Umbrella Stroller Tray

Posted on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 at 2:04 pm

Best umbrella or lightweight stroller that reclines under $100?

I am looking to purchase an umbrella stroller for under $100. I would like it to be lightweight, reclining, and with a tray or cupholder if possible. Good steering is a plus!! Thanks.

I just started looking at umbrella strollers – my son is almost 3 and we’ve only had the Graco Travel System with the full sized stroller. He is 40 lbs and I’m tall, so 99% of the umbrella strollers are ridiculously small and/or I kick the wheels when I push them.

There are a few high end travel strollers (Peg Perego, Maclaren), that are taller and hold more weight, but they are all in the $100-200 plus range.

I just found one by Graco – it’s new and it’s the “IPO” model. It is about $80, takes up to 50 lbs and is taller and more substantial. Obviously, this makes it a little heavier than a traditional umbrella stroller, but much more comfortable. The runner-up in the under $100 range seems to be Chico C6 – it was pretty comfortable for my son, but I couldn’t walk without kicking the wheels.

It reclines a bit, but doesn't have tray/cupholder (although you can buy universal attachments). Definitely steers better than the cheapie umbrella strollers!