Maclaren Techno XT - Cornflower Umbrella Stroller

Pros: Plastic "fabric" easy to keep clean, lightweight
Cons: Smells of plastic for first couple of weeks, no full recline

We are on our third child and have had lots of opportunities to test out strollers. This Maclauren is our 7th stroller and was a gift for our new baby. THE STROLLER'S FEATURES The company claims this stroller can be folded one-handed. I find ...

Pros: Ease of use, five years and still going!
Cons: NON

When I gave birth to my third child five years ago I had to start from scratch, as it had been five years since we had a baby in the house. With baby #3 I was on bed rest for nearly the entire pregnancy which gave me ample time to order oodles of ...

Pros: Durable, lightweight, optional carrying case, Very easy to maneuver
Cons: Brakes are difficult to apply, canopy doesnt provide much shade

When my daughter started to outgrow her car seat and Snap 'n Go, my wife and I were very eager to find a durable, lightweight, travel stroller that was good for malls but also good for outdoors as well. Since I research products in great depth before...

Pros: One of the sturdiest,lightest and most attractive strollers on the market.
Cons: Lacks rubber wheels and suspension on the rear wheels.Canopy lever faulty on some models.

I am a father of three sons, ages 5, 3, and a newborn who is 3 weeks old.I have been through 5 strollers since my first child and I must say the Maclaren Techno XT is the BEST stroller I've bought.

I was in search of a sixth stroller for my...

Pros: Fully reclines, easy to maneuver, compact, easy to open/collapse, will last for many children.
Cons: Heavy when folded, expensive.

I purchased this stroller when my son was 12-month-old son (in 2001.) He is now 2-years-old. I live in a suburb of Los Angeles. I travel everywhere by car. I did not use a stroller AT ALL during the day to carry my son from 4-20 months. I have been...

Pros: Compact, easy to maneuver with one hand while opening a door with the other.
Cons: 4 recline positions blend into one- up or down,no drink/bottle holder

I bought the Maclaren Techno XT after struggling with a Graco stroller that I used until my daughter was nine months. The Techno XT seemed to offer everything I wanted: lightweight, easy to fold, compact, decent storage. It ultimately does hold up in...

Pros: Sturdy,Navigation,Compact,Design and Function
Cons: Small Basket,canopy window placement

Until I became a parent, I didn't realize that owning a stroller is just as essential as owning a car. As one reviewer said, who would have thought I would be raving about a stroller.

I performed my research, analysis, and testdrive on...

Pros: Durable fabric, fully reclines, easy to wipe down, folds very small
Cons: Doesn't turn well, no tray, small basket

I purchased the Techno XT early last year when I realized that the Graco travel system I had wasn't the most durable. I was looking for a lightweight stroller that would fold compactly and handle well. At the time of my purchase, it definitely wasn't ...

Pros: Lightweight, compact umbrella folding, easy to maneuver
Cons: Pricey, small basket

After 2 months of research and comparison shopping, I purchased the 2002 Maclaren Techno XT for my 6 month old baby girl in February. Several factors played into my decision.
First and most important, I needed a stroller that would fold compactly...

Pros: Lightweight, compact, reclines, tall canopy, smooth ride, five point harness
Cons: Positioning of window and basket a bit awkward

If you would have told me a year ago that I would be raving about a stroller, I would not have believed you. Strollers were baby equipment, in my opinion not even necessary, and definitely not objects of affection! But then we planned a trip...where my...

Pros: Maneuverable, Easy folding, Compact, Looks nice, Light-weight
Cons: Squeaky wheel, Price, Poor Basket Design, , No Storage, No handle bar 6. Shade

My wife and I purchased the stroller about 10 months ago and here's our experience: Pro: 1. Very maneuverable - You can make the tightest turns with one hand. 2. Easy folding - Folding the stroller is extremely easy, all you need is one hand and ...

Pros: Lightweight, easy to fold, sturdy, looks great
Cons: wheel issues, useless basket, other quality control problems

Every one of my friends has purchased a Maclaren stroller for their children and has raved about it so I dutifully went out and purchased the Maclaren Techno XT after carefully researching it as well as several other styles by Maclaren and other brands on ...

Pros: Lightweight, sturdy, easy to steer, easy to open and close, compact.
Cons: Small basket.

I have two children with a third on the way. The Maclaren Techno is my fourth stroller and the very BEST I've ever owned! I went through a Gerry Convenience Stroller (which squeaked horribly, was heavy, and didn't steer well), a Graco (can't remember...

Pros: lightweight, folds easily and compactly, comfortable 5-point harness, fits most children, durable, easy to maneuver.
Cons: will tip over if you load up the back!!!!

My husband and I chose the Maclaren Techno XT two years ago when we had our second child. Because we were on a tight budget we needed something that would work for both children and that would last at least for a possible third. We were looking for ...

Pros: light weight, maneuverable, extendable handles
Cons: brakes failed, hood leaks, plastic latches on hood broken - all after 4 months

We originally purchased the Maclaren techno XT 2003 for it's ease of use, light weight yet sturdy co ...