I have a 7 month old and I'm ready to ditch the big travel system. I have a GREAT stroller with the travel system, it's just so bulky and heavy (Eddie Bauer). I have been looking into buying a Maclaren stroller, and I've looked seriously at the "Quest Mod" stroller version because it looks as if it's the most reclining of the versions. My son still likes to occasionally nap in the stroller if we're at the mall and in the one we have now it's practically a bed and even has a foot prop to make his feet straight out as if he were laying in his crib. I know that no umbrella type stroller will offer that - but I would love to hear some suggestions!
Hi,
We got the Graco Mosaic as a travel system and we LOVE the stroller. I don't think they sell it as a travel system this year but I know they sell the stroller alone. (my friend who tried out mine just got one!) It folds up very easily and very compact. It also is great for tall people (which is one of the reasons we liked it so much!)
The Mod Quest I would definitely recommend over the techno for your childs age, the difference in rceline is small but the adjustable footrest on the quest makes a difference for that age comfort and also for sleeping. It is enough to use for sleeping and the large seat and higher wt limit make it an awesome lifetime stroller. Maclaren are really high quality so will last a long time and it folds well and is lightweight. the handles are a nice high height and it steers beautifully even one handed, there is no comparison. Maclaren however does make a full recline stroller (for more money), the techno you can check their website at maclarenbaby.com but most kids like the tad incline for comfotr with sleeping anyway.
The one thing I dont like about the quest is it is tippy if you hang things on the handle (I bought this after 8 yrs with a peg perego pliko though so was used to never tippiness wvene with 20 bags on the handle) and it has no front bar. It does have a 55 lb weight limit (most tsrollers it is 40) and the seat is large to accomodate that so yuo will be able to use it for many years to come
I would certainly go with a high quality stroller though, once yuo try it yuo will never go back, the steering and quality is so different (I started with gracos, kolcraft, etc with my first and am now going on my 4th child). The other I like is the Peg Perego P3, I recently replaced my Quest with a P3 b/c we are expect baby #4. My Quest is pink and this baby is a boy. Plus the P3 has an almost flat recline, enclosable seat and will take almost any brand of infant carseat. It is also not tippy, has a front tray, etc But you sacrifice steering, the P3 does not steer as easily, has more plastic parts, and folds larger and heavier.
If you are only looking at Babies R Us then these are basically the 2 I would look at. If you start looking online then a huge world opens up and your decision will be harder
Sarah,
I had the travel system too and changed to the three wheel stroller made by Jeep called "Jeep Liberty Sport" and they make a "Jeepp Limited Edition" that has a steering wheel on it. This stroller reclines, roomy and light.
I had a Maclaren double stroller, and granted it was very good quality- it was so hard to fold and unfold. I don't know if the singles are like that but I would assume so. My daughter decided not to ride in a stroller anymore so now I have a Strolee' which is made by Combi. I love it. So easy to fold and unfold, super light and very compact. It does recline to almost flat. I love it. The Strolee' and Combi models seem pretty much the same to me, I don't see any difference.
I have a travel system too, went to an umbrella stroller which is nothing to brag about but then while shopping for my sister whom I gave my infant car seat too for her new baby I went out to find a stroller that would accomodate the same infant seat without having to give her my larger stroller which is great to have for all day outtings if you need lots of room for storage underneath. Graco has a compatible stroller that works like an umbrella, light weight like the umbrella but feels, moves, and rides like the larger stroller. It's the Mosaic Stroller. Hope this helps
Sarah,
We have the Maclaren Daytripper (navy blue/yellow) and it's so light and easy to fold down. It's a great stroller.
Hope this help, A.
We bought a $20 one from Walmart. It has a teddy bear on it. The only problem we have is that it is too short, though i have seen some with the same stroller that bought an extension. The stroller can lean back a bit, has a basket underneith it, has a basket on the handles to store drinks or keys, and easy storage because it is much smaller than the travel system ones.
Although not as comfy as the foot rest on the travel system, the Maclaren Mod and Sport models do have a foot rest. It's not so great for a tall 35 lb 2.5 year old, but would work fine for a little one. I have the Maclaren Sport and love it. It is perfect for the naps in the mall, etc and so agile for maneuvering through tight spaces.
