The Perfect Gift: Mamas & Papas Voyage Stroller

The Perfect Gift … for new parents! Or seasoned parents!
Mamas & Papas Lightweight Strollers

When I first bought a stroller, I insisted I just needed one. I’d make it do for every situation. So I thought. After lugging my sturdy (but somewhat heavy) all-terrain stroller around for a year now, and trying to maneuver tight spaces in stores with its long carraige, I realized… having two strollers is good. VERY good.

So I was extremely excited to connect with Mamas & Papas, Great Britain’s number 1 brand of strollers to review one of their lightweight umbrella strollers. The Voyage umbrella stroller has been a life-saver!

It maneuvers smoothly, with front swivel wheels perfect for tight quarters, like in between those clothing racks at stores!

Everything on this stroller is adjustable: back rest, leg rest, ergonomic handles with two settings, harness straps… you could use this stroller from birth all the way through toddler-hood! The cutest feature is the toy loop under the canopy for attaching your infant’s favorite toy – LOVE that!

Handle height adjusts up and down with the press of a button – my tall hubby LOVES this feature!

Leg rest adjusts up and down with two side buttons

The five-point harness comes with cushy strap pads. I actually do have a hard time buckling this harness, because first you have to fit the two pieces together, THEN insert them into the buckle; maybe I’m not doing it right, but the two pieces keep coming apart before I can snap them in. I have tried to do this right over and over, but… I struggle every time. What helps is to loosen up the straps so I have lots of wiggle room. But then I have to tighten the straps up again to hold my toddler in, and the next time I go to buckle him, I’m in the same situation. Could be user error? It’s the only snag I hit trying out this stroller – it still works after all, and the stroller is overall amazing anyway!

There’s more great features… I’ve actually been hoping it rains, because it comes with a rain cover that goes all the way to the wheels for FULL protection. I was seriously hoping to try the rain cover out before this gift guide ended, but… other than that snow storm (in which nobody was going out), we have had beautiful weather! But rain, I’m ready for you! And sun – you, too – the Voyage has a large canopy that unzips to drop a shade down, plus a sun visor.

One of my favorite features is the easy to store capabilities. It folds down with just 2 moves and then latches shut, with a carry strap along the back of the stroller, so you can actually throw the whole thing over your shoulder! There’s a latch that locks the stroller shut too, so it doesn’t just open up on you when you lift it out of the car.

Note the large storage bin & the carry strap!

We’re so happy with the Mamas and Papas Voyage Lightweight Umbrella Stroller – it’s pretty much replaced the all-terrain for daily trips and travel!

BUY IT: You can purchase Mamas & Papas strollers and stroller accessories online at their website, at Babies ‘R Us, FAO Schwartz, or select specialty retailers.

DISCLOSURE: I was sent a stroller for my review in crafting this post. All opinions are honest and 100% my own!