Posted by
kilwinning
19 yrs ago
For those of you with maclaren strollers... I've noticed that the maclaren strollers all seem to fold up the same way, into an umbrella shape, which cannot stand upright. Based on your experience, would it be possible to fold up a maclaren while carrying a baby in a baby bjorn carrier? I've tried to imagine it in the store when trying out these strollers, but it seems difficult.. perhaps it's something I would need a lot of practice at? Thanks for your input.
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I did it for both kids - I'm good at it. It requires very good stomach, thigh and buttock control not to mention having one hand free to support your baby as you lean over to pick up the stroller. I've found that a squat is better than a bend over for the baby.
this is one of the drawbacks of the Maclaren - the Graco EDT - folds with one hand, stands up right and is half the prices is also really popular because of this reason - no bending over.
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Thanks hkchoichoi. I looked at the Graco EDT in Toys R Us- I would have bought it in a flash, but I think my baby will outgrow it too fast- she already weighs 14lbs at 4 months old and is 65cm long! It's tough finding a stroller that will last her a while and is also light enough for me to take on public transport.
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The Maclaren Quest is great - I don't regret the purchase at all. I'm taller - 5'6" so maybe the whole squat things works. You don't need the techno and you might even be able to get away with the triumph (which would be lighter) but in all case scenarios it is the bend over pick up. (or squat like I do.) Since she's not a newborn - I think it'll be manageable.
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I 2nd the Maclaren Quest - great, durable buggy and light to carry - it takes a bit of gettting used to folding whilst baby is in Baby Bjorn, but practice makes perfect!!
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