After reading the manual thoroughly, discovered the VERY EASY reclining seat adjustment and the leg rest. I am no longer disappointed with the stroller not having a tray. One less thing to clean and disinfect.

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!