when do you start to use umbrella stroller?

krmlaw

dh and i dont know if we need to buy one now, or wait a bit.

when do you start to use an umbrella stroller?

BeanieWeanie

We're not getting one before LO gets here, since he'll be in his travel system for a while.

2006bride*

We plan on using it when baby has okay neck/head control.  Maybe around 4 months?  I did buy one this week because it was such a great deal.

corinnesmom

I believe they need to be at least 6 months old for the umbrella stroller.  I have a cheapo one and it doesn't have the 5 point harness, so we didn't put DD in one until she was over 9 months.

krmlaw

ok sounds like we definately dont need one now then ... we'll wait a few months and spend money on something else for baby.

aniceucchik

i would say at least 6m or when baby can sit up by himself with no problem. I absolutely HATE when i see some dumbazz with one of those strollers and the poor LO is all sideways and falling down b/c hes too little to be in it yet...

AllisonLeigh

I don't think that you should use them until LO can hold their head up on their own because they have no support in them whatsoever. Thats just my opinion though

MrsPreK

We used one with DS when he was around 3 months old. It didn't last long though. Not a fan of them.

ivs112

The Maclaren Triumph that we got can get used as early a 3 months. I think we'll probably use the snap and go with her carseat til about 6 months and then switch over.

mrsblt

I believe baby has to be 6 mos old to safely use an umbrella stroller.  Check out the guidelines for the model you are interested in.   I don't think you need to buy it now.

NKufferman

6 months