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How to Pick a Quinny Baby Stroller

Looking for the ideal Quinny stroller is harder than it looks, with all of the excellent choices out there. Here are some guidelines that might help.

Less than 6 months old?
It takes a while for a baby's neck area to be strong enough to support itself, so remember that upright strollers are not advisable. That's why at the early stages, you will need a stroller that is specific to newborns, or you can get one of those models where you can attach infant seats or bassinets. You can also get one of these newborn inserts that holds the child more securely in the stroller. Also remember that at this early stage, try not too jar the baby too much while in the stroller, so no jogging while pushing the stroller please! Once babies are over six months old, you will have much more options in terms of shopping for a stroller.

Will you use it a lot?
If you know you will be using this daily and often, then you need to focus on ease of use and how comfortable it will be to push around. Long walks will be much more enjoyable for you and the baby if you picked a nice, rolling stroller. It will be tough to judge this aspect of it if you are buying online, so try to go through various reviews on how a stroller pushes or handles, before you decide to buy it.

In general, the larger the wheels, the easier it is to push. Rubber wheels mean better handling.  If it has springs or shock absorbers, that means you will have a smoother ride. Sometimes it feels like you are buying a car! If you do not plan to use it for long strolls frequently, then a really smooth ride is not as important.

How many pounds?
A good quality light stroller weighs about 8 pounds. For the full sized and full-featured models, expect more than 25 pounds! Keep this in mind in terms of the lifting you will need to do up and down the stairs, or in  and out of you vehicle. If your lifestyle tends to be towards frequent use, then it's really important to weigh the must-have features versus the weight it will add to the stroller.

A basic rule of thumb is the lighter the stroller, the fewer features it will have and the less smooth the ride. These lighter models also tend to have less comfort level in terms of seating. They will also have less seating adjustments such as reclining angles. On the positive side, these lighter models are great if you are traveling frequently or you do a lot of daily errands with the baby.

If you can find a full-featured standard stroller that is less than 20 pounds, and the weight is comfortable for you, get it!
For the all-terrain (aka jogger models), you can get them at weights below 20 pounds. In addition to the weight factor, also check how the stroller folds and make sure it's not to bulky so you can move in and out of your car with ease.  

What features should I look for?
The most common are as follows:
Reclining seats : some models are really easy to adjust and gives you a lot of angles.

Adjustable handles : make sure you can adjust the handles so that it matches your height, as this will make it more comfortable to push around.

Reverse handles : this lets you see your baby as you are pushing, a very nice feature to have.

Cupholders : it's a nice-to-have but not a must-have since you can always purchase separately.

Storage basket : the more storage space you have, the better it is for carrying your stuff(i.e. diapers, bottles, snacks).

Canopy : important for sun protection and the bigger it is, the better for your baby.

Five-point harness : this is a must have for safety.

Adjustable leg rest : this makes the stroller more comfortable as your child grows.

Toy bars or grab bars : this holds the toys in front of your baby and keeps them amused and while you stroll.

Lastly, for the joggers among you, consider buying a jogger model, also known as a jogging stroller. These strollers have become more common recently, as more folks are getting more health conscious. These models usually have large tires which means you get a smoother ride over rough surfaces. Yo do not need to be a jogger to benefit from this. Jogger models also have these handlebars which are also specially designed to allow you to hold on as you jog behind the stroller. Your baby may not be getting any exercise while you run, but they will definitely have a more enjoyable ride!

Sample reviews for the top rated Quinny Strollers:

Quinny 2010 Zapp 4 Travel System
***** Five stars by Danielle
The travel system is wonderful. The company ran out of the stroller, so they called to tell us that they would be sending the car seat early and the stroller a couple of weeks later. The company salesperson was awesome (I think his name was Gabriel). He spoke with my mom and me on 3-way and discussed the situation and followed-up by calling both of us back individually to confirm that we had the tracking # for the remaining shipment once it was ready to be shipped.

Although my baby hasn't arrived yet (due in aug). We have already attempted to strap the car seat in to my SUV. Did it with no problem and the stroller was easy to put together as well. If you can afford it... buy it. You will like it and it is really cute. I will say that the diaper bag is not a diaper bag as much as it is a simple carring bag, but it is a cute addition that is fashionable :-)
   
***** Five stars by R. Coulter
I absolutely love this seat! I have 3 car seats in the back of a sedan and this made it so much easier to fit them all CORRECTLY! My 2 year old loves it. He can hop in and out himself and it doesn't sit so high that his head gets bumped getting in an out like in the Britax. He hates sitting in the Britax now! I'm getting ready to buy another one and can see this being the only car seat I buy anymore! It's a little on the heavy side but it's not that bad and it's not huge and bulky like other seats and a little weight lifting never hurt anyone!

Quinny Buzz 3-Wheel Stroller
***** Five stars by K. Lee
We recently purchased and have been happily using the Quinny Buzz Stroller. After looking at many strollers (bugaboo, stokke, peg perego, etc) we chose the quinny. We have also previously owned, Aprica, Macleren, Graco and Peg Perego strollers. We love how it unfolds at a touch (safety band prevents accidental unfolding) and it is by far the smoothest stroller on all kinds of terrain, from your neighborhood sidewalk to traversing across a grassy park. I personally love the way it looks and it doesn't have the strolling spectacle flavor of say the stokke. I also was concerned about the ease of use and unfolding/folding because of earlier reviews on the the Quinny. However, this must have been a problem that was worked on by the manufacturer, as we find the quinny extremely simple to use, and although folding does require a bit of strength, once you get used to it you know exactly where and how to push down so that it folds quite easily. The only major flaw I found and to me it's literally a "massive" flaw, is that it is so HUGE when it is folded. It is so big it will undoubtedly take up most of your vehicle's trunk as it does ours. We have the Audi Q7, and we cannot use half of the third row if we want to fit the stroller in back. Our Peg Perego and Macleren both fit very nicely. A secondary flaw is the short sun-shade, which the manufacturer somewhat compensates for by providing a zip-in windshield. Our stroller came with a basket which I believe is new, as older reviews talked about the lack of a basket and constantly kicking a bag that attached to the rear. The basket though not huge is adequate for us and we can easily fit a 12"x10"x5" diaper bag in it with some extra bottles of water. In conclusion, if you can handle the large size and weight, it is indeed an excellent and very stylish stroller that works well in all conditions.

**** Four stars by M MacDonald
Spent hours at a store and then found this stroller.
We spent 3 hours at Babies R Us trying out strollers which claim to be 1 hand opening (they do if you are willing to throw your shoulder out in the process).

I was seriously thinking I would never find something I liked. Then we found this fantastic stroller at another store. They had just gotten them in, 2008 was the first year they were carried in the US. When they showed us that it opens by itself - I was sold!(The company website has a video too). We did not get the bassinet, save your money and just use the carseat adapters and get the maxi-cosi seat that goes with it (I think it has adapters for some other brands as well). This has been the perfect mix of urban and trail stroller - it handles well on the brick sidewalks near us when most non-jogging strollers do not, and it works well on dirt trails. Our son actually fell asleep on one particularly bumpy trail. We have had so many comments on our stroller. The microfiber cover and memory foam seem really comfortable. The basket is roomier than it looks and we attach our diaper bag to the sides of the handle with velcro straps. We bought the Joovy brand parent tray that is made of neoprene and slipped it on the handle and it works fine for holding bottles, keys, etc. It does tend to be a bit wide in tight store aisles but it manuevers with one hand and it's other features make up for it. We've gotten one flat tire in 15 mos and I just took it to the bike shop and had them fix it rather than doing it myself. Whether you get this stroller or another - invest in it.

Don't just buy the cheapest stroller, the better strollers can make things so much easier. I think the '09 version of this stroller has the improvement of a self-locking mechanism which is the only thing I would change on our '08.