Umbrella strollers for big kids?

[sdarwkcabemanmy]

DS is going to be 5 in April and most of the time, he's pretty good about walking with us. HOWEVER,there are times when it is just more convienent to a stroller. He's almost outgrown his old umbrella stroller (which is what I use most of the time) and I'm wondering if they make umbrella-type strollers for older kids. It also doesn't help that he's like his daddy and has legs up to his armpits.:rotfl: So while he physically still fits in the seat portion, his legs drag on the ground.

Any suggestions on brands/models??

Thanks!

[ireland_nicole]

MacClarens have a higher weight limit (usually 55 lbs.) and are a bit higher than the "cheap" umbrella stroller. After that, you're looking at a "special needs" stroller like the MacClaren Major. (Be forewarned, the price jumps- a whole lot- when the words "special needs" are added. lol

[lisaluvsmickey2000]

My almost 9 year old patient uses the MacClaren Major. It's his second one and very sturdy! Not sure about the cost because it's covered on his Medicaid.

[LuvsTinker]

We used the MacClaren stroller on the trip my son was turning 7; I brought it just in case. He weighed right at 55 lbs. at the time and also is tall.

Good things about the stroller - the foot rest is sturdy - supported my sons legs. The canopy is adjustable so his head wasn't poking through the top. Easy easy to push - was not weighted down by his weight. Only weighs about 7 lbs. and folds up well.

Only downside for me - didn't have a cup holder, but I purchased one and attached it to the handle. :)

[sdarwkcabemanmy]

Thanks for the info on the McClaren.:thumbsup2

They don't by chance make a double umbrella stroller like that do they? My SIL is looking for one for next summer because she's got a DS my DS's age as well as a little one who is about 18 mos old and she needs a double stroller for them.

*edited to add--HOLY COW! I didn't know they were that much.:faint: Yeah..I'll def. be hitting Once Upon A Child to see if they have one of THOSE hanging about. I usually hit there for clothes, so I never looked to see what kind of strollers, etc they have.

[ireland_nicole]

Yeah, MacClaren makes a double (not special needs), but I'm not sure the individual weight limits. If your sister just needed a double for the trip, www.orlandostrollerrentals.com rents a fabulous baby jogger mini that seats up to 100 lbs. total. My 8 y/o (52 lbs and 47 in.) and 6 y/o (47 lbs and 44 in) were both very comfortable in it in Sept. when we rented one for the week.

[sdarwkcabemanmy]

Yeah she would need the one that holds 100 lbs because DNephew1 weighs about the same as DS. DNephew2 (although he is only a little over a year old right now) weighs in at a hefty 25 lbs. She's BFing him and only recently started solids and I asked her "What on earth are you putting in that breastmilk?" ;) He's not fat..he is all muscle. He's just..HUGE.:rotfl:

[ireland_nicole]

Sounds like some good milk! But I would definitely recommend the baby jogger, what a joy to use, just awesome. If she would use it often, it would probably be worth buying; It's not cheap, but you'd never have to buy another stroller, it's that good; and for a double, by far the most maneuverable we've used (and trust me, we went through a lot).

[sdarwkcabemanmy]

She must be doing something right, that's for sure. :lol: I will pass on your advice to her, Nicole. :)

[LuvsTinker]

Yes, they are pricey; I got mine on Target's website for about $114.00 and sold it on E-bay for $90.00:)

Try checking E-bay