Budget Travel: Maclaren
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Best Umbrella Stroller for Travel?
Asked by A.W. from Los Angeles
on March 15, 2009
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Hi ladies,
Our family is taking a trip to Cancun in April, and I'm looking for a good lightweight umbrella stroller to travel with. We currently use a heavy Graco...
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- I purchased one on One Step Ahead a few years ago to take with us to Hawaii with our then 18 month old. I loved it! ($50) It was lightweight and folded compactly for...
- It's so funny we just went through this. We have two very nice strollers that are just too big for travelling. We bought a $10 no-brand, used umbrella stroller at th...
- I have the Chicco, and I like it for travelling. However, I am 5'5". My husband is 6'1", and has to bend over just enough to be uncomfortable. For $70, it works gre...
Travel to LAX with 2 Yr Old Twins and Infant-flight and Car Seat ?S
Asked by S.Y. from Portland
on August 30, 2009
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We are traveling by air to LA for the 1st time with our 2yr old twins and 8mo old infant (her age in Oct. when we travel). I talked to Alaska Air and they said we can ...
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- I have to second what Megan posted! I traveled last Oct. with a 2 1/2 yr old and a 3 month old along with my hubby of course. I opted to check their car seats, which w...
- Car seats are good because the kids are used to sitting in them, but not a necessity, especially if you have a lot of other stuff to carry around the airport. Call 24...
- Hi S., We just traveled cross country with a 3 yo and 9 month old twins, so I hope I can give you some advice that worked for us! Check the stroller and the car seat...
Umbrella Stroller Advice
Asked by R.D. from San Diego
on December 15, 2008
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Hello Mamas! I am looking to get an umbrella stroller for my 7.5 month old son. His regular stroller is just too heavy to be carrying up and down the stairs now that...
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- It's definetly worth it to spend a little more on a good umbrella stroller because you're going to get so much use out of it. Like many others I have a Mclaren and I'v...
- We like our Chicco stroller. It's about $70 at Babies R Us, but I've seen it on amazon.com for closer to $50. Not the best shade, and not much in the way of a basket...
- I love the MaClarean Triumph. It only weighs 11 lbs., has a shade, and opens and closes easliy. I use it all the time for quick trips with my son who's 3 now. He still...
Fully Reclining Stroller for Young Toddler? Ideas Please...
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on November 28, 2010
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Our 16 month old needs a new stroller and we'd like one that fully reclines ans also has a canpoy that will shield her from the stimulation of airports, etc. We have a...
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- I love my Chicco liteway.
- After buying several strollers and always having them break I bought a maclaren and have never been happier with a stroller!!!!
- City Mini. Its full reclines, has a huge canopy and is a one hand fold. I have a Mclaren, but wish I had a City Mini. I used to work in a baby store and have seen all ...
Stroller Advice
Asked by C.C. from New York
on March 6, 2007
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I am a New York City dweller with no car, hence I use the transportation system. As such, the stroller I currently have is simply not adequate for city life. I was giv...
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- I have a medium size stroller by Cosco (not Costco warehouse- lol). It was a gift but I know it purchased at Walmart for around 30.00. It folds in half nicely and ...
- Hi C., I know your pain. lol. When my son was younger i'd commute to his babysitter's house through rain, sleet and snow. We have a McClaren - easy to fold up, li...
- I also live in NYC Brooklyn to be exact and the stroller that is the easiest to get around is the Maclaren strollers and there under or about 300.00 dollars. They're l...
Stroller/Travel Systems for Tall Parents
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on April 14, 2007
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Does anyone know of a Stroller/Travel System for Tall Parents? I am 5'9 and Daddy is 6'3" and it seems that allthough some of the strollers let you adjust it doesnt se...
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- Sorry for the late info. I have a Kolcraft Contours stroller. I love it! It has all the greatness of the newer strollers like a Bugaboo, but it is only about $120. ...
- I didn't see anyone mention this, but the Bugaboo Cameleon has an adjustable bar for taller parents. It is pricy, but it's a great stroller.
- We have the Valco Runabout Trimode (http://www.valcobaby.com/2006/single.htm). You can see one at Galt Baby Galt Toy at 900 N. Michigan. The handlebar adjusts nicely. ...
Stroller Question
Asked by C.S. from Richmond
on July 14, 2009
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First off ladies I can not thank you enough for everything yall do for me. I dont have a mother and I can ask you all any question and it feels almost as good as havi...
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- I also recommend phil and ted strollers- durable, easy to use, lightweight, stylish, jogger, adaptable, versatile, easy to clean, etc!
- We bought several strollers before we broke down and invested in a Mclaren. LOVE IT! WE have a single and a double. They visit NYC a lot and even using this brand i...
- Goodness, I could not imagine wearing out strollers so quickly! We have one stroller that held up through our first child and is now halfway through child number two ...
Help! Anyone Love Thier Stroller? How Do You Pick?
Asked by D.P. from San Francisco
on May 2, 2008
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And I thought having the baby would be the hard part! I had an easier time picking my last car than a stroller! I am pregnant and overwhelmed! I want something that wi...
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- Try the small Combi strollers (I forget the exact model name). Mine only weighs 8 lbs. and has a strap so I can throw it over my shoulder and carry it if I need to. G...
- I also got the Graco Metrolite Travel System. I like it because it is lightweight (as I am small). It folds up with one hand and does everything it needs to (like recl...
- Hello! I have the Britax Vigour and I love it! It has the Bugaboo look without the insane price. Besides being a good looking stroller it also rides great! You can use...
Mom to Be Needs Advice on Type of Stroller to Buy
Asked by J.D. from Providence
on March 3, 2008
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I am wondering what type of stroller I should register for. I hope to walk often with our child once she is born as I am a big walker, so I would like something light...
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- The best stroller for doing the walking that it sounds like you plan on doing is a jogging stroller with a front swivel wheel. And the joging strollers are much light...
- There is no single stroller that will do everything. Think about where you will walk. If the ground is fairly smooth you will be fine with a regular and not a jogging ...
- There is a website calle bobgear.com that sells small 3 wheeled strollers that are convenient for shopping & exercise but I saw one on the graco website called "The Sm...
Stoller Advice Please
Asked by J.C. from Los Angeles
on February 20, 2008
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I am 19 weeks pregnant and just found out I am having a little boy! I have been researching strollers on-line and just feel confused. I would like advice on which st...
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- J., Hi! Congratulations! You might want to pick up Baby Bargains. This is such a great book that reviews quality and pricing of just about everything you need as...
- Hi J., we have the Chicco system. The car seat fits into the stroller and then just the stroller can be used when the baby is older. It's really great but we just use ...
- The ultimate stroller, if you can fit it in the budget, is the BUGABOO FROG... I know its about $1,000.00 but it is so portable and manouverable..When we are out shop...
