My friend asked me to find her a good umbrella stroller for her one year old, and I was surprised to find that Maclaren Volo has been recalled just this week. Anyway, she bought this Chicco Capri and told me she’s in love with it already!
Chicco Ct0.6 Capri Lightweight Stroller – Best Umbrella Stroller
This stroller is sturdy enough for an umbrella stroller. The frame is anodized aluminum and very light – just 11 pounds. It is not too narrow and carries my friend’s rather tall baby well.
She has taken it out for a few trips and likes it very much for its portability. There’s a carrying strap so she can carry it whenever traveling on public transport while holding baby at the same time! Granted, the light weight has allowed her to go where she couldn’t with her standard stroller.
What I like about it is that it has good suspension wheels! I hadn’t really expected springy wheels with an umbrella stroller, but these are good to take out most of the bumps that make baby uncomfortable.
The 5-point harness with padded shoulder straps is a nice touch for safety and comfort combined. Folding and unfolding are both simple to do and safe, but remember never to do either while baby is in it!
Chicco Capri reclines, although only in two positions. But since umbrella strollers are really meant for older babies and short trips, the fact that it doesn’t fully recline shouldn’t matter. If you want something that baby can sleep in, get a standard stroller!
Don’t expect full features from even the best umbrella stroller, of course. There is no cup holder, and the basket is small, but it does have a back pocket you can put a drink in (a helpful suggestion from a reviewer, thanks!).
Chicco Capri is the best umbrella stroller in the market now, I would say. Recommended for mums on the go.
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