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Nov 2005
I ride public transportation frequently with my 3.5 year old and
I need a stroller to help expedite our trips to/from the
stations but that I could fold up so it is small and unobtrusive
on the train or bus. I have looked online and found the
MacLaren Triumph which is definitely light but it's just not
clear to me how small it folds up. Any recommendations for both
small and light stroller? (Or, any tangential ideas on how to
expedite what is a 10 minute walk for an adult but a 20-30
minute walk with a 3.5 year old to/from the BART station or bus
stop?!)
sharon
I highly recommend the siver cross micro -- helped me survive
when I went back to school with no car and lots of very crowded
bus and train rides. Try the link to see some reviews:
http://www.dealtime.com/xGS-silver_cross_micro
A little expensive, much better built than the mclaren volo for
about the same price. I fugured that without a car, I could
really splurge on the stroller. I purchased mine online, didn't
pay shipping or tax, and the stroller arrived in just 3 days..
The Maclaren Volo is even more compact and lightweight than the
Triumph, especially if you don't get the ''accessory pack'' (seat
cushion and sunshade). It's an umbrella stroller that folds to
be quite narrow (a few inches wide) though still quite long
(maybe 4 feet?). It also has a built in carrying strap. I
still use it occasionally for my 3.5 year old -- it's sturdy
enough to hold a child his size. I'm not aware of any other
strollers that are more compact but that would still hold a 3.5
year old.
Diane Fisher
Try the Mclaren Volo. It made out of mesh, so really light. Folds up rather small, and
even has a strap for carrying it around. I highly recommend it. The only thing much
lighter are the umbrella strollers, but they don't have storage and I have to hunch over
to push them.
anon
I highly recommend the MacLaren Volo Stroller. It is their
lightest weight model (9 lbs.) and folds up easily even with
the accessories (sold separately). Good for ages 6 mos to 3-4
years old (40 lb. weight limit). We've had ours for three years
and it has weathered well . We've used it on BART, Muni, New
York subway, and various airports. Worth every dollar. The
accessory pack includes a sunshade, seat pad, and rain cover. I
would recommend getting that too.
Martha
I've been commuting by bus with my young children for 4 years
now. Nothing folds up smaller than the Kolkraft stroller. Very
light, very inexpensive. Stick it under the bus seat when not
in use.
anon
Combi strollers fold up really small and are v. lightweight, my
model (Combi Savvy Soho Sport Stroller) is only 16lb and even
has an integrated shoulder strap so that it is really easy to
carry with a child in your arms. Other models come with a
carrying case, and are even lighter at 12lb. It's easy to fold
and unfold, a blessing when you're in a hurry to jump on the
bus. I got mine at Albany Target for $69.99. I took it to Japan
and was happy to see lots of Combi strollers there - Combi is
the Graco of Japan - and it was very handy for use on public
transport there. Japanese design is all about keeping
everything as light and small as possible so these strollers
might not suit you if you like lots of storage. Mine does not
have a cup holder, snack tray or a large basket. It does have a
safety bar at the front and a five-point harness. My 2 year old
daughter loves it because the seat is low to the ground and she
can safely climb in and out herself. Combis are sturdier than
your average umbrella stroller, mine still looks great after a
year of heavy use, and they're made of ''outdoorsy'' fabric that
is lightweight, water and stain resistant. Plus, the seat is
washable.
Happy Combi Stroller User
I am a ''heavy lightweight stroller user'' as I travel a bit. I
bought a Combi Savvy Soho almost 2 years ago, and it does fold
very compactly to 14'' x 9'' x 38'' and weighs only 11 lbs. --
while still providing a sun canopy, small basket below, and a
very useful carrying strap (great when carrying suitcases,
etc., or tromping up and down stairs in subway/Metro stations).
It has a ''near-full'' recline, and I've also appreciated that
I can still get into the basket with my daughter lying down,
which I couldn't do with many other models. The only downsides
I've found with it are that it isn't the easiest stroller to
steer over uneven surfaces and it can feel a little ''rickety''
at times, which some people might not notice but the carpal
tunnel crowd should avoid. Since then, Combi's come out with
the City Savvy model, which folds to the same dimensions, but
offers a full recline and works with Combi's Connection infant
car seat (it also comes with an infant boot). I wish I'd had
that at the beginning. I recently reviewed these and a number
of other travel strollers for my website, and I included the
weights and folded dimensions of each stroller. If you want to
take a look, they're at www.travelswithbaby.com. Good luck in
your search!
Shelly
Nov 2005
We are looking for stroller recommendations. We have a 1 year
old and plan to have more kids, so don't want to spend a fortune
on a new (or new-to-us/used)stroller that we will end up
replacing with a tandem in a year or two, BUT we would like to
replace our stroller. We are looking for a compact stroller
with large basket, tray for the child, reclining seat, large
canopy, and easy maneuverability. It would be nice if it were
lightweight and had a 5 point harness as well. What would you
suggest? I was reading the recommendations made in the past,
but it seems as though many of those stroller models are no
longer made. Thanks!
parent who loves to walk
For expert & thoughtful advice about strollers, go to
www.letsgostrolling.com. The owners are local moms who are
incredibly knowledgeable about all kinds of strollers! Good luck.
JF
This could actually go for either of the stroller questions in
the newsletter. I have also been looking for the ''perfect'' small
sized, full service stroller for our one year old. I have done a
LOT of research, tested a LOT of strollers, and still haven't
bought anything b/c I'm frustrated with what's out there.
The best thing I've come up with so far is the Chicco C5, which
is cheaper than the Maclaren Triumph (somewhat comparable in
features) but 3 lbs heavier. I think you get more for your $$$
with the Chicco.
For the other person looking for a small fold up, the maclarens
fold up small but not SUPER small. For that I would highly
recommend a Combi. You can check out their website,
http://www.combi-intl.com/strollers.htm and see... but not only
do they fold up like ''regular'' umbrella strollers, they also fold
''in half again'' -- i.e. the handle bar that the parent pushes
folds over on itself. some models even come with a travel bag,
which may or may not be helpful.
I myself am anxious to hear about other's thoughts. Although the
maclaren is well-loved, I think it's not necessarily on the
cutting edge.... and for the price... oy vey!
k.
March 2005
Hi, we are expecting our first ''singleton'' baby (we already have
twins) and need to pick up a stroller made for one. We already
have a Graco infant carseat and would like to purchase a
lightweight stroller that we can snap the Snugride carseat
into. I'd like to compare a wide variety of strollers but I
can't find information about non-Graco brands that the Graco
infant carseat will snap into.
Can anyone advise me on strollers you used that took the Graco
infant carseat and that you used once your baby was out of it
too? I'd like to purchase just one stroller (it takes the
infant car seat and is a good long term stroller too). The
lighter the better as we'll use it for a couple of years but any
advice on what you used and liked would be appreicated. Thanks,
Mom of twins has to pick up all new stuff for just one now!
I used the Graco Snugride with a Peg Perego Pliko. Had to buy a
$10 little converter bar for the front, which was switched back
to the normal padded bar once baby was in the stroller itself.
The system worked just fine.
We've had our Zippy Inglesina stroller for 2 years now and I'm still very
happy with it. It's lightweight, easy to open/close, and when our
daughter was first born, we used it with her Graco snugride infant
carseat. The Graco seat won't snap right in, like it might with some
strollers - instead the stroller comes with detachable straps that secure
the carseat to the stroller. At first I thought these would be awkward to
use, but they really weren't a problem at all. And the Zippy has other
benefits that for us have certainly outweighed the slightly-less
convenient carseat attachment.
I know you said you only wanted to buy one stroller for your
singleton, but I have to say that our Universal Car Seat
Stroller (about $45 at Rockridge Kids, maybe less elsewhere) was
the best stroller we ever had and it was worth it to buy two
strollers just to be able to use the Universal for 4 months! It
takes a Graco seat (and just about all others) and is by far the
easiest one-hand folder I've used (we have a Maclaren now).
It's also very light and rides nicely. Once your baby is out of
the car seat, however, you have to switch to a new stroller.
Still Longing for the Universal Stroller
Feb 2003
I'm looking for recommendations on a stroller that will fold up
like an umbrella stroller but is more comfortable for a sleeping
baby (will recline). I have a 14 month-old; will be 16 months
when we travel. Any opinion on the Daytripper?
Thanks.
I just purchased a Quest stroller for the purpose you talk
about and it has only been a week but I am very happy with it.
It is much more maneuverable than my other stroller and really
very lightweight and easy to use. We have an 11 month old and
I would not hesitate to travel with this stroller and I think
my son could sleep easily in it but haven't tested this out yet.
Very pleased with my Maclaren
I love the day tripper. McClaren makes such an excellent
stroller for travelling. It turns on a dime, folds up neatly,
and does recline plenty for a toddler to sleep. the recline
feature is a little ackward, but not really a problem.
daytripper mom
Just wanted to give some feedback on the MacLaren Daytripper
stroller...I had a terrible experience with it and with
MacLaren. After using it for a year it broke while I was on a
long walk with my daughter. The metal tube connecting the tire
to the stroller broke in half! This was after normal use, in
fact the rest of it still looked brand new. As you can imagine,
it was difficult to return home carrying a broken stroller and a
two year old! MacLaren's customer service was HORRIBLE! No one
called back after I left two messages and when I finally did
reach someone, he implied that I was responsible for the damage
and that if I mailed it to them they would ''look at it.'' I was
so disgusted that I never bothered. Looking back, I am sure that
the stroller was defective from the outset, since it tended to
veer toward the right. I was surprised by the poor quality of
the stroller and the awfull customer (dis)service, especially
since MacLaren has such a good reputation and is a bit pricey.
My $12 umbrella stroller, which I have had for 8 years, is
better! It is still around and kicking. In any case, I would NOT
recommend anything by MacLaren.
Disgusted with MacLaren
I bought an in between stoller at Toys r Us for 39.00 when my
daughter was 9 months old because her car seat stoller didn't
allow her to sit up. It had a tray which she loved, a huge basket
below which I loved, and it was very light weight. It fell apart
by the time she was two.
If I was to have another child, I might not buy this in between
stoller, even though I can't complain about the price.
FYI, the day tripper does not completely recline.
But that never effected my daughter's ability to sleep.
Deborah
I bought my Graco Metro Lite because it was part of the travel system that
went with a carseat my friends were going to loan me. I thought it was a
little cheap, but was on sale at Lullaby Lane, so I went for it. It is the
best stroller. My daughter is almost a year now, and it's the only one I
use. I bought a Combi stroller at a warehouse sale because it folded up
smaller, and I never use it. The metro lite is light and maneuverable and
has an adjustable handle for short or tall people. It fully reclines. I
think it's just as
good as many of the more expensive strollers.
LK
December 2002
I've got a very tall 3-year-old: She's at least 45 inches tall
and weighs at least 45 lbs. Our last stroller, in which she
barely fit and was not comfortable, was stolen, and I'd like to
replace it. I don't need to use it often, only for long walking
days (like going to the city for the day), so don't want to spend
a fortune but do want something that won't be too small almost
immediately. I would love recommendations from others who've
dealt with this.
Robin
I went with a wagon. They can ride in it, lay down in it, pull
it, etc. It will also hold other stuff, either along with or
instead of you child.
Michelle
March 2002
Hi,
Now that the sun's out I've been trying to find a parasol for our
stroller. Does anyone know where one can be had (preferably second
hand)?
Many thanks!
Noa
About a year ago I saw some at Rockridge Kids on College
Ave and also at Toys R Us. If I recall coreectly they
were fairly reasonable - in the $10-15 range.
Carol
May 2003
I'm looking to buy a lightweight stroller with an ample storage
basket (enough to carry a small bag of groceries). I had a Combi
Ultra Savvy stroller, but the mesh basket was way too small. I
really like the Maclaren ''Vogue'' or ''Quest'' models because they
are only 13 pounds, but I'm worried that the basket is not big
enough. The Peg Perego models offer a bigger basket, but they
weigh more. Does anyone have any suggestions? To those who have
Maclaren or Peg Perego strollers, are you happy with your
purchase?
Janice
I LOVE LOVE LOVE our Graco CitiLite stroller. Only 10 pounds
and has a large enough storage basket for my packed large
diaper backpack. Very easy to fold and unfold with one hand.
Cost about $75.
Debbie
I sold my Peg Perego Pliko to buy a Maclaren Quest so Ive
got experience with both.
The Pliko was great for groceries. I could accomdate a
weeks worth of produce from the farmer's market using the
basket and hanging a couple bags from the handles. (The
hood also worked well for a baguette)
The Quest basket holds about as much as the Pliko's did,
but the handles and hood are not as handy.
As far as other features, Im very happy with the Quest. I can
do everything one handed--push, steer, open and collapse
and its extremely light weight. It is a very parent friendly
stroller.
The Pliko definitely required two hands for everything. But it
had a much better range of recline options and I miss being
able to completely close the hood. (And though I haven't
heard a complaint, I think my 8 monther was more
comfortable in the Pliko.)
Good luck
PS I didnt look at the Maclaren Triumph but wish I had. I got
all attached to the idea of 4 recline options with the Quest,
But it turned out to be such a small range that 2 would have
probably been fine.
Susannah
I have a Peg Perego (Pliko) stroller and while I love how it
rides and the fact that it is very lightweight, the storage
basket underneath has already broken twice (and I have only had
the stroller 7 months!). The basket is simply too flimsy to
store more than a lightweight diaper bag.
anon
It looks like you are more interested in imported higher end
strollers, but we love our Graco Metrolite. It has a big basket
(I often carry a bag of groceries and then some in it), it has a
height adjustable handle and folds down very easily. It's also
around a hundred bucks. We've had ours for 2 years and have had
no problems.
Jennifer
I didn't see your original post--so I am not sure what price
range you are looking for but we bought the Babytrend Lite Rider
and love it. It has a removable tray, reclines with one hand
which is great when baby is sleeping and has a nice canaopy. It
folds easliy and is much smaller to store than most lightweight
strollers. The storage basket holds a minimum of a full
grocerybag--we use it when we need to go to to the store for
light shopping, we've been able to put two bags in there. The
best part is the price--$39. They carry it at TOYS r Us.
anon
May 2003
I've read the archived posts but every year there are design
changes and I'd like some up to date advice on strollers. I have
a STRONG 4 month old daughter and want to buy her a forward
facing stroller (right now all we have is a carseat snap-in type
where she faces mom...boring!). We want something light weight
which folds up pretty small, but she is still small herself so it
needs to be somewhat supportive. Also want something that
handles well and with a lot of underseat storage (we walk to a
nanny share so usually have 2 big bags). Mostly when we hike we
carry her but would like something capable of some offroading. I
have been doing some reading and think what I want is something
like a Peg Perego Pliko, Combi Savvy, Graco Lite Rider, etc.
Does anyone have any recent experiences with a stroller that fits
my criteria that they can share? Also, any advice where I can
actually try out more than just a couple of models at one time (I
live in Rockridge)?
Patty
We love our Zooper stroller, which is fairly light, folds
nicely, is pretty rugged, is luxuriously comfortable for the
child, and comes with all sorts of cool extras, like sunscreens
and rain shields. The one downside is that the basket is tiny
(like Maclarens); but you can hang mesh bags and other things
from the handles pretty well. I'd also strongly recommend
shopping at Rockridge Kids, where though they might not have as
much on the floor as, say, Lullaby Lane, they only sell stuff
that really works.
Christopher
Hi Patty,
I have been trying to sell my daughter's Graco stroller because
we're moving and she's growing out of strollers (almost 3-y-o).
It's either an earlier version of a LiteRider, or just very
similar (bought in 2000). We haven't used it much because I
needed something even more lightweight and easy since I use
public transit almost daily, so it's still in great condition.
It has a nice under seat basket and back pouch, as well as
cupholders and trays for both child and adult. If you wanted
something brand new, disregard, otherwise, get in touch with me!
Jennifer
I have a 3 year old son, and we've been through several
strollers. I would not recommend a Combi stroller. We went
through two of their strollers, and both broke down easily and
experienced problems. I've heard that they now make them with
aluminum frames (ours were both plastic), and supposedly the
aluminum frames would remedy the difficulties we experienced.
We now own a MacClaren stroller, and we're much happier with
it. It's very sturdy, and I wish we'd purchased one from the
start.
Kristin
July 2002
I'm looking for recommendations for a good stroller that
ideally will have the following features: fully (flat) recline,
has 3 or more seat positions, light-weight (15 Lbs or less),
has a large accessible basket and its pad can be machine
washable.
It also has to be less than $100.... Am I dreaming? :-)
Thank you.
You are probably dreaming to get a *good* stroller for under
$100. We have the Combi brand (the Ultra Z or something like
that), which is a GREAT stroller: it has 3 recline positions,
weighs about 8 pounds and could easily accommodate an infant
car seat until our baby was old enough to sit in it. They
retail for about $300 BUT you can find last year's model on the
web for $160-70. It is worth the price. All of our friends
who had babies before us and bought the hugo heavy travel
systems are envious.
Irene
I have two strollers, a peg perego plikomatic and a cheap
Kolcraft stroller which opens with one hand. I virtually
NEVER use the PP. It's too big, heavy and annoying to open
and fold. The Kolcraft truly opens and closes with one
hand, folds completely flat and works just fine for what I
use it for, which is not long walks for the most part, but
short ones, and moving the child from one place to another.
It seems comfortable enough for my daughter (who will soon
be two). For a new baby you probably want something that
reclines, or one of the "travel systems". I think you should
think of the stroller like a car seat... Different kinds of
stroller for different ages. A reclining stroller or one of the
ones where you snap the carseat in for an infant, and a smaller
lighter one for older.
Myriam
I have a mid-range Kidco stroller, which is a MacLaren knock-
off. The design is good with the features you describe, but the
components are a little cheaper than the MacLaren, so it isn't
ideal. (For example, the seat is hard to recline.) I think mine
cost about $150. I've seen them on sale on the web for less.
Dana
I got a Graco Citilite stroller a few months ago and really like
it! I got tired of my Graco travelsystem not fitting down the
aisles of most stores and taking up too much room in the back of
my Jeep. The Citilite weighs about 10 lbs, folds and unfolds
easily, reclines (although not flat) and I can fit a pretty good
size diaper bag on the bottom. When my daughter was younger,
her infant carrier/car seat fit pretty snugly in the stroller.
And my very large 3 year old fits in the stroller if necessary.
I got it at babies r us for around $80.
You ought to be able to get a good umbrella stroller (preferably
one that tilts back for napping, and with a sunshade) for under
$100. They are very portable and all you really need--you can
sling a plastic bag from the handles to carry stuff. Our fancy
one stayed in the garage because it was heavier and more of a
hassle.
mary ann
Well, under a 1oo dollars I don't know, but I have a stroller that
meets all your criteria otherwise: the Elan II from Kidco. It's
a well-made European stroller (or so I was told) and the only
places I have seen them is at Peek-a-Boutique (Castro and 24th)
and CityKids (Clement) in San Francisco, but I am not really
familiar with East Bay baby stores. At any rate, it is fairly
light, it folds up easily like an umbrella stroller and it has
several positions. It is very well built. However, it cost $169
last year when I bought mine, but I have been very happy with it.
I researched strollers extensively, and this one was the only one
I liked for all the reasons above.
Good luck finding what you want/neeed.
Anna
1999
I am expecting my first child in May and my parents have offered to buy a
stroller for us.
We will be returning back to Europe at the end of the Summer, when the baby
will be 4 months
old. Hopefully we will own a car, so I won't have to use the stroller on
public transport. We
are also not planning to have another child until the first one is at least
2 and a half. Does
any one have any advice on buying a stroller that is suitable for a new
infant right up to a two year old, that is suitable for all types of weather
( particularly Europes!) And is OK to pack in cars, take on airlines etc.
Thanks
John:
I suggest the Combi Savvy. This is a light (~6 lbs), compact, quality
travel stroller. Our daughter used one from 6 months to 2 years, most of
which time was spent traveling in Australia, Europe, etc. The stroller
proved very durable despite its light weight and all the heavy camera bags
and diaper bags we hung off it.. The original Combi did not recline fully
and wouldn't work well for a newborn, but there is a new Combi model that
does lie nearly flat and should be OK.
Large wheels are a rather nice thing when abroad, given the cobblestone
streets and so on. The Combi's wheels are only average sized. I believe
the Aprica travel models have larger wheels, but have not used them myself.
But you can do fine without large wheels -- we did.
If you want maximum convenience at first, for very little $$ you can get a
cheap little stroller into which your infant seat snaps. This is great as
you don't have to take the baby out of the seat at all. You'll use it for
a few months, and then get rid of it.
Rachel:
In regards to buying a stroller, I have a Graco lite-travel that allows you
to put
the infant seat in the stroller. This worked fine when baby was in the
carrier... I
could look at him and he could see me. But now I don't use the infant seat
and he
can't look at me because he faces forward. I would suggest a
carriage/stroller so
you can face baby towards you or facing forward. Good luck
Paolo:
I'm european and have been going back to France 2 times a year since my
son is born. He is 2 years old now and I bought a stroller when he was 3
month old that I would really recommend : it is a Peg Perego (italian
brand) model "Plikomatic". It is like an umbrella stroller : easy to
fold and to carry when folded (though heavier)but has nice features, is
confortable and solid. It is reclinable almost flat, has a hood with a
"window" and is still perfect for a 2 years old (actually, I've just had
my second baby and switched to a double stroller by Peg Perego which is
very good too ). For winter time you can buy a rain cover as an
accessory or a leg protection kit. I have been able to travel with it
very easily.The only inconvenient is there is no basket but you can
attach like a net bag.
Another tip : check Peg Perego web site to see what they have and what
you want and maybe ask your parents to buy the stroller in Europe:: when
I bought mine, the price in France was a little bit cheaper than in the
USA.
Good luck.
Ronnie:
I've used over 6 different brands of strollers for my
2 kids. My overwhelming preference would be the
Maclaren. It is an excellent urban stroller, with a
short turn radius, long wearing (and replaceable)
wheels that slide up stairs, high quality cloth, and a
secure latch/harness (unlike the Combi). It folds
well, and is lightweight. Peg Perego has an equivalent
model, I think the Pliko. By the way, babies are
content with a not complete recline, and prefer
looking forward by 6 mo. Furthermore, by the time your
child is 1 yr. a full-featured stroller is too heavy
to lift with your kid.
Ann:
I second the recommendation for the Combi Savvy. I have a bad back and it
is light enough
for me to lift (with my 2 year old in it!) when I have too. It is durable
adn folds up well. I have
taken more flights that I can count with it and it has been great. As to
the Aprica, one note of
warning--I was considering one when I went shopping for mine, and store
personnel at very
good store in the city said that they are always getting Aprica's in for
repair, and that the Aprica's
seem prone to break down a lot. (The Aprica cost more, and thus they were
talking me out of the
higher priced model, so I add double credit to their comments). Finally, I
strongly second the idea
of getting the Snap n Go to pop your car seat into in the first few months.
Its cheap, and VERY
convenient. Do that, and then get the Combi for your "real" stroller is my
recommendation, for what
its worth.
Regarding strollers - we got a Swedish brand (Emeljunga??? something like
that...) and it lasted through both kids (now nearly 6 & 3 1/2) & still works
fabulously. The front wheels, though, are "fixed" - to turn you sort of lean
the way you want to go (does this make any sense???). Anyway, I guess it
takes a little getting used to; my sister really didn't like it the couple of
times she pushed it, but I didn't like the way the "normal" wheels worked.
Also, this stroller could go anywhere - even over sand! We called it our
"off-road stroller." We were extremely happy with it. (I can't remember
where we bought it - I think at a place in San Rafael near 3rd street.)
--
L (6/99)
Our son (now almost 6) had a Peg Perego. A few plastic things broke on it,
but the company would always send repacement parts. Structurally it held up
great. We weren't aware of durability differences between the two brands--
we chose Peg Perego because it had better padding on the arms than the Aprica
model we looked at. One other factor was the handle height and clearance for
my own feet when pushing the stroller. If you're average height or taller,
this can be an issue if you don't want to risk hitting the wheels with your
feet. Fran (6/99)
One thing that made us choose the Peg Perego (I think we have the Avante model)
is that it is very easy to fold up. There is a Swedish brand (Emmajunga or
something like that) that is very well made but we couldn't figure out how to
fold it up, no matter how many times it was demonstrated. McLaren is also a
brand known for durability but it also didn't have the padding that the Peg
Perego had.
Yet another issue: how hard is it to remove the upholstery for cleaning?
Pretty easy on our Peg Perego. (6/99)
I am the happy owner of a Peg Perego Amalfi. I was resistant when my
husband selected it because I was convinced that it was too bulky compared
to an umbrella type stroller, and that it would be too heavy compared to
the light weight Aprica, Savvy, etc. Well to my delight it has proven to be
very easy to get in and out of the trunk. My favorite features are 1) that
it folds up towards you, not down to the ground. This means that I never
have to bend over in the parking lot to pick it up! 2) That it clips shut
when folded so you can lift it and get it into/ out of the trunk without it
unfolding in midair. 3) That the handle bar is reversable so you can have
the baby facing away from the sun no matter which direction you are
walking. My husband talked me into this stroller initially because he
thought it would be great for use at Pt Isabel where we walk our dogs. It
does very well on the paved paths (The paving is in very poor condidtion...
like many streets around here!) but we would never consider it for off road
use on the dirt paths. As for the price... we found our stroller on line
at iBaby for $150. It was in December so they were clearing out the last
year models.
The one drawback that I must mention is that there are an aweful lot of
levers. This is fine for me and my husband because we use it all the time
and know what each one does.... but for an occasional sitter it can be
quite aggravating.
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