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Umbrella Buggy Recommendation for Tall Parents

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Mermaidss · 12/03/2025 18:05

Looking for a fold up lightweight buggy/pushchair for my soon to be 1 year old. I’m 5’10 and also walk a lot (though around urban areas and walking paths more often than x-country) so looking for something that’s not going to break my back! Would love something easy to fold up for travel as well. and would be a bonus if it’s under £150!

Did have a search but similar posts all a bit outdated.

Thanks for any recommendations!

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Bluepenguin2 · 12/03/2025 22:17

Is there a reason you want a fold up one rather than your usual pushchair? Asking because you're unlikely to get the level of comfort and control from a folding one. I love my Joie Versatrax for longer walks, but we had that from birth.

Do you have a Smyths toys nearby? If so go try out a few.

000I'm 5'11 and found both the Joie Nitro and the Cygnet from Smyths Toys fairly good and cheap. Not a patch on a proper pushchair but good for occasional use e.g. holidays/days out

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/baby/pushchairs-and-strollers/strollers/cygnet-umbrella-stroller-grey/p/194765

That's what we bought and it did us well for occasional use. Very cheap. No longer needed at 2yrs old as she walks pretty much everywhere and I have a Senarah carrier for the carry/walk phase on longer journeys

Pardon Our Interruption

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/baby/pushchairs-and-strollers/strollers/cygnet-umbrella-stroller-grey/p/194765

Bluepenguin2 · 12/03/2025 22:20

One with a push bar handle would be easier to push, you could try this which is 104cm high - a bit low but not terrible

Less than £100, no idea if it's any good though

https://www.therange.co.uk/baby-nursery-and-toddler/prams-and-pushchairs/pushchairs-and-prams/lightweight-infant-baby-stroller?_gl=18wme4b_upMQ.._gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4cS-BhDGARIsABg4_J3UUd5vhMHjHfROWdVBLa3IiR9a4Tg6aSBShlxAkHYR0a8W1XAidxoaAqVXEALw_wcB#5785690

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