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Stroller Review: Maxi-Cosi Loola
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The Basics: 26 pounds. Good from birth to 50 pounds. 24 inches at the widest point when it's unfolded. Collapses to 36 by 14 by 10 inches.
The Lowdown: The Loola is Maxi-Cosi's most recent U.S. release. The Loola looks like it would be classified as a lightweight plus stroller -- a compact, lightweight model with extra features. More accurately, the Loola is a full-sized stroller with a compact fold.
At an astronomical 26 pounds, the Loola can't reasonably be called anything involving the word "lightweight." This is a big, heavy stroller. At 24 inches, it is difficult to get this stroller down narrow aisles or around sharp corners. We've seen strollers with tons of storage and massive wheels come in at less than 26 pounds. Sure, the two-handed fold is relatively simple. It's compact and easy to store once collapsed (it even has a self-standing fold position), but it's so heavy that you'll have a hard time hoisting this stroller into a trunk or up a flight of stairs. The weight also makes the stroller difficult to maneuver.
The under-stroller basket is large enough, but we don't like that the Loola doesn't offer anything in the way of a parent tray or even small pockets on the back of the stroller. While the stroller seat is comfy and the fabric is rather nice, the canopy sits uncomfortably low, making the stroller unsuited for older children. The four-position recline keeps children comfortable. It also features a reversible seat.
You'll Want It If: You're looking for a stylish, full-sized stroller with a compact fold that is easy to store.
The Maxi-Cosi Loola Stroller
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 1)
3-02-2010 @ 3:24PM
greenchilegranny said...You have got to be kidding me!! $400 for a stroller that the kid's going to use for maybe 3 years. There are perfectly good strollers for way less than this. Just another waste of money so you can flaunt your excesses!!!
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3-02-2010 @ 5:03PM
lionruby said...WHY would you need a stroller for a 50 pound kid? At that weight, they're ready to go to kindergarten... So who needs this great big goofy thing? My kid used an umbrella stroller after her first birthday, and she walked everywhere with us. This product is overkill. And the price tag? Ridiculous!
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3-04-2010 @ 3:36PM
Elisa said...I had the Loola for 3 1/2 years now - I live in Italy, and it was available when my son was born. We chose it because it folds easily and fits in our small car... but that's all I have to say about comfort with it, because:
- yes, it did fit in our car, but no, there wasn't any space left for anything else, especially when the stroller was on;
- it is *very heavy*, and although it was really easy to fold, it was impossible for me to get in and out of the trunk while holding my son;
- it fits snug, so my active son hated to be carried in it, because he couldn't move the way he wanted;
- it's a bit too easy (even for Italian standards) for children to release the seat and the overhead shade. My son did it all the time, even when he was little, and I always had to double check for everything to be in the proper place;
- it didn't endure all our carrying and putting it in the upright position, and now the tubes and wheels are twisted in some funny way.
On the other hand, I could easily drive and close it with one hand + it's very easy to clean, just unbutton the cover and machine wash.
We have also a lightweight stroller - 3.5 kgs - and at some point we gave up the Loola for that. If it weren't for the accessories for babies (cradle and car seat) you can attach to the Loola, I'd stick to that for my next child and give up heavy strollers altogether!
(BTW - we haven't used any strollers for almost a year now, because my son is a big walker!)
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12-12-2010 @ 7:01PM
Sophie said...Do not buy this buggy it doesn't last. I had it for about 18 months before the seat unit broke and i have been told by both the supplier - mothercare - and the manufacturer that this is " my problem". There are plenty of other brands that do mot cost so many hundreds of euros/ pounds and will give much better value for moneu
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