 "Recommend to anyone" | 2007-04-12 |
| - Reviewed By User: A203SVDQJIS204 |
| I like this product. It is very stylish and lightweight. Definitely, I highly recommend to anyone. |
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| "Stroller" | 2007-04-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: AIQO8W37BPACJ |
| I love this stroller. It came and it was exactely what I wanted. Amazon got it here very quickly as promised. I am very satisfied with my purchase. |
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 "Volo review" | 2007-04-04 |
| - Reviewed By maiiia |
My almost- 3 yr old daughter needed a new umbrella stroller (she's tall, but still gets tired sometimes, especially if I take her shopping). I researched the options and picked the Maclaren Volo. My first stroller before it was Chicco Capri, and it always bumped against my legs, which was annoying and uncomfortable. When the canopy broke, I got rid of it and decided on buying a new one for plane travel and local outings.
The Volo seemed great - light, handsome, convenient, and highly rated by parents.
I ordered the stroller and, upon unpacking it, was quite pleased with its appearance. I read the instructions and learned to use it. The stroller seemed sturdy, well-made, and easy to maneuver, not to mention chic.
The washable seat was a good idea, I thought. I liked how large it was (perfect for an older child), and how easily it moved.
When I took the new Volo around the block, I noticed that one of the double back wheels was not aligned properly (one was higher than the other and did not rotate, which caused the stroller to make a scraping sound). Then the other set stopped rotating when one(!) pine needle got stuck in it! I had to carefully remove it with my hands in the middle of the street. Needless to say, that's not the quality I expected, since every parent I know raved about Maclaren.
The canopy kept sliding off the rails, as well - something you would NOT want at the airport, with your toddler and luggage and the car seat in tow.
When I got home, I looked at the wheels closely and tried to adjust them, but to no avail. They were flimsy (I could dent them with my finger if I wanted to!), way too small and just poorly designed. I immediately packed up the stroller and returned it to Amazon.
I was very disappointed. One would think that for such a high price, the wheels would be usable - after all, they are the most important feature of any stroller.
I will stay with Chicco and order a C6. At least I know that the wheels are great, and you can't beat the price. |
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 "Great umbrella stroller!" | 2007-03-29 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2LVO9NTGYNT3C |
| I love this stroller! First of all, it comes in fun, non-gender specific colors, unlike so many baby items. Second, it is extremely lightweight and easy to unfold one-handed (even while holding a baby). Third, the proportions of the stroller are perfect! My husband and I test-drove many umbrella strollers and found that we usually kicked the wheels (he is 6 feet tall, while I am 5'6"), but we don't with the Maclaren. Also, the handles are tall enough that he is not hunched over pushing the stroller. There are a lot of other great features, too. There is a carry strap that is great for transporting the stroller. The mesh seat keeps baby cool in the summer, and we purchased the "Volo accessory pack" which has a solid, padded seat liner which we use in the winter to keep baby warm. I do recommend getting the accessory pack, which also has a rain cover and carry-bag for the stroller. The basket under the seat in on the small side (forget about fitting a diaper bag in there) but I don't mind carrying the diaper bag because the stroller is so lightweight and manuverable. My only other issue is that the sun canopy does not tilt very far forward. Overall, we are very satisfied with the Maclaren Volo. |
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| "Maclaren Stroller" | 2006-11-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3R955DHYL8DXU |
| The Maclaren Umbrella Stroller is the best around. It's very lightweight and easy to manuver. It's worth the price and I would highly recommend this stroller for every mom with a child over 1 year old. The only drawback is that the basket under the seat can only hold up to 5 lbs. This stroller is easy to open and close and fits nicely in the trunk of your car. |
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| "AWESOME!!!!!" | 2006-03-30 |
| - Reviewed By pamlhobbs2 |
Goregous Stroller!!!!
We had those cheapo umbrella strollers but our 2 1/2 year old was to tall for it, and it wasnt wide enough, she looked very squished. This came in the mail today and its perfect!!! Light weight, tall handles with light padding, nice break system, beautiful colors/materials, our toddler is not squished she has plenty of room (shes 35lbs, 37" tall)I dont feel hunched when I walk with it, great place for a storage pouch, wide and long canopy. Its just perfect well worth the $$. Im buying another for our new son for when hes old enough. Great deal!!!! Buy one!!!!! :) Im very happy |
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| "You Will Not Be Disappointed~" | 2006-03-22 |
| - Reviewed By rumiwon |
I have owned 6 strollers before I found this Volo Stroller. When my toddler moved up to an umbrella stroller, I had her in those cheapy strollers Toys-R-us gave away for free when you purchased and X amount of dollars. Those strollers were just bad for us. It was small, and the handles were short, even for a short person like me (I'm 5' 3"). I kept on kicking the wheels as I walked, and I don't even have a large stride. And if I wore heels, it was even worse. I would be hunched over and kicking the wheels. It got to a point where I would just focus on how uncomfortable pushing those strollers were, and I would dread taking my toddler out and about. Eventually, the wheels stopped spinning smoothly, and the stroller wouldn't turn easily.
That is when I searched for a better stroller. I stumbled upon the Volo while surfing this site. I liked the Maclaren name because that meant the stroller is well made and durable. The handles are tall, and even better, the curve of the handle tops turn inward, making it ergonomically correct for my hands' natural position while pushing the stroller. The handles are of great quality padded foam so it is very comfortable when pushing. There is a fairly large basket (for an umbrella stroller) underneath, and it's roomy enough to hold several grocery bags. There is a removable nylon strap attached to the back of the stroller so if you need to tote it about, you can sling it on your back.
The retractable hood is wide and effective, and the 5-point harness is secure. The seatback is made of a mesh material so it breathes and your baby won't get overheated. Of course the color is lovely too. Both front and back wheels lock securely. Although this is not a jogging stroller, I have jogged with this stroller while walking the dog as well, and it handles just fine. It is lightweight because it is made of aluminum materials, and yet, it's very sturdy, not rickity like the Combi I have.
You will be pleased with this stroller. It is worth the price tag. |
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| "Great Stroller" | 2006-03-20 |
| - Reviewed By User: AUB2NH2J38W8H |
This stroller is wonderful. I initially bought it strictly for travel but love its ease of use so much that it is used daily.
Pros: Lightweight, great carrying strap, easily folds, takes up very little space in your trunk, and the turquoise is a great unisex color.
Cons: once it is folded you can not lean it up against something without it falling. With the carrying strap this is not a big deal. This is a very minor issue that does not keep me from recommending this stroller to all my friends and family.
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| "Besat stroller for town and country" | 2006-02-26 |
| - Reviewed By nukephynhighpriest |
This is an excellent lightweight stroller and is the one we use most often. We have a more expensive, larger, "safer" stroller with more features, but we have found we never use it and always use this one.
Collapsing the stroller to pop into the car is a breeze, and there is an adequate shoulder strap for you to carry the stroller when you are doing portage over rough ground.
We take the stroller everywhere. We've used it on well-groomed trails for hiking, museums, restaurants, we've even used it at the beach, and we've used it on the Paris Metro. This is a great stroller for train and subway travel.
The wheels have a lock feature which allows them to rotate, or swivel, and the rear wheels have a brake mechanism which is a little awkward to release, but I find that comforting rather than frustrating: I want solid brakes.
There is a small basket in the back of the stroller for a baby bag, purse, and a few groceries, so this again is an excellent stroller for when you are just running out for a few things or going on a small picnic. If I was an apartment dweller in the city, this is the stroller I'd get.
The only bad feature: this is not a stroller you can run with! Don't even try.
The harness is excellent, but takes time to adjust it correctly so that it is not too snug nor too loose. This is a super lightweight stroller, but is a quality product with excellent engineering and design. It is not like those flimsy twenty-dollar throwaways and just has the MacLaren name on it: this is the real deal. We have used it for two kids, still works like new. We should get sales rep compensation, because no one really had these in Paris and all our friends saw ours and got one too. |
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