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A comfortable travel buggy-Ergobaby Metro or Pali Magic? Is there a universal bumper bar?

19 Feb 2020

Hello.

I want to ask about which buggy would be the best to take on holiday and on-board of an airplane over the summer when my child will certainly be able to sit independently already - but not walking yet.

I am quite keen on two types, but I am worried because one of them doesn't have a bumper bar. Sometimes, children don't want to be harnessed in… I already have one older child, and that was my experience. Is there any universal bumper bar that would be possible to buy???

My choice of strollers: the ERGOBABY Metro (Compact) City or the PALI Magic.

Thank you for the advice. I would appreciate your recommendation, which one of these strollers would be the TOP choice.

Eli • 19 Feb 2020

Hello!

Out of those two strollers you have chosen, my clear winner (when it comes to quality and comfort) would be the Ergobaby Metro. It is a smart stroller that is also very well made. I wouldn't hesitate too much.

Pali Magic is not bad, but I find it inferior, less elaborate - and also, less sturdy.

In regards to a bumper bar for the Metro - I think you will manage fine without it - don't forget the necessity of harnessing your hcild, it is for his/her safety after all. If you don't hesitate, they will take it as a given. My Maclaren Atom came with no bumper bar, and we have survived it without problems. If you insist on it, universal bumper bars do exist, but they are usually (hand-)made from textiles only (picture attached). Try to approach a local seamstress or some DYI 😉

Your -very berry- Eli.

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