Buggies and Strollers With Roomy Seats for Big Kids

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:29:03 +0000

Hello,
Being big and heavy runs in our family’s gene pool. Predictably, so my son who is only 14 months old is also fairly big for his age. He’s outgrowing his current stroller very quickly so I’m thinking of buying another one soon! I need one that will last him for long – any recommendations please?

Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Debbie, “proud mom to big li’l James”

Hello Debbie,

Thanks for sending your question in. We’re always happy to help!

Your concern is quite common so luckily pushchair manufacturers have now caught on and are providing more and better solutions.

Here’s a list of high quality, dependable buggies and strollers suitable for toddlers who need extra room:

Micralite Toro – the seat is roomy and designed to accommodate a kid up to 4 years old. It has a maximum capacity of 18 kg (40 lbs).

Mountain Buggy does a good range of pushchairs buggies with roomy seats, too. A good example is the Mountain Buggy Swift. It’s an All Terrain Baby Stroller weighing 10 kg, but it has the capacity to take a child weighing up to 35 kg (77 lbs)! The seat is roomy enough for larger and older children.

Maclaren Baby Pushchairs are also great when it comes to durability, reliability and seat size. The Maclaren Techno XLR and Maclaren Techno XT both have good-sized seats.

Quinny Pushchairs are also known for having ample seating space. The Quinny Buzz 3 and Quinny Buzz 4 now comes with 2 seats – one for kids up to 18 months old and another seat for when they get bigger. Their Quinny Speedi SX is also known for having a big seat.

Hope this helps your big li’l James find a really good comfy pushchair!

If you have any more questions and need more guidance don’t hesitate to ask again.

Baby Pushchairs Reviews Team

Maclaren Techno XT 2009 Baby Stroller Review

admin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:12:27 +0000

Review

Maclaren Techno XT 2009 with Footmuff

Our Rating

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

The Maclaren Techno XT Baby Pushchair is a very popular pushchair that only gets raving feedback from almost every parent we’ve asked who owns it. It’s lightweight, trendy looking, inexpensive, durable, versatile, easy to use, easily adjustable, comfy and uber fun.

Maclaren Techno XT: The Pros

The Techno XT is a dream to push and handles itself quite well on most rough surfaces.

The extendable leg rest, padded seat, fully reclinable back support, adjustable padded harness and UV protective hood makes it a luxurious experience for your sleeping baby.

A simple but endearing feature we love about the Maclaren Techno XT is the reflective strips. This buggy just gives a feeling that you’re more visible to motorists especially on darker days so it feels much safer.

The hood is also very much appreciated by parents. It’s quite big to begin with so your darling child really gets a good shelter, and it’s also extendable thus providing an even more generous protection for your child (most useful when they’re sleeping). What’s even more brilliant about it is the pocket and bottle holders at the back to hold essential everyday things like mobile phones, drinks, and house keys.

Other Pros worthy to note:

Easy to use brakes
Perfect for city dwellers and makes a great holiday buggy
Robust wheels
Easy to fold and unfold
Super convenient for public transport use
Useful carry handle

Maclaren Techno XT: The Cons
Rather difficult to fault, but if we really must complain it does have a slight let down – the storage space. It’s smallish and not easily accessible so you may have to make some compromise when it comes to this aspect.

The handles, although adjustable, seem to be made with tall people in mind. Its lowest setting is actually higher than the average pushchair’s highest setting. So if you’re shorter than 5′5″ you might want to try it out first and see if you find it comfortable enough.

Conclusion
The Maclaren Techno XT Baby Pushchair is a Classic Bestselling Pushchair that almost ticks all the boxes for most people. If there’s one lightweight, practical all-round buggy we’ll recommend, it’s the Maclaren Techno XT.

Specifications

Maclaren Techno XT Specifications

Type	Stroller
Folded	35 x 108 x 35 cm
Weight	7 kg (15 lbs)
Wheels	4 sets, front are lockable swivel wheels
Suitable from birth?	Yes
Car seat compatible?	No
Car seat included?	No

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

Maclaren Techno XT is Available in the following colours:

Black
Silver
Powder Pink
Charcoal
Orange

Gallery

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Accessories

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

Headrests
shoulder pads
mesh shopping basket
rain cover

Optional Pushchair Accessories

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Alternatives

Here are other strollers you might also like:

Silver Cross Pop

Bugaboo Bee

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