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Chicco c6

Combi Flare

A lightweight portable stroller with a compact tri-fold design. It weighs only 11.6 pounds, but will hold up to 55 pounds. Designed for taller parents, reclining seat, and many more features.

Chicco c6

A Lightweight stroller designed in Italy. Annodized aluminum frame with 2-position reclining seat. Secured with a padded 5-point harness. Adjustable, removable, canopy and storage basket. Manufacturer recommends for age 6-36 months and up to 37 lbs.

Accessories

The basket underneath the Combi Flare is small but comfortable enough for small items. The cup holder is small but very functional, and the zipped compartment is quite roomy. The sun shade is great, sturdy and locks well in place. The front bar is removable and that is very helpful. You may purchase extra stuff holder for the stroller. It does not tip the stroller over. The cup holder for the child is very good. There are many accessories available from different manufacturers.
The Chicco C6 is equipped with a small basket underneath the seat for storing small items. The basket is generally considered very useful and at a good size, with only a few users saying it is either too small or very roomy. The front swivel wheels may be locked to a straight position. These wheels and the rear brakes work well. The stroller is stable and is not likely to tip over with bags hung on the handles. The adjustable canopy (sunshade) is removable and is quite valuable, with some users mentioning that it does not extend far enough. The stroller is not equipped with cup holders and the material it is made of isn't wash proof. The clasp which holds the stroller folded is not sturdy enough.

Adult Comfort

The Combi Flare steers nice and smoothly and the back wheels are easy to lock. The carrying strap is a nice, helpful feature. The front wheels do not rotate as easily as other strollers. The stroller is usually good for people between 5'8 (172.7m) and 6'1 (185.4m) as the handles are tall and they don't kick the wheels when pushing it. The stroller is stable and able to hold the weight of a heavy bag on the back even when no child is sitting inside. The wheels work usually well on gravel paths, city sidewalks, and grass. Almost all users had no difficulties pushing the stroller outside.
The Chicco C6 is stable and is not likely to tip over when you hang bags on the handles. It also steers, manoeuvres and handles well. The stroller is comfortable for most parents between 5'4 (162.6m) and 5'8 (172.7m) � Between these heights you shouldn't have problems with the height of the handles or with kicking the wheels when pushing the stroller. For parents over 5'8 (172.7m) the stroller may be uncomfortable for pushing as the handles are a little short, don't pull out and can't provide enough space between their feet and the wheels. This stroller is very good for travel and airports and steers well one handed. It does not jolt on uneven pavements or ground. The material is easy to clean, but notice that in the folded position, the back wheels touch the canopy and may make it dirty

Child age and weight

The Combi Flare manufacturer promises that it will hold up to 55 lbs (25kg).
Chicco recommends this stroller for children of ages 6 to 36 months and who weigh up to 37 lbs (16.5kg).

Low Cost

The Combi Flare is usually not expensive.
The Chicco C6 is quite cheap.

Easy Folding and Carrying

The Combi Flare is light and easily portable, as it has a helpful, convenient carrying strap. It folds up small and is very easy to load or unload from cars and buses, but does not fold very well if the basket contains items.
The Chicco C6 is very easy to handle, lightweight and collapses very easily to a small size, and takes up a very small space when collapsed. The travel bag that comes with the stroller is very useful and sets this stroller apart from others. This offsets the locking clasp that holds the stroller when collapsed � which is awkward to use at first and possibly not strong enough. The travel bag fits very tight when the stroller is inside and could be made better if it was a little bigger. The carrying strap is also very useful.

Security and Comfort

The Combi Flare is narrow and may not be a good fit for larger children. However, is stable and will not tip over with a heavy bag on the handles and no baby inside. Children find the cup holder very comfortable. For most children the stroller's seat reclines enough for to nap comfortably. Sometimes the stroller jolts the children when encountering a bump in the road. Also in one case a mother complained that her baby's fingers were pinched under the front bar because of the way the frame is constructed (this can probably happen in many strollers). The sunshade is very good for the children.
The Chicco C6 is very comfortable for children, and they usually have no problem sleeping in it. The two position reclining seat provides comfort for children, and has good incline and good support for the back. For some children the firm back and maximum recline from the upfront position may not be comfortable enough. On the other hand, for younger children the seat is sometimes too reclined. The reclining mechanism lets parents change the seat's incline with minimum movement for the child. The stroller is very sturdy, and is mostly perceived to provide a smooth, secure and comfortable ride. The 5-point harness provides good security for their children, is not too tight or too loose around the child's neck and the strap buckles are very secure, making it impossible for babies to open by themselves. The brakes and sun shade are pretty good, and the fabric is breathable.

Lightweight

The Combi Flare weighs 11.7 pounds (5.3kg). Most people will find it very lightweight and have no problem carrying it with their children inside.
The Chicco C6 weighs 11 pounds (5kg).

Combi Flare

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Combi Flare

Average rating: 4 / 5
based on 95 customer reviews
Feel factor: 21


Easy to get around the city with this strolle

(Score 4/5)

I searched and searched for a lighter weight stroller for us to use when traveling by car and on the subway. I also needed a stroller with brakes placed in such a way the stroller can be bumped up and down a few steps with the baby in it so we can leave our NYC house without having to first take the stroller outside then the toddler. Most strollers have huge brakes that catch on stairs. The Combi Flare brakes will catch on stairs with a large lip on them like unfortunately the subway stairs, but otherwise work great on our own front stairs which has already made my days 10 times easier. I can fold it small and carry it easily for the subway so I've dealt with that okay. It also surprisingly does just fine on very bumpy, historic bluestone sidewalks and pushing over the grass in the park, all of which I worried about when buying a lightweight umbrella stroller. It is narrow in width but that's a matter of perspective and priority; I am thrilled with its narrow width because it's much more maneuverable through doors and store aisles or into restaurants. And of course doesn't take up so much room in the foyer. My son is 18 months old, average percentile in weight like around 60th percentile, and tall, 99th percentile in length and he fits this stroller great. He's not snug in the seat, there's a bit of room still on the sides. He's very comfortable. He'd let me know if he wasn't. My husband and I are both tall and the height of the handlebars is higher than Maclarens or most strollers so we're very comfortable pushing it. This stroller is also less tippy than the Maclaren. I can hang a fair amount of weight on the handles and it won't tip backwards even when the our son isn't sitting in it. The basket is small and just a nylon fabric but I find I can still fit a carton of milk and a few groceries in it. The sun canopy is typically tiny and there is no window in it. It wouldn't keep me from recommending this stroller but if Combi made the wheels bigger so it could take the subway stairs better and if the visor were bigger and with a window it would be the perfect city stroller.

Posted on: 2010-08-29
By Lula McBride



Not that great!

(Score 2/5)

We purchased this stroller, because we needed something smaller than our Chicco Cortina KeyFit 30. I spent literally about a week searching, reading reviews, etc. Finally, we have decided that Combi Flare is the best choice. It arrived within two days, was not very difficult to put together, felt a little cheap but our son loved it from first sight. The next day after we got the stroller, he spent an entire day sitting in it, he liked it so much. We liked it, too, but that did not last long.
First off, if you're gonna use your stroller mostly in the mall or around the block - it's great. It's lightweight, it's easy to fold it, although you need both hands to do it, it doesn't take up too much space. On smooth surfaces it maneuvers easily and rides well. But if you want to take your baby for real walks in the park, let me tell you, it's going to be a nightmare. In the States, we didn't get to use the stroller very much outdoors. However, now that we're in Europe we take walks all the time, and with this stroller, it's a disaster. The stroller stops on the smallest rocks, making it impossible to move until you actually lift the front of the stroller and push it. Making a turn with a baby in the stroller makes you work your biceps more than dumbbell lifting (and my son is only about 20lbs).
The sun canopy could not exist in this stroller, because it's just that useless. It doesn't protect from the sun at all, and when it's unfolded ,you don't see your child, so I usually fold it anyway.
One review said that a single handle makes it possible to push the stroller with one hand only. Oh dear, I wish it were true, but that's totally impossible.
Although very pretty, it's totally not practical and I wouldn't buy it again. I wouldn't even take it for free!

Posted on: 2010-08-17
By Max's Mommy



Worth the money

(Score 4/5)

Experienced moms have told me time and again that they use their umbrella stroller the most because it's handy. So, I started looking and just didn't think the $20 cheapies were a good fit for me. So, I decide to investigate these strollers that cost a little more but offer a lot more. After some research both online and in the stores, I just got this one but in a different color. Already I notice that the mesh bag underneath is larger than any other umbrella strollers I tried at the store. Our medium sized diaper bag will fit if we put it in before the baby is set in the seat. I love how lightweight it is and how it folds up. The handle is high so if you are tall it would accomodate you. It stears more easily than my snap-and-go did. My 5 month old had his first ride in it and enjoyed it. I know we will get a lot of use out of it. If you do a google search you can watch a video on its features, especially how it folds up compactly. I'm happy with it.

Posted on: 2010-08-17
By yippee8999



Easy, Lightweight, Perfect for Travel

(Score 5/5)

This stroller truly is light weight and compact. I was skeptical about how easy it would be to fold it up, but I shouldn't have been worried. Although I can fold it up while holding my 1 year old, it isn't that easy - it is, however, very easy to fold it with two hands. It is easy to push and maneuver, and super easy to get my squirmy son strapped in - only two things to snap into the harness, and the connection is large and simple so there is no fumbling around. The canopy stretches out a little farther than other strollers I've had. The "basket" on the bottom isn't very easy to slip items into; it is more of a large mesh bag - but it does hold things securely. When I fold it up nothing falls out. And there is a smaller mesh bag close to the handlebar which is the perfect size for your keys and phone. The handlebar is high enough for me to use easily, and I am 5'8".

The only thing I wish this stroller had is a snack tray. Also, an adult cup holder would be nice. It comes with a removable child's cup holder that hangs off the side of the stroller at the child's level which is pretty useless for children under the age of 2, since the child has to hold their cup out of the stroller and get it in just right or their cup lands on the ground. Impossible for my 1 year old, but ok for my 3 year old. BUT, the stroller seems a little small for my 3 year old, so I really only use it for the little one.

Overall, I really do like this stroller. and it beats my umbrella stroller made by Maclaren.


Posted on: 2010-07-14
By J. Rogowski



Excelent

(Score 5/5)

That is a perfect stroller for those who are looking for a Lightweight, compact but stong product. I "forgot" in my trunk, doesn't take a lot of room, so when I need, it is there!

Posted on: 2010-07-07
By Daniel

Chicco c6

Average rating: 4 / 5
based on 154 customer reviews
Feel factor: 12


umbrella stroller

(Score 4/5)

I needed a portable, lightweight stroller for the visiting grand-baby and this seemed perfect. It is easy to use, lightweight and seems durable. The only thing I do not like about it is how the canopy fits on and that fact that the canopy is pretty much useless for shading the baby from much sun. It just isn't big enough and doesn't smooth out enough, but it is an improvement over the dinosaur when my children were little. These things have come a long way.

Posted on: 2010-09-26
By KAM



Love the stroller, wish weight limit were hig

(Score 4/5)

This stroller is lightweight as it promises and easy to use. We were going to purchase another one for our 3 year old, since we thought this would make bringing 2 strollers a breeze and they could be linked if needed. However, the weight only goes to 40 (or less I think) and this fact was hard to find anywhere but on the manual. We like that the handle height is higher than most of the cheaper umbrella strollers and we don't have a hard time with it (5'6" and 5'9"). Since we have one child that likes to walk most of the time, it's nice that this one can be folded up and carried for those moments when he wants to be a big boy.

Posted on: 2010-09-20
By Eric Monroe



Lives up to the promises

(Score 4/5)

I was looking for a lightweight umbrella stroller to use when traveling. I selected this stroller because it had taller handles than most others and my husband and I are on the taller side (6'4" and 5'7" respectively). This is nice, but 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, so if you're not conscious of how your walking, your feet will continuously hit the wheels. Kind of annoying, but for the price, worth getting used to.

The basket underneath is a decent size...fits my purse and sweater or other smaller items. I purchased a separate mesh bag with cup holders and zippered pocket to attach to the handles and this provides plenty of extra space and folds with the stroller as well. Also should mention that it comes with a carrying case which is nice since the airport travel can make the stroller pretty dirty...mine is still nice and clean.

If you just have one kiddo and need something lightweight and versatile, than this is a good purchase for you. My son is now three and we are expecting our second child in December. If I had it to do over (since we knew we were going to try for a second child), I would have purchased the Joovy ultralight sit-n-stand instead of this one. Just my two cents.

Hope this helps.

Posted on: 2010-08-03
By cjwin



Remember, it is just an umbrella stroller!

(Score 4/5)

Okay, we all like to nitpick our strollers, so here's what I dislike about this one:
1. The release mechanism to fold it is hard to use when you are wearing flip flops. I live in a hot state and wear flip flops most days.
2. The basket underneath is trivial. I can throw a water bottle and my wallet down there, but that's about it. Typically I hang my diaper bag on the handles.
3. The clip that holds it together when folded takes too much pressure to engage, so I just don't bother. I really couldn't care less about this since I can wrap my hand around it so that it stays put, which is what I do!
4. Yes, the wheels rub on the canopy when folded. My canopy is black so this doesn't show very much. I have found that it wipes right off. I've only had to clean it twice in the year I've been using it. But then again, I'm not off-roading with this thing. I have a jogger for that.
5. Yes, the harness clip is hard to engage, but I prefer this to one that is too easy for my kid to undo. So I find this to be a perk.


Now let's get real about some of the "issues" that people have here:
1. This is an umbrella stroller. Repeat: umbrella stroller. This is not the stroller you use to go out walking. This is not the stroller you use for a hard-core shopping day. This is the stroller you keep in your car so that you're never without one. This is the stroller you use for quick trips in and out of a store because you don't want to use your bigger, nice stroller. This is the stroller you grab because it sets up quickly. This is not a workhorse stroller. To compare it with a travel system stroller or an all-terrain stroller is unfit. It's comparing your compact care to a large sedan or SUV.
2. This stroller is light on features. Again, because it is just an umbrella stroller. Of course it doesn't have trays or fancy breaks or fancy handles or fancy reclining systems.
3. What makes this better than the el-cheapo $25 strollers you see everywhere is that it does have some features, and that is what you are paying for. The handle grips are wider and more comfortable. It has a basket, though small. It has a canopy. It reclines, though just a tad. It has a 5-point reclining system. The seat is wider. It is sturdy. My beef with the generic store umbrella strollers is that they look as if they might crumble if my fat cat jumped into them.
4. If you think that these features are not worth the extra $30-$50 in price, then go get the stripped down version. Or spend the extra money for that all-terrain you've had your eye one ;)


Long story short: If you want a fancier umbrella stroller, this is the one for you. If you want something other than an umbrella stroller, look elsewhere.

Posted on: 2010-08-03
By Ayn Prinn
Helpful index: 100%



Chicco Capri Stroller

(Score 5/5)

Great Stroller. 1/2 the price of the Maclaren but all the features. Only drawback would be if your child is tall, his/her head may reach the top of the back of the stroller quickly . My little girl is small for 2 years so this stroller is a perfect fit for her and should last us a while. Used on our first trip to Philadelphia with her - on the train, the subway, and the bus - and was perfect.

Posted on: 2010-07-30
By Dog Doctor

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