help with Pliko 3?

[rluey29]

I ordered one of these after the rave reviews and I must say that I really LOVE it. I do have a few things that bother me though.

1. I cannot for the life of me get the parent cupholder on the stroller. Is there a trick to it?

2. My DS prefers to sit in the stroller without putting the seatbelt on and seems pretty safe there since there's a snack tray in front of him, but it gets in the way when we just lay it in the seat. Is there a way to remove it?

3. There is no parent tray to put keys or anything. I really miss that!! I can't seem to find any accessories of that sort to go with the stroller. Have you found anything that attaches to the stroller to hold your stuff?

 

[Elmo888]

I have an older model Pliko, and I have this on it...

http://carryyou.com/demi-milan.html

I have also seen this one referenced her on the DIS (much less expensive!)...

http://www.amazon.com/Sunshine-Kids...ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1236197135&sr=8-1

My CarryYou seems to work best if I thread the velcro straps through the little loops on the Pliko handles (if that makes sense). This way, you can still recline the stroller and fold it without removing the CarryYou (or whichever one you pick!).

I can't help with the tray since I have an older model, but the bar on my model is removable (nice when the kids are older and can get in and out by themselves). I would imagine that the tray is removable, too. Someone else probably knows!

FWIW, I love this stroller - mine is 8 years old and has gone through two kids!

 

[dis-happy]

The parent cupholder isn't the best. I bought an aftermarket cupholder instead.

When my baby was little I removed all the straps (he was so little he didn't need to be strapped in and they just got in the way). Just use a screw driver to un-do them. It's not hard, even I managed to figure it out. (but my dh had to re-attach them later).

On that same note, I found it useful to take the leg flap at the bottom and tuck it in under the tray. It kept the baby contained in the stroller and eliminated any chance of him sliding out when he was laying there.

Hung my diaper bag from the back and use it for all my storage needs (I have a great diaper bag from LLBean with lots of compartments, so everything stays organized. There is even a small zipper compartment in the very front which is PERFECT for easy access to my KTTW card and AP for FP.)

Pick up the Graco raincover from BRU ($15), it covers the P3 perfectly and isn't as expensive as the PP one.

 

[DisneyCowgirl]

Removing the snack tray--there are buttons on mine underneath, on each side where the tray meets the armrests. Push that button and pull out the snack tray.

 

[rluey29]

I'm sorry, I wasn't clear. I'm needing to remove the seatbelt, not the tray. The diaper bag is a good idea.

I'm glad to hear about the rain cover. That was my next question. Can you tell me the exact one, or will there be only one at the store?

 

[princess pooh]

I never could figure out the Pliko cupholder. I got a Jolly Jumper organizer from TRU that velcros on to the handle of the stroller. It can hold two water bottles or cans, and there's a zippered compartment in the middle for keys or phones.

I bought the Peg Perego raincover. It was expensive but I like that it zips onto the hood and snaps into place. It really protects my little guy against the wind and cold.

 

[kellyf2626]

The trick with the cupholder is to rip it off and throw it away! Even after I got mine on, it broke-off within a week. I also have the Carry You that has tons of storage in the back, as well as 2 drink holders. It works great and I love it!

Oh....and not sure if anyone told you about this trick....if you look on the back where it reclines, there are 2 silver plastic tabs. If you pull those out, you will get a full-recline!

 

[rluey29]

The trick with the cupholder is to rip it off and throw it away! Even after I got mine on, it broke-off within a week. I also have the Carry You that has tons of storage in the back, as well as 2 drink holders. It works great and I love it!

Oh....and not sure if anyone told you about this trick....if you look on the back where it reclines, there are 2 silver plastic tabs. If you pull those out, you will get a full-recline!

LOL, I guess I'll be chunking my cupholder too then! I had no idea about the recline...thanks!!

 

[rluey29]

I just sent the company an email about the cupholder. We'll see what happens...

 

[dis-happy]

There's just one standard stroller sized Graco raincover at BRU. I prefer it to one that zips on because it covers the whole stroller, not just the front. When those gully-washers hit in FL it will keep everything dry, including your stuff hanging from the handles. Plus, you can't beat the price. It is bulkier, but is still lightweight enough. Ours came with a storage bag so I just toss the whole thing into the bottom of the stroller until I need it.

 

[HGD24]

1) As others have said - toss the parent cupholder. Even if you get it in place, your drink ends up in the way of the handle - very annoying.

2) We didn't buckle DD in either, until one day at Disney when she tried to stand up in the stoller and was leaning over the side!!!! From that moment on, the harness has been on and locked whenever she is in the stroller!

3) We bought this bag. It holds quite a bit so we also use it for diapers, wipes, tissues, a blanket, toys, books & DD's hat. There is a shallow pouch with velcro closure between the cellphone and drink pouches. We keep keys & cellphones in that.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3091044

We didn't bother with a rain cover. We bought a generic one at BRU, but it was so bulky that it took up 1/2 a suitcase. We left it home and figured we'd cover the stroller with a poncho if it rained.

 

[NotUrsula]

This is a really good cupholder to use with umbrella-handled strollers, including a Pliko. You don't have to actually remove it to fold the stroller, just pop off one side and let it dangle when the stroller is folded. (You would want to remove it to check on a plane, though.)

http://www.amazon.com/Sunshine-Kids...ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1236284632&sr=8-1

I use a generic cover that I got at Baby Depot; it is meant for a front-and-back tandem model. It covers the ENTIRE stroller down to the ground all the way around, keeps everything dry in a Florida cloudburst. It's big, but if you very carefully fold it flat with no air pockets it slips nicely into the outer pocket of a checked suitcase. While in Florida I just leave it on the stroller and clip it back over the hood with a couple of binder clips when not in use.