Maclaren Volo
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Graco IPO

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Maclaren Volo

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Accessories
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Adult Comfort
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Child age and weight
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Low Cost
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Easy Folding and Carrying
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Security and Comfort
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Lightweight

Graco IPO

Maclaren Volo

A lightweight and easy to use stroller. It is easy to fold with a carry strap. Single position, easy to clean which has self locking wheels and a removable mesh seat. Ergonomic handle for comfortable pushing. Adjustable five-point for baby security. The stroller comes with a rain cover.

Graco IPO

The IPO Stroller is a compact toddler stroller with European styling. It allows one-hand folding and has a carry handle. The recommended child weight is 50lbs (22.6kg). The stroller comes with a reclining seat, a canopy with peek-a-boo window and storage basket. The child is secure with a combination 3-point or 5-point harness.

Accessories

The Maclaren is equipped with a reasonably sized basket and a useful rain protector and sun shield.
The Graco IPO is equipped with a small basket underneath the seat for storing small items. The basket is generally considered at a good size, with only a few users complaining that it is too small. The stroller has a canopy (sunshade) with a peek-a-boo window but is not equipped with cup holders.

Adult Comfort

The Maclaren is very easily manoeuvred, even single handedly. It is comfortable for taller people, between 5'4 (162.5m) and 6' (182.9m) as they do not bang their feet on the wheels or need to stoop. The stroller has a crossbar on the rear-wheel locks which allows locking both wheels simultaneously, as opposed to the individual locks prevalent in most models. The handles are comfortable and the stroller is very easy to carry anywhere.
The Graco IPO is light and easy to manoeuver, with good one-hand folding action and small space requirements when folded. It is usually more comfortable for adults over 5'7 (170cm), and shorter users commented that it may not be easy to smaller persons to push the stroller or load it into a car. The stroller is generally perceived as sturdy and comfortable, and easy to handle. It is also not likely to tip when hanging bags on its handles.

Child age and weight

Carrying Capacity: 55 lbs. (15 kg).
Graco recommends the IPO stroller for children up to 50lb (18kg). In some cases children up to five years of age may sit in the stroller comfortably, with the stroller not losing control or maneuverability. This stroller is usually comfortable for big or tall children.

Low Cost

The Maclaren is relatively expensive.
The Graco IPO is usually not expensive.

Easy Folding and Carrying

The Maclaren is very easy to open and close and has good one-hand operation. It is extremely lightweight and the carrying strap is very handy and comfortable.
The Graco IPO is lightweight and easy to fold or open up. It also folds to a very small size and doesn't take up much space in the car when folded. The stroller offers true one

Security and Comfort

The Maclaren is equipped with a very good 5 point harness and a child-proof buckle. Even though the seat does not recline, most children seem to love the stroller and feel comfortable in it. However, this and the way the shoulder straps are manufactured mean that the stroller could be uncomfortable for smaller children. The lack of recline can also mean that children of all ages may feel uncomfortable when sleeping in the stroller.
The Graco IPO's seat reclines up to 60 degrees which is considered very comfortable for children. Most children have no trouble falling asleep in the stroller - which is good. The stroller's harness can be used as 3 or 5-point. This allows for more security when used with babies, or more comfort for older children. The Graco is usually considered safe and comfortable for relatively bigger children and the seat's back support is considered good. In rare cases the seat may drop to a 45 degrees position by a toddler's motion. This isn't good but is not very likely to happen. The seat sides are not padded for comfort and this can pose a problem for some children, especially when sleeping.

Lightweight

The Maclaren's weight is 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg). This is extremely light for a stroller and many users report that it feels very lightweight and easy to handle, load to the car or even carry around when required.
The Graco IPO weighs 17.53lb (7.95kg). Some users believe this to be too heavy, especially when required to hold a child in one hand and the stroller in the other.

Maclaren Volo

Graco IPO

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Maclaren Volo

Average rating: 3.5 / 5
based on 19 customer reviews
Feel factor: 19


Kids slouch in this particular Maclaren.

(Score 1/5)

We have had a Volo in the distant past, when the entire fabric was meshed. That suffered being left somewhere, and we needed something for a transatlantic trip so we re-purchased. When we got this we first thought that it was defective. The fabric was too slack and the result was that the child was totally slouched, back making a nice 'C' shape. We went instead with the one model above it that has the reclining seat as that seat has stays to keep it flat. Was worth the extra couple of dollars and pounds of weight.

Posted on: 2010-07-27
By Hanzo
Helpful index: 0%



Perfect For An Older Child

(Score 4/5)

We bought this for our 4 yr old. We needed something light and easy to handle for Disney vacations and day trips. He does not need a stroller much anymore. We needed something that can hold a higher weight. At 4 1/2 he is 46 pounds and tall. This folds and unfolds with one hand. Then easily slip the carry strap onto the shoulder. Perfect for easily getting on/off the Disney buses. It is very lightweight. I would not buy this for a smaller child needing more from a stroller. But for an older child needing only some sit down time at Disney it is perfect. Plus it was cheaper then renting a stroller at Disney.

Pros:
-very light
-easy to fold/unfold
-easy to handle
-can carry a child up to 55 pounds, one of the only ones I found
-has a carry strap

Cons:
-back does not adjust which is not necessarily a con in itself but my very tall son is put into an odd sort of half recline position and the top of the seat hits him at the base of the neck. His head flops backwards. He has to hold his head up or sit forward. The sun cover velcros to the seat which then holds the seat up more and gives his head somewhere to rest. We cannot use this without the sun cover.
-no cup holder so I bought one to put on this

Posted on: 2010-06-24
By Ann
Helpful index: 100%



SO-SO STROLLER

(Score 3/5)

My friend had recommended this stroller and she researches everything to death so I expected more from it. I was torn between a Britax blink and the Volo and went with the Volo since it was cheaper and lighter. What I do like is that it's lightweight, easy to maneuver, and folds up fairly simple. What I don't like is that the stupid canopy just pops off when I'm trying to open or close the stroller. Also there are no cup holders. I'm also disappointed it doesn't recline but obviously I knew that when I bought it. I just didn't realize how much my almost 3 yr old would still long to lie down when strolling in it. This stroller is ok and we'll probably take it to Disneyland for our 6 yr old but will have to get another one that reclines for our younger daughter. Guess buying this depends on what you really need and want in a stroller.

Posted on: 2010-06-12
By Chelsey-Kay's Mommy



Great stroller!

(Score 5/5)

We just got this stroller off Craigslist and it was barely used. We just tried it out tonight and I LOVE it!! This will make our upcoming air travel so easy. I love that it's truly a one-hand fold and it's so easy to push, my 2 year old was pushing it around! Now to write a review about the accessory pack...

Posted on: 2010-05-27
By JonnaRaine



Great for kids 3 - 5years old

(Score 5/5)

Bought this for my 3 and 5 year old kids when we go on trips. We have the Graco stroller, it was good for when they were babies but Graco is too bulky/heavy. This is one of the lightest strollers you can get. Its sturdy enough to comfortably push a 40lb kid. (Weight limit is 55lb for this stroller). Its exactly what I wanted...a very sturdy, light umbrella stroller that can carry a big kid. Its more expensive than the $20 -30 umbrella strollers but its really light weight (about 8lb) and more importantly the weight limit of 55lb. Most umbrella strollers are made for kids less than 30lb....so keep that in mind. Great for getting on the airplane or on the subway or bus because it easily folds up quickly and has a strap to carry it like a back-pack. MOST strollers DO NOT have a strap to carry it on your back.....this is VERY USEFUL if you are traveling alone with kids with other bags to carry. SUMMARY: BEST FEATURES this stroller has that is lacking in other strollers: LIGHT WEIGHT (at about 8lb its lighter than the other strollers that claim to be light weight), STRAP to carry it on your back, weight limit 55lb, VERY STURDY...so its easy to push.

Posted on: 2010-05-23
By Blueflower

Graco IPO

Average rating: 4.0 / 5
based on 90 customer reviews
Feel factor: 22


LOVED this stroller!

(Score 5/5)

I typed "loved" because my 13 month old 26 pound 31 inch son has just outgrown it. I cannot see a 50 pound child fitting in this, even though it will supposedly hold one. Other than that, we love love loved it for over a year. Used it pretty much every single day, heavily. In the past month or so, it's gotten a little creaky and the treads on the tires are completely worn down. My only complaints are that the sun shade is a bit skimpy, the storage basket is a bit hard to get to, and the handles are not adjustable. That being said, my son has always loved this stroller so it must be pretty comfy. It is very lightweight and easy to maneuver. Easy to fold and unfold one-handed. Parent organizer pockets are handy, a good size for mail. The handles, fortunately, are a good height for me (I'm 5'6") and for my husband (5'11"), which we "test drove" several strollers for when I was pregnant. The handles are comfy too. It's fairly easy to maneuver through tight spaces.

Posted on: 2010-08-25
By Jessica Yaun



Love this Stroller!

(Score 5/5)

I have to say, I really love this stroller. I bought mine 3 years ago. The stroller has seen a lot of duty and been used for 2 kids. My 4 year old still rides in it from time to time. She is 42 inches tall and still fits. I love the one handed fold and the handle for carrying. When my son rides in it, my daughter holds the handle on the side which is great because I always know where she is! The stroller is ideal for airport trips and travels. It is light weight and easy to transport. I am buying a second one because sadly on my last trip the airline broke it.

Posted on: 2010-08-12
By Amanda Pope



Awesome stroller!

(Score 4/5)

Purchased this stroller for my 2 1/2 yr old who is 39" tall and is 37 lbs. This is a beautiful stroller. Easy to put together (actually my 16 yr old put it together for me). However, the stroller does not accommodate a taller toddler. Her head was about 5" above the back rest and she looked "stuffed" into the stroller. Like I said I love the stroller itself. It is sturdy, has a nice size basket underneath, and handles are perfect height. I just wish it were a little wider and taller! I would even toss the canopy aside and add more inches to the back rest! Hope Graco is listening!

Posted on: 2010-07-29
By mommaof4



Great stroller

(Score 5/5)

We bought this stroller instead of an umbrella stroller as we're both tall. It's been great. We've taken it all over the world - it folds up very small and is very handy. Our 2.5 year old still fits in it fine. We've had no trouble with the quality. The only thing missing is a parent console for drinks.

Posted on: 2010-07-21
By Leanne Maljaars



Fixable issues...it really is a great strolle

(Score 4/5)

I was almost one of the people to write a negative review regarding the sitting position. I went so far as to call Graco customer service to send back the stroller. The woman asked me if something in the back was looped through so that the seat worked properly. I told her I think so, that I used the stroller straight from the box. Well, my husband finally looked at it and realized that it wasn't, and fixed it. I didn't watch him do it, but it completely solved the problem of the wimpy upright position! Yay. We were also having an issue with the adjustable leg rest, and my husband found that something wasn't threaded on that properly. And, people complain of the umbrella on it, too, which needed to be adjusted, too. Now, why the stroller wasn't properly threaded in the first place is beyond me. I wish I could give a detailed explanation of what he did to fix it, but I can't...my son is trying to sabotage the computer. It is a great great great stroller now!

Posted on: 2010-07-05
By Beth Alon

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