Stroller for 3 year old?

Auntie2Avi

New member

• May 11, 2008

• #1

Avi's mom is wanting a new stroller for Avi to use when out and about and he gets tired, or when she needs him to be contained and not running wild. Also for days at the zoo, disneyland, etc. I have a Volo that I keep in my trunk and she wants the same thing. I told her that there might be something better for one of us. I use the stroller when running errands, generally 1-2x per week. I keep it in my trunk, so a small size is good since I have a Corolla. Avi's mom has a minivan so size is not really an issue.

Any good strollers? Top price would be $250. I don't really want a jogger, don't think we need that heavy duty of a stroller. Avi is really tall, as you can see in my siggy pic, and he is ~43 lbs. Stroller does not need to recline, Avi sleeps ok in the Volo.

Thanks!

 

BW1426

Well-known member

• May 11, 2008

• #2

At this age, I wouldn't think you'd want to invest a ton in a stroller. I would think another volo or a Graco Ipo would be great. The Ipo goes to 50 and the volo goes to 55.

 

USmominOz

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• May 11, 2008

• #3

You can pick up a Volo for $54 plus $20 for shipping on ebay. I just had one sent to me in Au from this guy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Maclaren-Volo-C...ryZ66703QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

indigoblossom

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• May 12, 2008

• #4

wow - he is a big boy!!!

i thought the graco only went to 45 lbs? but even if it goes to 50 lbs, i'd just spring for a maclaren which will hold 55 lbs min. (65 lbs if you want to spend your up to your limit and look for a techno XLR on ebay) but like someone else said, at his age, you probably don't want to invest that much in a stroller and if you don't need it to recline than there's no reason not to just get another volo. they're probably the best lightweight stroller on the market and will push a heavy child like a dream, as you already know

babies r us has the gorgeous chocolate brown one and amazon has some cool striped ones, if you don't mind paying full price but ebay is a great way to get a new one (2006 or 2007 model) for a lot less

 

Niea

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• May 12, 2008

• #5

I'd also get another Volo.

Babye-store.com has them for $74.99 ($69.99 if you want an '06 in Salmon), plus free shipping.

 

courtfrog2

Active member

• May 12, 2008

• #6

I just got an '06 salmon one and love it! I got mine for $45.99 plus $20 shipping off ebay. Same guy that was mention in previous post. I love it. My daughter is 3.5 and sits in it when she is tired.

 

skaterbabs

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• May 12, 2008

• #7

I my Volo, and my only regret is that I didn't buy it sooner. :twocents:

 

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*Spoiledinmyhouseofblue*

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• May 12, 2008

• #8

I need one for my 3 year old. Our single stroller broke Ughhh and I so need one. He hates walking and I don't blame him. He has lil' legs! LOL!

He is 29 pounds and I do daycare.

How is that graco ipo? That is a pretty ok price?

 

nov05mama

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• May 12, 2008

• #9

skaterbabscpst said:

I my Volo, and my only regret is that I didn't buy it sooner. :twocents:

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HUGE DITTO!!
We just got the Volo and I can't rave enough about it!! My other stroller was fine, but has been a NIGHTMARE to try to push him (you can see by my sig how big he is too).
The Volo is a miracle! LOL! I feel like I am pushing an empty stroller!! I love love love it!!

I used to rarely use the stroller since he could walk most places, but now I find myself finding excuses to use it! LOL!! You won't be disappointed! I bought mine at Target for $99.

 

skaterbabs

Well-known member

• May 12, 2008

• #10

I'm a bit unusual in that I tend to use the stroller as long as I possibly can. But that's because I would rather not have to chase my kid - especially when the other two are being bratty.

 

TXAggieTech

Active member

• May 12, 2008

• #11

Also jumping on the Volo bandwagon. We bought ours last year for our then 3 YO and love it. We got ours from http://myworld.ebay.com/maxoty/ on ebay.

 

tarynsmum

Senior Community Member

• May 12, 2008

• #12

USmominOz said:

You can pick up a Volo for $54 plus $20 for shipping on ebay. I just had one sent to me in Au from this guy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Maclaren-Volo-C...ryZ66703QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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I bought our Volo from this ebay store (who I found via USmominOz ), and he is GREAT to work with. I had all types of paypal issues and small windows of time, and he went out of his way to make it work. I totally recommend the store to anyone. :thumbsup:

 

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momtoirs

Member

• May 12, 2008

• #13

Another vote for the Volo. We bought two this spring (three if you count the one I got for the early childhood special education program I teach in) on clearance at Target. We found the first two for $60 and the third for only $25! We have loved it. We just gave one a week of heavy use when we traveled to NYC.

Tina
mom to Ian, 3 1/2, in Graco Nautilus

 

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sparkyd

Active member

• May 15, 2008

• #14

If you want a more full-featured stroller that goes to 55 lbs, I'd look at the Zooper Twist. Fantastic stroller; way better value for money than comparable Macs.

If just need basics, sounds like the Volo works.