At this point, my son has graduated from his infant carrier to a regular stroller. But making the transition from his infant carrier to something that serves both my needs and his required some time and research. I’ve learned that not all strollers are created equal.
The first stroller I ever got was so big that it took up the entire back of my trunk, leaving little to no room for groceries or anything else (my husband was thrilled; he figured less trunk room meant less shopping.) But the frustration of opening and closing a large stroller, then heaving it into the trunk just wasn’t worth it. I needed something that would offer my son a comfortable ride but also provided me with features that would make my life easier.
Maxi-Cosi Lara Ultra Compact Stroller Review
The Maxi-Cosi Lara Ultra Compact Stroller checked a lot of my boxes; there’s a lot to love about it. First of all, I loved that it was so easy to set up. Just snap on the wheels and it’s ready to go. (I’ve had other strollers take much longer to assemble, which is a small annoyance but an annoyance nonetheless.) It’s compact and lightweight, which is extremely important, both when I’m running errands close to home and when I’m traveling.
The Maxi-Cosi Lara Ultra Compact Stroller also offers two-position recline so your child can be in an upright position for exploring and engaging but can also lie down when it’s time for a nap. The first time I used this stroller with my son was on a visit to the LA Zoo and it was the perfect companion to our day trip. There’s a lot of walking at the zoo so when he needed a break, he was perfectly happy to just chill in his stroller. Plus, it was a hot and sunny day and the extendable UPF 50 sun shade offered great sun protection, which I really appreciated. That’s one of my complaints about many strollers … the canopies often aren’t large enough to offer ample shade and I hate to see my son’s little arms or legs getting too much sun when we’re out for a long time. The canopy also has a mesh peek-a-boo window on the top allowing air and light to flow through so your little one doesn’t feel too stuffy or claustrophobic and so you can see them while you’re pushing them from behind.
The only problem I encountered with the stroller was that sometimes while walking, my foot would inadvertently hit the wheel lock button and the stroller would come to a halt. Perhaps my stride was too long, but regardless, I got used to it and was easily able to avoid constantly hitting the brake.
Strollers are an essential and something you’ll use every day for years (it can be used for a child up to 50 lbs) so you want to make sure you choose wisely. The Maxi-Cosi Lara Ultra Compact Stroller is an excellent option and my favorite features are that it’s lightweight, compact and easy to collapse, making it an ideal choice for travel. And it has an ample sun canopy – that gets a big thumbs up, too. It comes in blue, black and grey. I have the stroller in Nomad Blue; it’s a dark, almost denim blue and I’m making sure I keep it in good condition for Baby #2, coming soon!
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