Maclaren Triumph or Globetrotter?

[heppygirl]

Hi all, I am looking for a lightweight travel stroller for a trip overseas next month. DS will be 3 mos old. I know the Triumph is good for 3 mos up, and the Globetrotter says 6 mos. I think I'd prefer the Globetrotter because it seems to have a larger canopy, but otherwise the 2 seem pretty comparable.

Any opinions on which to go with?

P.S. I ruled out the Volo because I definitely want a recline.

Thanks for any advice!

[shmeetz]

I've never heard of the globetrotter... doesn't seem to be on their website. Where would I find it?

[legaleagle]

The globetrotter is the new volo with recline. I can't tell from the pics if the canopy is actually bigger than the triumph - I would be a little surprised if it is. For a 3 month old, I'd definitely pick the triumph with the more substantial seat than the volo/globetrotter. But I'd pick the g-luxe over both of them for the huge canopy, the standing fold, and the nicely padded seat with washable liner.

[todzwife]

But I'd pick the g-luxe over both of them for the huge canopy, the standing fold, and the nicely padded seat with washable liner.

Oh me too! I can't put into words how much I love my g-luxe for our car/travel stroller.

[Multimama]

I agree with Legaleagle that I'd pick the G-luxe over either of those, but honestly I don't think any of them has a deep enough recline for a 3 month old. If it were me, I'd be looking at the Bumbleride Flite, Maclaren Ryder or Britax Blink, depending on your budget and needs. Or I'd pick up a $150-60 BJCM.

[todzwife]

The flite is on zulily today for about $165+shipping. GREAT deal!

[hoodlims]

Flite on Zulily sold out. I'd go for the Blink, I recently purchased mine after a traveling with a non-reclining umbrella (Mac Volo) and a jetlagged, pissed off kid. Wish I'd had it before!

[3sweetgirls]

For a 3 month old, I suggest the new 2012 Maclaren Quest. I think pish posh baby has them already. It has a flat recline which will be perfect for your baby's age and it is still a lightweight. While I do tend to babywear more during the first 6 months I do think it's nice to have a place for your baby to lay down comfortably especially when traveling. Below is a pic of my then 2 month old in a Mac Triumph with a Snuggin Go. The Triumph does not have a very deep recline. I ended up getting a Ryder. I would've gotten a Quest but the older Quests do not recline flat. Good luck!

[3sweetgirls]

Albee has the new Quests too and you can use their 15OFF promotion code which brings it down to $230.

[AnnieW625]

I bought our Maclaren for DD1 at around 3 months old too and it was a great stroller for her. My DD1 was never one to sleep in a stroller unless it was the jogger until she was about a year old so I never felt like I missed much by not having a full recline. I did have a full recline for DD2 in the Techno and that was nice, but she slept a lot in the stroller so I was glad I had it, but the Triumph was just fine for her, and would have probably been fine for DD2 also.

I would look on Ebay for Maclarens too, you can do better than $230 for a new Quest. I bought my Triumph for $130 including shipping, and I bought my Techno XLR for $140 including shipping.