 Great stroller |
| Review Date: September 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: V Howard, Maryland |
I purchased this in preparation of our up-coming airline and Disney trip and like it thus far. Three things that really make this stroller stand out are: 1) Lightweight 2) Nice/functional sun canopy 3) Useable/accessible basket (I got rid of my Maclaren over the pathetic basket). This stroller is easy to fold and re-open and the stand up feature and shoulder carry strap are a plus. The fold on this stroller doesn't achieve a complete flat fold like a Maclaren, but it is not far off. My husband is 6'5" and I am 5'5" and we both find it easy to push without kicking the back wheels too. This didn't happen for my husband with my former Maclaren Techo. This stroller doesn't recline, but I am okay with that since my kids have never slept in a stroller. Overall, I am happy with my purchase and my up-coming trip will really put it to the test. My only wishes would be 1) built to handle more weight than 40 pound child 2)Optional snap on and tilt to one side so child could exit snack tray. 3)larger wheels to handle all terrain.
Update --- stroller handled airline travel well and was great at Disney. I had the stroller basket packed with snacks, clothes and towels and it did great! One signficant problem I had was the seat fabric bunching up and getting trapped around the locking mechanism when folding the stroller which resulted in ripping the top and bottom of the seat in addition to putting a hold dead center where the locking mechanism was. I called UppaBaby customer service and they were FANTASTIC! I took pictures of the damage and scanned my stroller receipt and emailed it to them. I had a replacement stroller in three days! Now that is customer service! |
was going to buy the volo but ended up with this instead
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| Review Date: May 6, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Sarah Longwell-Stevens, Brooklyn, NY |
I went into a local stroller store with my heart set on buying the Maclaren volo and ended up walking out with this stroller instead. The reasons I was going to get the Volo were
1. Lightweight--I needed a stroller to take on the subway that I might actually be able to carry up and down the stairs if i had too. Our other stroller (City Mini) is fantastic but just too heavy for me to do that alone.
2. Mesh sides. I wanted something that would be cool for summer since often I carry him in a Mei Tai but in the summer it just gets too hot. I planned on getting a universal seat liner for the winter to insulate hiis back a bit.
3. Easily steerable with one hand.
The reasons I ended up with the G Lite are
1. I picked up both strollers and this really did feel lighter--not by much but every bit helps. Ultimately with all the accessories I
2. This has a cushy seat liner that is meshy and looks cool but is also a little padded. BUT you can remove it and there is a full mesh only seat underneath, perfect for really hot days. WIth this I don't need to worry about his butt getting too cold in winter and don't need to buy an extra piece (which only adds to the price) and I can have it be even cooler on very hot days. Additionally the seat pad is included in the weight so the stroller only gets lighter if you remove it, while the Volo would just get heavier if you added one on.
3. The sun hood is not as big as with the Volo BUT it is pivotable so you can tilt it forward, the Maclaren can't do that. Because of the way the back apron on the hood is set up it is easier to peek in on your baby in the stroller--I really hated that it was so hard to see him when he was in the Maclaren. The sun hood doesn't seem like it is water resistant like the Maclaren but since I have to keep the raincover on us all the time for walking around the city it isn't a big deal.
4. I think it is easier to steer and turns more easily.
5. The basket is more accessible, though not quite as deep.
6. It folds so so so so much easier. I always get really frustrated with Maclarens and folding, I just can't seem to do it easily.
7. I like that this can stand on it's own since our apartment isn't that big.
8. It comes with a cup holder.
9. The rain hood has a mesh panel in front of their face so you can flip the vinyl up there and some fresh air can get in. I'm not a fan of vinyl stroller covers since you are basically enclosing your child in the very stuff we are trying to keep out of their toys, but they are a necessity. When it is only lightly raining I always debate about whether to use it or not. Since this sun hood really isn't water resistant it isn't really a debate with this stroller, but the lift up flap makes me feel like there is a little more ventilation going on in there. There are also holes in the rain hood which I think are odd and I'm guessing are going to be annoying in a rain storm, but my son isn't made of sugar and I'd rather him get some fresh air and get a little damp from time to time.
10. The rain hood is lighter weight than the Volo's and since I carry it on the stroller all the time this makes the stroller even lighter still.
11. Price. At my local store this stroller was 99 dollars and the rain hood 20 so all together it was $120. The Maclaren is then $10 more (it came with a rain hood, but not all do). But since I also was planning on buying a seat liner for winter it is actually a more significant amount.
12. construction. After looking at the Uppa Baby the MAclaren fabric seems kind of cheap or flimsier. On an old Volo that we inherited and were replacing (because it was falling apart) the seat fabric was falling off the hooks that attach it to the frame. I would hook it back on and find it falling off again an hour or so later. The Uppa Baby seat wraps around the frame so it seems sturdier.
13. Posture. In the G Lite the baby sits more forward in the stroller than in the Maclaren. But in the Maclaren he seemed more slouchy and hunched over. His posture was better in this stroller and it seems to have better support.
14. The brakes. I hate engaging the Maclaren brakes, these are much easier. That is a much more safer option since I use them more frequently when it isn't a pain.
And then as I pushed it home I discovered
15. Because the frame is structured so the babies weight is more toward the front of the stroller it doesn't seem to tip backward as easily. The diaper bag I had on the handle bars stayed easily with my son in the stroller and there was no threatening to tip. In our old Volo that was absolutely not true. As I was pushing it I could feel it was back heavy and might tip if I let go. I don't really recommend putting a diaper bag that heavy on the handlebars but it is nice to know this can accommodate a little more weight.
Weighing the stroller with the sun cover, rain cover, cup holder, seat liner, and maclaren organizer it weighs 10 pounds. The Volo with all these things would weigh at least 11.
Everyone is different and will feel differently about these two very similar strollers, so I really recommend checking them out in person--you might change your mind too! |
We did love this...
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| Review Date: December 18, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Beejaim, Tucson, AZ United States |
Updated Review:
Below you will find my initial stellar review, but now that we've had it for a while, I am really dissapointed (and apparently I can't change my actual star rating). Not only has the latch that opens the stroller broken off, but now we can't get it to stay open, rendering it completely useless. I'm going to try to contact Uppa baby about their guarantee, but we'll see...
First Review:
We really liked our stroller that came with our carseat and how easily they fit together, but as our son approached a year, we realized it would be nice to have something lighter and easier to transport. We went to a local store and tried out the Combis and the Maclarens. The Combi was cute, but both my husband and I (he's 6 ft., I'm 5 ft.) kept stubbing our toes on it. The Maclaren Volo straps were strange and hard to use and it didn't fit our son right. So, having read about this stroller in several magazines, I decided to make a leap of faith and purchase it online without having tried it.
We have been so happy with it so far! It is darling and bright. It folds up small and stands up on it's own! It is sooo light and the shoulder strap is easy to use. Neither of us has stubbed a toe yet, there is plenty of storage below, and it seems really durable!
My one concern was that it didn't recline, but on our recent trip to Disneyland, our son had no troubles falling sound asleep in it! I am really happy with this product and I highly recommend it! |
Owned for almost 2 years - Great company/product
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| Review Date: November 25, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Kai Richardson, |
| Bought this 'cause wifey had back problems (It's super light!) The first model we had went like this: One wheel was not rolling right- Called Uppa Baby - they sent a new one in a day. Then the footrest strap broke. Called Uppa Baby - Apparently not a replaceable item -They sent us the updated stroller!!! A new stroller!!! With new features!!! The updates to the new model were exactly what my wife and I had been complaining about on the older model. The canopy is fixed now. It used to slide up and down. The locking mechanism is better. The suspension on the updated model is soft and absorbs shock very well. We live in NYC and we're pretty cruel to our strollers, the Uppa Baby warranty is the best, and the fact that the customer service was incredible was icing on the cake. I love you Uppa Baby Company! XOXOXO. Definitely buy if you need to go up and down stairs, if you stroll on concrete all the time, it's good for supermarkets and stores. Decent storage basket. Easy to remove liner and wash. Looks great! We are very happy with this product if you could not tell from the review. |
Uppababy Stroller
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| Review Date: November 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Louise M. Tompkins, san diego |
| Great stroller-gets high marks from Consumer Reports-light enough to fold easily but sturdy enough to go over bumps without shaking up the baby. Love the red-so cheery. My grandson loves it too! |
greatest stroller ever
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| Review Date: February 7, 2010 |
| Reviewer: thrifty mom, Houston, TX United States |
This stroller is brilliant. It's very easy to set up, within a couple minutes you're ready to roll. The wheels turn on a dime. The handles are long enough for both my husband (6' and me 5'5") and I to push without kicking the wheels. My daughter is 3 and loves riding in it. It's ability to stand up on it's own when folded makes it easy to take to restaurants or sports games and put it aside. The net underneath is big enough to store a kids backpack and your purse. It's great for travel, goes anywhere easily. We also have a quinny, that while I love it, this one is so much better for everyday use. It has all the benefits but is so much smaller and lightweight.
Nevermind a one hand fold, this has a one finger fold. You pull the tab and it collapses, the safety keeps you from pulling the tab while anyone is in it. There's no cons for the stroller, I can't believe it's only $107! |
Great product
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| Review Date: March 11, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Martiniour, San Francisco, CA USA |
| Great stroller. At first is seems to lite to hold up to any kind of wear or tear but it does. What I love is how easy it turns using one hand. Glad I bought. Ships right away great service. |
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