Product Description

Maclaren expertly answers the needs of busy families on-the-go with the Volo Stroller. Sleek and compact, the Volo is a stunningly simple design that meets the practical demands of travel and portability. The fixed position mesh seat is comfortable for children and easy to sponge clean for parents. The 5-point harness keeps child safely secured in the seat.

The Volo features ergonomically designed foam grip handles that are high, which enables easy pushing without bending to reach. With lockable swivel wheels, the Volo is almost effortless to push. The one-handed fold mechanism allows a parent to keep a firm hold on baby while folding, and the new shoulder strap makes carrying the Volo a breeze. The removable storage basket is great for shopping or for carrying travel essentials.

Features:

• 5-point harness for added security
• Lightweight
• Removable, washable, breathable mesh seat
• Height adjustable shoulder harness
• Compact umbrella fold
• Water resistant hood
• High-performance aluminum frame
• Handy mesh shopping basket
• Carry strap or handle for easy portability
• 5 second one-hand fold
• Foot-operated linked parking brakes
• Buckle and hubcaps
• Raincover
• Basic Weight: 8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg)
• Carrying Capacity: 55 lbs. (15 kg)
• Appropriate from 6 months

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19162 in Baby Product
• Brand: Maclaren
• Model: 2007
• Dimensions: 41.50" h x 14.25" w x 6.00" l, 14.10 pounds

Features

• Single position seat, removable for easy cleaning
• Sun hood and raincover included
• Adjustable shoulder carry strap
• Weighs only 8.6 lbs.
• Seat liner included

Customer Reviews

Excellent 2nd or travel stroller

This is great "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.

- 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 black canopy and straps hide dirt and use a lot better than the white ones on most Volos. 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 hold 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.

- 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 light colors may show dirt easily. There used to be an all black version but I haven't seen it lately.

- 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..

- 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 Inglesina Trip has the advantage of having waterproof canopy with visor, a navy color that hides wear and dirt, see through window on top, 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 weight capacity is 45 lbs.

The Quest is lighter in weight but has no suspension, a window in back, and its smaller canopy is only water resistant. The lighter colors also show dirt more. Its weight capacity is 55 lbs, like the Volo.

Another good lightweight travel stroller is the Maclaren Triumph. It reclines, but not as deeply, which makes it more suitable for older children. The size of the canopy is also smaller. You can always add a sun shield of course (black or navy only).

Some parents like the less expensive Combi; I found it not as sturdy and it's harder to fold, but a good alternative if you're looking for an inexpensive travel stroller.

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.