First and foremost is safety. Both jumperoos are much safer than a jumper that hangs from the doors. Jumper systems that hang from doors are much more likely to result in injuries because your baby could slam into the door, or worse yet, could injure a limb by slamming it in the door or on the door knob. Free standing jumpers, like the jumperoos, are a much safer route to go. Plus, both jumperoos cover any rougher edges with soft fabric, so your child can play without worry!

Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo
The Rainforest Jumperoo provides toys all around, including an elephant, swinging monkey, spinning lizard, and parrot hanging from a bead bar, a bead ball, and a tiger that plays hide and seek. All of the toys feature different colors and fabrics so that your baby will love to interact with all of them. This Jumperoo also features a the tethered chew toy. Two soft leaves extend from an overhead canopy for added fun. The Rainforest model has a seat that rotates 360 degrees so that your baby is entertained for longer. It also features three height adjustments so the Jumperoo grows with your baby.

The Jumperoo has a motion sensor, which teaches your tot about cause an effect – your child’s movement activates the lights and sounds. An electronic toy at the front activates motion, music and lights.

The frame of the Rainforest Jumperoo can be pivoted into a nesting position so it can be tucked away when not in use. The weight capacity for this Jumperoo is 25 pounds. Notably, you will need 3 AA batteries to operate it.

Fisher Price Precious Planet Jumperoo
The Precious Planet Jumperoo is a newer design than the Rainforest. It is also slightly smaller and slightly lighter. Like the Rainforest, it also features a soft, spinning seat that rotates 360 degrees. It also features 3 height adjustments. Of course, the Precious Planet Jumperoo also has the music and lights, which can be activated by your baby’s bouncing. This Jumperoo also holds up to 25 pounds and requires 3 AA batteries.

The main difference between the Precious Planet Jumperoo and the Rainforest Jumperoo? The toys! The Precious Planet Jumperoo comes with toys in a variety of colors and textures, just like the Rainforest model, but these toys are “Precious Planet” themed. They include a cheery lion and a spinning color wheel, as well as a plush banana and a cute rubber hippo.

The Bottom Line
Like all of the different baby products in Fisher Price’s Rainforest and Precious Planet lines, the jumperoos are very similar but have different “themes.” Both Jumperoos are equally excellent and get rave reviews from parents. Babies seem to love it. The prices are within a few dollars of each other. So ultimately your decision really only rests on which toys you’d prefer, but your tiny tot will be sure to jump for joy with either!

Feel free to see more information about each jumperoo in our store:

• Rainforest Jumperoo
• Precious Planet Jumperoo

Of course, it comes with an adjustable 5 point safety harness as well as a 4 position reclining seat. This seat recline is “mechanical.” The seat itself is well padded and is removable and washable. It also comes with an extendable leg rest which provides support for smaller babies’ legs.

The wheels are 5 inch dual lockable swivel wheels and come with a foot operated linked parking brake. The wheels provide great control and make for easy strolling. In fact, with all three Maclaren strollers, the ride feels very “secure.”

The Maclaren Quest Sport comes with a few other extras, including a shopping basket, a canopy, a rain cover, and a shoulder strap. The umbrella stroller is phthalate free and lead free. Notably, the Quest Sport, the Triumph, and the Volo all come with a sovereign lifetime warranty.

Triumph:
The Triumph is Maclaren’s mid-line umbrella stroller and provides many of the comfort and convenient features of the Quest line, but without as many of the frills. As with any umbrella stroller, this one is still very lightweight. You also still get the single handed fold with an adjustable carry strap.

The Triumph comes with slightly smaller 4.5 inch dual swivel wheels, and still provides a very smooth ride. The Triumph also has the foot operated linked parking brakes. The seat is padded like the Quest, and you still, of course, get the 5 point harness for safety. The seat is removable and washable. Additionally, the Triumph comes with ergonomic foam gripped handles.

This stroller is suitable for your tiny tot once they reach 3 months, but it does not come with the added comfort of the extendable leg rest, so if this is a feature that you require (even though we don’t think it is necessary), you need to go with the Quest model. Additionally, although this model does have a mechanical reclining seat like the Quest, it does recline via an adjustable strap.

Finally, of note, the Maclaren Triumph comes with a hood and shopping basket and has an available rain hood. It has the sovereign lifetime warranty and is phthalate and lead free.

Volo:
The Volo is Maclaren’s baseline stroller, and is therefore the most inexpensive in the line. This is also a great umbrella stroller for someone who isn’t looking for a ton of bells and whistles, but wants something a nice, dependable umbrella stroller.

The Volo is very lightweight and consists of an aluminum chassis. It has a quick compact fold, and comes with the adjustable shoulder strap. The seat is not padded, but does come with a 5 point harness with a height adjustable shoulder harness. The mesh seat is removable and washable. This model does not come with a recline feature, nor does it come with an extendable leg rest. As such, it is only suitable for babies 6 months or older (up to 55 pounds). So, if you plan to use an umbrella stroller at a younger age, you have to go with either the Triumph or Quest models.

Like its big brothers, the Volo has the linked parking brakes as well as the ergonomic foam grip handles, a mesh shopping basket, and available water resistant hood.

Conclusion:
Maclaren makes a great umbrella stroller, no matter which one you choose. The ride is always smooth, sturdy, and comfy for your baby. Once you decide what extra features you require, it should be fairly easy to make a decision that’s right for your needs. While the Quest may be overkill for some, the Volo may not be enough for others. The Triumph is the best of both worlds and earns our vote.

The Maclaren Triump Stroller has been recalled. Please be sure to read the recall notice in our recall section.