trailrunnermom
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The Graco IPO is a new umbrella-style stroller which holds up to a 50-lb. child. It's available online in a gray/orange model, and at Babies R Us in a brown model. I bought one at BRU (in-store) on Tuesday for $79.99.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/inde...rt=TRUE&s=A-StorePrice-TRUS&parentPage=family
We spent all day at Busch Gardens yesterday and used the IPO for my 39 lb, 39" 3.5-y.o. DS. It was great. He had plenty of room, and even took an hour-long nap in it and woke up happy and ready to go again.
PROs:
- Tall handles (I'm 5'7" and didn't have to hunch over to push)
- Sun canopy (although it's not adjustable, it does have a "sun visor" part)
- Basket
- Roomy for child
- Folds and opens easily
- Reclines
- Carrying handle
- Front wheels swivel or lock
- Larger than a regular umbrella stroller, but still feels compact to push, steer, fold and carry.
CONs:
- Heavier than regular umbrella stroller
- First one I bought had a defect - seatback wouldn't stay in the upright position - BRU immediately exchanged it for me. I hope this won't be a problem with the new one.
I was glad to find this stroller as we're going to be making several trips to BG this summer, and everyone is happier if the 3.5 y.o. isn't overly tired from walking (especially me -- carrying a 39-lb kids in 90-degree heat is more of a workout than I want). (Yes, kids this age shouldn't need a stroller, but there are times when it makes sense. Fortunately, he has no problem riding along for the day!) I wanted a stroller that I could fold up quickly and carry at times--when we take the tram from the parking lot or the train in the park--although BG will accommodate larger strollers, it's more of a pain.)
For the price, the IPO appears to be a good stroller option for a larger child. I'll post of a picture of the IPO next to a Jeep umbrella stroller later today if I can.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/inde...rt=TRUE&s=A-StorePrice-TRUS&parentPage=family
We spent all day at Busch Gardens yesterday and used the IPO for my 39 lb, 39" 3.5-y.o. DS. It was great. He had plenty of room, and even took an hour-long nap in it and woke up happy and ready to go again.
PROs:
- Tall handles (I'm 5'7" and didn't have to hunch over to push)
- Sun canopy (although it's not adjustable, it does have a "sun visor" part)
- Basket
- Roomy for child
- Folds and opens easily
- Reclines
- Carrying handle
- Front wheels swivel or lock
- Larger than a regular umbrella stroller, but still feels compact to push, steer, fold and carry.
CONs:
- Heavier than regular umbrella stroller
- First one I bought had a defect - seatback wouldn't stay in the upright position - BRU immediately exchanged it for me. I hope this won't be a problem with the new one.
I was glad to find this stroller as we're going to be making several trips to BG this summer, and everyone is happier if the 3.5 y.o. isn't overly tired from walking (especially me -- carrying a 39-lb kids in 90-degree heat is more of a workout than I want). (Yes, kids this age shouldn't need a stroller, but there are times when it makes sense. Fortunately, he has no problem riding along for the day!) I wanted a stroller that I could fold up quickly and carry at times--when we take the tram from the parking lot or the train in the park--although BG will accommodate larger strollers, it's more of a pain.)
For the price, the IPO appears to be a good stroller option for a larger child. I'll post of a picture of the IPO next to a Jeep umbrella stroller later today if I can.