Customer Reviews

Baby Planet Solo Sport Stroller Charcoal

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I needed an umbrella stroller and I was all ready to buy a Maclaren Quest because of the good reviews. But I saw this at the store next to the Maclaren Quest and fell in love right away. Not only does it look better, the Maclaren looks downright cheap next to it. The fabric is much better on the Baby Planet, the fabric on the Maclaren looks and feels like a cheap pair of khakis. The Baby Planet feels more like a piece of good luggage, like a Tumi.

The Baby Planet has a much more comfortable looking seat because it is padded (unlike the Maclaren), and the hood is much more substantial. Also, it folded much easier. When I tried to fold the Maclaren, I could barely get it to work. I also could barely fit my foot between the rear wheels to activate the wheel locks on the Maclaren.

On the Baby Planet, you just push up on the leg rest to adjust it up. You push a round button to push it back down. On the Maclaren, you have to pull out little pieces of metal on each side to get the leg rest to be horizontal. Finally, when I saw how the seat reclined on the Baby Planet, I was sold. There are straps under the seat tied together by a plastic restraint. You simple pull on the plastic restraint, this loosens the straps, and the seat reclines to ANY angle you want!! I have never seen this before but it makes perfect sense. The Maclaren has 4 positions only, like most strollers.

When I assembled it, it was super easy (took about 5 minutes) and the pieces all feel well made. The wheels are also bigger than the wheels that come on a Maclaren, which makes for a more comforable ride. I just took it for a trip, it pushes like a dream.

The only complaint I have is that there are metal bars that criss-cross through the center of the storage basket.

Otherwise, this is the stroller I have been waiting for! Lightweight and well made!

I purchased a Baby Planet Solo Sport stroller based on the great reviews it has received. After one week, I sold the Solo Sport and purchased a 2008 Maclaren Quest Sport. I couldn't be more happier with my Maclaren purchase. The Baby Planet has 3 features that are better than the Maclaren: (1) the latch on the 5 point harness is easier to open & close (2) the extendable leg rest is more user friendly and (3) does not tip over with several shopping bags on the handles. The following are the reasons why I sold the Solo Sport ASAP and RAN to buy a Maclaren: (1) bulkiness (2) heaviness (no, it's not lightweight) (3) not suitable for tall moms (I'm 5'11"); I constantly kicked the rear wheels (4) with shopping bags on the back, I actually had to walk hunched over....very uncomfortable, (5) cannot wheel the stroller up & down stairs because the rear brakes protrude from each wheel and (6) I could NOT push this stroller with one hand. In fact, even with 2 hands it was cumbersome. I addressed my concerns with Baby Planet by email and mail and have yet to hear a response. Based on my experience of test-driving several strollers and buying the Baby Planet Solo Sport, I am now a diehard Maclaren fan/customer.

We just purchased this and are generally very pleased with the stroller. It seems sturdy, is easy to fold and unfold, and has a nice sunshade, cupholder, and cushiony seat for our 6 month old. He seems very comfortable. Steering is easy, and I like that it is quite narrow.

A few things came up that almost made us return it - the main issue being that the handles are not extensible, like they are on the deluxe model. Since we live in a very hilly neighborhood, longer handles would be easier on the back, especially for my husband (who is 5'10")

The second issue is the cross bar in the basket, which makes it difficult to carry large objects. But this is minor. The stroller is sturdy and balanced, so there have been no tipping problems with a full diaper bag hanging from the handlebars.

In general, we're happy with the price/quality of this stroller, and I love that it can be recycled or repurposed by the company when we're done with it.

Like many others, I researched strollers and tried many out before narrowing my decision down to the Maclaren Quest Sport and the Baby Planet Solo Sport. I decided to go with the Baby Planet because the basket is bigger. After having the stroller for a month or so, we have decided that it's just not a good fit for us. We don't really like the umbrella style fold strollers but thought that was our only option to get a lightweight compact stroller. We are going to sell the Baby Planet and get the Peg Perego Aria OH. That said, here are my likes and dislikes about the Baby Planet.


Pros for me:

Green stroller company

Very solid/sturdy stroller

Doesn't tip no matter what you hang on the handles

Very stylish (we got the Titanium color)

Bigger basket than other umbrella fold strollers

Can access the basket from the back, front, and sides

Very smooth ride

Great weight capacity (55 lbs)

Easy recline

About the same footprint as Maclaren

Easy to push, wheels don't stick

Large sun canopy completely covers my baby

I LOVE the connectors on the 5-point harness

Seemed to be very comfortable for our 14 mo old except for the recline(see below cons)



Cons for me:

There is a crossbar going through the basket. It didn't bother me that much though, our LL Bean diaper bag fit above the crossbars... and we could put smaller shopping bags, toys, etc under the crossbars.

The cup holder is not great, but decent (much better than the Peg Aria)

In full upright position the back is a little more reclined than the Mac and a lot more reclined than the Peg Aria - our baby hates being reclined. The part that the baby sits on has a deep recline in it, which *I* would like, but my daughter didn't like that much.

No snack tray and I could not find a universal tray that would work with it because the stroller frame is half-moon shaped and not tubular.

The brakes stick out beyond the wheels so you cannot roll the stroller down the stairs without scratching them up

When you fold the stroller, it makes the leg rest go straight out... you have to adjust the leg rest down each time you open the stroller if you don't want it sticking straight out.

The stroller folds compactly, but the latch doesn't hold it as compact at the Maclaren. This throws the weight off balance causing the stroller to feel heavier than it actually is.

There is no carry handle.

Though lightweight, it's heavier than most umbrella strollers - 17 to 18 pounds


Overall I would recommend this stroller to those who are looking for a good non-tippy umbrella fold stroller with more storage than the traditional umbrella stroller. We just didn't know at the time that we would prefer a light-weight full-sized stroller, so the Baby Planet just wasn't for us.

1. Couldn't find Charcoal color @local BBB store but Amazon had it.
2. Smooth Handling, light, sturdy structure.
3. Flat down feature is a plus. Other 3-1000 dollar models only offer 3 positions.
(Our 1 month old baby loves to ride this stroller in our living room.)
4. Bit hard to fold and unfold.
5. Great buy.

This stroller is awesome. It is a very good looking stroller. It comes with a huge basket and is super light.
I can push it with one hand (and it doesn't go in a circle like my chicco c5 which broke after 1 use) The handles are comfortbale I'm 5'3" and my husband is 5'11''.My son who is 2 is comfortable in the seat without being all cramped up. There is plenty room to grow. It also holds up to 55lbs.
It would've gotten 5 stars if it came with a rain cover and a handle for easy carry and putting it in the trunk and/or airport security belt. At the price it should've, but a small sacrafice for comfort for the little guy.

I have been shopping around for a lightweight stroller and I came across this one. I did not get to test it out, but it looked great and had everything I was looking for. The stroller arrived on Monday, and I love it! It was very easy to put together. It looks great, the fabric is really nice. It folds up super easy and my 4 month was able to sit in it no problem. It reclines to any position you need! Super Perk! The only down side is the giant medal X that is going through the center of the basket at the bottom. Love the stroller, and I have already put it to use! Great Find!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you are not interested in buying one of the high-end strollers (the Quinny's and Bugaboo's of the world), then go with this stroller. Reclines nicely for my son to sleep in and the "awning" over my son creates a nice little dark space to keep him asleep. Also, the wheels have survived some cobblestone streets and DC sidewalks, and we've had no trouble turning the thing quickly and easily. The storage basket underneath is a bit hard to stick stuff in when the child is fully reclined, but it really hasn't been a problem and it does store quite a bit of stuff. It reclines and opens easily and is definitely on the lighter side. Downsides: It does not stand on its own though and would not be good for a tall person, as the handles are relatively low.

All in all, definitely worth it for the price. Plus, we really like the offer by the company to recycle the stroller at the end of its life.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this stroller! I was a little leary after reading the reviews, but went ahead a took a chance. It is a little heavier than what I expected, but it's just because it is built well and has aluminum instead of plastic. It feels like nothing will break on this. It is very sturdy and definitely kid proof. I like the fact that there is not a bar in front of the child - it makes it easier to get my kiddos in and out. The cup holder is nice and I am going to contact the manufacturer and see if I can order another one for the other side. It is easy to put together (less than 5 minutes) and it is easy to put up and take down, once you get used to it. The basket does have the metal bars through it, but a medium-sized purse can go on top and maybe some smaller bags on the bottom - it was better than I thought it would be after reading the reviews. My 2 1/2 and 4 1/2 year old fit in here wonderfully. The wheels work fine, just make sure the brakes are off on ALL of the wheels, or else they will stick. Handles are nice and no bending over to push! Very satisfied with purchase - if hesitant, go for it!

After A LOT of research I chose this stroller and I am very happy with it. It fully reclines so you can use it for a one month old newborn and you can use it for a child up to 55lbs max. It is well made and nicely padded. I find it very easy to open and fold. It holds a diaper bag on it's handle and will not tip backwards. It looks different in a very cool way. The only drawback is that the underbasket cannot hold large items due to a large X frame. But it holds many small to medium sized bags. This stroller knocks Maclaren out of the park!!!!!