stroller drama - needs a lightweight stroller

pazt · Sep 2nd, 2007, 05:42 PM

hi moms!

we're travelling the end of this month to NY and we're scouting for a lightweight stroller (pref. umbrella folding) that would be perfect for a 3 month old baby (weighs 20 lbs.). we have a rockstar baby stroller, much as i love it - it just doesn't fold umbrella-style perfect for travelling.

is there any particular stroller you just use primarily for travelling? easy to maneuver in airports and is lightweight?

any suggestions? TIA from a first-time mom!

maria28 · Sep 2nd, 2007, 07:27 PM

i'm a big fan of maclaren strollers. i had the "techno xt" for my daughter and this one is suitable from birth as it reclines fully. now for my son i've the "quest" and this one is suitable from 3months old. both of these are umbrella strollers, lightweight, perfect for traveling, and durable.

caliprincess · Sep 2nd, 2007, 08:43 PM

^^^yeah, maclaren is the best lightweight stroller. You can also buy a bag from maclaren, to put it in, if you don't like to gate check your strollers.

HaydenM · Sep 2nd, 2007, 08:55 PM

Maclaren Techno XT

You will love it when your little one is sleepy and you can fully recline the seat and extend the leg rest.
It's also easy to get through tight narrow aisles in different countries

fashionplate · Sep 2nd, 2007, 11:06 PM

Ditto the MacLaren.

Fesdu · Sep 2nd, 2007, 11:19 PM

ditto!!! maclaren works well.

pazt · Sep 2nd, 2007, 11:41 PM

gosh, maclaren has tons of models - i need to narrow it down! thanks!

what do you all think of peg perego?

TammyD · Sep 2nd, 2007, 11:54 PM

The best lightweight stroller is Combi stollers from Japan. You can open and close it with one hand, and lift it over your head (i'm not kidding).

maria28 · Sep 3rd, 2007, 12:51 AM

since your baby is 3months old, the techno xt (7.8kg), the quest(6.2kg), or the triumph (4.6kg) are all suitable for a 3months old infant. i used the techno xt for both my children when they were 3 months old. i only got the quest when he was older as i feel that the techno xt is more padded and seems more comfortable for a young infant. also, i find it easy to fold their strollers, even with 1 hand while carrying my child.

i've never had any experience with peg-perego brand.

pazt · Sep 3rd, 2007, 02:09 AM

thanks maria! i've been all over the internet comparing strollers and reading ratings from buyers! thanks for the tip!

purseinsanity · Sep 3rd, 2007, 02:36 AM

I'm also a fan of maclaren!

Sternchen · Sep 3rd, 2007, 03:53 PM

We've got a MacLaren and I (and my daugher) absolutely loves it!

SwirlyGirly · Sep 4th, 2007, 03:42 PM

Maclaren all the way! We have 3! The Techno XT is the one you want for a 3 month old. you'll love it!

gmel · Sep 4th, 2007, 10:10 PM

I am a huge fan of Maclaren...But if you want lightweight and easy...I would try Combi.

I would travel every weekend with my oldest child when he was a baby...and let me tell you...the Combi was so easy to handle with one hand...it was awesome! Imagine...being able to maneuver, AND fold up with one hand...while holding your baby...

I did not travel so much with my youngest, so he only used Maclaren. These are great...but need two hands free to fold up...

Hope this helps...

DlkinVegas · Sep 4th, 2007, 11:13 PM

I have a Graco Mosaic stroller & it works great for us. 20lbs, nice tall handles & very easy to maneuver.

Sep 2nd, 2007, 05:42 PM	#1
pazt Member Location: tx	stroller drama - needs a lightweight stroller hi moms! we're travelling the end of this month to NY and we're scouting for a lightweight stroller (pref. umbrella folding) that would be perfect for a 3 month old baby (weighs 20 lbs.). we have a rockstar baby stroller, much as i love it - it just doesn't fold umbrella-style perfect for travelling. is there any particular stroller you just use primarily for travelling? easy to maneuver in airports and is lightweight? any suggestions? TIA from a first-time mom! __________________ pazT

Sep 2nd, 2007, 07:27 PM	#2
maria28 loving H... Location: UK	Re: stroller drama - needs a lightweight stroller i'm a big fan of maclaren strollers. i had the "techno xt" for my daughter and this one is suitable from birth as it reclines fully. now for my son i've the "quest" and this one is suitable from 3months old. both of these are umbrella strollers, lightweight, perfect for traveling, and durable.

Sep 2nd, 2007, 08:43 PM	#3
caliprincess Member	Re: stroller drama - needs a lightweight stroller ^^^yeah, maclaren is the best lightweight stroller. You can also buy a bag from maclaren, to put it in, if you don't like to gate check your strollers. __________________ It's not just a bag, it's Prada.

Sep 2nd, 2007, 08:55 PM	#4
HaydenM Member	Re: stroller drama - needs a lightweight stroller Maclaren Techno XT You will love it when your little one is sleepy and you can fully recline the seat and extend the leg rest. It's also easy to get through tight narrow aisles in different countries __________________

Sep 2nd, 2007, 11:06 PM	#5
fashionplate Member	Re: stroller drama - needs a lightweight stroller Ditto the MacLaren.

Sep 2nd, 2007, 11:19 PM	#6
Fesdu Member	Re: stroller drama - needs a lightweight stroller ditto!!! maclaren works well. __________________ find your next dream destination: http://bluelagoon.joystar.com

Sep 2nd, 2007, 11:41 PM	#7
pazt Member Location: tx	Re: stroller drama - needs a lightweight stroller gosh, maclaren has tons of models - i need to narrow it down! thanks! what do you all think of peg perego? __________________ pazT

Sep 2nd, 2007, 11:54 PM	#8
TammyD Rising Star Location: the global village	Re: stroller drama - needs a lightweight stroller The best lightweight stroller is Combi stollers from Japan. You can open and close it with one hand, and lift it over your head (i'm not kidding).

Sep 3rd, 2007, 12:51 AM	#9
maria28 loving H... Location: UK	Re: stroller drama - needs a lightweight stroller since your baby is 3months old, the techno xt (7.8kg), the quest(6.2kg), or the triumph (4.6kg) are all suitable for a 3months old infant. i used the techno xt for both my children when they were 3 months old. i only got the quest when he was older as i feel that the techno xt is more padded and seems more comfortable for a young infant. also, i find it easy to fold their strollers, even with 1 hand while carrying my child. i've never had any experience with peg-perego brand.

Sep 3rd, 2007, 02:09 AM	#10
pazt Member Location: tx	Re: stroller drama - needs a lightweight stroller thanks maria! i've been all over the internet comparing strollers and reading ratings from buyers! thanks for the tip! __________________ pazT

Sep 3rd, 2007, 02:36 AM	#11
purseinsanity Chooland Resident Location: In handbag heaven	Re: stroller drama - needs a lightweight stroller I'm also a fan of maclaren!

Sep 3rd, 2007, 03:53 PM	#12
Sternchen We're having a boy!! Location: Beauty RAOK	Re: stroller drama - needs a lightweight stroller We've got a MacLaren and I (and my daugher) absolutely loves it! __________________ My 2 wonderful girls, Nicole (5) and Julia (1) will be big sisters soon! My pregnancy blog

Sep 4th, 2007, 03:42 PM	#13
SwirlyGirly Member	Re: stroller drama - needs a lightweight stroller Maclaren all the way! We have 3! The Techno XT is the one you want for a 3 month old. you'll love it! __________________ Life is too short to love only one brand. Love All. Collect All.

Sep 4th, 2007, 10:10 PM	#14
gmel hearts Hermes	Re: stroller drama - needs a lightweight stroller I am a huge fan of Maclaren...But if you want lightweight and easy...I would try Combi. I would travel every weekend with my oldest child when he was a baby...and let me tell you...the Combi was so easy to handle with one hand...it was awesome! Imagine...being able to maneuver, AND fold up with one hand...while holding your baby... I did not travel so much with my youngest, so he only used Maclaren. These are great...but need two hands free to fold up... Hope this helps...

Sep 4th, 2007, 11:13 PM	#15
DlkinVegas Member Location: Las Vegas	Re: stroller drama - needs a lightweight stroller I have a Graco Mosaic stroller & it works great for us. 20lbs, nice tall handles & very easy to maneuver. __________________ “Make sure you have a different opinion and people will talk about you.”