https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 12:11:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2691106 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 20:50:33 +0000 Alba4 2691106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This was helpful everyone. I'm still researching, but I "test drove" a few strollers in the store today and actually walked away really liking the Maclaren strollers best! I liked both the Triumph and Quest, but Im still not sure I want to spend that much money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2689253 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:37:44 +0000 juli7 2689253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the City Mini GT and the Gluxe. The Gluxe is not much more convenient than the GT. And the GT is so much nicer to push. With the Gluxe, I don't like the small basket or the awkward fold (I always have trouble with it), and it's not that much more compact than the GT. I wish I could have gotten the nano (not available when we got our Gluxe) or the new City Mini stroller that's similar. Or I just wish I got a less expensive umbrella stroller. For me, the Gluxe isn't worth the cost. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2689124 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 14:10:24 +0000 Mrs. Cheesecake 2689124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have an older Maclaren Quest. It's a bit on the heavier side in terms of umbrella strollers but it does have a great recline, handles well and a basket for ample storage. I love it. I do wish the sunshade was longer, but we usually just put a blanket over the LOs when they nap in the stroller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2689120 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 14:06:54 +0000 Littlebit7 2689120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the gluxe for a year. It was ok. I ended up selling it for a baby jogger tour. Here's why:<br /> Gluxe fold was still huge while slim, it took up most of the floor space of our trunk awkwardly. The two handed fold with the trigger was awkward. I couldn't steer it with one hand (this was a big minus). The seat was just ok. Not super supportive and her legs dangle. She was always leaning<br /> Why I like the tour:<br /> Price. It's like 159 on sale. Fold: one handed fold...sooo easy. Unfolding is a little more clunky but fine. It can fit in the overhead of an airplane which is awesome. No more waiting for gate checked stuff. The seat is a little shallow but we have a tall skinny 22 month old and she's totally fine. Great sunshade and great recline. Basket is as good as my gluxe. I hang two think king hooks down low on it and I can hang my diaper bag off it<br /> The Yo-Yo is supposed to be really nice but I didn't see why I needed to spend another $300 for essentially a car and travel stroller. We live in a major city and use/abuse our strollers. I could buy and abuse two tours for less than the price of a Yo-Yo. Maybe if I had needed a small stroller from birth (Yo-Yo has a bassinet option </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2689063 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 12:45:05 +0000 futuremama 2689063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Joovy Groove Ultralight. It's good for an umbrella stroller. </p> <p><a href="http://joovy.com/groove-ultralight/" rel="nofollow">http://joovy.com/groove-ultralight/</a></p> <p>It had pretty much the same features as the GLuxe, but it was quite a bit cheaper. It would be great as a travel stroller, but we still use our City Mini GT for almost everything. I feel like it was kind of a waste of money for us. The GT pushes a million times better. I also don't like that you can't really push umbrella strollers with one hand because of the separate handles. I'm pretty tall, so the weight of the GT doesn't bother me. Maybe, if that were an issue, I'd prefer the umbrella. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688946 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 10:38:44 +0000 ValentineMommy 2688946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a gluxe and have no complaints. Still going strong after two rough boys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688938 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 10:15:46 +0000 lilyann 2688938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Gluxe and used the crap out of it with my first 2 kiddos, still going strong after many vacations, outings, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688937 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 10:14:30 +0000 Mrs. Pajamas 2688937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the summer one like Mrs. Pickle. I love in a city but bought it for a trip to Europe and it was perfect. It now lives in my trunk and has been handy on lots of occasions. The city mini is our go to around town stroller but I love having the summer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688864 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 07:49:47 +0000 KayKay 2688864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>same as @oliviaoblivia: here. have the gluxe and have been very happy with it. but for my 3rd, i considered selling it and getting a nano, mostly for the ability to have one stroller that could effectively be a snap-n-go &amp; a good travel/umbrella stroller at the same time. decided it wasn't worth the cost (again: 3rd/last baby....) and just borrowed a snap-n-go for now and will keep using my gluxe.</p> <p>if you have a place that has both, i'd recommend trying them both out. i feel like there are always little things that are different (e.g., handle height, how it feels when pushing, specifics of the fold/recline/shade) that are very person-specific as to which you'd prefer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688796 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 20:23:59 +0000 Cole 2688796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another nano vote. I like the basket and push better than the gluxe. If you travel a lot I like that it has a cover, fits in the overhead bin and you can fit a few convertible car seats in it and buckle them in safely (cosco scenera is the one we have.) The sunshade thing does bug me, I wish they'd find a way to fix it but it's not a deal breaker for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688792 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 20:16:55 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2688792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the same summer infant stroller as Mrs. Pickle. It reclines quite far and I love it. The sun shade is garbage though, but I have hear that a lot of umbrella strollers have crappy sun coverage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688725 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 16:15:18 +0000 erinbaderin 2688725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Uppababy and I like the recline and the shade, and that it stands up on its own when folded. However I feel like it's most upright position is still too reclined - my son was always trying to sit up in it to look around. Also we haven't used it that often but the front wheel has developed a really annoying squeak. I don't know if it's worth the price. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688718 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 15:27:29 +0000 Mrs. Dolphin 2688718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second the recommendation for the MacLaren Mark II. We LOVE ours because it is super lightweight and can be slung over the shoulder when not in use. We've owned three other single strollers and a double, but this one is our favorite. It does not recline, however, and we don't use it on a daily basis. When looking for a lightweight stroller, our other top contenders were the Quinny Yezz (we loved it, was lightweight and maneuvered the best since it had roller blade style wheels) and the Mountain Buggy Nano (the only one that reclined, but the sunshade hitting my hands did bother me, plus the fold requiring two hands unlike the others). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688717 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 15:27:28 +0000 Boogs 2688717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love our Mountain Buggy Nano. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688672 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 12:58:29 +0000 catlady 2688672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I highly recommend the maclaren mark ii. I also have a city mini GT and the mark ii is literally 1/3 of the weight of the GT so it is awesome as a travel stroller. Bonus is my 3 year old actually prefers it to the GT. It handles pretty well for such a light stroller and I find it very easy to fold and unfold. Some minor cons are that it doesn't stand on its own, the straps are difficult to get used to at first, and because of the way it folds, the inside of the canopy can get dirty easily. I have to admit that I am also considering getting a joovy ultralight caboose now that #2 is here but that's mostly because LO1 gets jealous when LO2 gets to use the stroller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688664 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 12:31:24 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2688664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the GLuxe and it's just okay. It doesn't stand up on its own (but it will lean against things). And the shoulder strap is way too small. The wheels are typical umbrella stroller (meaning they're plastic and good on sidewalk but not great for anything else). </p> <p>I do like the extra large sunshade and it does fold fairly small. I can't easily take it down steps while also helping the toddler down the stairs. Before I was pregnant I'd strap her in and just carry her in the stroller down the stairs, but now my belly gets in the way. And I feel like the crotch part of the harness is too close to the back of the seat. I have a hard time buckling my toddler (she's a tall 18 month old).</p> <p>But I have an older model so I don't know if any features have changed. Maybe see if there's a store around you that has them to try. </p> <p>The seat is nice but my kid doesn't take stroller naps so I can't really speak to the ease of reclining it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688661 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 12:23:31 +0000 Raspberry 2688661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I originally bought a Nano because of many of the pros mentioned above. Compact and lightweight and I always prefer strollers that have a bar handle. However, when the canopy is up, it rests on your hands that are holding on to the bar handle. You'll know what I mean if you try it out in person. This really bugged me plus it has a cumbersome recline and I switched to a GLuxe. The GLuxe doesn't have a bar handle but has a bigger sun canopy and easier seat recline.</p> <p>Cons to both are the small baskets but I guess that's just how it goes with umbrella strollers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688659 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 12:18:14 +0000 cabbagerose 2688659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second the Summer stroller. I got one when we went on vacation. It was great and I use it all the time now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688658 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 12:18:01 +0000 SweetiePie 2688658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: same, I like the gluxe well enough but if I had to do it all again I'd do the nano. But that's mostly for city-living reasons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688646 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 11:26:58 +0000 birdofafeather 2688646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our nano is great. Super small and easy to travel with. We've used it with our infant seat with baby in it (maxi cosi mico) and our combo cocorro for carrying without the baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688623 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 09:46:29 +0000 bookwormmama 2688623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you done having kids? I ask because I have the Chico Liteway Plus. I really like it as a sturdy umbrella stroller, but it also folds down into a snap in go for the Keyfit. It is a great 2-1 stroller! It's a little on the bigger side, and if you weren't going to use the car seat carrier part, it probably doesn't make sense, but I really like it!</p> <p>I think they might make it without the fold down part (it is just called the Liteway) so that could be an option too. The basket isn't great on the Plus, but overall it's a nice umbrella stroller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688621 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 09:43:46 +0000 Foodnerd81 2688621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a mountain buggy nano that lives in my car. It folds up so small and is super easy to carry. Reclines pretty far and as far as lightweight strollers go, it's pretty good. Opening t up is super easy and you can do it one handed holding a baby. </p> <p>Some negatives- you need two hands to fold (true of almost all of them though- I buckle the baby into her sat seat then fold the stroller). Sun shade is ok but UB is better. Not super tall- I'm 5'7" and I think if I was any taller it would feel too short. It's not as smooth a ride as my UB vista but wasaay easier to have in the car. And more expensive than many (but on par with UB). </p> <p>Another bonus, if you ever have another baby, you can clip an infant car seat into it without adapters (basically you buckle it like a seatbelt). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688619 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 09:28:56 +0000 BKCaribBaby 2688619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a g-lite, and I have loved it. We live in a place where we walk and use public transport. It's light and easy to fold and I can easily hold it with one hand walking down steps. I think it will be great for your needs. That said, if your stroller usage is limited, then I am sure others have good suggestions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688617 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 09:27:07 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2688617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The CMGT is still a pretty small stroller. I don't know that you'd gain that much with an umbrella.</p> <p>I love my gluxe but if I were in the market now I'd get a Nano. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688616 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 09:25:44 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2688616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have this one and really like it.</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00O20OCVC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1485699894&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=summer+infant+3d+lite+stroller&#038;dpPl=1&#038;dpID=51ytTej59pL&#038;ref=plSrch" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00O20OCVC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1485699894&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=summer+infant+3d+lite+stroller&#038;dpPl=1&#038;dpID=51ytTej59pL&#038;ref=plSrch</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-umbrella-stroller#post-2688605 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 09:05:34 +0000 Alba4 2688605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 7 month old outgrew his infant car seat and therefore I won't be able to use the Chicco Snap and Go😢. I loved the convenience of it, especially for daycare pick ups.</p> <p>I have a City Mini GT, but am really looking for a light weight umbrella stroller for running errands and daycare pickup. I'd like it to have a reclining seat and a good sunshade. Is the Uppababy GLuxe worth it?</p> <p>My older son is 3.5, so I was considering the Joovy ultralight Caboose (sit and stand), but I think for daily use, a single umbrella stroller would be best. I live in suburbia, so the stroller will live in my trunk. I would love to hear your recommendations as well as warnings for umbrella strollers. Thanks! </p>