![]() ![]() ![]() We also wanted the handles on a good umbrella stroller to be at a comfortable height for most adults’ sizes, since the height settings on these models are not adjustable (unlike on most full-size strollers).Īs with most of the strollers we tested, the 3D Lite’s shoulder straps are adjustable to three different settings to accommodate the child’s height. ![]() While they don’t offer the excellent maneuverability you get with the large single wheels on many full-size or all-terrain strollers, these durable, low-maintenance wheels save on cost and weight. All the umbrella strollers we looked at have four sets of double wheels, and all have EVA-foam tires, of varying width and thickness. The bigger wheels roll over obstacles more easily.” While umbrella strollers have small wheels compared with most full-size strollers (from about 4 to 6 inches in diameter, as opposed to about 5 to 12 inches), the best models’ wheels have a larger diameter plus suspension, which together help a stroller push straight and easily and handle turns smoothly. While not necessities, these features do make strolling life easier.Įasy to push and maneuver: Pulice told us that wheel size was very important for maneuverability: “Smaller wheels pick up more vibration, they're more likely to get stuck in nooks and crannies. Some of the strollers we tested had even more helpful features, including the ability to stand up when folded, a peekaboo window in the canopy for you to check on your baby while you walk, and an adjustable footrest. We thought that a cup holder, while nice to have, wasn’t necessarily a dealbreaker if it was missing. We decided to test only strollers that reclined and had a five-point harness (we did include one especially cheap but popular model with a three-point harness as a baseline comparison). “If it doesn't have any recline, they don't want it,” he said. Traveling Tikes owner Brian Pulice told us that his customers usually looked for an umbrella stroller that reclined and had a great storage basket. The best umbrella strollers have a large canopy, a storage basket, recline settings so that a baby can nap comfortably, a cup holder, and a five-point harness to keep a curious kid from leaning all the way over and trying to touch the wheels. Full featured: The balance between weight and functionality is a tricky one, as many ultralight strollers weigh less because they lack important or useful features. ![]()
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