Chicco C6 Stroller
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Ultra Lightweight! Designed in Italy, the C6 has a rugged, yet lightweight, annodized aluminum frame that weighs only 11 lbs but comes loaded with features you would only expect to find on a full-size stroller! The 2-position reclining seat provides comfort and security with a padded 5-point harness and front-wheel suspension. The adjustable, removable, canopy protects from the sun, wind and cold. The large basket provides storage for all the things your ba (more…)
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As a very compact stroller, this one is pretty good. I looked at many umbrella strollers and most did not have 5 point harnesses or aren’t comfy for someone over about 5’2″. Now I’m a hair under 5’8″, but I wouldn’t recommend this for anyone taller. My husband at 6′ had to hunch over to push it. Another issue is that the wheels are pretty close together and the handles don’t tilt back far enough to provide a lot of separation between your feet and the wheels. You do have to walk heel-toe if you are going to walk behind the stroller and that not only takes a little getting used to, but can be tiring because you don’t use your normal walking muscles.
It has a very small basket underneath that can store some smile items, but because of the cross back support, you can’t put a bag of any size under there, but it’s good for small purchases. Also, while it does recline, it’s not much, but more than you would see on other umbrella strollers.
Another plus is that it is significantly wider than the Jeep umbrella stroller and the other low price ones. My 3 month old looked cramped in that one and I cannot imagine her being able to use it for long. This stroller should last us for travel purposes (especially on the subway) for a couple of years.
I also like that the sunshade can be snapped to the back of the stroller or you can unsnap it and change the angle depending on where the sun is.
I recommend you take a test push of this before purchasing. They have them instock in limited colors at Babies R Us, but that’s good advice for any stroller purchase.
We purchased this stroller as an extra for around the house or quick trips out (in turquois) specifically for the shoulder harnesses because it’s hard to find an umbrella stroller with this option. The stroller is well made and visually pleasing (thus the 2 star rating). unfortunately my average size 8 month old finds it extremely uncomfortable. The problem is that the seat part is too inclined and even with the back in the upright position it makes his feet point up too high. therefore he has the tendency to lean forward because of the unnatural angle and he cannot relax. He ends up slumped to one side with his head resting on the side bar. This one will only be used for around the yard for short periods. Prior to purchasing this stroller I bought the “Kolcraft Tour Sport® Umbrella Stroller With Adjustable Canopy “. It was nearly half the price of the Chicco. Although it did not come with shoulder harnesses, it’s just as well made, the handlebars are foam padded and comes with a cup holder. The best part is that I use it daily inside the house and my son loves it. The seat is flatter and it reclines as well. He falls asleep minutes after strolling him around the house and even watches his “Baby Einstein” shows in it. It’s the best money spent so far. I also recommend any of the Maclaren Strollers, pricy but worth the money. I use the XLR for shopping and outing trips and he has plenty of room and is comfortable.
Well, I had other umbrella strollers, but my daughter could last no longer than 10 minutes in them. I ended up using our travel system stroller, but my back would be hurting as I lugged it in and out of our trunk.
Thank goodness for this stroller! She can last forever in this one. The slight recline is enough to keep her comfortable and the backing helps her from looking slumped over. It is light and collapses just as easily as other umbrella strollers. I also like the five-point safety harness and great sunshade. Oh, and unlike other critics, my feet hitting the wheels while walking has never been a problem.
I give it four stars b/c the material is not washproof and the keylime color soils easily (if I had known this, I would have purchased a darker color). Also, I thought it would recline more (only goes down 10-15 degrees from upright). Having said that, my daughter still seems to last forever in this stroller though!
All in all, a good purchase!