Umbrella Strollers: Reviews

Updated July 2009

November 9th:
All Maclaren strollers to be recalled due to finger amputations
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Best lightweight umbrella stroller

*Est. $130 Compare Prices

The Maclaren Volo doesn't have a lot of frills; its seat doesn't recline, and in lieu of padded upholstery it has washable mesh. However, reviewers praise this durable, easy-to-fold, 9-pound umbrella stroller for its… maneuverability. There are comments from parents that without a seat pad, some children find this stroller uncomfortable over long periods, and since the seat doesn't recline at all, it's not a good choice for babies younger than about 6 months.

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ConsumerReports.org: The editors of ConsumerReports.org evaluate more than 30 traditional and other strollers after testing for safety, durability, ...

Which? magazine: This highly credible British consumer publication acknowledges that the Maclaren Volo is a "very basic" stroller with a single ...

Baby Bargains: In a section of their book devoted to second strollers, the Fields discuss the Maclaren Volo and other lightweight umbrella ...

Baby-Gaga.com: Baby-Gaga.com reviews strollers according to safety, convenience and comfort, based on hands-on tests and parent interviews. The ...

About.com: About.com's guide to pregnancy and childbirth takes the Maclaren Volo out for a spin and praises its "vibrant colors" and "great ...

Epinions.com: More than two dozen owners comment here on the Maclaren Volo, and they have overwhelmingly favorable things to say, citing this ...

Amazon.com: Parent reviews here for the Maclaren Volo are a little misleading. There are only a handful of reviews for the 2009 version of ...

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Best reclining umbrella stroller

Maclaren Triumph

*Est. $190 Compare Prices

If you want the option of a reclining seat, the Maclaren Triumph is the best choice in an umbrella stroller, according to reviews. Parents praise the 11-pound Triumph as durable and easy to fold. The extra money compared… to the Maclaren Volo gets you a slightly plusher umbrella stroller with a washable seat and a rain cover. Reviewers say that Maclaren easily outclasses cheaper umbrella strollers and the Maclaren Triumph is a better value than competing lightweight strollers.

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Baby Bargains: "Baby Bargains" has excellent coverage of baby strollers with brand ratings based on product research, performance history and ...

Baby-Gaga.com: Baby-Gaga.com has a good selection of stroller reviews, including more than a dozen on single umbrella strollers. Editors say the ...

Amazon.com: Amazon.com is generally a good place to go for baby gear reviews, but you'll have to hunt for stroller reviews. Because strollers ...

Epinions.com: Epinions.com has some well-balanced user reviews of the Maclaren Triumph. Owners give it good marks overall, and they're ...

About.com: Robin Elise Weiss, About.com's guide to pregnancy and childbirth, includes reviews of a number of baby products on her popular ...

ReviewCentre.com: ReviewCentre.com is a British site that allows contributors to post reviews of products they've had experience with. The Maclaren ...

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Budget umbrella stroller

Evenflo XSport

*Est. $50 Compare Prices

This 10-pound stroller gets good feedback from parents and expert reviewers as a less expensive alternative to pricier (and more durable) Maclaren umbrella strollers. Long-term durability is reflected in the manufacturer… warranty -- one year for the Maclaren strollers versus just 90 days for the Evenflo XSport. In addition, the Evenflo stroller has a maximum weight capacity of 40 pounds, compared to 55 pounds for the Maclaren strollers. Still, parents say that with gentle treatment, this is an impressive stroller for the money. The XSport stroller doesn't have a reclining seat, but it does have a washable seat pad, a small storage basket and an adjustable sun canopy. A few parent-reviewers wish the handles were a bit longer. The similar Evenflo XSport Plus does have adjustable-height handles, but it costs $30 more.

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Baby Bargains: "Baby Bargains" is the best overall source of stroller reviews, despite the fact that umbrella strollers are relegated to the ...

Amazon.com: Amazon.com has scores of owner-written reviews of the Evenflo XSport, the majority of which award it perfect scores. Only a ...

Gruntlings.com: This lengthy review dissects various aspects of the Evenflo XSport Plus, from handling and folding to aesthetics and cleaning. ...

Target.com: There are about two dozen reviews here for the Evenflo XSport. Users praise the Evenflo XSport's weight and ease of use, but ...

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Maclaren Techno XT *Est. $300

3 picks including: Amazon.com, Baby Bargains…

Maclaren Quest Sport *Est. $245

3 picks including: Amazon.com, StrollersandPrams.com…

UppaBaby G-Lite *Est. $130

3 picks including: Amazon.com, Baby Bargains…

Maclaren Quest Mod *Est. $245

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Peg-Perego Si *Est. $250

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