I've been a huge fan of my Maclaren Techno XT. It's a 2003. Sadly, it's reaching the end of its usable years and I'm in the market for a new stroller. It must be subway friendly, lightweight and comfortable. Before I just purchase another Maclaren, I'm wondering if there is anything new out there I should try first. -Michelle
I'm a subway-riding, stroller-pushing, big-city-dweller, too, Michelle, so I think I have an idea of what you're looking for. My intial thought is that another Maclaren will probably be your best bet again. They're excellent, hardy strollers that are lightweight, easy to push & fold and pretty darn nice looking, too. Take, for example, our recent review of the gorgeous Denim Quest.
But, like you, I never want to miss out on something great just by assuming that I should get another of what I already have. So I've got a few other suggestions for strollers you might want to take for a test spin:
We reviewed the Cybex Onyx a little while ago and I really love it. It's definitely an easy stroller to push and fold. The sun canopy is amazing for those city walks when you need to be on the sunny side of the street. And there's a built-in shoulder strap, so it's easy to carry up and down subway stairs.
The Bumbleride Flite is a stylish, smooth ride that's sure to impress you (and all the other moms at the playground). It's a little bit trickier to fold, but it's certainly worth testing out, since the great suspension might win you over.
Though I've never tried it, the UPPABaby G-Luxe is another stroller that's comparable to the Techno. It's really light (only 11 lb) and has hand-activated folding, which means no fancy shoes ruined when you have to fold in a hurry. It, too, has a handy shoulder strap.
One last stroller you might want to take for a spin is the Maxi Cosi Mila. It's more of a do-everything type of umbrella, so you might find it a little too heavy (it's 16 lb), but you might also find you like the sturdiness of it for big city adventures. It's available in lots of fun colors, too.
I think it's most important that you test drive as many strollers as possible before deciding on one. You'll know as soon as you push your child around for a few minutes, fold and unfold the stroller, and try to carry it with a kid in your other hand if it's the right one for you.
An hour in a stroller store ought to leave you confident in your decision and happily pushing your child out in an awesome new ride. -Stephanie P.
I'm a subway-riding, stroller-pushing, big-city-dweller, too, Michelle, so I think I have an idea of what you're looking for. My intial thought is that another Maclaren will probably be your best bet again. They're excellent, hardy strollers that are lightweight, easy to push & fold and pretty darn nice looking, too. Take, for example, our recent review of the gorgeous Denim Quest.
But, like you, I never want to miss out on something great just by assuming that I should get another of what I already have. So I've got a few other suggestions for strollers you might want to take for a test spin:
We reviewed the Cybex Onyx a little while ago and I really love it. It's definitely an easy stroller to push and fold. The sun canopy is amazing for those city walks when you need to be on the sunny side of the street. And there's a built-in shoulder strap, so it's easy to carry up and down subway stairs.
The Bumbleride Flite is a stylish, smooth ride that's sure to impress you (and all the other moms at the playground). It's a little bit trickier to fold, but it's certainly worth testing out, since the great suspension might win you over.
Though I've never tried it, the UPPABaby G-Luxe is another stroller that's comparable to the Techno. It's really light (only 11 lb) and has hand-activated folding, which means no fancy shoes ruined when you have to fold in a hurry. It, too, has a handy shoulder strap.
One last stroller you might want to take for a spin is the Maxi Cosi Mila. It's more of a do-everything type of umbrella, so you might find it a little too heavy (it's 16 lb), but you might also find you like the sturdiness of it for big city adventures. It's available in lots of fun colors, too.
I think it's most important that you test drive as many strollers as possible before deciding on one. You'll know as soon as you push your child around for a few minutes, fold and unfold the stroller, and try to carry it with a kid in your other hand if it's the right one for you.
An hour in a stroller store ought to leave you confident in your decision and happily pushing your child out in an awesome new ride. -Stephanie P.
