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Maclaren also have their own website. It can be found at www.maclaren.co.uk.
Maclaren Europe Ltd
Station Works
Long Buckby
Northampton
NN6 7PF.
Quick Recap:
· Practical, comfortable and fashionable
· Quest Sport suitable from 3 months
· 4-position reclining seat
· Compact, ... Read review
Advantages: Great to steer and good on public transport Disadvantages: The cover is not that easy to replace when washed
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Maclaren also have their own website. It can be found at www.maclaren.co.uk.
Maclaren Europe Ltd
Station Works
Long Buckby
Northampton
NN6 7PF.
Quick Recap:
· Practical, comfortable and fashionable
· Quest Sport suitable from 3 months
· 4-position reclining seat
· Compact, easy single-hand fold with carry handle
... ...· Hood, seat and harness have reflective edging · Lockable, treaded 5" dual-swivel wheels · Adjustable 5-point safety harness
· Rear viewing window on hood so you glance at child
· Extendable leg rest
· Storage pocket on the back of seat
· Hood, rain cover and shopping basket all included
To Conclude:
I cannot fault my latest set of kiddie wheels, it's a pleasure to steer, looks good and ... more
·Hope this review helps if you are thinking about buying a new stroller. ·The title is my hubby's own words as he saw a large box being delivered to my house. I was hoping it would arrive when he was at work and I could sneak my purchase in. My husband in disgust thought I had gone over the edge with spending as I own three other forms of infant transport. He really could not comprehend my need for another buggy. However after owning this a few months now, he is glad I did make that initial purchase. · Bear in mind this is a stroller. I currently have a pram, a tandem buggy and an umbrella buggy. The pram is bulky but is ideal for the buggy board on school runs. The tandem I use when I child mind and this too has been an invaluable piece of kit whilst my three ankle biters grew. As for my Chico umbrella type buggy, its absolute rubbish. I will write a review later on that horrendous item.
I saw this stroller by chance one weekend at my local Mothercare . It was placed in the central display aisle for a reduced price. I liked the look of it but was not tempted to buy until I went home and surfed the net. · ·Yes I know it's quite expensive at £99.49 compared to the cheapies you can buy in various outlets. I however had bought a cheapie for £30 and this resulted in me wasting money. I believe you pay for what you get and as I am sure to get a few years out of this, I will say this is money well spent. Here's some questions and answers to help you decide if you are in the market for a new stroller.
HOW HEAVY IS IT? 6.5 kg. It's not heavy to lift in or out of the car with one hand.
WOULD IT FOLD DOWN EASY FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT? Oh absolutely. Once closed down you can easily carry it with one hand allowing you to hold your toddlers hand or grip your baby whilst getting on the bus or train. If however, you have a nice driver, then this isn't so obtrusive to push it straight onto the bus etc.
IF IT IS SO LIGHT THEN SURELY ITS NOT THAT STRONG? This is one solid stroller and can easily take a nearly 2 year old and a baby bag. Occasionally my 5 year old bags a ride when his sister wants to walk and his weight is supported evenly. ·Even filled with shopping it doesn't buckle. As with all strollers though it will tip if you take the baby out of the buggy and is laid down with shopping bags over the handles. Check out the www.greatlittletradingcompany.co.uk for buggy weights to stop this happening.
IS IT COMFORTABLE? Unfortunately I cannot get my frame into it so cannot give my opinion! However my daughter seems very content in sitting there. The seats are padded, as are the neck straps. There is footrest too. Its four position and it is suitable from birth.
There is also front and rear suspension, which takes the impact of the ride and makes the stroller quite bouncy.
IS THERE A HOOD? Yes, quite a substantial one with vents and a plastic window at the top. The window is a good idea so you can keep an eye on your little one at the same time. There are two levers at the side that lock the hood down for shade or for using with the rain cover. You can also click the hood to the upright position if preferred.
YOU MENTIONED A RAIN COVER, IS THAT INCLUDED? Yes, and it folds down to a small package and fits underneath the stroller. There are press-studs to attach it the hood, no more bulky rods to clip on. That's a bonus in itself. There are also ventilation holes in the rain cover.
WHAT COLOUR DOES IT COME IN? It comes in a variety of shades if you are buying the quest model but the sport version is just black and grey. · WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS? Seat positions: 4 · Weight: 5.7 kg · Handle height: 104cm · Width open: 48cm · Length folded: 104cm · Width folded: 27cm
HOW DO YOU FOLD IT? It's very easy so collapse and fits easily into a car boot. Not quite a two handed job, but its fast. Release the primary lock in the middle of the stroller (its near the brakes). You can do it by using your foot. Then on the handles there are two buttons either side. Press these in once you have released the primary lock and then shake it to fold down. There is handle attached to it enabling you to place over your shoulder if need be.
HOW DO YOU OPEN IT? There is a clip at the side of the buggy when it's in folded position. This clip is just to make sure it doesn't fall out and over you when you take it from the boot of the car for instance. Just pull the clip out and then shake it. Once upright simply press down the primary release brake at the rear of the stroller.
WHAT ABOUT THE HARNESS? It's a 5-point harness already assembled in the buggy. Simply adjust it to fit your child and clip it in. The buggy is suitable from birth up to 5 years.
HOW EASY IS IT TO STEER? It's a dream, like having powered steering on your buggy. The wheels are swivel or fixed depending on what you like. My preference is swivel. I found this easy to manoeuvre in my local CO-OP which believe me is an absolute murder to take any sort of infant carrier inside. I swear that shop does it on purpose to deter us mums from coming in. I also used the stroller over quite rough terrain yesterday and it handled brilliantly. My daughter's fat cheeks hardly wobbled as we went over bumps and holes. If you want fixed just press on the clips at the front of the wheels to stop them moving all over the place.
WHAT ARE THE SAFETY BREAKS LIKE? As it had a good test around Avon Beach and Lego Land, I would say pretty good. You're not exactly going to leave your child strapped into the buggy on a steep incline, but it's safe for everyday parking. Your foot activates it. Press down on the bar at the rear of the stroller.
IS THERE A SHOPPING BASKET INCLUDED IN THE COST? Yes and its a good size . A packet of nappies, a large wholemeal bloomer, two pints of milk, a packet of ginger nuts and the Daily Express fitted into there easily. Do not over load it though as not only will the buggy tip but the shopping will fall out.
IS THE COVER WASHABLE? Yes and removable too. I find it easier to sponge it down if the stains are not too bad. It's not the easiest of covers to put back on once washed. Believe me 1001 is such a good stain remover, that if you keep that handy, you'll always have a pristine buggy. I will do a review on that magic stain remover at a later date.
HOW LONG IS THE GUARANTEE? A standard one-year. Please be warned that if you intend to use this with a buggy board, Mothercare will not redeem the guarantee if the chassis is damaged as a result of the board. They are against buggy boards and hence you wont find one in their store. I only found this out when I purchased my Graco pram and I asked if I could fit a buggy board onto it. I received quite a lecture from a member of staff. Enough said!
WHERE CAN YOU BUY IT? I purchased mine from Mothercare online . If you go onto the website at www.mothercare.co.uk and click in strollers, you will still see it listed Orders online from mothercare are delivered free if goods are £100 and over. This cost me £99.49 so I added a few kandoo wipes to get the free delivery. If you don't get a chance to see one in store and are contemplating a new stroller, then I would consider ordering this. Babies R us also sell it and they are online at www.toysrus.co.uk. Click onto the babies r us sub menu and then onto strollers to view this model. Maclaren also have their own website. It can be found at www.maclaren.co.uk.
Maclaren Europe Ltd Station Works Long Buckby Northampton NN6 7PF.
Quick Recap: · Practical, comfortable and fashionable · Quest Sport suitable from 3 months · 4-position reclining seat · Compact, easy single-hand fold with carry handle · Foam grip handles · Removable washable seat · Hood, seat and harness have reflective edging · Lockable, treaded 5" dual-swivel wheels · Adjustable 5-point safety harness · Rear viewing window on hood so you glance at child · Extendable leg rest · Storage pocket on the back of seat · Hood, rain cover and shopping basket all included
To Conclude: I cannot fault my latest set of kiddie wheels, it's a pleasure to steer, looks good and it provides comfort and safety for my daughter and anyone else who bags a ride. Well worth investing in.
Advantages: very comfortable,light,folds well Disadvantages: none yet!
...comparing prices.I have always liked Maclaren buggys and was interested in both the quest and the more expensive techno.The techno is a lot more expensive than the quest(about £50)and is suitable from birth as it reclines further than the quest,but as my baby is 18 months old this was a feature I didn't need.I did look at other makes such as the mothercare jive at £30,butI felt the seat unit was quite small with a low back.Before making a final decision ... ...buying elsewhere!I also considered the Maclaren volo,but this model does not recline and it has no rain cover.
Now for the tecnical details!The quest is light -5.6 KG it has an aluminium frame and foam grip ergonomic handles.I'm not sure how the form will re-act if the buggy gets wet as I've not used it in the rain yet!The instructions state that the buggy has 4 positions but to me it just reclines!The mechinism to recline the seat is easy to operate ...
anwar 27.05.2003 (11.08.2003)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Maclaren Quest Buggy
Advantages: Light, Easy to Use, Compact, Sturdy Disadvantages: Brakes no good, Expensive
...and so I bought a Maclaren Quest to complement the Bugaboo. At 5.5kg, the Maclaren Quest weighs less than my growing baby, so I find that I can even carry baby in one arm and the pram in the other (not that I would ever need to do this!). The light weight of the pram is a major plus as it's easy to even wheel up and down stairs, something I've found extremely daunting with my Bugaboo.
Because the pram is light and can also be folded quite compactly, ... ...prefer not to use the Maclaren Quest.
The pram seat itself is comfortable and with the footmuff (which unfortunately is an extra), my baby seems quite happy strapped into it. The seat itself can be reclined and the mechanism is very easy to work. However, the lowest position is about a 45 degree angle. This prevents my baby from having a comfortable sleep unfortunately, which means that I am restricted to using the Maclaren Quest for short trips ...
japanese_origami 18.10.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Maclaren Quest Buggy
Advantages: Good lightweight easy to push Disadvantages: very small basket for shopping
After 3 months of lugging my heavy 3 wheeler (off road) stroller in and out of the boot I was desperate for an easier stroller. So off I went to toys r us to test drive lightweight strollers.
The Quest was one of the more expensive at £100 but was noticeably easier to push and manoeuver than the other lightweight strollers on offer. Even so I could not bring my self to buy it then and there.
So at home I went online and after extensive searching ... ...easier to justify than 100. Also as many other parents seemed to be pushing Maclarens they couldn't all be wrong.
2 years later it's still my stroller of choice for quick in town trips. There are a variety of colours, I went for blue although I have seen both grey and red versions.
It is suitable from 3 months of age and reclines for when your baby wants to sleep. Although the challenge now is to recline it gently enough that I don't wake him up. ...
saffron318 06.04.2006
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Advantages: the reliability of a maclaren Disadvantages: brakes and poss fault with wheel
We had our maclaren quest for four years that should tell you a lot about this product. Ok it doesnt really all it tells you is it was durable for this long. Does it mean it had four years good use. Yes it does, so much that I can honestly say that the only reason its no longer in use is one of the back wheels wore down and we found it hard to replace. Not sure if this is a common fault as I've seen the same model with exact same wheel worn down ... ...can tell you it was 3yrs before the wear started. I brought this as soon as my baby turned 3 mths as adviced. This is because it doesnt fully recline thus needing the baby to have some ample head control. However with baby so young, he seemed quite comfy as optional leg rest so his legs werent hanging and I brought the maclren footmuff which fitted perfectly to keep him snug. Average height handles made of foam that didnt wear too great.. Shopping ...
helofamum 18.10.2009
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Advantages: Light weight and easy to fold Disadvantages: None
...to get on busses etc...the maclaren quest made such a difference, my daughter always seemed very comfortable and it has three positions so she didnt have to be sat up all the time which meant when she was aslepp i could lay her down so she was comfortable.
The basket underneath is not very big but it does hold quite a bit, there is also a pocket in the cover which i put her dummy in and my keys etc, the rain cover was also easy to use and the buggy ... ...There is a handle on the side which makes it easier to carry when getting on and off busses/trains etc.
Its very easy to steer and not too bulky so walking round shops is easy and there is no worry of knocking everything over or fitting down the isles.
What is also good is the seat, there are too little clips that can be pulled out making it longer so your child can lay flat or pushed in so your child can sit up proparly. The rubber handles give ...
mummykat1 17.05.2006
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