Maclaren strollers: Maclaren creates premium buggies and accessories; the brand is known for their trendy designs and it offers high quality products. Maclaren produces a wide range of strollers but are best known for their compact folding umbrella strollers, well suited for travel. All Maclaren strollers come with lifelong guarantee which shows the confidence they have in their products.
Retired British aeronautical engineer Owen Maclaren wanted to make something really lightweight after the birth of his granddaughter in 1965, when he saw his parents struggling with her hefty pram.
Using tubular aluminum for a lightweight frame, Maclaren finished the first prototype that weighed only six pounds, and you could fold that stroller with one hand, much like an umbrella, hence the birth of the modern-day umbrella stroller.
The new revolutionary stroller was a huge commercial success when it was introduced in the market design in 1967.
The stroller design was later enhanced by using brakes, swiveling wheels, etc. however the basic design and mechanism has more or less the same as the original one. Maclaren’s design is still relevant today, its fold-able for easy transport, and Maclaren strollers come with attractive fabric designs.
Headquartered in England, Maclaren produces a range of strollers (single and double) that are known for their lightweight design, compact size, and maneuverability.
Maclaren strollers are not known for huge storage space underneath the stroller, so you may have to depend on accessories such as stroller organizers if limited storage space is a concern.
Constructed from high-strength lightweight aircraft grade aluminum alloy, all Maclaren strollers are built to last. Some Maclaren strollers accept a car seat, to transform into a light weight travel system.
Their striped fabric and foldable, lightweight chassis are a familiar site on high streets in US as well as in Europe. Its still the preferred stroller for many parents, despite the presence of several brands in the market.
Maclaren strollers come with these standard features.
Things to consider when buying a Maclaren stroller
Single
ATOM: Compact single stroller with slim profile. Fits most overhead cabins on airways. It also accepts popular car seats. So, if you’re also looking for a compact travel system, you can consider this Maclaren Atom Style Set Travel System.
QUEST: Compared to the Atom, the QUEST is slightly heavier. This is a full-featured umbrella stroller.
TECHNO XT: This is the flagship Maclaren single stroller with superior comfort and performance.
TECHNO ARC (Best of the Best): Roomy, full-featured stroller. Lightweight, folds flat, max weight limit 55 pounds.
Travel System
TECHNO XLR ARC: Roomy, Full-Featured Travel System
Double (side-by-side)
The Maclaren ATOM is a compact single stroller with slim profile, designed for modern travel. It folds small enough to fit in overhead cabins of most British airplanes.
Basic weight: 10.8lb, carrying capacity: 55lb, newborn age suitability. Use it from ages 0 – 60 months. It accepts popular car seats (requires Atom car seat adapters) making the stroller suitable for infants as well.
The stroller features high-quality wheels and uses quality fabric. Extendable hood with window and air vents, multi-position reclining seat, and machine washable mesh fabric.
The Atom however does not come with a bumper bar.
The Atom style set comes with several useful accessories such as Raincover, Infant Comfort Pack, Seat Liner and Storage Bag.
The Maclaren Quest buggy is a lightweight, stylish umbrella stroller, suitable for babies from 3 months. Anyone who has struggled to lift a travel system stroller into the boot of a car will appreciate this lightweight umbrella Maclaren buggy. The Quest weighs just 6kg/13.9lbs, is smooth to steer, and has a UV hood. The fabric used doesn’t make it hot inside the stroller.
It can be used from birth as it features four reclining positions up to 150 degrees.
It comes with an extendable leg rest, 5-point harness, ergonomically shaped three-position height adjustable handles, wheels with front swivel unit and linked parking brakes, and more. One-hand fold and carry strap for easy portability. Sleek design, foot-operated parking brakes, and superior steering makes it ideal for moving around. Ideal for busy parents on the go. Reflective accents for added safety, removable washable seat cover, water resistant hood (with safe viewing window).
The Maclaren Techno XT is a lightweight city stroller that offers all the benefits of an umbrella stroller. It features height-adjustable handles and comes with a carry handle. Its built for superior comfort and adaptability with a Newborn Safety System, cossetting head hugger and shoulder pads and compatible Carrycot.
Maclaren Techno XT stroller features with four reclining positions and is suitable from birth, it comes with adjustable leg rest for additional comfort. Basic weight: 14.5lb; Suitable for newborns and up to 55lbs. Extendable UPF 50+ sun canopy and built-in sun visor.
The Maclaren Twin Techno Stroller is a full-sized double (twin) stroller that is lightweight and easy to steer. It features a multi recline (4-position) seating option suitable for newborn babies and children up to 25kg/55lb each. The front swivel wheels can be locked.
Maclaren Mark II is an ultra-light travel stroller that weighs only 7.94 pounds.
Features include five-point harness, elevated seat, and extensive sun canopy.
Though its lightweight, the stroller is durable and functional.
Maclaren Triumph is an entry level umbrella stroller suitable from birth, and is one of the most popular umbrella strollers from Maclaren. Its light to push and carry, great choice for day trips, for public transport.
The umbrella stroller features a five-point safety harness, expandable hood with built-in sun visor, storage pocket, carry strap, shopping basket, and removable seat cushions. You can also purchase additional accessories like a parent organizer and cup holder. The seat fabrics are all removable and washable.
The canopy is big and the stroller is easy to steer. The seat is higher off the ground, too. Easily collapses and just as lightweight. Besides the storage basket, there’s a pocket on the back of canopy for small items. Amazon reviewer.
The Triumph is also available as a twin double stroller for kids 6 months and up to 110lb. The stroller is lightweight – weighs 21.2lb.
The stroller features adjustable harness height (in 3 positions), multiple reclining positions for the seats. Its light and easy to push, and easy to collapse as well.
Designed for kids with special needs (autism, cerebral palsy), the stroller is suitable for kids aged 6 months up to 110 pounds.
It’s easy to push, maneuver and allows one-hand fold. More features include five-point harness, footrest, and padded seat.
The Volo is lightweight, simple to steer, fold, and store. When folded, it’s perfect for small spaces.
Basic Weight: 4.3kg/ 9.5lb
Breathable all-mesh seat, 1-Seat Position appropriate from 6 months and above (Suitable for children up to 55 lbs)
Oversized UPF 50+ hood blocks harmful UV rays
Oversized, easy-access shopping basket
Removable, machine washable seat
No assembly required
Includes Rain cover and Carry Strap
More strollers
Mark II . Volo . Globetrotter . Triumph . Quest . Techno XT . Techno XLR . Twin Triumph . Twin Techno
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Back in 2009, Maclaren recalled a million strollers as fingers of several children were amputated due to the hinges on the stroller. Later, the company even filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. but many felt that the company was not sincere about this business move.
While there are many who still like the brand and its strollers and accessories, in recent years, Maclaren has not introduced many new strollers.
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Avoid buying anything from Maclaren. Time and again they have proved that they don’t care about their customers and they don't stand behind their products. Buy any other brand but not this one.