Umbrella strollers

[ice61313]

I think we want to get an umbrella stroller for vacation. Whatcha recommend?

Eta DH is on the taller side being over 6' so that is a factor, too.

[gratefulgirl]

We have a cheap-o Cosco one and I don't recommend it. It works OK in the airport (what we got it for) where the floor is as smooth as glass, but on even a regular sidewalk the wheels can stick when turning.

[Chrisse]

We inherited a Maclaren Volo. I know they put in quite a few travel miles with it, and it is our go-to travel-light stroller. Storage isn't the best, but it is a smooth ride fwiw.

[weeklyplanner]

Another vote for a Maclaren...I'm pretty sure it's a volo too. I wanted one with a sun visor and a basket underneath and this fit the criteria.

[Courtniko]

We have the Cosco Umbria stroller in blue
m.kmart.com/cosco-toddler-umbria-stroller-zigzag/p-024VA77292912P

It was cheap, has bottom storage, a canopy, a cup holder, and is compact. It has served us very well.

[bobloblaw]

We have a Peg Perego Pliko Mini and LOVE it. It's really one-handed folding/unfolding and super light. It's got a sun canopy and a decent sized storage net underneath. When it's folded up, it will stand on it's own upright which is a really nice feature.

[redhorizon343]

bobloblaw I had a peg perego Vela and it was unusable because it didn't steer correctly. Using it was a nightmare. But the seat, sun shade, basket, weight, and fold were all great. It's a shame it didn't drive well. How does the Pliko mini "drive"?

I've heard only good things about maclaren, but we don't have an umbrella because the city mini folds up flat enough and is light enough that I'm not bothered.

[bobloblaw]

Apr 15, 2016 13:44:04 GMT -5 redhorizon343 said:

bobloblaw I had a peg perego Vela and it was unusable because it didn't steer correctly. Using it was a nightmare. But the seat, sun shade, basket, weight, and fold were all great. It's a shame it didn't drive well. How does the Pliko mini "drive"?

I've heard only good things about maclaren, but we don't have an umbrella because the city mini folds up flat enough and is light enough that I'm not bothered.

Super smooth. I even used it on grass and pebbles last week when LO's school had the "fun run" to raise money. I pushed him about a mile and no issues. We use it in the mall- it will turn on a dime and easily in between racks. And it's been to the zoo a 4 or so times. It's my go-to stroller. H uses our Bob for running but this is our basic, do-everything stroller. At this point, we've been using it since LO was 4mos old and it's still in great shape.

[khopec]

We have the Chicco Liteway it does the job. I haven't tried any others so not sure how it compares but I have no complaints.

[swim]

We have a cheap one from babies r us that was handed down to us. It doesn't have a basket on the bottom, and is a pain to push around even on flat surfaces because the front wheels get stuck sideways.
Do not recommend.

[starrynight14]

We have the "Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lightweight Stroller". I wanted something that was lightweight and not very bulky that I could keep in my car. It seems to do the job pretty well as an umbrella stroller. I have a separate jogging stroller for more "intense" needs.

[annapunkalunka]

Apr 15, 2016 17:36:29 GMT -5 khopec said:

We have the Chicco Liteway it does the job. I haven't tried any others so not sure how it compares but I have no complaints.

Exactly this.