Review of Mia Moda Cielo Evolution Deluxe Compact Folding Stroller

I bought this stroller to keep in my car for my 2 yr old nephew for when we go shopping at the mall. I bought the McClaren Volo but as soon as my nephew got out of the stroller (which was often) it would tip over due to the weight of the diaper bag or my purse. So I went for this one because it was slightly heavier and passed the purse test in the store where I bought. Plus this stroller is a tri-fold so it takes up very little room in my trunk.

Since my nephew would rather walk/run then sit, this stroller is perfect for him. He can get in and out of it easily with no help from me by grabbing on to the armrests and standing on the footrest. I also looked at the Quinny Zapp and the Baby Jogger Mini City Series but he needed help getting in and out of those strollers. His Peg Perego P3 was just too heavy for carrying around and also too high for him to easily get in and out of it.

One thing my nephew enjoys is pushing the stroller around using the metal bar that supports the storage basket on the back of the seat. Which is good considering the storage basket is too small to hold anything else. The basket appears to be a good size but nothing can squeeze into the small opening between the metal bars and the zippered opening is even smaller. So the basket is not helpful on mall trips. However, the stroller I bought has the cup holder up by the handle so I can hang the bags from there and it won't tip the stroller over.

Pros:
*Superior maneuverability-the stroller is amazing in the mall, going through the doors by myself, getting in and out of a crowded elevator

*one-handed steering-amazing!!! I really can steer it with only one hand which is good since sometimes I am either carrying my nephew, holding his hand, or holding shopping bags.

*child arm-rests-provide added security so I don't have to worry about him falling off the sides of it plus he likes resting his arms on them

*tri-fold-fits in my acura TSX along with my grandmother's wheelchair

*foot brake is sturdy/solid and leaves my hands free

Cons:
*Storage basket-basically non-existent and nonusuable

*Sun shade doesn't provide any shade and is not adjustable

*No child cup holder

*Wheels are plastic so ride over rough terrain is bumpy/uncomfortable

*Backrest padding does not cover the hinges of the sunshade so the child will bump his head on the hinges repeatedly or until he (or you) learns/remembers that they are there

*I had the salesman teach me how to fold and unfold the stroller because I had read that it can be a bit confusing and I can see that it would have been

Overall: Good buy for the price and would buy it again

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Product Description:
Mia Moda Cielo Evolution Deluxe Compact Folding Stroller The innovative Easy 3-Step Ultra Compact Fold makes the Cielo Evolution a traveler's dream. Cielo's lightweight and compact design offers exceptional maneuverability, a multi-position seat recline, convenient parent cupholder, child armrests, and an easy one-touch brake system. The compact design will please any parent with a fast-paced life that does not want to sacrifice style.

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