I can not keep track of all of the stories I have heard about parents who purchase inexpensive umbrella strollers - only to 'have to' buy a completely new stroller weeks later.Personally, i fall into this group... My personal umbrella stroller from Jeep fell apart -- the footrest snapped as well as one wheel broke off - leaving me as well as my child high as well as dry. We replaced my broken umbrella stroller with a Maclaren stroller that, unlike my past stroller, was built to last. Maclaren is a stroller manufacturer from England who is known for their high top quality products.

The Maclaren Triumph stroller, made with strong lightweight aluminum, is a bare-bones umbrella stroller that has a reclining seat. The key benefit that Maclaren offers with all of their strollers may be the quality and sturdiness of the materials they often use. I've owned the Maclaren Volo stroller for 4 years and it looks and performs as though it was brand new.The handles on the Triumph jogging stroller aren't common for an umbrella baby stroller, they are ergonomically made to accommodate parents of various heights. They also have foam cushioning that helps make it cozy for moms and dads to walk.

The wheels on the Triumph stroller are small , plastic, there's really no shock absorption with this stroller - therefore you will find yourself gravitating to even surfaces.The wheels do swivel so your own turning radius is pretty impressive. My daughter likes to be spun around as well as around in her stroller. The swiveling wheels lock if you prefer a bit additional control - however this really is a function that I by no means use.

The seat on the Triumph stroller is actually removable - it is usually removed and thrown into the laundry to be washed. The chair reclines using a nifty draw-string-like device - therefore you can customize your perfect angle of recline.Some moms and dads reported that the chair doesn't recline 100% flat neither does it sit up straight. However the majority of mothers and fathers, in general, loved this function.

The actual canopy, or hood, on the Triumph stroller is created out of high high quality water-resistant material.The coverage that it offers is at componen with other umbrella strollers... which is fairly minimal.Thank goodness that a rainfall cover, with substantial coverage, comes standard with the Triumph. Triumph strollers fold and unfold wonderful. Maclaren calls it the five second fold... I would call it the two second collapse.Pull-up on one latch, step on another as well as drop the actual stroller - that's it!The stroller automatically locks in its folded placement.And with it's carry strap you can whip this poor boy over your back and off you go.