The umbrella stroller ratings are based upon (but not limited to) weekly data collected from consumer reviews on websites like amazon.com. The ratings are subjected to testing for consistency. We test strollers for handling characteristics, maneuverability as well as safety. Below are detailed explanations.

Handling characteristics – or as we like to call them “parent and baby friendly features.” We evaluate the following factors:

• Folding and unfolding (how easy is it to fold and unfold plus how small it folds)
• Carrying (the quality of the carry handle vs. weight and bulk)
• Brakes (quality and ease of use)
• Harness (adjustability, padding, 3-point or 5-point)
• Backrest (comfort and padding)
• Car seat compatibility (plus how easy is it to attach and remove one)
• Storage basket (access, size and quality)

Maneuverability – we measure stroller’s maneuverability when going down and uphill; over uneven terrain, grass as well as gravel.

Safety – Tests include in particular:

• Harness system tests
• Stability tests
• Sun canopy tests

Raters may discuss and modify inconsistent ratings if appropriate.

	Handling	Weight	Durability	Maneuvering	Safety
Chicco Liteway	* * * * *	* * *	* * * *	* * * *	* * * * *
Kolcraft iBaby	* * *	* * * *	* * *	* * * * *	* * * *
Jeep g-Edition	* * * * *	* * * *	* * * *	* * * * *	* * * *
Combi Cosmo	* * * * *	* * *	* * *	* * * *	* * * * *
Maclaren Volo	* * * *	* * * * *	* * * * *	* * * * *	* * * * *
Maclaren Triumph	* * * * *	* * * *	* * * * *	* * * * *	* * * * *
Inglesina Swift	* * *	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *
Evenflo XSport	* * * * *	* * * * *	* *	* * * *	* * * * *
Britax Blink	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *

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umbrellastrollerguide.com reviews umbrella strollers for safety, ease of use, durability and handling. Ratings are based on parent reviews.

The core of our umbrella stroller ratings system is derived from the reality that neither the producers nor some moms and dads parents are really going to tell you the whole story.

That is why we only rate umbrella strollers with a minimum of five full-length parent reviews (this is a great sing of the overall success of the particular umbrella stroller as well as the necessity to review it for other interested moms and dads).

But how do we do it? Basically, we compile every available bit of first-hand parent information on a particular umbrella stroller (blogs, consumer reviews as well as other relevant sources) and systematically analyze this data using our standardized point system.

There is a lot of buzz about trendy high-end strollers from Stokke and Quinny. Just for instance, the price for the Stokke Xplory is $1,000! What’s more, that is the price for the basic model that sells without a bassinet accessory. On the other hand, in consumer reviews, testing does not reveal that handling as well as durability is that much better when compared to some other, reasonably priced ones. As a matter of fact, testing reveals several compromises. Just for instance, the Stokke Xplory does not feature a shopping basket. There is only a small zippered pouch. Not only does that help the stroller look streamlined, it means that a parent has got no place to stash a baby bag or other necessities.

This is the main reason why we consulted hundreds of full-length consumer-written reviews, comparing expert advice with field reports from moms and dads using these umbrella strollers each day.

In order to make the report card, we stream-lined and defined all of the relevant umbrella stroller issues all moms and dads have to think about before getting an umbrella stroller such as:

• Overall ease of use and flexibility (for example, reclining and folding mechanism)
• Stroller weight and stroller’s bulk when folded
• Durability
• Handling and roughness of ride
• How safe and comfortable mom and dad as well as the baby are when using the stroller

We refined these five categories into the three overarching ratings: comfort, safety, and convenience. Next, we take into account the relative importance of each of these ratings i.e. safety is weighted more than convenience, and the convenience is weighted a little bit more than comfort. As a final result, we get average ratings, giving an overall rating for every umbrella stroller.