Inglesina Trip

Safety

A secure ride, but watch the fit. The Inglesina Trip has a padded, five-point harness, with a buckle that a small child can't open. The stroller locks securely and automatically in the folded position which prevents accidental opening. One owner says the crotch strap on the harness is too short and the footrest is set too far back, so a toddler's legs can dangle dangerously close to the wheels.

Ease of use

Some features simpler to use than others. Parents say the Inglesina Trip is very easy to set up initially (the wheels are already attached), and it folds and unfolds easily, although it's not a one-handed fold. One great, although unusual, ease-of-use feature: The bumper bar is made with a flexible silicone, so you don't have to remove it to fold the stroller. It has a carry strap for easier lifting when folded. A few owners note the leg rest sometimes stays up, and it's an extra step to push it down. The Trip is on the heavy side for an umbrella stroller (15.4 pounds), but parents say  it maneuvers well and the handles are ergonomically shaped and nicely cushioned for an easy push even on long outings. One parent says the mechanism for locking the wheels is small and challenging to operate.

Lifestyle features

Built to accommodate growth. Rated for use with infants from 3 months old and up to 55 pounds, the Inglesina Trip offers a longer usable life span than many umbrella strollers. The Trip is designed for rider comfort with good padding. It has an extra-large canopy with a removable, fully adjustable peak-a-boo window and a pull-down sunshade. There's a four-position recline, a leg rest, a foot rest and a bumper bar. The rear-wheel suspension makes for a smooth, comfortable ride. A couple of parents said the footrest was set too far back for their children to rest their feet comfortably.

The Trip comes with a rain cover and a cup holder, and parents say the under-seat storage area is better than most umbrella-style strollers. There is also a pocket on the canopy that can hold the rain cover, or phones, bottles or snacks. It is hard to access the basket from the back when the seat is reclined, but there is some access from the front.

Some parents say the stroller only rolls well on smooth surfaces; others say it does well on bumpier terrain, thanks to its locking front wheels. With its unusually narrow 19-inch wheel base, the Trip gets high marks for maneuverability in small spaces, like stores and crowded areas.

Customer service

The Inglesina brand has not received customer service complaints that we have found. The Trip stroller carries an industry standard one-year warranty.

Bottom line

The Inglesina Trip gets great reviews as a highly maneuverable stroller for shopping because of its narrow wheel base, and for long outings because of its exceptional comfort and convenience features, for parent and child. Because of some complaints about the odd fit of both the crotch strap and the footrest, we recommend trying this stroller before buying.