:
It's not an umbrella fold but the Baby Jogger City Micro is great for the taller-torsoed bunch. My DS is almost 4 and still fits beautifully!

I'm not really thrilled with 3 wheelers but it seems worth checking out!

courtfrog2 · Mar 6, 2011

The inglesina urbe is a great stroller with a very tall back. My DD used it until she was almost 6. I've been meaning to post it because DD has not used it for a while. Not sure if they still make them.

wavegal · Mar 6, 2011

It might be a bigger than you want but I have the pliko p3 and the seatback is pretty tall, My tall(36.5-37in) 2yr old fits with room over his head. the si might have the same seat back but I don't know for sure, I can get a pic if you want

chelsey · Mar 6, 2011

I think Chicco Liteway Stroller has much taller seat than Maclaren:thumbsup:

tracee877 · Mar 6, 2011

chelsey said:
I think Chicco Liteway Stroller has much taller seat than Maclaren:thumbsup:

I actually had one and just sold it because I didn't like it.

tracee877 · Mar 6, 2011

wavegal said:
It might be a bigger than you want but I have the pliko p3 and the seatback is pretty tall, My tall(36.5-37in) 2yr old fits with room over his head. the si might have the same seat back but I don't know for sure, I can get a pic if you want

Oh I LOVE the P3. Actually I had one when DS2 was born but got rid of it when he was about 6 months because it was just bigger than I wanted.

Dillipop · Mar 6, 2011

tracee877 said:
I looked at the pics and it does look taller! Don't think I'm crazy about all that white on a stroller though. Also the harness slots look low, are they? My DS is already over the top slots on the quest. I know it's not like car seats, but he can get his arms out. Also does that bumper bar thing come off?

I'm not really thrilled with 3 wheelers but it seems worth checking out!

I got a cybex topaz a few weeks ago and love it. DD is still little, but ds has ridden in it in the house and he can still rest his head. He's probably 42 inches or so. The bumper bar comes off easily. I haven't used the stroller with it on yet, as I use ours a lot as a travel system. I love the harness adjustment on it- it's just like a carseat with an adjuster strap to tighten and loosen the harness. No loose harnesses like my volo.

jheimes · Mar 7, 2011

I just finished my quest for the same type of item for my long torsoed 2.5 yr old DS (35", 28#). I had it narrowed down to Baby Jogger City Micro, Graco Ipo, Cybex Topaz, and Chicco Liteway.
I got a great deal on a used Graco Ipo and it is wonderful. He fits and can recline enough to sleep in it. Folds long and stick like, like an umbrella fold. Tall handles. My DD who is 5 still fits, but barely fits in the most reclined position. I think the first years ones are taller also, but not as tall as the cybex.

Dillipop · Mar 7, 2011

I had my 4.5 year old sit in our topaz today. With a jacket on, he is right at the top slots for the harness. For comparison, he is just above the 2nd from bottom slots on a regent, just above the 2nd from top slots on a radian, using the top slots of a trufit. He could comfortably rest his head.

I got mine from woot for $95. It is definitely worth the price.

msg221 · Mar 7, 2011

I have this stroller (there is a new 2011 model out now as well):

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc..._Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&topnav=

The height of the seat back is 19 inches. I also measured the top harness slot and it's 12 inches. The seat depth is 14 inches.

Here is the 2011 model:

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Zooper-Lightweight-Umbrella-Stroller-Black/dp/B004GJXNIM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1299529623&sr=8-2"]Amazon.com: Zooper 2011 Twist Lightweight Umbrella Stroller, Star Black: Baby[/ame]

Zain is the biggest out of all of the almost 3 year-olds (between him, Nour and Ethan) and he still fits with plenty of room. It goes up to 55 lbs. I love this stroller. I've mentioned it many times here in other posts about stroller recommendations. Here are more pics:

http://s972.photobucket.com/albums/ae202/msg221/Zooper Twist/

CYBEX USA-2 · Mar 11, 2011

tracee877 said:
I looked at the pics and it does look taller! Don't think I'm crazy about all that white on a stroller though. Also the harness slots look low, are they? My DS is already over the top slots on the quest. I know it's not like car seats, but he can get his arms out. Also does that bumper bar thing come off?

I'm not really thrilled with 3 wheelers but it seems worth checking out!

Check out the new 2011 CYBEX Strollers. All have taller backs that most, and no more WHITE. www.cybex-online.com

ctbcleveland · Mar 11, 2011

CYBEX USA-2 said:
Check out the new 2011 CYBEX Strollers. All have taller backs that most, and no more WHITE. www.cybex-online.com

Any plans for a double?

tracee877 · Mar 11, 2011

CYBEX USA-2 said:
Check out the new 2011 CYBEX Strollers. All have taller backs that most, and no more WHITE. www.cybex-online.com

Thanks! Can you tell me the closest retail store to 31907 that I could try them out in person?

MrsProgram · Mar 11, 2011

ctbcleveland said:
Any plans for a double?

:yeahthat:

I'd love a cybex double.

legaleagle · Mar 11, 2011

MrsProgram said:
:yeahthat:

I'd love a cybex double.

Apparently there's a single-to-double (a la the baby jogger city select) coming out in August!

http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/535346-Gear_Vendors_Strive_to_Offer_Versatility.php

MrsProgram · Mar 14, 2011

legaleagle said:
Apparently there's a single-to-double (a la the baby jogger city select) coming out in August!

http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/535346-Gear_Vendors_Strive_to_Offer_Versatility.php

Interesting! I need to see pics.

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