 LOVE THIS STROLLER |
| Review Date: August 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: L. Gilliam, Seattle, WA USA |
This is the most expensive baby item we have purchased so far, but it is SO worth it!!! We LOVE this stroller! Our baby is 5 months old, and we have been using his Graco snugride car seat with the snap-in frame as our stroller - I wish we had gotten this (with the cocoon) and used it from the start. It is a really smooth ride, turns on a dime, is easy to get up and down stairs, and is super cool to boot! We bought the doubles kit, as we are currently in a nanny share with an older baby (and also plan to have another kid at some point pretty soon), and I envision this as being our only stroller purchase for the next 6 years. Our nanny - who has rejected another double stroller in the past for being too heavy and difficult to maneuver - took this out for the first time yesterday with the two babies and came back RAVING about it. Since our baby is younger, he gets the back seat - but he seems perfectly happy back there. And he'll get to move up to the front seat if/when he has a younger sibling.
Other plusses: We live in a small condo, and this one stroller will kill several birds with one space consuming stone. 1) It's really easy to convert from single to double, and the doubles kit is very compact. 2) You don't need a separate newborn stroller, as you can set this one up to lie flat. 3) You can even stroll with newborn plus toddler by putting the doubles kit on top of the flat newborn (great for when we have #2)! I think the only scenario it wouldn't work well for is twins, as the double set up assumes one larger baby and one smaller baby. All in all, I would highly recommend this stroller - particularly if you plan to expand the family and don't want to buy another stroller(s) down the line! |
The Best Stroller for a Toddler and Infant
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| Review Date: March 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Tiffany L. Coach, Bronx, NY |
| I bought this exact stroller a year ago for my then infant and toddler girls. Everyone in my family thought I was stupid for spending so much on a stroller but it turned out to be the best investment I ever made. The ride is the smoothest and the tires make it sooo light to push. Plus with this pink design I was so exclusive since everyone has lime green, red, or black. I was fierce pushing my stroller around. Then once my toddler outgrew it, I was able to take the lower seat off and continue using it for the baby who is now a toddler and it still looks great. This stroller is wonderful, a great invesment indeed. |
Best Stroller Ever
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| Review Date: May 2, 2007 |
| Reviewer: momsofwiggleboo, Spokane, WA |
| I saw this in the airport and looked all over for it. I now have it in Red, with the double seat, the car seat attachment, and the caddy for the handle. This works great in all modes, I was able to easily maneuver it with two 1 year olds in a pumpkin patch with one hand. |
compatible with e3 buggy
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| Review Date: September 20, 2007 |
| Reviewer: dr. mama, NC USA |
| We just received this seat accidentally after ordering the e3 doubles kit (I read that the sport double was not compatible with the e3 buggy). I was able to click the seat into both positions- above (replacing the handlebar) with the main seat completely reclined where a newborn can lay, and in the back as the photos usually show for 2 toddlers. It is wonderful! the seat also reclines a bit, but not completely like the main seat (so probably not the best choice for newborn twins I imagine). Love this product (and the buggy)! Can't say enough how pleased we are. |
City folks, know what you're getting
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| Review Date: April 11, 2007 |
| Reviewer: trekkergal, Boston |
OK, no stroller can be everything you want, but I'm happy with my decision to go with this one. My top priorities were that I needed an all-terrain stroller that could convert to hold 2 babies. That left me with 2 options: the Phil & Ted or the Valco. I found this stroller to be lighter, easier to maneuver and more portable when folded than the Valco, so I bought it. Now that I've used it almost every day for a month, here are my thoughts:
PROS
- Good handling on the ancient city sidewalks in my neighborhood, which means a lot since it looks like an earthquake ripped through town where I live.
- As mentioned, the ability to convert to a 2-baby stroller is a major selling point. We didn't buy the doubles kit since our first baby is still a newborn, but we plan to have a second in a year or so and we're happy that a second stroller won't be necessary.
- Appropriate for use with a newborn through big toddler. Total weight for stroller is 88lbs! (55lbs for main seat and 33lbs for rear seat)
- Good quality materials and construction. This stroller looks and feels like it will last a long time.
- Sporty good looks with reflective trim.
- Fenders on rear wheels keep the mud and muck from splashing up.
- Adjustable handle means both me (5'3") and my husband (6'3") are comfortable when pushing the stroller.
- Wrist strap offers an added sense of security.
- Basket below is a good size.
- Peek-a-boo flap at top of canopy also has a convenient pocket.
CONS
- This kind of stroller (jogger style) has a long wheel base, so you can't turn on a dime like you can with other strollers. It feels big and clumsy in small spaces. I'm always bumping into walls and rolling over people's toes in my elevator and the corner grocery store. This might not be an issue for suburbanites.
- Another compromise: heavier and less portable than other types of strollers, so it's a nightmare on public transportation. However, it fits easily in the trunk of our sedan when folded.
- Takes a lot of effort to switch seat positions. Unlike other strollers which allow you to adjust position quickly and easily while the baby is seated, this stroller uses several buckles and zippers. It's a bit labor-intensive with my light little newborn in the seat. As he gets heavier, I'll probably have to take him out of the stroller in order to switch seat positions. Bummer!
- Sun canopy does not offer enough coverage, but this is a pretty common problem with strollers. I bought the e3 sunshade and rain cover and they work fine (although they don't fit perfectly on the Sport Buggy).
- No shock absorbers like some other high-end strollers (Bugaboo, Stokke), but those strollers are also several hundred $$$ more expensive. Would be a nice improvement, though.
- Foot brake on rear wheels is clumsy to use (but very secure). Would be nice if they could improve on this.
- Accessories like the handle storage bag and infant car seat attachment are poorly designed and seem like afterthoughts.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this stroller. Feels great on the street, baby is very comfortable inside, and it will be great when baby #2 arrives. Looks like we will still need a lightweight umbrella stroller for use on the metro, but this is an excellent primary stroller that we'll use for years to come. |
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