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Mommies of little ones: which is best in your experience between these 2 stroller brands?
Based on a previously asked Y!A question, I’m seriously considering a stroller from Maclaren (despite the recent recall) and Peg Perego. There are quite a few similarities between them that I like, but I need to know from your personal experience which you prefer. Maybe that will help me with my decision.
Here are the features I like in stroller, which both brands have most of:
-umbrella fold
-extendable handles
-reversible fabric
-4-5 seat positions
-peakaboo cover
-waterproof hood
-washable fabric
-durability (seems to last through multiple kids)
-car seat compatible
-5 point safety harness
Babies R Us has an attachable cup holder, so I don’t care if these come with one or not. The shopping basket underneath is okay too, and if it’s not roomy enough maybe I’ll use a Mommy Hook. I would like to get a stroller that I can use from birth to about 65lbs so we don’t have to buy another one.
Specifically I’m looking at the Maclaren Techno and the Peg Pergeo Pliko P3 or Switch.
If you had one of these, did you also get one of the recommended compatible car seats, or did you just get the car seat you wanted, whether or not it was compatible with the stroller?
If you have or had one of these, what do you think? I’m a first-time mommy and this is one of the few areas I’m feeling really overwhelmed in. Thanks for your help!!
I don’t think I researched strollers and car seats for infants as much as I probably should have before buying a stroller.
I don’t have either of these; but I will tell you what features I like/wish I had with my 8 month old:
- umbrella fold would definitely be handy…the one we have is small and hardly covers anything.
- treaded rubber tires; we have plastic ones on ours and they don’t work very well on slippery floors (like in malls) or in snow (which is a concern where I live).
- large basket (I have the mommy hook, and I still find there isn’t enough room for everything in our stroller lol.
- full recline position…for baby’s comfort so they can sleep better and longer…mine doesn’t recline all the way.
Other than that anything else would be considered luxury. I do like that my stroller fits well into small places (it is a 3 wheel stroller). And it’s lightweight and easy to fold and put up.
But definitely pick one that is compatable with a car seat you want to use…if you aren’t going to use the infant car seat in the stroller than you may as well just get a convertable car seat that stays in the car.
Good luck picking! Oh the hard decisions of parenthood haha.
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November 17th, 2009
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There was a huge recall on all Maclaren strollers! They apparently have been known to chop kids fingers off. Google it!
I have the Peg Pergeo, and love it! My husband and I got it second handed on Kijiji and only paid 150 for it, and its like brand new. We also got the matching car seat for $100! I think the whole thing would have costed around $800 if we bought it brand new. But even if we did have the money to buy it brand new I totally would have! Love it
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I don’t think I researched strollers and car seats for infants as much as I probably should have before buying a stroller.
I don’t have either of these; but I will tell you what features I like/wish I had with my 8 month old:
- umbrella fold would definitely be handy…the one we have is small and hardly covers anything.
- treaded rubber tires; we have plastic ones on ours and they don’t work very well on slippery floors (like in malls) or in snow (which is a concern where I live).
- large basket (I have the mommy hook, and I still find there isn’t enough room for everything in our stroller lol.
- full recline position…for baby’s comfort so they can sleep better and longer…mine doesn’t recline all the way.
Other than that anything else would be considered luxury. I do like that my stroller fits well into small places (it is a 3 wheel stroller). And it’s lightweight and easy to fold and put up.
But definitely pick one that is compatable with a car seat you want to use…if you aren’t going to use the infant car seat in the stroller than you may as well just get a convertable car seat that stays in the car.
Good luck picking! Oh the hard decisions of parenthood haha.
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