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Review on Chicco Viaro Techna Travel System by Linda Diaz

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Things I thought weren't that bad.

Cons I thought I wouldn't mind, but it turns out I do: 1. no latch when folded.2. Takes up most of the trunk of my 2008 Ford Escape. When I shop for groceries, it's a match-taking tetris game or just stacking things on and behind the stroller. Removing the meal tray makes it a bit more compact when folded, but you still need to stow the tray away and then reattach it to hold the child seat. 3. Parental cup holders are smaller than expected. With the Yeti 32oz it doesn't quite fit, and with a cup the size of mine, there is no extra space between the handle and the cup, so I have to put my hands in an awkward position to squeeze. By the way, extra tray between the cup holders is also small. iPhone11 for reference should be standing or lying and tilted, too long to fit perfectly. Smaller phones would be fine or a small wallet/card holder.4. I knew better but didn't think it would make such a big difference, the molded plastic wheels and zero suspension make for a very bumpy ride, even on slick pavement. I didn't expect your newborn to just push around in the parking lot. In order to be a compact, lightweight stroller, the rear wheels tend to protrude more, than I'm used to even with off-road vehicles. The basket feels roomy until you put the diaper bag down. Using a mini diaper backpack with the infant carrier attached doesn't add much extra space. When I shop alone the basket is a shopping cart and the diaper bag ends up on my back. There is additional space at the front for placing items, but it is sloped so the space cannot be fully used to store larger items. For example, if I want to slide the diaper bag up toward the front of the stroller, it just slides back onto a larger surface. Pros: 1. It stands upright when folded with the wheels locked, which is nice2. Super lightweight3. Since it does not lock when folded, I can just "pull" it out of the trunk of my car. Easily rotates to desired position.4. Good maneuverability 5. Despite its small size, it has drink holders for parents and a tray for children's snacks. Only 4 coasters which is nice.6. The sun visor of the stroller is placed over the infant carrier, creating complete protection. It was good with covid and newborn7.

Pros
  • Children's item
Cons
  • I'll write later