Beware of the straps (Maclaren Techno XT Buggy)

Member Name: nepochan

Product:	Maclaren Techno XT Buggy
Date:	18/07/09 (134 review reads)
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Advantages: Sturdy

Disadvantages: Easy to wriggle out of the straps

Don't get me wrong, this is a fantastic buggy, but beware of the straps.

We bought this before our daughter was born and we are still using it - 2 years later. Before we made the choice to buy, we used to stop people in the street to ask them what they thought of their respective buggies. The Techno XT was a firm favourite.

We've taken the buggy everywhere, from off-road tracks to bumpy old pavements and it is still in excellent condition.

However, and this is a big however, the straps do not keep our daughter in the seat. Admittedly, she is slightly rebellious and does not like sitting in the buggy and not all children are like her. However, if your child is, this is a dangerous buggy as our daughter regularly climbs out of the straps and jumps out of the buggy.

I've tried tightening the straps as much as I can, but she still manages to wriggle free.

This is extremely dangerous, especially when we are waiting to cross roads as I have to guard her to make sure she does not suddenly jump out.

Summary: Strong, but straps are too dangerous