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Graco Ready2Grow LX Stand
Graco Ready2Grow LX Stand
posted by abcnoonoi 2 hours 26 minutes ago
Graco Ready2Grow Stand and Ride Stroller, Metropolis (Baby Product) I have used this alot in the 2 weeks I've had it..I have a tall 2 1/2 year old (37 in)and a 4 week old newborn. I got this one in hopes that my 2 yr old would be able to fit and lay comfortably in the front seat...Quick overview from my opinion- *much smaller when opened then any double stroller I have seen, big when folded though (barely fits in the back of our jeep patriot)VERY heavy and although it locks when folded in order to roll it in the folded position you have to go to the other end it will not roll in both directions.*Front seat is VERY shallow my 3 yr old can hardly keep her butt in it! and she is VERY skinny,also when she lays to take a nap (while baby carrier is in front) we have to basically stuff her head in it to fit and then her hair gets stuck in the velcro from the front seat..*drives/steers very easily,* needs another cup holder for adults* you can not access the parents tray if you are using a infant carrier in front? All these little thing you think they would have addressed? ANYWAYS..kinda bummed my daughter will not be comfy in it as she still naps in the stroller thats why I got this one and not a normal sit-n-stand..DEFINITLY need to make front seat deeper! AND have more room when front seat is reclined so the child doesn't have to squish their head to the side and get their hair stuck in the velcro! :( don't think this will be good until my daughter doesnt nap anymore and its converted to a sit and stand but that defeats the purpose of purchasing this one!? .
Read more...Chicco Trevi Stroller, Fuego
Chicco Trevi Stroller, Fuego
posted by abcnoonoi 2 hours 29 minutes ago
Chicco Trevi Stroller, Adventure (Baby Product) I'm an art director and look for great styling and design for the items in my life. All the strollers I was initially attracted to were, of course, well out of my budget at $600-$700. Crazy! And I was disappointed over and over by the quality of the materials and tubing I found in the other strollers that are in my price range. Then last night I saw this in "another store" and felt immediately that it was everything I had in mind. It's solid-looking and feeling, well-designed, an attractive color palette, and *most important*, it fits in the back of my SUV that has 3rd row seating (not a lot of space). It folds up like an umbrella stroller, but doesn't look like one when it's unfolded. Another really important factor is that I'm 5'7" and my husband is 6'5". We both feel comfortable with the height of the handles, which was a pleasant surprise. I was more concerned about finding a stroller that was tall enough for him than for me. The Trevi is not bulky, and it doesn't look like one of those puffy rolling sofa strollers. It's clean, contemporary, Italian design and highly functional. I don't need or want to buy 2-3 different strollers to suit all our various needs. In this day and age, well-designed and multi-functional is IN. Waste and bloat is OUT. The Trevi is a great choice at any price point. .
Read more...Graco Twin IPO Stroller, Platinum
Graco Twin IPO Stroller, Platinum
posted by abcnoonoi 2 hours 31 minutes ago
Graco Twin IPO Stroller, Platinum (Baby Product) The Twin IPO Stroller replaces our previous Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller and has well exceeded my requirements! When my grandbabies were little, having the "Winnebago" version to push around wasn't much of a problem but it was too large to fit into my trunk and so was mostly limited to walks around the neighborhood. But now that my kiddos are 3 years and almost 2 years old, I needed a stroller that could keep up with my high energy day! The Twin IPO Stroller is it! It is sturdy and offers the kids a comfortable ride. But the biggest pleaser is it's maneuverability! It starts, stops and swearves without any effort on my part! It opens and closes without any effort as well. It is a bit heavy to lift, but doable, and fits nicely in the trunk of my Audi A4. I miss having the snack and drink cups of the other stroller, but I have adapted a small backpack to carry the juice and snack containers in. All in all, its a very nice stroller at a great price! .
Read more...UPPAbaby G-Luxe Stroller, Denny/Red
UPPAbaby G-Luxe Stroller, Denny/Red
posted by abcnoonoi 2 hours 34 minutes ago
UPPAbaby G-Luxe Stroller, Denny/Red (Baby Product) I got the Uppa Baby Vista as a gift for my baby shower and we absolutely loved it. The quality and craftsmanship of the stroller was excellent. I bought this stroller in good faith because we really believed in the Uppa Baby brand. It is unfortunate but I have to say that this stroller is HORRIBLE. 1. The seat design is completely flawed. The five point harness straps are EXTREMELY SHORT. The bottom strap that goes in between the legs is so short it is right at my son's crotch. I can barely get it closed the straps are so tight and so awkward to use. My son is only 21 months old and he barely fits in the seat. The seat is also extremely shallow...it looks like he is about to fall out. The red seat pad is held on by Velcro to the white backing and it comes unstuck the red seat pad starts to slide and it looks like my son is sliding out of the stroller. The whole seat of the stroller is just completely awkward. My son just looks really uncomfortable in it. 2. The rain cover does not cover his feet. (They are supposedly fixing this issue and making a new one) But in the meantime I have a rain cover that if I try to attach it at the bottom squeezes his legs in super tight with his shoes sticking out! I take the subway every day and if it rains his feet will get wet. I can say that the wheels are bigger than a typical umbrella stroller and the stroller is nice and tall and has a nice smooth ride. Another nice features is that it has a kick stand so you can stand it upright. But... the two major flaws are just deal breakers for me. Don't waste $200. Go with a Maclaren if you are looking for an umbrella stroller....much much better design. Uppa Baby really disappointed a loyal customer here. They really need to do some more testing on their products before putting something on the market so poorly designed and making hard working families waste their money. .
Read more...Joovy Scooter Single Stroller Black
Joovy Scooter Single Stroller Black
posted by abcnoonoi 2 hours 37 minutes ago
Joovy Scooter Single Stroller Black (Baby Product) I have gone through several strollers since my son was born and think I've finally found the perfect fit. My son is now three and I needed something spacious enough for a tall three year old. I live in the city and walk him to school each day, errands, etc. This has plenty of room for him and basket is a very good size. I don't collapse it often, I keep it in the hallway of our apartment building, so can't say much about some of the other reviewers complaints regarding this. I honestly wish I had, had this for my son right from the beginning. Great city stroller. Also a very smooth ride, and love the handles. I am 5'3 and it is just a little tall for me, but not enough to make it uncomfortable. LOVE IT! .
Read more...The First Years Indigo Stroller, Urban Life
The First Years Indigo Stroller, Urban Life
posted by abcnoonoi 2 hours 40 minutes ago
The First Years Indigo Stroller (Baby Product) Although I had been using this stroller and loving it more each day, I started having trouble with it very soon. The wheels would squeak really bad and I would oil them every day. That isn't such a major problem, but I called The First Years, and they sent me a replacement stroller. I was using the replacement stroller for about two weeks, when, as I had expected, it started squeaking as well. I was resigned to the fact that I'd oil my stroller daily, I still loved it and so did my baby. However, after about two weeks, while pushing the stroller in a park, the plastic piece on the frame came apart, making the stroller unusable. As usual, The First Years provided great customer service, and sent me yet a new one. Four weeks after getting the new one, my third stroller had the same problem again with the plastic piece. I've since returned the stroller for a refund and gotten a Graco Literider. Although it doesn't have the modern styling, I know that I can rely on the superior quality of Graco to get us through several years. Even though I miss the Indigo, I've had enough of The First Years, and do NOT recommend this stroller. .
Read more...Maclaren Quest Sport Stroller, Carmine Rose/Coffee
Maclaren Quest Sport Stroller, Carmine Rose/Coffee
posted by abcnoonoi 2 hours 43 minutes ago
Maclaren Quest Sport Stroller, Carmine Rose/Coffee (Baby Product) I own the Maclaren Easy Traveler stroller base (which I LOVE!) for my carseat and upgraded to the Quest Sport, as my baby is now 4 months old and it's just a little easier to have a regular stroller than to heave her car seat and stroller base around. I tried out the Quest at TRU; however, I had all 3 of my kids with me and I basically just pushed a few strollers around, practiced folding/unfolding, etc. I didn't put my baby in any of them because, well, I'm a harried mom. I wish I had! I decided to order the Quest (the one I preferred over the Volo/Triumph and the Combi models available at the store) on Amazon because it was cheaper and I got free shipping with Prime. It arrived quickly and was just as nice as I remembered...but I could not for the life of me get the stupid harness strap to work! I used brute force to *finally* get one side of the harness to unbuckle, but the other side remained firmly buckled. After messing with it for quite a long time, I did manage to finally get the whole thing unbuckled, but then it was a nightmare to shove the buckles back in! My husband messed with it when he got home from work and finally gave up. Either we got a lemon or the buckles are just nightmarish to operate. The top button sticks like crazy and the back button (they must be pressed simultaneously) doesn't move. Amazon was really great about returning the stroller - and I'll go back to TRU to try out the harness/buckles on the Quest to see if my stroller was a fluke. .
Read more...Graco IPO Stroller
Graco IPO Stroller
posted by abcnoonoi 2 hours 46 minutes ago
Graco IPO Stroller in Greg (Baby Product) I purchased this stroller because my 4 1/2 month son has outgrown his infant car seat and the stroller that came with it only has a 3 point harness. I love the IPO! It is lightweight, folds and opens very easily, the handles are at a good height (I'm 5'5" and my husband is 6'3" and it works for both of us), the recline works well, and you can steer it with one hand if need be(try doing that with most umbrella strollers, not gonna happen!). It's much sturdier feeling than the Chicco C6, which was my original chioce until I saw the IPO in a local store. The Chicco C6 stroller seemed flismy in comparison and the handles were too short for me to walk comfortably(the Chicco C5 is almost the same as the IPO but has a lower weight limit and weighs 14lbs). The IPO is 3-6lbs heavier than your average umbrella stroller, but I like that about it. You can hang bags off the handles without it tipping over when your child is not in it. It also feels nicer, more substantial. My son seems really comfortable in it. The seat in it's least reclined postion is not straight up and down, he sits leaning back a bit, but doesn't seem to mind. At first I thought I wouldn't like the harness, but I like that it's really easy to get him out of it. I don't have to pull his arms out of the harness because it comes apart. The canopy is small like all umbrella strollers, so I purchased a Rayshade and that works great. I do wish it came with a storage bag for traveling and am going to try to find one for it. It's a little longer that some umbrella strollers at 43.5" so I don't know if it will fit in the bags available. I would and have recommended it to a friend. .
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