Stroller for big 2.5 yr old

[DisFam95]

OK..I have 2 Graco's. The metrolite which is a little bigger and the Citilite which is the lightweight. I prefer the citilite when I'm running errands and that's the one we took on the last trip.

My concern is that our boy is much heavier and taller now and I'm concerned w/ lifting him in/out of the stroller (over the bar/rail) 100 times a day. His feet are big and his tennis shoe always seems to get hung up and takes a little more effort to get him in/out.

The Metrolite (slightly heavier and bulkier) has the snack tray that swings away making it a little easier. Or should I just get an umbrella?? I love having the basket and I'd prefer a recline since he will sleep in the stroller.

Anyone know of a lightweight that has the front bar that swings out? In my research some say "removeable" but does that mean completely detachable? How easy? Does it just swing away for ease of in/out?

So you stroller experts...what's your all knowing advice!!!

 

[justhat]

We have a Graco Literider and it has a detachable snack tray-which, yes, does come off completely. I only take it off if I am changing my daughter's diaper in the stroller because I find the tray is in the way for that purpose, otherwise I leave it on since she's only 7 months so it's not hard to get her in/out. It's a pretty lightweight stroller (especially compared to our Graco Coachrider which will NEVER go to WDW again), has a decent size basket (great for carrying the diaper bag and waters in WDW), and steers well. I think the weight limit is 40 pounds, if that's an issue for you.