Re: Recommend an umbrella stroller

• kbradshaw9 member

  January 2013

  We have a Mcclaren Triumph. I love it. It also has a shoulder strap for easy transporting.

  

  DD #1 9/11/10

  DD #2 8/28/12

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• hilsy85 member

  January 2013

  We have an uppa baby gluxe and everyone I know who has one loves it. It's super light, reclines, and stands when folded.
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• snowsjo

  January 2013

  kbruington:

  I found one at Babies R Us for 20 bucksnbsp;on some rack in the middle of an aisle. No name brand, just your basic umbrella stroller and it's awesome. not sure where you are or if there's a BRU near you

  
  
  This exactly!

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• Grk_Natasha member

  January 2013

  I have the i'coo Pluto and I love it.  It folds/unfolds easily, fully reclines and rides like a dream. I really like that it's a little heavier than a traditional umbrella stroller because it gives it a smoother ride. And you'll need that in Europe where the streets and sidewalks are not always super smooth! We took ours on vacation as well. My second choice would be the UppaBaby G-Lux. 

  

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• danabsd member

  February 2013

  The Umbrella Stroller Buyers Guide

  You can stand under my um-buh-rell-a [ella ella ella]

  AYE AYE AYE

  (You love that song too, ADMIT it.)

  After many months of using your luxury, heavy-ass full-featured stroller, many moms are ready to ditch it for a lightweight umbrella stroller that can be easily thrown over the shoulder and tossed in the trunk. Afterall, your baby is getting too heavy to carry around in his car seat anymore. Praise Jonah, it's time to simplify!

  An umbrella stroller is called so because it folds up into a lightweight, stick-like umbrella-like carryable thingy thing. You know, like the big golf umbrella that your dad uses.

  

  Umbrella strollers are generally cheaper than full-feature strollers -- just remember you are trading WEIGHT and SIZE for features. Don't plan on taking it jogging or to the beach (in fact, I laugh when I read reviews that say "this stroller isn't very good for hiking." No ***?). Don't expect a huge basket or a cell phone holder... you get the picture.

  There are tons of umbrella strollers out there, but these are the "best of" for each category.

  Remember: you'll probably use it for the next 2-4 years, so choose carefully.

  
  

  The Umbrella Stroller Lineup Economy ($) Model Price Weight Reclines? Weight Limit Notes The First Years Ignite $60 14 lbs Yea, mostly 50 lbs (a 5 y/o) Not so light (14 lbs!), but great for tall people. Lots of features for the price. Chicco Capri Lightweight $70 11 lbs Sorta 37 lbs (a 4 y/o) A solid little umbrella from the beloved Chicco; very lightweight and well-made for an economy stroller. Super Lightweight, Non-reclining ($$) UPPABaby G-Lite $120 8.3 lbs Nope 40 lbs (a 4-5 y/o) The lightest weight, full-size umbrella stroller on the market. Excellent sunshade. Nice ride. Maclaren Volo $130 8.8 lbs Nunt-uh 55 lbs (a 5-7 y/o) Higher weight limit, easier fold than the G-Lite & comes with rain cover, but inferior sunshade & not as comfy as G-Lite. **Can't decide? Think about what you need more protection from: sun or rain. Lighweight, Reclining ($$$) UPPABaby G-Luxe $190 11 lbs Yes 50 lbs Stands upright by itself, fabulously huge sun canopy, rides a bit smoother than the Maclaren. Maclaren Trimuph $185 11 lbs Si 55 lbs Easier to fold, raincover included. **They're both excellent strollers. Again, to break the tie, do you need more protection from sun (UPPABaby)or rain (Maclaren)? Pimpin' ($$$$) Maclaren Quest Sport $270 13 lbs Yes 55 lbs Plush and comfy; extended leg rest for bigger kids, height-adjustable handles for tall folks (check model), comes with raincover, easier to fold than Bumbleride. Bumbleride Flite $270 13 lbs Yup 55 lbs Can be used with infant car seat (unheard of for umbrellas), can stand on its own when collapsed, comes with rain cover, cup holder, and car seat adapter.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

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• jex2013

  March 2013

  I would like to recommend Kolcraft. This is a good brand and ive been using it for almost a year and i never encountered any problems. A new umbrella stroller should be durable, affordable and high quality.
  

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