Opinions Please!

blurofur · Feb 17, 2008

I need a safe lightweight umbrella stroller for travel. I have the peg perego p3 but don't want to lug it in the car for road trips.

Any suggestions on small but good stollers? I am not looking to spend tons of money, but don't want one with just a lap belt either.

I would really appreciate hints on where it is best to get good deals, too!

Thank You!!

Patriot201 · Feb 17, 2008

I really like my Chicco Capri umbrella stroller. It has a 5-point harness, a slight recline (very slight, but still adequate), and handles high enough that I can push it. I paid $60 for it.

lovinwaves · Feb 17, 2008

So is this for road trips only? Any features important to you? Do you need a recline?

Maclaren Volo
Rock Star Baby Candy
Espirit Sun Speed
Inglesina (any of theirs)
Quinny Zapp
Uppa Baby G-Lite

TnT's Mom · Feb 17, 2008

We have a Maclaren Volo lightweight stroller and we love it...we got ours last year as a closeout when the new year models were coming out. I did a quick search and it looks like the 2006 Volo's are on sale a few places for 79.99. It is very lightweight and folds up easily for travel. It is a more mesh type seat but it fits my son almost sling/hammocky like if that makes sense. Our only problem we are starting to have is he is tall for 3 and since last year he must have had a height growth spurt so his head is a bit high on the back but all in all he still fits fine in it...we just traveled to Florida and unless he was being nudgy and putting his feet down to stop it

, it pushes easily with a 40 pound child in it! I actually came here looking for advice last year and the Volo was highly recommended.

blurofur · Feb 17, 2008

I have to confess I do not know a lot about the different features. My DS is 9 months old and he likes to see out, but I guess he would nap if it reclined. So it is not critical but would be nice.
I am saying this is for road trips, but again if I get something I love I might use it all the time. lol. What do you think is the best stroller out there? I intially was thinking I would get a very cheap umbrella stroller, but I don't think I would be happy with that.

lovinwaves · Feb 17, 2008

Oooo now we're talking

Ok, do you have a budget in mind? For an all around stroller I love strollers with airtires. That way you can take them outdoors, and indoors with a niiice ride. Of course there are some strollers with nice suitable wheels for outdoor use too. At his age and for your only stroller I would recommend something with a nice sunshade, recline, and room to grow.

TnT's Mom · Feb 17, 2008

I am thinking you will want more recline then the Volo then. It actually doesn't have recline. I should have asked how old your son was

. But down the road when he is older I still recommend the Volo

. I did try out I think a Maclaren Triumph (which I believe did recline) but it didn't seem to have as much height to it to support my son's head but he was 2 when we purchased our umbrella type stroller.

blurofur · Feb 17, 2008

Room to grow sounds like a good idea. I was not planning on spending over $100. Which strollers have airtires?
Do you think the peg p3 is a good stroller? it is really the only one I have experience with. It is nice enough, but I can't say I am thrilled with it. DO they get a lot better than that one?

blurofur · Feb 17, 2008

TnT's Mom said:
I am thinking you will want more recline then the Volo then. It actually doesn't have recline. I should have asked how old your son was. But down the road when he is older I still recommend the Volo. I did try out I think a Maclaren Triumph (which I believe did recline) but it didn't seem to have as much height to it to support my son's head but he was 2 when we purchased our umbrella type stroller.

I guess i have some shopping to do. I never thought about the height of the seat back.

blurofur · Feb 17, 2008

Patriot201 said:
I really like my Chicco Capri umbrella stroller. It has a 5-point harness, a slight recline (very slight, but still adequate), and handles high enough that I can push it. I paid $60 for it.

I was looking at this one at the store. Does it fold down nice and small?

lovinwaves · Feb 17, 2008

With a $100 budget you are going to be limited(in regards to air tires), unless you can find some used strollers.

Here are some strollers $100 and under.

Graco IPO
Mia Moda Cielo
Mia Moda Facile
Chicco C6
Combi (Great if you are short)
Mia Moda Spirito
Inglesina Swift

Patriot201 · Feb 17, 2008

blurofur said:
I was looking at this one at the store. Does it fold down nice and small?

Yup!

It folds down to the same size as any small umbrella stroller.

It is not nearly as nice as a Maclaren, Baby Planet, Peg, or other "high-end" stroller, but it serves my needs quite well.

TnT's Mom · Feb 17, 2008

We did have a Combi city savvy or something like that before the Volo and I did actually like it when ds was smaller but it became very difficult to manuever as he got bigger and heavier which is when I moved him to the Volo which seems to steer and push easier with a heavier child. DH did not care for the Combi as he is 6'1" and he felt hunched over when pushing it and also kicked the back wheels when walking...I never had that problem but I am only 5'5".

lovemyfamily · Feb 17, 2008

The P3 is pretty light. But if you are looking for light and quality, you cannot beat the Maclarens. I have the Ryder and Techno, both are great strollers.

chloespurple · Feb 18, 2008

I was going to recommend the Mia Moda Facile. It is under $100 and has an adjustable canopy, adjustable calf support, 4-position seat recline, front wheel suspension and swivel lock wheels.
But, it only goes up to 40#.

blurofur · Feb 23, 2008

Thanks for all the help!
I ended up getting a floor model Maclaren volo (saffron). I think it might be a 2006 model. It was a great deal; I got it for under 60 bucks and it looks brand new.

Patriot201 · Feb 23, 2008

Wow! What a deal! :thumbsup:

lovinwaves · Feb 23, 2008

Awesome

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