The Pender is equipped with a large water-resistant sun canopy and an extendable sun visor. You can pull them out to their full-extent to protect your child from harmful sun rays.
You can use this stroller anytime and anywhere: whether it's raining, on the beach or in the city, without worrying about getting the accumulated dirt off the fabric. It can be wiped clean with a wet cloth or hand-washed using a mild detergent and water.
Most strollers fold outwards, leaving them exposed to dirt and dust during storage. But the guzzie+Guss folds inwards, ensuring the fabric stays clean.
You can choose to lock the front wheels in place for when you are traversing bumpy and uneven roads or set them to swivel when you are maneuvering inside malls or the grocery store. Locked wheels will eliminate the stroller from suddenly shooting off in another direction when you hit a bump on the road. Swivel wheels will make it easy to turn corners.
No other umbrella stroller is car seat compatible.
In order to use it to hold a car seat, you have to recline the stroller backrest all the way down, adjust the leg rest to a 90-degree angle to help hold the car seat in, insert the car seat, hook the adapter/strap on the D-rings on either side of the stroller and snap the buckle to secure the car seat in.
Pender can accommodate these car seats: Perego Viaggio, Perego Viaggio SIP, all Graco Snugride, and Chicco Ket. The straps are sold separately.
Most full-size strollers have one-step braking systems that stop two tires at once. However, the Pender has a brake for each tire which is a hassle for parents who are used to periodic stops and gos. It takes more time and effort to step on two separate brakes instead of just one.
This is perfect for families who are on a tight budget. The guzzie+Guss is a sturdy, high-quality umbrella stroller that will meet your every need without having to spend too much.
You can recline the stroller backseat all the way down, fold the leg rest inwards to a 90-degree angle and create a cocoon-like environment suitable for small infants.
Your child can be seated upright or laid back for a nap and still feel comfortable, as the Pender can recline into four various positions. You can easily adjust the recline to the angle you prefer using the lever on either side of the seat frame.
It has a mesh window at the top and a wide window at the back. You can open and unzip these windows for good air circulation, especially during warm weather.
When folded, the guzzie+Guss can easily be brought anywhere using the strap attached to the frame. You can choose to hand-carry or carry it on your shoulders like how you would carry a golf club bag. This is the perfect stroller for travel since you do not need to stow it away with your other luggage and you can just unfold it whenever you need it.
While most umbrella strollers have short sun canopies, the Volo has a built-in sun visor and an extendable hood you can unzip from the back and spread out wide. It is made of a mesh which allows better air flow to help keep the inside cool and comfortable.
You can either carry it by hand it or put it on your shoulder using the included straps. This is useful for urban parents who take public transportation; it won't inconvenience other passengers since it is very tightly folded.
Most parents resort to umbrella strollers simply because they want a light one they can easily lug around and store. Weighing only 10.6 lbs, you can easily push and turn this stroller anywhere.
The fabric is made of a durable mesh which is waterproof and can protect your child from the rain. The package also includes a detachable rain cover for improved coverage against the wind and the rain.
Children unbuckling themselves from their straps can be a source of worry for many parents. Fortunately, the Volo's buckle has a two-way aviator lock that you have to press hard simultaneously using your thumb (top lock) and index finger (bottom lock.) Your children will find it difficult to press, since they cannot exert that much force yet.
The quick fold and unfold mechanism is handy for parents who are always in a hurry. To fold, just press the lever on the back frame and fold the stroller inwards. To unfold, unfasten the auto-lock and pull the stroller upwards.
During warm days, you can remove the padded seat and have your child sit on the mesh fabric underneath. This is also why the Inglesina is a favorite among families traveling to warm and humid countries. The mesh fabric has holes where air can pass through. Your child will feel cool and comfortable without the padded cushion that usually traps heat.
The Inglesina Net meets every parent’s main requirement when looking for umbrella strollers: being lightweight. It only weighs 11.2 lbs, making it perfect for travel.
While most parents do not think of this as a problem, it is still good to point out that this stroller can only recline to 2 positions: the original seating position, and 6 inches more to the back when you unzip the back part of the seat. This angle is just enough to help toddlers nap.
You can easily place and take off things from storage without them getting snagged on the bottom of the seat. The seat does not block the basket's opening because it doesn't recline that low. The basket can hold up to 25 lbs.
This feature is best for parents who are always in a rush.
At the back of the stroller frame is a lever that you can step on, push the stroller inwards and an automatic lock will snap it in place. To unfold, remove the snap that locks it in place, pull the handle in an upwards motion and a lock will snap in place to let you know that it is locked open.
The padded seat is removable and most parents take it off during warm days. Without this seat, the stroller still has a mesh fabric your child can sit on.
This stroller has a spacious headroom for big and tall children to sit comfortably on. The distance from the canopy's top to the seat base measures 26 inches.
Despite Inglesina's claims that you can seat a 3-month-old in this umbrella stroller, you actually shouldn't. Babies that young don't have enough spinal support yet and forcing them to sit upright might be harmful. It's best to wait until they can sit unsupported on their own before you seat them in the Inglesina Net.
Although the sun canopy might be rated SPF 50, it only has 3 short panels which can only provide shade up to your child's upper torso and not their legs.