katesmom
03-01-2001, 11:01 AM
Hi -- I have an 18 month old daughter. I'm looking for a lightweight stroller that can be many things are once:
** Great for strolls around the neighborhood (i.e. somewhat rugged)
** Good for errand running and trips to the mall
** Lightweight and easy to fold
** Made well
** Able to accomodate a fairly large toddler comfortably
** Suitable for an infant when we have baby #2
I know that's asking a lot, but would love to hear recommendations from anyone! I'm seriously considering the Maclaren Vogue stroller. I've logged onto epinions.com and people just rave about it there. It seems to me that Maclaren fits many of my "requirements" but I'm a bit put off at the price. We currently have a larger Aprica stroller, but I find that hard to steer. Our other stroller is a Kolcraft reclining umbrella stroller, which was really great until it recently got damaged. Plus, I just used that for errands and mall trips -- it's not great for strolling around the neighborhood. With spring right around the corner (we think!), I need to get something better.
I've also seen a Babytrend stroller on babycenter.com which seems to be a hybrid between a regular stroller and a jogging stroller. I believe it's called the Navigator. Anyone have that? Jogging strollers are great, but aren't so good for traveling/shopping, etc. A have a friend who says that the Peg Perego Pliko is too heavy, and she loves her Maclaren. Most people seem very happy with the Maclaren.
Help!! Thanks very much!
Kate's Mom
** Great for strolls around the neighborhood (i.e. somewhat rugged)
** Good for errand running and trips to the mall
** Lightweight and easy to fold
** Made well
** Able to accomodate a fairly large toddler comfortably
** Suitable for an infant when we have baby #2
I know that's asking a lot, but would love to hear recommendations from anyone! I'm seriously considering the Maclaren Vogue stroller. I've logged onto epinions.com and people just rave about it there. It seems to me that Maclaren fits many of my "requirements" but I'm a bit put off at the price. We currently have a larger Aprica stroller, but I find that hard to steer. Our other stroller is a Kolcraft reclining umbrella stroller, which was really great until it recently got damaged. Plus, I just used that for errands and mall trips -- it's not great for strolling around the neighborhood. With spring right around the corner (we think!), I need to get something better.
I've also seen a Babytrend stroller on babycenter.com which seems to be a hybrid between a regular stroller and a jogging stroller. I believe it's called the Navigator. Anyone have that? Jogging strollers are great, but aren't so good for traveling/shopping, etc. A have a friend who says that the Peg Perego Pliko is too heavy, and she loves her Maclaren. Most people seem very happy with the Maclaren.
Help!! Thanks very much!
Kate's Mom