Combi Flare Stroller Review

When you're out and about taking care of all the errands mothers need to do, the last thing you need to have to do is wrestle with a huge stroller.

Crowded theme parks can be the same way on your vacation; maneuvering a big bulky stroller is simply not practical when you're making your way to the bathroom for a diaper change.

The Combi Flare is a compact, high quality stroller that weighs just under 12 pounds yet it still has some of the convenient features that full-sized strollers include with their models such as a reclining seat and a storage basket.

What's more is that Consumer Reports has recently rated the Flare with very good marks for ease of use and maneuverability and a good mark for safety, making this stroller a clear choice.

Think that all that's going to cost a bundle? It doesn't. The Combi Flare stroller is one of the few lightweight strollers that cost well under $100 that is also highly rated across several different web retailers.

Let's take a look in detail at what this Combi Flare stroller has to offer.

Combi Flare Features:

• Compatible with the SHUTTLE 33 to form a travel system
• Easy to attach and detach car seat
• Easy 3-Second Fold®
• Removable child cup holder and padded bumper bar
• Compact folded size: 16"(l)x10½"(w)x40"(h)
• Carrying strap
• Storage basket beneath seat
• Adjustable sun canopy with storage pocket

Lightweight, compact and sturdy

The Combi Flare is super lightweight, and folds very compact. It is said to be very lightweight that in a review, a very happy mom said that her older 10-year old son could even carry the Combi Flare stroller on his shoulder. This means that it is a great, lightweight stroller that allows moms to conveniently handle it without using much strength.

With the quick 3-Second Fold, the Combi Flare stroller folds and unfolds very easily and compactly. This makes it very easy to store at home, and it can fit your car trunk easily without taking up so much space. Since it is easy to fold and unfold, it is a great feature for stay-at-home-moms who need to run errands and bring their babies along at the same time. It also stands on its own when folded, which makes it convenient for moms to carry their babies while storing the stroller into the car trunk.

The Combi Flare stroller has a carrying strap that allows easy and comfortable transport while you are traveling, especially when you have to quickly take it off or onto busses, trains and subways at your destination city. Airplane flights are a breeze, as it folds compact and can fit into the overhead compartments very easily.

A mother recently wrote in her 4-star review that she bought this stroller to travel in Korea and Japan. She says it held up very well with all the travel abuse. She felt like the light weight and compact features were perfect for traveling.

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Weighing about 12 pounds, the Combi Flare is as lightweight as most umbrella strollers, and yet it has all the great features of a full stroller. Even though it is very lightweight, it is also very sturdy.

In a review, a mom mentioned that when her 18-month baby girl is bored of riding and her 4-year old son is tired of walking, they would swap, and her 32-pound son enjoys sitting in the stroller comfortably. She also mentioned that sometimes, both of them would ride together and the stroller would still push very smoothly.

The Flare is also sturdy enough to carry an infant car seat, making this into a Combi travel system. This stroller also has a maximum weight capacity of 55 pounds, so your baby can go from newborn in the travel system up through young childhood in the Flare.

Comfort and safety

The Combi Flare stroller has a reclinable seat, a footrest, and a 5-point harness, making it very safe for your child. It also has a padded guardrail or belly bar that helps keep your young one extra protected. The baby can also hold onto the bar during rides. The padded guardrail is also removable for extra convenience.

Parents love the fact that this stroller has a tall handle. Many parents gave highly positive reviews regarding this feature. This is because the taller handle allows the parent to push the stroller comfortably and avoid kicking the stroller wheels. It also helps the taller parent to avoid slouching while pushing the stroller.

Lula from NYC remarked in her 4-star review that she and her husband are both tall and they're both comfortable pushing the Flare. She says the handles on the Flare seem taller than most Maclaren strollers.

Because this stroller also has an adjustable canopy parents can position it to the height that they like, depending on the direction of the sun. It is excellent for walks in the park or when strolling in a sunny summer day. It protects your baby from the hot sun, while keeping your baby comfortable and not feeling too hot.

Four sets of duo wheels make maneuvering extra smooth; they also provide stability to the stroller, ensuring that it is balanced and does not tip over easily.

Storage and convenience

Strolling or traveling with a baby is not complete without all the baby gears and baby necessities. The Combi Flare stroller has a storage basket that can be used to store baby diaper bag, extra set of baby clothes, a baby blanket, and more.

There is also a small storage pocket on the sun canopy, which can be used to store items that need to be easily accessible, such as a cellphone, car keys, and house keys. Moms can also store some bandaids in the storage pocket for small baby injuries while playing in the park or at a playground.

While strolling, your baby may get hungry and thirsty and therefore, it is important to have a snack or a bottle of milk handy. The Combi Flare stroller has a child cup holder, where you can place a juice box, a baby bottle or some snacks for your baby to enjoy during strolls. The child cup holder is also removable for extra convenience.

There is always mess when it comes to babies. However, it is not a problem with Combi Flare stroller, since its seat cushion is removable and washable. Moms do not need to worry about the seat permanently stained or dirty, and keeping the hygiene up is simpler and easier.

Disadvantages

There have been a few reviewers say that their Combi Flare does not recline enough for infants. Keep in mind that using this stroller as a travel system might be the best option for you if you want a baby under six months old to ride. Once your child is over 6 months old, then a completely flat recline may not be as important.

Other reviews say that this stroller's wheels don't maneuver well on any surface but sidewalk or shopping mall. The heavier-laden it becomes with bags and a growing child, the more difficult it is to push and turn.

The missing child's snack tray and parent cup holder are on the wish list of a few customers and a couple reviews state that the sun canopy could be larger.

Where can I buy the Combi Flare?

I do lots of comparison shopping and have consistently found a great price for this stroller on Amazon. Another site you might try for a good deal is Baby Earth which is quite competetive with Amazon. See which retailer offers the best price and remember to check for free shipping!