Maclaren Volo Stroller
The Maclaren Volo Stroller with hood is a lightweight and easy to use stroller, weighing in at a teeny 8.6 pounds. So simple to use, too, with the fast fold ‘n go mechanism and handy carry strap.
This stylish umbrella stroller comes with a modern single position, easy to clean, self locking wheels, and removable mesh seat. You’ll loe the ergonomic foam gripped handles and angled frame for comfortable pushing. And the new foot operated linked parking brakes make stroller parking a breeze.
Baby will stay secure with the adjustable 5 point harness, perfect for babies 6 months and older. And baby will stay dry with a hood and rain cover.
The accessory pack which contains a seat liner and stroller carry bag is sold separately. The Maclaren Volo Stroller comes with sovereign lifetime warranty. This is phthalate …Read More
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This is good “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.
I deducted an additional star for the light canopy color which shows dirt easily, not something you want with rough ‘n tumble travel needs – I wonder if this is on purpose so you’ll replace it sooner. New it looks great, after several months of use, not so much.
- 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 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.
- The light canopy can get dirty easily. If possible, look for a Volo with a black canopy, as you may have the wheels (and whatever’s stuck on them) rubbing up against it when closed (you can place a washcloth between the wheels and canopy but that’s besides the point). There are some 2007 all-black Volos if you can find them too.
- 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 harness can be adjusted but may be too loose for smaller babies. You can “tighten” it further by putting the harness straps thru the lowest slot in the mesh seat and pulling the plastic ends thru the next hole up, towards the front, but this is a makeshift solution.
- 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 on.
- 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 sturdy Inglesina Trip Stroller Marina is the best stroller I’ve tested so far. It has the advantage of having a large waterproof canopy with visor, a navy color in a rugged but comfortable heavy-duty material that hides wear and dirt, reflective trim (for dusk), see-through window on top, rain shield that stores easily in the canopy, 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 child weight capacity is 45 lbs.
The sophisticated Maclaren Quest Sport Stroller, Black and Champagne 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 child weight capacity is 55 lbs, like the Volo.
Another good lightweight travel stroller is the Maclaren Triumph Stroller, Charcoal and Silver. 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 slightly less expensive Combi Flex Lightweight Full-Sized Tri-fold Stroller in Black/Wasabi; I found it not as sturdy and harder to fold. Nonetheless, it’s a good alternative if you’re looking for a travel stroller, especially because of its 55 lb maximum weight.
Another stroller you might want to check out is the UPPAbaby G-Luxe Stroller, Green Maddy, sold in several colors. It’s marketed as the lightest full-feature stroller on the market and highly rated by others. It’s very light but I prefer the Trip and Quest only because the maximum child weight on the G-Luxe is 40 lbs, less than others which cost the same.
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 and if you really want a Volo, look for the black canopy so it will look better longer.
I needed a lightweight stroller to carry on subways & busses. Overall I’ve been satisfied, but there are some features that could use dramatic improvement:
-Adjusting the straps is very awkward, and I can’t make them tight enough to keep my 18 mo. old baby from pulling them off his shoulders
-Once the stroller is folded, it’s impossible to prop up
-The canopy easily falls off
-I don’t like that it doesn’t lean back at all
-The stroller gets dirty very easily
In my opinion, the Volo is too expensive for the quality. On the positive side, it’s very light and you can fold it with one hand.
5.0 out of 5 stars
proven champion
I bought my first Maclaren Volo as a baby shower present for my sister 4 years ago when she had her first baby. I purchased it as a fluke from a discount store for only 49.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Straps can be changed
After researching lightweight umbrella strollers for DAYS, I went to the store to try out the Maclaren Volos and a few others.
it is true that the shoulder straps are loose. they keep falling off. also, the canopy is easily detachable – but sometime too easily. in fact, as i was carrying the stroller on my back with the shoulder strap yesterday, the canopy fell off and i haven’t even noticed. its gone forever since i was getting off of a bus…
the fact that it doesn’t recline at all is a minus as well. the plus is the shoulder strap and the light weight that make it public transport friendly. however i think its way overpriced for a simple, though sturdy, umbrella stroller.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Horribly disappointed
I had such high hopes for this Maclaren and I am extremely disappointed.
I purchased this as a second “car/travel” stroller so I wouldn’t have to haul my heavy BOB…
5.0 out of 5 stars
A truly LIGHWEIGHT stroller. Highly recommended!
We bought this stroller after buying the Evenflo Journey Elite, which was advertised as being “lightweight” but was actually HEAVY and BIG.
3.0 out of 5 stars
shoulder straps dangerously loose
This stroller seemed great in the store—easy to push with one finger. But when we took our new stroller home, we discovered that the shoulder straps are 6-8 inches too long to…