Maclaren Quest Questions & Answers

You can travel with the stroller definitely but it's not able to be taken on board as carry on luggage like the Mountan Buggy Nano. It's quiet long when folded. It's a very sturdy stroller to take out for travelling or going to shopping centre. Not ideal for rocky roads like say Mountain Buggy strollers, they don't have any suspension or air filled tyres which would absorb the shock. It's easy to fold. The folding mechanism is better on the newer model. I'd say it would be easy to fold with both hands but can easily be done with one. I highly recommend you try it out in store or borrow a friends to see if it's for you.

We are currently in turkey with it.. we had no issues on our flight.. we would leave it at the gate and then get it back when we land.. we switched 3 planes to get here and got our maclaren everytime. its been great outdoors.. turkey is very rocky all over its almost as if footpaths don't exits so our maclaren has been doing very well.. we take it everywhere with us.. although folding can be done with one hand opening the stroller needs to be done with 2 hands.. my sister in law is with us and she has the recaro easylife.. one hand fold and open.. very comfy and easy to use aswell.. the only thing is it doesn't recline flat for baby to sleep.. hope this helps with your decision..

The Quest I have is an older model and it's fantastic, super light approx. 5 kgs and compact and easy to fold. The newer model does carry baby from birth but unfortunately is heavier and isn't as compact as the older model. I was looking for a new stroller with my third baby due next month and opted for the Urban Nano instead. Nano folds easily and is very light and compact. To carry baby from birth I purchased the bassinet for extra $99. Baby Village is currently selling on-line for $319, normally $399. You might want to consider. Otherwise there is the Mountain Buggy Swift which is about 9kg, is compact, easy to fold and great for walking. Cheapest on-line price is $599. I didn't get the Swift as the handle on the newer model is a bit low for me. I'm 5'8 and plan to do a lot of running and walking post-birth. I'm considering purchasing a second hand older model where the handle is higher. Good luck!

I don't know about the red quest so I cannot comment. The quest elite is not suitable for newborns. I'd rather get something that has a bassinet. We didn't buy the quest elite until baby was after 6 months old but in saying that I use it all the time now, more than my other bigger pram

Hi Perfect for travel, lightweight and folds easily. I have tried cheaper strollers but ended up selling. This is great and still going strong with my third. It reclines but not flat. My daughter still sleeps in it though 22 months. Mine is a 2010 too they the newer ones may have more recline. The hood could be longer but newer ones may have fixed this?The basket like most strollers is ok but can only be accessed when seat in fully upright position.

Great! Thank you, I think this is the one ill get. We are not going away for a few months so will keep my eye out on the specials ☺.

Hi I am not too sure. I have never seen one. The bigger mcLarens might but not the strollers. Look at their website. I doubt they do though. However, I have a bar on my mountain buggy which can be removed. With my first I used it all the time and she loved it but I haven't bothered putting it on with my third and haven't missed it. I wouldn't worry too much re a bumper bar.

Hi, it is great for airport Etc. I had mine until we were boarding at the gate. I doubt you would be able to take it on board. I'm not 100% but I doubt it would fit in the overhead locker??. sorry, I'm not much help. Mine is a 2010 model maybe the size has changed slightly? It is compact. Could you ask the airline? They might be able to give you measurements of overhead compartment?

so it means this model can not be taken at airport while waiting to board... it has to be with checked in luggage...?

No, I don't think you're allowed to take it on board, but they do allow you to take it into the departure/transit area until you actually board like Claire mentioned. They usually give you a bag of some sort for you cover your stroller with and they take it off you as you go on the plane. Just be sure to collect your stroller at the end of the passenger link bridge as you get off the plane.

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I think from 3 months onwards. It has 3or 4 recline positions and cant lie flat. It is quite sturdy unlike those cheap umbrella strollers. But if you are looking for a second stroller for travel, I dont recommend this. Since the form handles can get damaged easily and not really light(about 8kgs).

Hope this help