stroller with good recline and good sunshade?

alchris · June 2011

For around $100? I'm looking to buy one for Seattle in a few weeks.

The recline is crucial.

I'm looking at the Maclaren Triumph, on sale at Albee's for $120. Anything else?

I didn't see any Peg Peregos for less than $170. We have a cheapy Chicco umbrella stroller at my ILs but it doesn't recline enough for us right now. Elena isn't sitting yet and she'll NEED to be able to nap in this (I hope ).

I'm seeing others but they're not getting good reviews. I'm now looking at Combis, but I could waste away the rest of the day doing this so I thought I'd ask.

(I began by looking at the Caboose and Sit-N-Stand but they didn't seem to recline enough. Kira hasn't ridden in a stroller for 2 years, however, so that should be OK, unless anyone has a different experience?)

Despite having researched car seats over the years, I don't think I've researched strollers since 2007! Oops!

Thank you!!!

Spockles · June 2011

We have a chicco liteway stroller that fully reclines. I think it was $129. It's lightweight and sturdy. They have them at Target and BRU.

alchris · June 2011

Cool -- thanks! I'm was just searching for Chiccos. I like that specific one as well as the Maclaren so I'll compare the two a bit more. Thanks so much for the recline review too -- that's definitely the best recline, though the shade is puny, unfortunately. Something may have to give though, LOL. Thanks again!

ETA: It seems kinda big and heavy for something considered light -- do you think it'd be a bit big for travel and storage? We'll use it 9 days in July and then not again until we visit my parents next year. Sorry for the follow-up question, and thank you -- indeed you did already answer my biggest question!

OrangeSmoke · June 2011

My Combi reclines fully - not sure how much the single one is.

alchris · June 2011

Thanks! It's right at $120 too...it happens to be the one I was reading about when I decided to post here! And it seems to be a bit lighter than the Chicco, not a big deal for us, but a factor nonetheless. I'll keep reading more and comparing the three! Thanks so much -- hearing experiences helps!

klvd · June 2011

We have the Combi and the Chicco and the Combi has a great recline and sunshade and storage basked (and is a great bargain for the $$) but unfortunately is pretty big to store because it doesn't fold up that well (and I have to use both hands to open and close it - which is why we ended up buying the Chicco.

Spockles · June 2011

alchris:

Cool -- thanks! I'm was just searching for Chiccos. I like that specific one as well as the Maclaren so I'll compare the two a bit more. Thanks so much for the recline review too -- that's definitely the best recline, though the shade is puny, unfortunately. Something may have to give though, LOL. Thanks again!

ETA: It seems kinda big and heavy for something considered light -- do you think it'd be a bit big for travel and storage? We'll use it 9 days in July and then not again until we visit my parents next year. Sorry for the follow-up question, and thank you -- indeed you did already answer my biggest question!

My liteway seems pretty light. It also folds up pretty compact. I did get an extra shade to use on the stroller that extends farther and also protects against the UV/UVB rays. It also steers really well. DS slept many times in the liteway. :-)

alchris · June 2011

Thanks, ladies -- I really appreciate your feedback!

alchris · June 2011

Spockles, out of all the websites out there, my "combi cosmo vs chicco liteway" and my "chicco liteway vs maclaren triumph" Google searches turned up this!

And, just 'cause I've spent WAY too much time on this already, would you mind telling me what sunshade you bought to go with it? I'm strongly leaning toward getting this and doing the same. THANK YOU!

alchris · June 2011

OK, now I'm leaning toward the Uppababy G-Luxe. Second choice is the Chicco or the Inglesina Swift. I think I've eliminated the Maclaren. And I have eliminated the Combi.

The joy.

browneyedgrl4282 · June 2011

Does it need to be lite weight? I have single kolecraft contours stroller which isn't super heavy but it isn't small though. Not sure if you saw it when we were leaving hotel but it really is nice stroller. I love the reclining feature, you pull on the level and it the whole sit goes back without waking up the baby! they also have foot rest that moves up! You can turn the seat to face out or towards you too! Oh the sunshade has great coverage of the baby too!

BRSaugust20 · June 2011

We have the g-luxe and I like it a lot. It is lightweight and has a strap you can put over your shoulder. It has a great sun shade but the basket is small. It is still a little big when folded but it mainly stays in my car for trips to the mall etc.

alchris · June 2011

I'll go to the Kolcraft page now -- thanks! And I do remember seeing it on the way out! It'll depend how big it is I suppose -- we'll be using it just 9 days next month and then it'll stay in my parents' storage for a year and we won't need it again until E is 19ish months, so the smaller and lighter the better.

Awesome, BRS. The basket isn't a big deal at all, but the recline is good (but not as good as others, only 120 degrees, and I don't know if that's enough for a sleeping baby) and the sunshade is the best I saw. It looks easy to fold too. SO glad to hear someone has that one -- it's not very common! Thank you!

JamaicaMon! · June 2011

We have the Joovy Kooper and like it well enough. It definitely has a good recline and good sunshade. My only complaint is the ease of turning, for some reason it just comes across as stiff to me. But that may also be because my only other stroller is the UppaBaby Vista, which we used when he was an infant, and that thing turned like a dream. I'm not sure how realistic it is for seamless turning with an umbrella stroller, as I didn't test many of them out.

alchris · June 2011

Thanks, Jamaica!

For those of you holding your breath, LOL, I decided on...the Cybex Onyx (!). It's a bit more money but I'll swing it. Everything else was missing something, and this one struck me as exactly what we want. Unfortunately it's not as commonly sold but it's available a few places. We were all set to buy the Uppababy last night but I'm glad I kept looking today after all! Thanks SO much for sharing your experiences, everyone!!

Want a personalized experience?

stroller with good recline and good sunshade?

Re: stroller with good recline and good sunshade?

Choose Another Board

Search Boards