Maclaren - would you buy? Others to consider?

[KenReeves]

We were all set to buy a Maclaren Quest sport stroller for DS - then we saw the recall notice. I haven't followed much of the recall story, but wondered if others are still considering buying a Maclaren. I lent out my Baby Bargains book to a friend and can't recall what the book's other top recommendations were. Thanks for the help!

[strollerqueen]

TOTALLY would buy a Maclaren. Just did, in fact. The "recall" involves the company sending cloth covers to put over the hinges, so a baby can't pinch their fingers in the stroller whilst closing. I am of the opinion, however, that this could happen on a lot of brands of strollers. The solution is to keep baby's hands away from stroller, while opening or closing.

[hillview]

TOTALLY would buy a Maclaren. Just did, in fact. The "recall" involves the company sending cloth covers to put over the hinges, so a baby can't pinch their fingers in the stroller whilst closing. I am of the opinion, however, that this could happen on a lot of brands of strollers. The solution is to keep baby's hands away from stroller, while opening or closing.

:yeahthat:
:)

/hillary

[lorinick]

:yeahthat:
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:)

/hillary

:yeahthat: I totally agree. There is nothing out there I think is as great as my Mac. Though I still have not yet gotten the zipper cover.

[AnnieW625]

If something happened to my beloved Triumph I'd buy another Maclaren in a heart beat, in fact I'd probably get a Techno XT instead (it's the top of the line Mac umbrella) because I have loved my Triumph soo much. Had I known I was going to use my Triumph so much (it's really our go to do everything stroller) I would've gotten a Techno to begin with.

[lorinick]

If something happened to my beloved Triumph I'd buy another Maclaren in a heart beat, in fact I'd probably get a Techno XT instead (it's the top of the line Mac umbrella) because I have loved my Triumph soo much. Had I known I was going to use my Triumph so much (it's really our go to do everything stroller) I would've gotten a Techno to begin with.

It really is the go to stroller. I don't think I could do without it. I could do without the tipping over. Every time ds wants to get out. I do put alot on the handles. Bad me.

[zag95]

Love my Quest- wouldn't give it up- the recall does not deter me from knowing that it is a good stroller- I got the "fix" kit and have been impressed with MacLaren's stroller and their response to the recall. As PP said, I don't let my daughter collapse the stroller and keep her hands, etc away.

[hellokitty]

I would have no hesitation at all. Mac is a good brand. IMO the recall is kind of lame. I got my hinge covers this wk and still cannot figure out how in the world a child would get their fingers caught unless a parent is being neglectful and letting their kid open and close the stroller unattended.

[arivecchi]

Love my Triumph. Would get another one in a heartbeat.

[Davids-Coco]

Wouldn't hesitate for a second! (or third, or fourth...)