Umbrella strollers
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Topic: Umbrella strollers
Posted By: AN E
Subject: Umbrella strollers
Date Posted: 04 February 2008 at 11:31am
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We are traveling to USA in May when DD will be 11 months. I am thinking that an umbrella stroller would be good, for getting her around airports etc. Is it worth getting one that has a lay-back option?
Any thoughts / recommendations would be greatly appreciated! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 04 February 2008 at 11:40am
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We have a Safety First Quickmart...no lie back option but we haven't needed it...although it is more expensive than some cheaper umbrella strollers it has the advantage that it folds down to the fit in a backpack that it comes with...it also is 3 wheel so we don't kick the back of it which is great!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 04 February 2008 at 11:48am
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I have a cheapy and I love it. It stays in the boot of my car so I always have it with me. I am still not sure if i'm going to use it at the airport with me later this year. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 04 February 2008 at 12:30pm
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I had a $30 Warehouse umbrella stroller with Maya, it didn't lay back but it was light and portable and compact which was all that really mattered and I used it almost to death. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 04 February 2008 at 12:32pm
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when we took Rhyley to Uk/usa when he was 4 months I got a childcare lie back stroller. Good size to be able to take to the plane - but NOPE no one got to take any typ e of stroller on the plane BUT most places let me keep it up until the departure lounge where they then took it before going on the plane and you got it back where you collect your suitcases.
We are heading to Australia in a few months time Rhyley will be 17 months and I will still take one that lies back - he likes his sleep and it is so much better if you can lie them down. The childcare pram cost me $99 for memory but you might picko ne up on trademe cheaper. ------------- Ann 
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Posted By: AliaDawn
Date Posted: 04 February 2008 at 1:57pm
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I looked at the childcare ones - $120 RRP I think, but ended up going with a $70 down from $100 non lie-back one from farmers - we use it as our main stroller now, I got sick of the bulky buggy, and Seb was old enough to sit up... hates sleeping in anything but a cot anyway. -------------  
 
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 04 February 2008 at 2:03pm
That is the advatage of our one....small enough to go on the plane as cabin baggage. 
But it can be just as easy to hand it over at departure.  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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AnnC wrote:Posted By: AN E
Date Posted: 04 February 2008 at 5:04pm
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Thanks for your replies! I think I like the sound of the one that folds into a backpack!
Off to search the internet.. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 04 February 2008 at 5:22pm
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check out http://www.thedeal.co.nz - The Deal for the best prices on it. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 04 February 2008 at 10:55pm
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Am I ever glad to have caught this thread, we are travelling overseas this year too and I am looking to trade up on our current 'umbrella stroller' - the one you have mentioned Paws sounds really good.
Edited to add: Though I can't seem to find it on thedeal.co.nz site? |
Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 05 February 2008 at 12:14am
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We also had the safety first back pack one. Bought it from Baby factory. We took it as carry on on our way over here- very handy! Takes a bit to learn to fold/unfold it, but once you've got it its easy.
------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3 
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Posted By: Bayley
Date Posted: 05 February 2008 at 1:08pm
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Hi Paws - I am flying to Fiji next week with my 8 month old son (alone!!) and I'm wondering if you think this stroller would be worth buying for that? We'll probably use it again in the future but I was always planning on getting one that could recline - do you think it would matter for an 8 month old?? We have a Phil & Teds buggy for everyday use and never drop that down anymore - he doesn't really sleep in the pram anyway and if he does he's happy sitting up. Also, is it worth the money, and is it easy to steer? Thank you ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 05 February 2008 at 11:48pm
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We're getting a quinny zapp for Kate when we go on our next trip- I did lots of hunting and it looks ideal if you don't mind not having a recline. small size when folded 69x27x30cms
http://babyfactory.co.nz/search/group/0/search_str/quinny+zapp/product/page/1/style/38789/ - quinny zapp ------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 06 February 2008 at 9:26am
Heya, it is really easy to steer!! Because it's three swivel wheels it's a total breeze. I highly recommend it. We've used it from when Maddie was around 7-8 months old and it's now our main stroller...we only use the big one when going for walks. As someone else said...it does take a little practise putting it up and down but I'm so fast now I normally have it sorted before B has Maddie out of the car! The Deal might not have any left...might need to check out Baby Factory etc... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bayley
Date Posted: 06 February 2008 at 9:32am
Thanks Paws - I'm sold!! Enjoy your holiday  ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 06 February 2008 at 7:04pm
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Posted By: Bayley
Date Posted: 06 February 2008 at 8:24pm
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Hey Pearls - I bought mine off a trader on Trade Me today and I see she has just listed another one. Brand new - buy now for $65! They retail for $90 everywhere else I have seen. She only has the navy ones left though, but I think its a pretty good deal. I'm picking ours up tomorrow! ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 06 February 2008 at 9:10pm
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Umbrella strollers are great for being easy to carry around, lightweight etc. I wouldn't worry about the lay-down option too much. Every now and then when Kryssi sleeps in the umbrella stroller, I just lay it back a bit while I'm holding it. She's not usually in there for very long once sleeping - transfer to car seat or home etc. ------------- |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 06 February 2008 at 10:09pm
Seriously? Only $65? Do you have a link? I would appreciate it very much - what a saving! (We are definitely getting one now.) |
Posted By: Bayley
Date Posted: 06 February 2008 at 10:23pm
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Sure do - here you go!!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Baby-gear/Prams-strollers/Three-wheel-strollers/auction-139636735.htm Hope that works ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 8:36am
Yup that works, the only thing is it is pickup only from Mangere! 
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Posted By: Bayley
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 8:56am
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Yeah I know, I got lucky though because DH is flying home from overseas today and is going to pick it up on his way through. Where abouts are you? ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Bayley
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 9:12am
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Oh, and if you are out of Auckland, just ask a question on the auction and I'm sure she will courier it if you arrange it for her. I was reading the Q&A on another o her auctions and its just that she's never done the courier thing before. Good luck! ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 9:49pm
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I might just ask if she can post / courier, it could be easier
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Posted By: Bayley
Date Posted: 08 February 2008 at 10:41am
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DH picked ours up yesterday, and I it!!! Really light and pretty easy to fold/unfold - although I will pracice a few more times before going to the airport on Wednesday. I took my son for a ride around the house in it and he loved it! Definitely a worthwhile purchase. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: AN E
Date Posted: 12 February 2008 at 11:54am
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Question for you for those who got it - I was reading some product reviews and they say that it topples really easy - if bubs leans forward. ANy problems with that?
I also read that the Quinny Zap wheels fall off
Too much knowledge????? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bayley
Date Posted: 12 February 2008 at 1:38pm
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Hmmm, I haven't really used it yet so I'll have to get back to you on that one! My son has a habit of leaning forward because he wants to constantly grab things, so I'm sure I'll find out pretty quickly! The only thing that annoys me about it so far is that it has no storage capacity at all, so you've always got to have a bag with you (and carry it) which can be a pain. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: AN E
Date Posted: 12 February 2008 at 4:05pm
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Thanks Bayley
Now i'm thinking I might look at slings!!! Confusion has set in...------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Tricia
Date Posted: 09 March 2008 at 4:17pm
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I was just about to start a new topic on this!
Rohan and me are off to the UK on April 1 and I need a litle stroller to take with me. The QuickSmart looks cool but there's none left on trade me. Is it worth it or should I just get a cheapy from KMart ro te Warehouse? |
Posted By: Bayley
Date Posted: 09 March 2008 at 10:41pm
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Hey Tricia,
I would definitely recommend it - I found it invaluable when I was travelling with my son, I took it right up to the gate then just folded it up and unfolded it as soon as I left the plane. There was no way I could have taken all my bags, plus Kyan as well if I didn't have the stroller. So I would say, buy it!! If you search for "Quicksmart" on Trade Me, you'll find a few on there. Hope this helps ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Bayley
Date Posted: 09 March 2008 at 10:42pm
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Oh and AN E? No problems at all with it tipping over!! And believe me, Kyan certainly tried!! ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 10 March 2008 at 2:26pm
hay there i have a quinny zapp and it has taken a beating the wheels havent fallen off and is easy to push and fold down i love it and so do my whole familiy ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: Tricia
Date Posted: 11 March 2008 at 8:36am
| Is there much of a different between the three wheel Quick Smart and the four wheel version? I tried out the four wheeler in a shop yesterday and it seemed really steady. Just bid on the three wheel version on Trade me and hope it's as good. |
Posted By: Bayley
Date Posted: 11 March 2008 at 8:47am
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I haven't even seen the 4 wheeler, but I'm more of a fan of the 3 wheelers in general anyway. You don't kick the back of it when you're walking, and it is so easy to manoeuvre. I think you'll be happy with it. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Tricia
Date Posted: 11 March 2008 at 9:34am
| Thanks for that - the four wheeler is about $250 so I'm glad the 3 wheel version works OK! So any tips for the trip? |
Posted By: Bayley
Date Posted: 11 March 2008 at 6:54pm
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Just make sure you have everything at hand easily in your carry on bag. Take a pen for filling in the arrival cards.
Take stuff for Rohan to play with/books whatever. And hope like h*ll that you get some nice airline staff - the stewardesses on the airline we flew with were completely useless. Oh, and don't leave heated bottles in the parents room and get all the way to the gate and have to turn back when your flight is having its final boarding call!! Hope it all goes well for you ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: shaz
Date Posted: 15 March 2008 at 6:21pm
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I just got a Quick smart for the new toyworld in Westgate for $49.99!!! thats about 100.00 off the normal retail price. I'm not sure how long the opening specials will be on for though. ------------- Mum to Natasha Aroha 9/12/1995, Alexandra Makareta Waimarie 22/4/1998 and....Alyssa Frances Hopaea 18/03/2007 
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 26 August 2008 at 1:04pm
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Posted By: bookwyrm
Date Posted: 26 August 2008 at 5:49pm
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I just got my Quick Smart Easy Fold Stroller (4 wheeler) and love it!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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