I've done a search and can't believe there isn't a topic on Strollers. Or perhaps its listed on a different keyword.

Anyway, would like to know of good brands out there which has got these criterias :

-Affordable price range of Rm500-RM700
-Quick and effortless collapse for storage
-Comfy for baby
-Usable upto 24months old
-Smaller size preferred

Or if you had bad experiences with certain brands/models and should stay away from or considered, your advise is appreciated.

Thanks in advance

I`m using COMBI Well Carry WC-200Y and loving it.

The wheel is smooth and its light 5.5kg

Bought a stroller from Sweet Cherry couple of months ago. Cost around RM300 and no have nothing to say much about it except it does its job well. Here's something you can look into: http://www.sweetcherry.com.my/products_tre...p?currentmenu=1

Regards, Joey

+1

However, it can be quite expensive. They do have big discount on some of their model during Parenthood fair but its already past. They can be quite flimsy but its really convenient with its lightweight for women.

There's a baby fair this weekend over in Mid Valley Exhibition Hall

Thanks for pointing in the right directions. Checking out baby fair this weekend.

This post has been edited by shizham: Nov 26 2010, 03:56 PM

Ya I support. No need to buy expensive ones when they out grow these things so quickly!

No worry la...

At first I also intended to buy a normal one. In the end, I feel its better to buy a slightly more expensive one. They do last longer if you use them with care. Plus brands like Combi really so much lighter. I can give them to my bro or sister when they have their baby.

NOT RECOMMENDED DUE TO SAFETY.
I noticed a lot of sharp corner, dangerous hinge etc that cause baby injury .
Already experience it as well
another brand to avoid is Anakku.

I thought it's good enough for such the price. in the end i have wasted about RM 600 for these two strollers.
just get the range at around RM 700 is better than safe for cheaper stroller that is not worth at all.

One Time my Cherry cannot close while loading it into the carboot. almost 1/2 hour trying to get it in. almost left it in the complex.

i also have a bad experience with cherry. but now i'm happy with peg perego. Very tough and comfortable. But i beli yg 2nd jer..

Anyone heard of Bugaboo? Aesthetically nice modern looking and highly recommended in terms of safety and mobility. Price tag aint cheap , average bout USD800.

Don't seem to see and hear this brand here in Malaysia though.

Those who want more info can go to www.bugaboo.com

I use Sweet Cherry SCR1 car seat + SCR5 stroller. Quite good. MaxiCosi + Quinny Buzz clone

But most of the time I carry baby in a ring sling.

For light weight stroller, Combi would be the best choice.
You can get it at good discount at fairs.

where did u bought the 2nd hand stroller. Any shop u can recommend that sell 2nd hand stroller.

if wan somethings quality & light stroller... go for maclaren as i can found it at parkson. Range fr rm500 - 1500.

there is a shop in The Curve selling Bugaboo series... but prepare for RM2.5k and above

but 1 thing.. it is really damn pretty.. much prettier than the already super pretty Quinny...

This post has been edited by exshige: Dec 13 2010, 01:33 PM

I just picked up a Maclaren Quest for my 5 month old daughter.

It uses "umbrella" folding method so it collapses easily and its about half the size when folded. If I recall the max weight it can hold is 16kg so depending how heavy your child is at 24 months old I would say it should be just nice.

Lastly, Mothercare is selling them at 20% off now so its RM679.20 (ori RM849.00) - just within your price range.

hi Syd G,
where did you get the sling? I'd like to get 1 too

I'm using Combi Urban Walker, it is light, convenient with full reclining feature, baby facing handle and comes with a good build quality. Cons, kind short for tall people to push it. If you have the money, you could opt for miracle turn as well, as its easier to push in the baby facing mode.

erk.. every one seems to have theirs branded... huhuhuh.. mine I used my dear only.... bought it during my dear warehouse sale, cost only RM270 the stroller + car seat.... no issue so far, it just that I found that it quite heavy.. huhuhu.. I seldom use the stroller coz i like the body carrier more...

My baby using sweetcherry oso, bought RM300 at Jusco, lightweight below 7kgs, baby is now 1.5 yrs old, no problem.

As for baby strollers...I personally like these brands:
1) Peg Perego
2) Quinny
3) Phil & Ted

But I preferred baby wearing!! Baby carriers are so convenient, and if you get good baby carriers like Baby Bjorn you won't even feel a thing on your shoulder and best of all, ur baby is close to your heart. Moms and dads both looks cool in it easy to wash, comfy blabla too many good reviews!!!

U all lucky... My daughter used to hate to be stuck in the stroller. She prefer to be carry.. So we end up to train her to walk early...

I personally recommend Graco brand. Bought mine 1year ago for around rm900, Citilite series I think. Its got Japanese writing all over it. Slightly over ur budget but definitely worth every penny. Very light at 4kg, no steel, just aluminium. Every kilo counts when u have to move it in and out of the car boot everday. Folds easily, easy to take apart those fabrics for washing too. One more very important feature is that it is really "light" when u push it around even with bb inside.

Anywhere we can go for stroller shopping? Is there a Chicco brand? I want a 4-wheel that's stable (i think 3-wheel is unstable).

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Added on December 22, 2010, 4:50 pmGraco is also our preferred brand.

This post has been edited by merchant9: Dec 22 2010, 04:50 PM

I just brought 2 , one Mclaren XLR and a Chicco lightway, Mc cost at 1200+, while Chicco at 600+, i must said Chicco is a very good buy with all the feature similar to Mc but half the price of Mc.

May I ask you where you bought your Chicco Lightway from?

This post has been edited by merchant9: Dec 22 2010, 05:36 PM

i brought it from mother care the curve, they have 10% discount for the Chicco in all their branches.

metro jaya midvalley has graco, BBland at kuchai oso carries this brand

as me, i work at children and baby department as promoter, i do help my aunty sell Baby Stroller.
As me, i recommended "Maclaren" as the Baby Stroller which is light and easy to fold like umbrella. the colour also boleh tahan lah.. very nice.. + got accessories too leh.. you can add on and buy accessories in store.
but the price also boleh tahan lah.. cost u RM800+++ for a simple one.

http://shop.maclarenbaby.com/
http://global.maclarenbaby.com/

LOL

Who said ohh...
My son also prefer to be carried... worse is he prefer shopping trolley compared to the RM700 stroller I bought for him.

I received a very good advice from a friend of mine...he said..don't buy expensive stroller...as not all babies like it.

So..I bought mine from Anakku..at about Rm400+. Only used it about 6 months or so..son didn't like till now..coz..he prefered being carried (i used the sling then)..and now..he wants to walk.

Another thing is..i just get annoyed that it's difficult going shopping with the stroller..coz..the elevator is always full with people who could use the escalator (young & healthy people).

We are considering of getting a stroller. At first, we like the Peg Perego Pliko P3 but the handles are shaky so my husband say better take Graco Quattro Tour Sport Travel System (http://www.babyjaya.com/product_info.php?cPath=118_207_251&products_id=3722&csStoreID=648badb09fa2208eadc8a5d64658f6b7)

I am wondering if we should get such a expensive stroller as we do plan to have 4 kids after all, can re-use. Or should we just get a cheap one.

For the Graco unit, RM1700 comes with stroller and baby car seat. It can also act as a baby carrier / basket and if placed on the ground, can rock.

Do we need all these,
expensive stroller
car seat
basket that can rock?

Please share some advice.

i forgot the brand of the stroller that i'm using, but i carry both my 2 girls(3yrs old & 2yrs old) in it when needed.
can adjust the position to be sleeping or sitting...

1 thing to note.
when u r choosing the stroller, do remember to check how big/wide ur car boot is.
some small cars can't fit a stroller which folds into half.
combi are light and normally folds in 3 parts

where can find the maclaren stroller? and what are the differences between 3 and 4 stroller?

Yup.. very popular in overseas, versatile, stable, easy to push but expensive though.. bugaboo cameleon and frog are very popular.
Some other similar brands uppababy (www.uppababy.com)... love them, but sigh.. can't afford any of them..

What is the cheapest model of Peg Perego and how much is it?

i agree with some that do not need to buy expensive stroller because it will only be used for a couple of years only. Even that..how often do you use it when going out.

What does a RM800 stroller can do that a RM200 stroller cannot besides looking better and using better material? The cheap stroller I had, baby can sleep soundly and can adjust angle/level. Can fold easily and is light. What else you want in a stroller anyway?

Save the money and buy better quality milk formula. That's better for your child.

I agree with abubin...however, i'd rather put the money into the baby carseat instead...

Come across this Silver Cross brand while jalan jalan in Mid Valley, looks very comfy and solid but price tag quite a killer - rm2200.

http://www.madeformums.com/reviews/pushcha...ystem/1068.html

anyone using it ?

I bought cheery last time too. For me, since its a stroller, dont need to have ultimate safety features. If car seats, than thats a different story.
But I saw once a VW stroller, so bloody cool.

Yups...agree with you.

was intending to buy maclaren techno xt... in the end at the showroom bought quinny zapp xtra... the smoothness of the wheels are just an overkill and the design is very nice... buyers remorse though after thinking i paid too much for a stroller...

hmm..from what i see, many people think that it's not worth investing in expensive strollers...
i really like the sound of graco and maclaren...
how about reliability? has anyone had any problems with the reliability of the stroller?..like wheels jolting...brakes not good...shakey material...??? any such thngs?

Even a NASA space shuttle has the above problems and yet they managed to fly men to the moon. Anyway, I bought a Sweet Cheery stroller for almost a year and it's still working. Some say it's dangerous because it has sharp edges and pretty much like sitting on a piece of C4 plastic explosive. But what do you know? It's still ticking and if you really want to go for reliability, how far are you willing to fork out? RM100? RM300? RM500?

Anyway, my daughter doesn't really like sitting on a stroller. She prefers being carried around or walk by her self (either mummy or daddy holding/assisting while she's walking). I have two strollers and a walker at home. Buy whatever your pocket allows you to and I would personally set aside the extra for her insurance/education fund instead if I were you.

This post has been edited by Hideo Kojima: Feb 5 2011, 02:16 AM

Cancelled

This post has been edited by dchk: Feb 14 2011, 08:41 AM

I'm using the Graco Mirage Travel system set, no complains there except it's a little bulky but definitely is extremely sturdy. Got it from Mothercare after a 20% discount and paid around RM900 for it.

Anywhere to get combi car seats? any shops or reseller known in KL/PJ area?
Anyone tried to buy from Daisheng direct?

Dear TS,
I may have the same problem as you did. but this question arise;-
Is it worth to buy imported/branded stroller ? or rather the local 'anakku' or cheaper stroller just cost MYR300~400..

Function-wise is just similar.

Some more, kids grown so much fast; they might not needing stroller anymore, or some even hate it..

Now i dont know which to prioritize; stroller, car-seat or carrier. which is needed most.. erm, should i buy all?

It really depends on each parents on how they prioritise.

For me, I spent more on the carseat and bought a cheaper stroller. Thank god for that too as my son didn't like the stroller - only used it up to 6 or7 months. A male friend actually advised me beforehand not to buy expensive one just in case my son doesn't like it. true enough!

We ended up with 2 strollers.... Graco stroller costed RM1k. It's good, steady and comes with a car-seat but our baby boy will outgrow the car seat soon. Last week we bought another from Sweet Cherry, cost RM200++, simple, light-weight, easy to carry around!

Yep its true, cheap stroller has a similar function than the high end one. I just use anakku and still plan to use for my new baby after 2 and half years after his older brother birthday. My eldest son only used it for one year b4 he start walking unless your children still using it after 3-4 years and then its a good thing to buy the expensive one.

Not only the features but also the design of the stroller that tends to be quite important for young generation parents nowadays.

I think what you paid is what you get. You might pay for RM100 or RM200++ for your stroller which can last few years. However, the handling and the maneuverity is totally different if you do travel a lot.

I think cheap stroller has more use than most think. I am sure you dont want to use MacLaren in pasar malam walking past a fish stall with water covering all the tires, right?

to those parents who know what best&comfort for their baby...
i got a few parent that i know minded like "what for expensive stroller and bla bla bla, rm100+ stroller will do the job" and then complaint "my kids dont like to sit on stroller bla bla bla waste bla bla" and then show off about needed of new ride like "branded car for comfort bla bla bla honda, toyota, beemer bla bla more power bla bla safety abs ebd..." hate those shallow minded...

branded stroller like other things like car, shoes etc... u dun drive ur beemer to wet muddy jungle or u dun wear ur jimmy choo to wet market, do u?? and sure u don wan sit for a long time in non comfort fabric seat and tin milo built car dun u???

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...659&hl=stroller ~ not meant for outdoor/jungle or wet pasar

after so many hours spend on stroller research all i can says is:

Based on your affordability....sweet cherry design are superb now and many model actually resembling some top brand like Graco and Quinny.

understand your own needs:

How often u think will bring baby out for walk?
How easy u can keep it in your car?
How easy a lady can keep the stroller by herself?

Light weight like maclaren and combi can usually fetch until 2-3 years old
Stroller can carry yur baby and same time u can keep yur things there too

i bought Hauck Travel system which can remove the seats and put in a carrier itself not like Graco which will make the whole thing bulky when putting the carrier in.

my 2 cents ;0

Bought Quinny Buzz 2011 during d baby fair at Midvalley, cost us RM2k aftr discount (n.p 2600). Truly an investment for us, earlier we had a normal stroller which we got as a gift, God knws the hardship we gone thru wif it! Quinny is truly awesum, superduper easy fr both folding&unfolding! Best of all, auto unfold! Big wheels make easier navigation! Comfort wise, my gal loves it! Quinny..worth buyin!

Hi,
Just bought Sweet Cherry SCR7(Stroller) and SCR5(Car seat) last nite at Jusco Wangsa Maju.
Look really adorable an tough.
But.....hardly fit in into my mYvi
Need to change for the new car..FORTE

Hi guys, i've set up a website on baby strollers. Would appreciate your feedbacks on the strollers and hope you can give suggestions in improving the site. Thanks

http://strollermalaysia.com/

Cool. I love looking at pictures. I wish I can enlarge the pic. And also, show all colors available. And all models. Would love to rad about car seat too. Since right now I'm researching abt both stroller & car seat. Thinking whether to buy both expensive or stroller cheap car seat expensive or stroller with car seat etc. That's my comment

Personally I think its matter of preference.
For me I prefer the stroller to be:
1. Solid frame
2. Breathable fabrics cover
3. Optional add on car seat / carrier
4. Newborn to toddler
5. Huge tyre!

With the above requirement normally it narrow down to few brands that is locally available
1. Quinny Buzz + Maxi Cosi carrier RM 1.8+ (Stroller only) - 2.4 k+ (travel system maxi cosi cabrio)


2. Halford Zuzz 4 Modular (I can only find this model easily available the last few months) RM 750+ (stroller only) RM 1200+ (travel system)

The Halford Pamelon is not bad either priced at 1.3k


3. Sweet Cherry (SCR 5, 7, 9) This price from RM 400 - 700 + (not sure on travel system)



Well i blow the cash on Quinny buzz only to discover Halford Zuzz and Pamelon option. Damn!
If you dont mind using pre loved stroller Mudah / LYN always have good place to find a bargain at half the price.

*Kind reminder for those driving compact car or small boot space (Myvi / Viva /Yaris / Savvy range) you will have tough time putting this size of stroller in your boot. Should you bringing the car seat along you are doom with less than 3 passenger and almost zero boot space. Before I bought the Quinny I look high and low for a review with compact car to no avail. Of course it can fit but you will have to dismantle the tyre to fit in the boot.

Having said that the Quinny are good stroller for those with strong arm and boot space! (end up getting a sedan in the end)

how much?

i bought Halford.rm320. Quite well made and sturdier than Cherry

why no one go for this?

Interesting thread
Fatherhood

i've seen stokke at mothercare subang parade, and it's huge and it looks like it cannot be fold into compact size.. correct me if i;m wrong. and the price is quite high same like the bugaboo, but i think if i have the extra money i would go for bugaboo rather than stokke.

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Added on November 17, 2011, 9:51 amanybody using phil and ted stroller?

This post has been edited by cheno: Nov 17 2011, 09:51 AM

Yeah its a good option. One of the best feature is the ability to adjust the height to dining table.
You wont need a baby chair if you are going out.

The price is definitely top range the same with accessory. If I have the budget definitely wont miss this one.
Fold wise this one about the same as Quinny Buzz or probably take lesser than Quinny.


I think this one cost more than Bugaboo for a complete set should be around 4-5k if not mistaken.
Bugaboo is good and some huge mothercare outlet (KLCC) carry lots of accessories as well (fabrics / bassinet )

Phil and Ted Stroller also looking good, but so far I can only locate online retailer offering to order locally.
Have anyone used Silvercross or Icandy before?

This post has been edited by mzriders: Nov 17 2011, 10:04 AM

can i have the link for the phil and ted online retailer?...

Mothercare used to carry P&T but now no more already, and the hubby thought of going to Spore to buy this, coz it's nearer to me than KL and we also going to buy the britax carseat there, it's hard to find britax carseat here in Malaysia, esp the one that the hubby been eyeing.. and i heard its cheaper there..

Hi Cheno you can order from her MyPrecious Pepe
She take order for people and quite a reputation also. Except it's not really a website with payment channel.

Britax produce good car seat. Which Britax model are you aiming? I've known a few shops carrying Britax here in KL depends on model.

been using maclaren Volo, until my daughter is 3+ also using. very light and handy

thanks

i think hubby is looking for britax advocate, seen one in first few years the curve, but still surveying for the best price

I'm using Combi Super Mechacal. It's lightweight and can fold 2 times into smaller size. And the seat cover are removable for washing. Bought this at Modern Mum at a discounted price of RM599 as this is old model. The previous price is RM899 if I'm not mistaken.

It's like it because it's lightweight and it don't have any sharp edges and can be harmful to my baby.

Wife and I are using the Orbit Baby G2 Travel System. Pretty solid but its not exactly light. Kinda convenient cos the whole thing is foldable with one hand.

IMHO, strollers n carseat in Msia r so overprice.
I bought an Evenflo BigKid DLX for usd58 but in Msia a similar model costs rm330-400

Gov should made all imported strollers n car seats tax free instead of some stupid luxury items

agreed! ... it should not be a luxury item especially for carseat.

perhaps we can write to several mother MPs to remove taxes on baby car seats & strollers

very sound idea!

Quinny Buzz ...........means BMW 5 series

Why don't try Maclaren? It's durable, stylish and light weight with affordable price...

Hi sweet,

Do u have any link to local retailer here?
Cause d Quinny in Sg is quite pricy

Thanks

I use the Chicco Cortina Keyfit Travel System (stroller + car seat) which is quite versatile. The entire car seat can be transferred and fit snugly onto the stroller, therefore my baby does not need to leave the car seat during the transfer.

I'm using Joovy Kooper II. Design almost similar with Quinny but this one have extremely wide seats. It's umbrella strollers with fairly deep reclines, and huge canopies( I like it so much!).

The Kooper has ergo, foam covered handles that turn in.It also has two cupholders,a zippered canopy pocket and the fold on the Kooper is very straightforward.

Previously I'm using a lot of strollers( yeah got 5 kids....From Sweet Cherry brand which is not so bad to Anankku( not prefer this one, bulky and heavy..might be because of the model), then after having difficult time Anakku I, choose Combi..love..love it, small, lightweight and can carry as backpack. Lastly found The Kooper and worth it buying it!

For me hands down the Inglesina Zippy. Plush and comfy for your lil precious babies especially when young. Need something sturdy but easy to manipulate with one hand folding system esp since I have 2 kids! Never understood the hype abt strollers with giant wheels la..sorry. It's hard to manipulate esp at supermarket checkout counters and taking up space in the car. Once they reach toddlerhood, the Maclaren Volo is the way to go

Peg Perego Pliko P3 Travel System & Maclaren Quest...

My 2 kids personal transport during my shopping day

Still Maclaren...think is tough and some more used from new born to 2 years old

Yeah~~ Maclaren is the most trendy stroller...

Anyone interest to get one please PM me for cost price. I have Quest Sport & Techno XT (brand new).

Yup Mclaren Techno xt is so durable...now want sell at RM600 looking for buyer

By the way sweet cherry quite daring...coming out quite similar with Quinny...

Guys, father to be reporting in…

Just want to know, when is the best time to get a stroller. I mean, I was shopping for a stroller the other day, then it cross my mind that my wife due is only until Feb. So is it too early to get one?

Though, Quineey zapp extra caught my eyes from the very beginning…

for me it depends..if u have the budget, go on..
if u feel like allocating the budget to smthg else first, buy later..

as for me, i only bought it when my baby turn 1 month..buy it when u need it..

Buy during sale la... Now sale everywhere what... A couple of weeks ago there was a warehouse sale for baby stroller, carseat, travel systems... but I missed that one... Dun forget to check those online baby stores, like mybbstore.com & onebabyworld.com. Last Sunday I bought a new carseat for my 4-month old son, Graco My Ride 65 convertible.. normal price RM1,090, after less RM769. He'd outgrew the Sweet Cherry infant carseat edi... that SCR-1 carseat I bought along with the SCR-7 stroller, total cost about RM700+ I think... but the stroller not compact enuff to fit in small cars la..

Then did anybody bid for the belong super bid car seat ah? seems quite competitive...

You have a point there.. maybe i should wait first.. Plus i thing need to prioritize what should i get 1st..


Hurmm i forgot that i will also need a carseat..

I went to the Curve the other day and saw those high end stroller especially Bogaboo.. Never knew that stroller could be that expensive..

Been using Bugaboo Bee+ for my daughter for the last 8months. She is now 9 months and still sleeps in the stroller when we are out shopping.
Bought it for almost 3k (stroller + seat liner). Did some survey before my daughter was born and narrowed down to several brands.
But in the end, choose the Bugaboo Bee, although it is more expensive.

But is is worth spending that much money for just a stroller??
Well, my family is out several times a week, and for several hours each time. The Bugaboo Bee was much easier to handle and maneuver around the shopping mall aisle, house entrances, hotel lobbies, car parks, etc. This is compared to a hand-me-down stroller we got from a relative. So for my family at least, and for our lifestyle, the money is well spent as the stroller would continue to fit my daughter for many more months to come. And thereafter, for the next child (the Bugaboo Bee has a extend-able seat and backrest).

So you do really need to think about your usage and need to have a stroller. A stroller isn't necessary for everyone.

So true... I cant agree with you more...

I bought my son a Combi stroller for RM600 after discount, but guess what... he prefer to be carried around... Stroller become trolley.

But its not about worth or not... if you can afford a better one, why not... later can pass on to your brothers or sisters.

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Added on December 23, 2011, 10:56 pmDepends on how you are going to use it. Thats because if you are going out for long hours, baby stuffs can be a big burden. Thermos, cool water, milk powder, extra nappy, etc...

Some prefer a bigger one with basket on the bottom to carry these extra around easily...

This post has been edited by andrekua: Dec 23 2011, 10:56 PM

We are using Mclaren Techno XT from birth. Quite happy with it. The only downside is the small shopping basket which you can hardly put anything in it, especially when the seat is fully reclined.

My baby's stroller is actually the SCR6.. with SCR7 infant carseat. The stroller's basket is not really a basket at all, I can hardly stuff anything in it, so I had to bring along one of those environmental friendly shopping bags (lucky it can fit inside the stroller's basket) & for baby's supplies I bring along a small diaper bag. I use a large carabiner (bought from outdoor shop, cheaper than those sold at baby stores) to fix it at the stroller's handle.

On a recent balik kampung trip, my baby used his new Graco carsear for that almost 12 hour drive (plus stops & all).. I'm quite pleased that he appears pretty comfy throughout the journey, not making any fuss.. just sleeping most of the way... The same goes to the 10 hour drive back home to KL...

mine is scr6 also. satisfied with it. bought a portable battery-operated fan and attach to the hood of the stroller. can cool my baby. she like puteri lilin, easy to sweat hee

im planning to buy a travel system but cant really decide which brand. any recommendation from the experienced parents here?
currently i have HALFORD, GRACO and MACLAREN in my mind? which of these is good? my budget would be less than rm1000.
does anyone know any good brands from germany coz i might have friends coming back from germany so probably i might be able to tumpang them to buy for me. thanks