MacLaren Volo vs Inglesina Net

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 stroller is equipped with a single brake that stops both wheels, instead of relying on two individual brakes.

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.

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.

When folded, the Inglesina Net stands on its back wheels instead of its handles, preventing dirt from getting into the handles and canopy.

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.