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Mumsnet Discussions: Parenting : Maclaren Techno XT - any short parents got one?! (14 messages)

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By Tinkjon on Sat 17-May-08 17:02:55

re. the Maclaren Techno... the handles are quite high - anybody here under 5.4" and got one? Is it too high for you or not a problem?

By pootleflump on Sat 17-May-08 17:09:53

I have one and I'm only 5ft. It's not a problem for me but I do feel like a little girl pushing the pram for mummy sometimes grin

By Tinkjon on Sat 17-May-08 17:14:29

LOL pootle

Thanks!

By CarGirl on Sat 17-May-08 17:15:09

I'm 5' and it is too high for me it hurts my elbows and aggrevates my upper back.

By nannyL on Sat 17-May-08 17:24:17

im 5ft 2 and use one

its ok... the handles are adjustable for tall people.. i have them the shortest which is fine

the techno xtis NOT my fav buggy though

By JoyS on Sat 17-May-08 18:01:44

I'm 5'1 and find the handles too high to really push it comfortably. It's all right but hurts my back if I go too far with it. Very sturdy, workhorse-type buggy though.

By SlightlyMadSweet on Sat 17-May-08 18:03:11

I'm 5'2".

I find it OK, it doesn't bother me but I do notice the difference when I go back to my lower Graco occassionally.

By Tapster on Sat 17-May-08 18:44:00

i'M 5ft get a triumph - cheaper and lower down

By katebee on Sat 17-May-08 21:53:11

I'm 5 ft 3 and use one..its great..

By slinkiemalinki on Sat 17-May-08 22:01:44

5ft 3 and no trouble.

By EyeballsintheSky on Sat 17-May-08 22:11:55

I'm with pootie. I'm 5' 2" and also feel like I'm playing with big toys. Not that bothered though as I only plan to use it for holidays. Love my Apple too much to give it up.

By Tinkjon on Sun 18-May-08 22:58:35

Thanks everybody! nannyL, can I ask what your fave is then?

By ThingOne on Sun 18-May-08 23:02:34

I'm 5' 2 1/2 and mine gave me bad back ache when I used it all the time.

By nannyL on Mon 19-May-08 09:27:19

Tinkjon...

me favourite buggies
for 1 child: mountian buggy
for 2 children: Phil and Teds E3 (but would love to try a vibe wink

)
and when you need a nippy light weight 'shopping' buggy, the maclaren volo smile

the quest is ok IMO too but id sooner push a volo smile

(am not a fan of quinney / buggaboo / micralite buggies either)

(I think that ALL babies / children need 2 buggies and that there is not a buggy that suits all situations from birth - 3 years, and that the buggies that try to, dont suceed and end up not being great at anything hmm

)

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