Mac Quest - how to keep it from tipping?

[dlstc]

I own a 2006 Maclaren Quest. I love it. However, I have a problem and I'm hoping someone can help.

I cannot fit a diaper bag into the basket, and yes, I have a small one. And if the baby is reclining, I cannot reach into it at all.

So I have to resort to hanging things off the handles. I know it is a "no-no," and yes, the stroller tips when I take the baby out, unless I have the bare minimum in the stroller bag.

Does anyone have any suggestions for preventing this? I have seen the stroller weights but am unconvinced they work. I have tried adding my own ballast by clipping on water bottles, and a fanny pack around the foot rest, to no avail.

Do I just have to train myself to take the stuff off the handles before removing the baby, or is there another solution?

Thanks in advance,
Diana

 

[aidansmom]

To be honest, having owned Maclarens over six years, through two kids, I've just trained myself to take stuff off of the handles before I remove the kid. I'm so used to it now that I hardly even think about it anymore, but it drove me INSANE in the beginning. We bought a backpack-style diaper bag to use in Disney and that has helped quite a bit - my husband pretty much just keeps it on the whole time.

 

[coolbeans]

put wrap ankle weights on the front wheels of the stroller that should even it out some.

 

[camdensmom]

Not sure it will help with the overall problem we always pack a small ziploc baggie with some wipes, 2 diapers (my DH has been known to accidentally rip the velcro tabs off while changing DS) and a small tube of Balmex in a gallon sized ziploc bag. It fits nicely under the stroller and you don't need to lug a big bag into the bathroom. I keep 2 extra diapers in my bag and we are sure to restock when we get back to the resort, but it keeps things simple in the parks.