| Maclaren Volo Stroller in Black |  | Brand: Maclaren
Category: Baby Product
Buy New: $130.00
as of 9/3/2010 21:05 CDT details
Seller: Healthcheck Systems Inc
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 8,481
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.8
MPN: WOX01073d
UPC: 045625002527
EAN: 0045625002527
ASIN: B002Y0ZRV6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
For parents on the go who need a stroller that can keep up with them nothing beats Maclaren Weighing in at only pounds the super lightweight Volo is ready for action With its five second single hand fold it collapses and opens up again as easily as an umbrella without ever compromising safety A great choice for city parents
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 Wish I had bought this a lot earlier.. February 25, 2010
S. Schwarz (Northern Virginia)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This Maclaren Volo stroller is the sixth (!!) stroller we bought for our now 3 1/2 year old son. I wish this had been the only one, although it is not suitable for newborns. I bought this when my son turned three since we were going to travel nine weeks; first across the country and then in Europe. This stroller is great! My son weighs 38 lbs now and this stroller will fit him for awhile longer. He is in the autism spectrum so we're going to need this for awhile since he likes to sit in it in public places. This is very light weight and opening and closing it is a breeze. It truly opens with one hand which for us is very important (easy when it comes to airport security!). The seat does not recline but the few times my son has fallen asleep in it, he's been very comfortable.
Why only four stars instead of five? The b/w color scheme is really nice and modern but the hood get dirty very easily from the tires when you fold it up. Luckily this is really easy to wash with a garden hose and dries fast.
Great umbrella stroller! January 6, 2010
Bree Grillo-Hill (Dublin, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
 Good second stroller but there are better options December 5, 2009
Justbooking
32 out of 33 found this review helpful
IMPORTANT - The CPSC & Maclaren had a voluntary recall in November 2009 of 1 million Maclaren strollers sold in the US -- all its production between 1999 and November 2009---after receiving 12 reports of hinges on the stroller that amputated children's fingertips.
The description on this item says it's not affected by the recall, but to be on the safe side verify production date on the stroller frame and order a free hinge cover from Maclaren's web site or phone line if your stroller does not come with one already (new ones should). Wait until you install the hinge cover before using the stroller.
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This is good "second stroller" for quick errands, public transportation, or when you have very little room in your car. I would not use it as my main stroller because it doesn't recline, and cannot give it five stars because for the same price you can get a lightweight full-feature stroller you may use more.
I deducted an additional star for the light canopy color which shows dirt easily, not something you want with rough 'n tumble travel needs - I wonder if this is on purpose so you'll replace it sooner. New it looks great, after several months of use, not so much.
- Ultralight
- Very compact when folded up.
- Has a carry strap, so it's easy to just throw over your shoulder if you need to carry your baby & diaper bag or if your toddler wants to walk. You can literally pick it up with one finger and barely feel the weight when carrying it.
- For "minimalist" travel, you can put a Roundabout or Marathon in it, tie it with a bungee cord (without the child inside) and push it one-handed while carrying your child, with a backpack. Good option if traveling alone.
- Easy to clean plastic mesh seat.
- The canopy is larger than the Maclaren Triumph's, but you may still need a sun canopy.
- 55 lb capacity
- No cupholder and a tiny basket but it works well with a Maclaren organizer. The price creeps up with this, of course.
- Quick one-hand fold while holding your baby.
- To make it more comfortable for your child, you can try finding a 2007 light grey liner, rain shield and travel bag in a separate Maclaren Volo accessory pack. (You may even find an all black one from previous years - rare though). Once added on though - with the organizer, more money; take a look at the Inglesina Trip or Maclaren Quest - almost the same price with every feature you could possibly want and only a few pounds heavier (see below).
Cons:
- Hefty price for a simple-looking stroller, but worth it if your main concerns are weight, weight, weight, quality and durability.
- The light canopy can get dirty easily. If possible, look for a Volo with a black canopy, as you may have the wheels (and whatever's stuck on them) rubbing up against it when closed (you can place a washcloth between the wheels and canopy but that's besides the point). There are some 2007 all-black Volos if you can find them too.
- More suitable for babies a year and older because the harness is a little large and there's really not a lot of support. It's very much like a hammock.
- The harness can be adjusted but may be too loose for smaller babies. You can "tighten" it further by putting the harness straps thru the lowest slot in the mesh seat and pulling the plastic ends thru the next hole up, towards the front, but this is a makeshift solution.
- It doesn't recline. You can add a pair of 'cradlers' to help support your baby's head once he falls asleep. My baby doesn't seem to mind but it doesn't look really comfortable. Do not fold up the stroller with these on.
- No peek-a-boo window to check on baby
- The wheels are very small and designed for smooth surfaces. It gives a bumpy ride elsewhere and doesn't handle cobblestone, gravel, or sand well at all. But that's when you just carry your child with the Volo over your shoulder.
If you are looking for a stroller that reclines that you can use everyday and still travel with, I highly recommend the Inglesina Trip (15 lbs with all accessories) or the Maclaren Quest (13.5 lbs with all accessories). Both have 4-position deep reclines, adjustable footrests, rain shields, storage baskets, washable liners, reflective accents, carry handles and easy one hand two-step fold. Neither one has a snack tray or bar (for that you need to get a full-size stroller) but reality is, it's safer to not have your baby munching on food while you're not seeing his face (if they start choking you may not hear them, they don't always cough).
The sturdy Inglesina Trip Stroller is the best stroller I've tested so far. It has the advantage of having a large waterproof canopy with visor, a navy color in a rugged but comfortable heavy-duty material that hides wear and dirt, reflective trim (for dusk), see-through window on top, rain shield that stores easily in the canopy, tall handles, 6.5" inch wheels and all-wheel suspension to better handle bumpy terrain. It is 2" longer and 1" wider than the Volo when folded up due to it's larger wheels and padded seat. Its child weight capacity is 45 lbs.
Some parents like the slightly less expensive Combi Flex Lightweight Full-Sized Tri-fold Stroller in Black/Wasabi; I found it not as sturdy and harder to fold. Nonetheless, it's a good alternative if you're looking for a travel stroller, especially because of its 55 lb maximum weight.
Another stroller you might want to check out is the UPPAbaby G-Luxe Stroller, Green Maddy, sold in several colors. It's marketed as the lightest full-feature stroller on the market and highly rated by others. It's very light but I prefer the Trip and Quest only because the maximum child weight on the G-Luxe is 40 lbs, less than others which cost the same.
Lastly, beware of weight listed as it refers to "bare weight" without any accessories. A lot of sites forget to add these on - and of course you'll rarely go out without them!
In all, the Volo is a great 2nd stroller, as is, but if you want more features you can either start adding them or you can find them in other strollers for the same price. Shop around and if you really want a Volo, look for the black canopy so it will look better longer.
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