Finding Tall Strollers: What To Look For |
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Tall parents need something very different in an average stroller. Since most strollers are designed for a woman of 5' 4" it's easy to see why. A tall parent's back can reel from pushing a too-short stroller, in fact, it's a common complaint.
Tall parents need something very different in an average stroller. Since most strollers are designed for a woman of 5' 4" it's easy to see why. A tall parent's back can reel from pushing a too-short stroller, in fact, it's a common complaint. To really test the stroller you'll be living with for a few years, visit a store and walk the floor model around the aisles yourself. Be sure to go at full speed though, to test whether you kick the wheels or some other rear feature of each particular stroller. This is how to know for sure the model you want, and still perhaps order it online for the best price. It's shocking how many stroller designs will drive a tall parent nuts when you kick the rear of it with every single step. A tall parent needs a long wheel base and room for strides in addition to tall handles. After testing a huge variety of them, we found the Chicco Cortina Travel system to be the tallest. With high handles that adjust significantly, plus a long stride room, it's easily comfortable for a parent up to 6'6". It's easy to fold and continue using after the infant outgrows the car seat part. The stroller holds babies up to 50 pounds, so a parent may not need a separate umbrella stroller. Some of the stroller designs that are particularly short include nearly all the lightweight umbrella strollers. Stroller models from Gracco, Eddie Bauer, EvenFlo and most other brands are all shorter in the handles and at the stride point that the Chicco Cortina. Baby Trend, Sit and Stand and Stride Sport had some handles that were taller, but the stride length was still too short for a parent over 6'2". These brands were all quite "kickable" to us. Until 2009, there was an EZ Umbrella stroller available, specifically for tall parents, but it appears to have been discontinued. Look for the EZ in resale websites perhaps, or maybe someone else will reintroduce them soon. The Baby Jogger brand also features some very tall models for a slightly higher price. Specifically, the Baby Jogger City Classic or Baby Jogger City Elite are exceptionally tall, with a long stride room too. Just do not purchase the City Mini model if you are tall. Remember the word "mini" in this Baby Jogger stroller model, and it should help steer you clear, because the Mini model is significantly shorter. Stroller handle extenders exist as well, but they are a bit clumsy to attach. The types and the prices available are always in flux, so search stroller handle extensions when you're ready, if you want to stick with a different design and would be satisfied with higher handles alone. If you want a stroller that's a status symbol, even the highest-endd ($400-$1,000) designer strollers are typically not tall at all. Bugaboo, Quinny, Peg Perrego actually measures shorter than the Chicco, City and EZ models. Though these strollers are feature-filled, you'll pay for everything but extra height. There is one last "tall" solution for the truly upwardly mobile. That is the English, hand-made pram. It's called the "Silver Cross Balmoral Pram" and it's the stroller of the royal family. It's also in the neighborhood of $3,000, and it's indeed "tall". About the Author: Frank Cole Looking to find the best deal on tall strollers #1, then visit www.yoursite.com to find the best advice on best strollers #2 for you. |
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