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Maclaren Triumph Stroller
Often grandparents will make major purchases for their new grandchildren that their parents can't afford . We did the same. We have purchased everything from cribs to changing tables and, of course, buggies or strollers. The purpose of this website is to share our recommendations based on our experience.
Although you have time to make this purchase, your grandchildren will not be taken for strolls immediately on going home from the hospital. This tip will save some time to enjoy this new treasure in your life.
If you plan to purchase an upscale umbrella type stroller, we recommend the Maclaren Triumph Stroller. We will attempt to provide all the information and sources you will need to consider in making this important buying decision.
Stroller features:
- 5-point harness provides for added security
- foot-operated linked parking brakes
- front swivel wheels and height-adjustable shoulder harness
- built with a high-performance aluminum frame, stroller
- folds to a compact umbrella size in 5 seconds with just one hand
- includes a carry strap for easy portability
- has water-resistant hood and handy mesh shopping basket
- 41 1/2" H x 31 1/2" W x 19" D
- weighs 12.5 pounds
- for children 6 months and up.
The Maclaren Triumph stroller has a well thought out design and is well known for its functionality and ease of use. That they use the best materials and manufacturing practices goes without saying.
Pros:
- Sleek attractive design - great for showing off your new grandchild
- limited lifetime warranty for materials and workmanship
- Weight capacity of 55 lbs - I'm sure your grandchild doesn't weigh that much yet
- strikes a nice balance between weight and features
- Lightweight which makes it easy to steer
- One-hand fold which is a really important feature
Cons:
- This umbrella style stroller is expensive - the reason we are making this purchase for our kids.
- The stroller does not recline flat - this, however, presented no problems in our case
- the sunshade on this stroller is only adequate
- 2009 recall - some children had fingers amputated - Ouch, not funny but hinges causing the problem has been corrected on current models.
- Many respected review sources continue to recommend the Maclaren Triumph Stroller.
So far we are dicussing the basic stroller. Maclaren Stroller is an innovative company and continues to devise new accessories to make their products much more comfortable for the baby and the person pushing the stroller .
These add ons have been made easy to install and reasonable in price. I will not take the time in this article to describe in detail but will tackle in the near future. Most of them are self explanatory.
Add ons:
- Foot muffs and blankets
- rain covers
- mosquito netting
- rain parasols
- seat liners
I hope you will find this information useful and please bookmark this site as I will be posting other articles.