Inglesina Trip Review

What the reviewers like:
According to early reviews, the Inglesina Trip umbrella stroller is a simple, lightweight (14 pound) umbrella stroller that steers well. It wheels are a bit larger than those on similar umbrella strollers, and some reviewers say that makes for a smoother ride.

What the reviewers don't like:
The handles on the Inglesina Trip might be a little tall for some parents. It doesn't include a rain cover, an included accessory on competing Maclaren umbrella strollers.

Inglesina Trip review highlights

The Inglesina Trip is one of several lightweight umbrella strollers trying to challenge the leader in this area, Maclaren. At about 14 pounds, the Trip sits somewhere between the highly rated Maclaren Triumph (*est. $150) and more expensive Maclaren Quest (*est. $200), which adds a window in the hood and some reflective accents. Right now, there isn't much reviewer feedback on the Inglesina Trip, and no reviewer compares it to either Maclaren stroller. Inglesina has a good reputation for durability, but so does Maclaren. Both Maclaren strollers include a rain cover, an optional accessory for the Inglesina Urbe.

While it's received some glancing comments, the Inglesina Trip umbrella stroller has yet to be the subject of a formal, thorough evaluation, unless you count the "expert review" at ConsumerGuide.com, much of which reads as if it was taken from Inglesina's marketing materials. The Trip does get some mentions on a user forum at Baby-Gaga.com and at Amazon.com, and is described (but not tested) by the popular baby-gear book, Baby Bargains.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Baby-Gaga.com
Travel Stroller
Contributors to Baby-Gaga.com

In this thread, a parent asks advice about the best travel stroller. One respondent mentions the Inglesina Trip, comparing it to other Inglesina strollers, but not comparing it to umbrella strollers from other brands.

2. Amazon.com
Inglesina Trip Stroller Reviews
Contributors to Amazon.com

The few parents posting here give the Trip rave reviews, although none compares the Inglesina Trip to the competition.

3. Consumer Guide.com
Expert Review: Inglesina Trip Stroller
Editors of ConsumerGuide.com
June 8, 2007

Any review that starts "What's not to love about the Inglesina Trip?" raises red flags about the writer's objectivity. Still, this writeup points out a couple of issues with the Trip: The basket can be hard to reach with the seat reclined, and it requires two hands to unfold. The writer especially praises this stroller's tall handles, but acknowledges that they may pose a problem for petite parents.

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Inglesina Trip Review