Maclaren Techno XLR Travel System – Winner of the Lovedbyparents Gold Award 2011
The Maclaren Techno XLR is a compact travel system for parents on the move. If you are looking for something stylish, comfortable, durable and compact then the Techno XLR is well worth considering.
Retailing at £460, it includes the Soft Carrycot and Pushchair with the option of purchasing the car seat. A one off purchase that will last from birth until aged 3+.
What’s in the box?
*Maclaren Stroller
*Raincover
*Footmuff
*Soft carry cot
*Car seat
*Car seat Raincover
*Head Hugger
*Seat Liner
*Shopping Basket
Stroller:
The Techno XLR really is a top of the range luxurious stroller. It is sturdy to push and with adjustable ergonomic handles, easily adaptable if you prefer to walk with your arms slightly outstretched. One of my favourite features are the swivel wheels. They are incredibly durable and even after two years of use, you will still find that the pushchair still has the luxurious feel. Maclaren build pushchairs that genuinely last and after speaking to a number of parents. Often more than one child.
Seat and Recline:
Suitable from birth, the seat unit comes with a head hugger and extra seat padding to ensure your baby is very comfortable. It has a simple recline mechanism at the back and four reclining positions. Which gives you the flexibility to travel and adapt to your child’s needs.
Basket:
There is a large shopping basket underneath which you can access from the sides if the stroller is fully reclined. From our tests, it can hold atleast two bags of shopping and store a baby bag underneath.
Fold:
You have to admire the thought and design that has been considered for parents. It folds very smoothly into an umbrella fold and clicks shut with a simple lock on the side. You are then able to pick it up with the side handle and lift it into the boot of the car or even into storage.
Accessories:
We took off the seat pads and after putting them through the wash, fitted them back onto the stroller. They dried easily, kept their colour and were easy to put back on. As with all children who get messy from time to time, rest assured that you can wash the seat pads with ease.
Footmuff:
The footmuff is particularly large and very comfortable. Through Winter, this will keep your child snuggled and warm. As a general tip, some parents find that even adding the rain mac onto the pushchair creates a bubble of warmth in the colder months.
Rain Mac:
An easy to apply Rainmac that attaches either side of the hood and covers the whole of the pushchair with ease.
Hood:
The hood actually unzips and extends to provide a shade for your child.
Carrycot
The Carrycot is a very clever idea that allows the XLR to be transformed in a travel system. It is sturdy underneath and very well padded inside with Faux Suede lining, providing your baby with lots of comfort. It fits forward facing within the pushchair so you are able to see your baby and attaches to the actual pushchair so be assured that it is secure.
Carseat:
The car seat attaches to the XLR with ease. It is padded inside, has adaptable straps and even comes with a raincover. Making it easy to transport your baby from the car to being out and about.
Overall verdict:
The Maclaren Techno XLR is great value for money. Whether you are looking for a travel system or a separate stroller, this is perfect from birth. It is certainly built with families in mind.
