I’ve been reviewing baby products and baby accessories for a long time and I find myself sharing advice with new parents at neighborhood gatherings and at social events. Last night I found myself talking to an expecting mother at a dinner party, she was beside herself regarding her difficult search for baby gear. More specifically, she was looking for a good stroller with decent features, with infant car seat carrying capabilities and she was looking for a product that doesn’t weigh a ton. “You wouldn’t believe how much they weigh” she said. She was saying this to me, the guy who writes product reviews for baby products (smile).

“I might be able to help you out.” I said, “There are indeed lightweight strollers available today that offer great features – and some include the ability to carry infant car seats.” The first stroller that comes to mind is Maclaren’s Techno XLR that weighs just under 16 pounds.

The nice lady, the expecting mom, that I was talking to was really concerned about loading and unloading her stroller into / out of her car. She thought that in order to lift her rig (without hurting herself) she’d have to skimp on the features & functionality. Let’s take a look at the Techno, the stroller that I recommended to her.

The Techno XLR is lightweight, it’s luxurious. With a nice padded seat & padded shoulder harness, a high quality canopy and height adjustable handles, the Techno is indeed top of the line.

The thing that sets the Techno apart from the rest is the lightweight frame. You can have your stroller features without the weight. The Maclaren company was founded by an aeronautical engineer and it shows.

Features

• 5-point safety harness
• Height adjustable handles
• Lightweight all-aluminum frame
• Large swivel front wheels
• Front and rear suspension
• Height adjustable child foot rest
• Canopy with a UV protected viewing window, mesh vents, storage pockets and reflective material
• Infant car seat compatibility
• Removable, washable, seat cover
• Rain cover
• Mesh storage basket
• Lifetime guarantee

Benefits

• Easily fold, carry, store and transport this lightweight stroller
• Use almost any infant car seat
• Easily maneuver your Techno XLR stroller
• Protect your baby with the versatile canopy and with the 5-point child safety harness
• Comfortable ride with the all-wheel suspension, padded handles and padded safety harness.
• Peace of mind with Maclaren’s lifetime guarantee.

Who’s using the Techno XLR?

• New parents who need to carry their young child in an infant car seat.
• Parents who want a lightweight umbrella-like stroller that comes with standard-sized stroller functionality.
• Parents who travel a lot – where a full sized stroller is not practical.

What’s working well?

• Easy fold – a couple of easy steps and your stroller is folded… and you’re on your way.
• Due to the weight, the swivel wheels, and due to the all-wheel suspension, the Techno stroller is not only a highly maneuverable stroller, its also a very comfortable stroller.
• The rain cover comes standard with the Techno stroller. It snaps on to fully protect your little one from the elements.
• The reclining seat has four levels of recline and when it’s fully reclined you can securely snap on your infant car seat.

Why should you buy the Techno XLR?

• The Techno stroller is well built and Maclaren, the stroller manufacturer, stands behind their work with a lifetime guarantee
• Maclaren uses high quality, all-aluminum, materials in all of their stroller frames.

Other strollers to consider

• Graco Metrolite stroller – Take a look at the Metrolite stroller if you want an umbrella stroller with an accessible storage basket. This stroller has a ‘lower & load’ storage basket that provides easy access to gear.
• Maclaren Volo stroller – Consider the Maclaren Volo stroller if you are looking for a more affordable stroller from Maclaren, a great stroller manufacturer.
• Joovy Kooper – Like Maclaren Joovy builds great strollers. The Joovy Kooper does not carry infant car seats – but it’s a great lightweight umbrella stroller.

RecommendationWhen I write reviews, I typically include a section called “what’s ‘not’ working well” and a section called “why you should ‘not’ buy this… “. Unfortunately for this review I was unable to complete these sections. I couldn’t think of any reasons why you shouldn’t buy the Techno XLR. I highly recommends the Techno XLR.

• Stroller Type: Travel System
• Number of Seats: Single
• Max Child Height: 29 in.
• Harness Points: 5-Point
• Recline Features: Reclining Back
• Max Weight Capacity: 40 lb.