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Maclaren Baby Stroller Review: Maclaren Quest Sport

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:31:13 +0000

Review

Maclaren Quest Sport Baby Stroller

Our Rating

Performance & Handling
Ease of Use
Storage Basket
Versatility
Foldability
Easy Storage
Good for Public Transport

Maclaren Quest Sport is a smart, Sporty baby stroller perfect for daily use around the city. It’s suitable from 3 months onwards, is lightweight and easy to manoeuvre.

Maclaren Quest Baby Stroller: The Pros

This Maclaren baby pushchair is suitable for 3+ month-old children to toddlers weighing up to 15 kg (3 to 4 years old). It’s a basic pushchair stroller that will suit those with limited storage space.

The hood tilts for added sun protection and has got a UV protective viewing window and can be adjusted. It also has a storage pocket where you can put small things like your purse or house keys. The raincover is zipped onto the hood and goes all the way down underneath the stroller.

The back support reclines in 4 positions, and is easy enough to prop up or down.

The stroller has the usual safety features typical of Maclaren Pushchairs, like a sturdy, aeronautical-quality aluminum frame, 5-point adjustable harness, lockable front swivel wheels, reflective strips for those gloomy British days, ergonomic padded handles, a removable washable seat cover, adjustable leg rest and calf support, mesh shopping basket, and foot brakes that are simple to put on or off.

The umbrella folding mechanism of the stroller is so easy you can do it with one hand. When folded, it’s only 27 x 104 x 32 cm so it’s quite compact. It weighs about 5.5kg without hood, basket or raincover so you can imagine how light it is to push, steer and even carry around or up and and down stairs.

Pushchair Accessories Included in Price (May vary from Merchant to Merchant):

Hood
Shopping basket
Raincover

Maclaren Quest Sport: The Cons
The handles of this Maclaren stroller, although not adjustable, are ergonomically optimized and foam insulated.

The Quest Sport, although Sporty looking, is not an all terrain pushchair so if you know you’re going to use it on rougher surfaces like gravel, cobbles and country roads very often, be aware that the Maclaren Quest’s small wheels are not made for that sort of use.

Conclusion
The Maclaren Quest Sport Buggy is a great buy for those who are looking for reliable, compact, lightweight pushchair that can be used from 3 months onwards. I will recommend this baby stroller especially for those who want a buggy for daily city use, those who rely on public transportation, and for those who live in upper ground flats.

Specifications

Type	Baby Stroller
Folded	30 x 105 x 35 cm
Weight	6 kg (13.2 lbs)
Wheels	4 sets, front are lockable swivel wheels
Suitable from birth?	No (3+ months)
Car seat compatible?	No
Car seat included?	No

1-handed folding	Yes
Seat reversible	No
Adjustable Handle	No
Adjustable back rest	Yes (3 positions)
Adjustable leg rest	Yes (2 positions)

Maclaren Quest Sport is Available in the following colours:

Black/Scarlet
Silver
Champagne
Pink

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Accessories

Pushchair Accessories Included in Price (May vary from Merchant to Merchant):

Hood
Shopping basket
Raincover

Optional Pushchair Accessories

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Alternatives

Maclaren Techno XT
If you want a more basic Maclaren stroller, the Maclaren Volo will be perfect.

Britax Vigour 4+ Pushchair Travel System Review

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:45:52 +0000

Britax Vigour 4+ Baby Stroller in Black

Our Rating

Performance & Handling
Ease of Use
Storage Basket
Versatility
Foldability
Easy Storage
Good for Public Transport

Britax Vigour 4+ is another trendy pushchair that, if used as a travel system, can be used from birth until your child outgrows the pushchair. Versatile and practical, it’s designed for heavy Urban use.

Britax Vigour 4+ Travel System: The Pros

This Britax pushchair is a stylish stroller that is easy to use: it’s easy to push and easy to fold and unfold even with one hand because of the self-catching clip. It has suspension too for added comfort for your baby.

The seat covers are removable and can be washed.The hood is massive and offers a generous shade and shelter against the elements.

The shopping basket is easily accessible, although things can fall out of it when going up kerbs so watch out for this.

The seat recline can be adjustable easily and smoothly with one hand to lie back in any angle because it reclines in a continuous fashion. You can even have your baby lying down completely flat.

It has a reversible seat unit, which is a great feature to use especially during those crucial early months when you may prefer to have your baby face you so you can talk to them or keep an eye on them. When they get older you can then have them face the other way so they can see the outside world.

The handle bar adjusts from 87 cm to 107 cm, so short and tall carers will find a suitable handle position for their own height.

Using it for public transport is convenient enough, although some users have found it a bit challenging on buses because of the extra wide rear wheels.

Pushchair Accessories Included in Price (May vary from Merchant to Merchant):

Hood
Shopping basket
Raincover

Bitax Vigour 4+: The Cons

The raincover that comes with it is quite difficult to put away because it’s quite stiff and doesn’t fold much. Because of this, it can take up the entire shopping basket underneath if you put it there. Putting it over the carrycot is difficult too, because you have to remove the carry cot first from the chassis to put the raincover on.

The britax 4+ can also be bulky when folded (65 x 85 x 65 cm). However, it helps that the wheels are easily removable in no time at all. This will come in handy especially for those who have small car boot spaces.

Conclusion

I will recommend the Vigour 4+ for city dwellers who’d like a versatile pushchair that can take the tolls of everyday use. It’s also great for carers who have massive height differences. If you want a pushchair from birth to toddler years, have the Britax Vigour 4+ as a travel system.

Britax Vigour 4+ Specifications

Type	Travel System
Folded	65 x 65 x 65 cm
Weight	12.5 kg (27.5 lbs)
Wheels	4 sets, front are lockable swivel wheels
Suitable from birth?	Yes
Car seat compatible?	Yes
Car seat included?	Yes

1-handed folding	No
Seat reversible	Yes
Adjustable Handle	Yes (87 to 107 cm)
Adjustable back rest	Yes
Adjustable leg rest	Yes (4 positions)

Britax Vigour 4+ is Available in the following colours:

Anthracite
Mars Red
Coffee

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Accessories

Pushchair Accessories Included in Price (May vary from Merchant to Merchant):

Hood
Shopping basket
Raincover

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Alternatives

Bugaboo Chameleon