Maclaren strollers-What's the appeal?

[strmtroopr96]

I'm really having regrets about not getting a Maclaren now. I thought the Peg folded like an umbrella stroller. I really liked the tray since my DS will be 13 months at our time of travel.

I thought the Peg was very well liked on these boards, too. Now I've read that it doesn't do well with bigger children when I was hoping to use it for years, that the sunshade stinks, and that you can't reach the basket when the seat is reclined.

Should I call and try to do an exchange? I'm making myself nuts over this!

Joanne

If it's a Peg that you want to try, then you want to go for a P3 or a Pliko Lite. They are both very nice strollers. I have owned 2 P3's and am wanting to try out a Pliko Lite. Many stroller addicts like myself actually prefer the Pliko Lite over the P3 because it is a bit lighter and has a roomier and plusher seat. They don't have trays though.

Now, if you want to go for a Maclaren, there was a tray made by Baby trend that fit the Macs that you could order. Not sure if you can still find it these days though. I have also owned 2 Quests and they are also nice strollers.

For our next trip, I just bought a Baby Jogger City Mini because it has an effortless one hand fold...just pull up on the handle on the seat and VOILA it's folded. LOL It will be handy when it is just me and DD2 on the busses at night. But again no snack tray which I personally can live without. We have snack cups and any meals, she won't be eating in her stroller anyway.

For WDW though, I would pick a Peg P3 if one of your main concerns is protection from the sun especially with little babies. Their shade is great and can full cover your child if needed. With the Maclarens, you would want to add something like a Rayshade for extra sun protection. HTH

 

[jmcross]

Well, I was able to cancel my order today. I'm going to the store to check these strollers out and decide which would be the best for our little guy. I would highly recommend Albeebaby.com to anyone. They were very nice and patient with me on the phone and are holding my info until I decide.

Thanks again for the input!

Joanne

 

[kellyf2626]

Well, I was able to cancel my order today. I'm going to the store to check these strollers out and decide which would be the best for our little guy. I would highly recommend Albeebaby.com to anyone. They were very nice and patient with me on the phone and are holding my info until I decide.

Thanks again for the input!

Joanne

That's good to hear about Albeebaby. I just ordered my Peg Perego Pliko P3 in Mint today from them!!

 

[lillykat]

We got our Mac Quest for a great price at Albeebaby and I would definitely recommend them.

Although I have to say I'm not loving our Mac. I have a zippy which is much heavier and doesn't fold as well but the ride is smooth so maybe I am spoiled. My Mac is a pain the wheels shake and the ride is definitely not smooth - the only place it rides smoothly is the mall - otherwise I need to hold on to it with two hands and my wheels already after about 10 uses have small chips on the side. Has anyone else had this issue with them? I'm not taking it anywhere too crazy - just for a walk on our sidewalk around the block to a local store or from the parking lot to the mall.