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UPPAbaby G-Lite

*Est. $130

Reviewed July 2009
UppaBaby G-Lite

pros
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to maneuver
  • Inexpensive
cons
  • 40-pound maximum weight
  • No recline
  • Requires some muscle to open
 
 
Where to Buy
  • Albee Baby

    for $129.00

  • Healthcheck Systems

    for $129.99

  • BabyCatalog.com

    for $129.00

 
 
 

Newcomer UppaBaby has positioned its G-Lite stroller to compete head-to-head with Maclaren, particularly the Maclaren Volo (*Est. $130). Like the top-rated Volo stroller, the G-Lite doesn't recline, but it does have a sun canopy, removable and washable seat and a storage basket. The G-Lite weighs about a pound less (8.3 pounds). One difference is that the G-Lite is rated for kids up to 40 pounds, while the Maclaren version is rated for kids up to 55 pounds. Right now, most reviewers still give the edge to Maclaren overall, but we didn't read any big complaints about the G-Lite. One concern in multiple parent reviews is that the G-Lite requires some force to lock in the open position. Otherwise, early parent reviews are positive.

The UppaBaby G-Lite is included in two professional reviews: a comparison review of about 30 strollers at ConsumerReports.org plus a discussion in "Baby Bargains," an excellent book on baby gear. So far, there aren't that many parent ratings on the UppaBaby G-Lite, but we did round up a few comments on Amazon.com and Buzzillions.com.

Where To Buy
 
 
Featured StoresStore RatingNotesTotal Price
Albee BabyAlbee Baby rated 4.50 (3181 reviews)3181 store reviewsIn Stock. $129.00
Healthcheck SystemsHealthcheck Systems rated 3.50 (82 reviews)82 store reviewsIn Stock. $129.99
BabyCatalog.comBabyCatalog.com rated 4.00 (42 reviews)42 store reviewsIn Stock. New$129.00
 
 
 

Our Sources

1. Baby Bargains

This baby gear book includes a lengthy section on strollers where editors run-down the choices in each brand, including newcomer UppaBaby . Comments for each stroller in the line are based on the manufacturer's reputation, some hands-on evaluation and parent feedback.

Review: Strollers, Denise and Alan Fields, Eighth edition, 2009

2. ConsumerReports.org

In this roundup, the editors of ConsumerReports.org evaluate the UppaBaby G-Lite alongside about 30 other strollers of several types. Strollers are assigned ratings for ease of use, safety, durability and maneuverability. Site visitors may also add comments, but at the time of our visit, only a couple of readers had left reviews.

Review: Strollers, Editors of ConsumerReports.org

3. Amazon.com

So far, there were only a pair of reader reviews at Amazon.com for the UppaBaby G-Lite stroller, but it's worth checking, since more will surely be added.

Review: UppaBaby G-Lite Stroller, Contributors to Amazon.com

4. Buzzillions.com

Buzzillions.com gathers reviews from other websites, organizing them logically in one place. That makes Buzzillions.com a good site to visit when products tend to get only one or two reviews at several sites. There are ten reviews listed here for the UppaBaby G-Lite.

Review: UppaBaby G-LiTE Stroller, Contributors to Buzzillions.com

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