Showing posts with label umbrella stroller. Show all posts
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11/26/2011

Chicco Ct0.6 Capri Lightweight Stroller Review

Chicco Ct0.6 Capri Lightweight Stroller
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As a very compact stroller, this one is pretty good. I looked at many umbrella strollers and most did not have 5 point harnesses or aren't comfy for someone over about 5'2". Now I'm a hair under 5'8", but I wouldn't recommend this for anyone taller. My husband at 6' had to hunch over to push it. Another issue is that the wheels are pretty close together and the handles don't tilt back far enough to provide a lot of separation between your feet and the wheels. You do have to walk heel-toe if you are going to walk behind the stroller and that not only takes a little getting used to, but can be tiring because you don't use your normal walking muscles.

It has a very small basket underneath that can store some smile items, but because of the cross back support, you can't put a bag of any size under there, but it's good for small purchases. Also, while it does recline, it's not much, but more than you would see on other umbrella strollers.

Another plus is that it is significantly wider than the Jeep umbrella stroller and the other low price ones. My 3 month old looked cramped in that one and I cannot imagine her being able to use it for long. This stroller should last us for travel purposes (especially on the subway) for a couple of years.

I also like that the sunshade can be snapped to the back of the stroller or you can unsnap it and change the angle depending on where the sun is.

I recommend you take a test push of this before purchasing. They have them instock in limited colors at Babies R Us, but that's good advice for any stroller purchase.

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Chicco C6 Stroller The C6 Stroller from Chicco is a fantastic lightweight stroller with a great, compact umbrella fold.The lightweight aluminum frame of the Chicco stroller allows the stroller to weigh in at just 11 lbs., perfect for vacations or families on the go.The C6 is a compact and highly maneuverable umbrella stroller with a stylish new frame and dual color plastics. The rounded, removable and adjustable sun canopy is just one great feature found on the umbrella stroller.Other gr

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10/09/2011

Jeep All-Weather Umbrella Stroller - Ice Pink Review

Jeep All-Weather Umbrella Stroller - Ice Pink
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Easy to assemble and light weight stroller.Excellent quality.Glad I purchased this item.

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Jeep All-Weather Umbrella Stroller The Jeep All-Weather Umbrella Stroller is one of the most rugged, durable strollers on the market.It is the perfect Jeep stroller for parents who love the outdoors all year long.The Jeep umbrella stroller is designed with all terrain wheels so that the child can get a comfortable ride just about anywhere he goes.The parents will love the other outstanding features which come with this umbrella stroller. One of the top features on the Jeep umbrella strol

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10/02/2011

Cosco Umbrella Stroller Review

Cosco Umbrella Stroller
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The price here is a bit ridiculous. Spend 45 seconds and you can find a reputable retailer selling for just short of half this much, in the ballpark of $20.

And for $20, this stroller is at least decent. It's very, very lightweight, which is good at times. However, it's also pretty flimsy, so don't expect it to tolerate, well, anything. The wheels are small and hard, which makes for a rough ride. It's also very short, so if you're not, prepare to stoop. The latch to keep it closed is hard to find, and the lock to keep it open will take the skin off your fingers if you're not careful. The seat material is very thin, almost worrisomely so (but at least the pattern is cute).

It's also very small. My son is about 33 inches tall and 25 lbs, and he barely fits. If your child is much bigger than mine, they won't fit at all.

I got this stroller to be a super-light-weight way to push my son around on very short trips when i have to carry other heavy things, or go up or down stairs. (His other stroller is a three-wheeled jogging stroller, so very inconvenient if stairs are involved.) It does exactly what i wanted from it, and not a single bit more.

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Cosco Umbrella StrollerThe Cosco Umbrella Stroller is a convenient, lightweight, easy-fold stroller for parents on the go. An easy scissor-fold provides quick opening and closing. The 3-point harness system helps keeps children safe and secure, while the 4 large front and rear wheels make the stroller easy to maneuver. The rear wheels also lock for safety. It can be used for children approximately 6 months of age and up to a maximum weight of 40 lbs.

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10/01/2011

Graco Cleo Stroller Review

Graco Cleo Stroller
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Just got this stroller today. Really impressed with the huge canopy that goes down to the child tray, deep parent cupholders, large basket, one touch brake, and suspension.

Easy to fold - 3 steps - click button between parent cup holders, pull red strap above basket, push down on the handles. It's easier to stand the stroller up by itself folded if you lock the front wheels first, but you don't have to. The Inglesina Zippy is also this way.

NOT easy to unfold - 5 steps - press the safety button, use your foot to step down on the lever above the brake, use your hand to press down on the side of the stroller on the left and right sides, push down on the bar between the parent cupholders. This will take some getting used to. Since I only plan to take this on all day trips, where I will not need to fold and unfold more than one time, I am okay with the tedious unfolding process. I would get really annoyed with it if this was my everyday stroller.

The Cleo is very similar to the Inglesina Zippy as far as seat fabric and large canopy. The basket on the Cleo is bigger than on the Zippy, but the cross bar does get in the way a bit. The Zippy has this same problem. The Cleo only has a child tray, but the Zippy has a child tray and child bar. Both strollers have removable and washable seats, but the Zippy also allows you to remove the canopy to wash and the Cleo doesn't. The Cleo reclining mechanism feels cheap. It's just a strap and is a bit too reclined even when pushed up as far as possible. The Zippy reclining has a much easier to use lever that allows for 4 positions.

The major difference between the Cleo and the Zippy is the folding and price. Zippy really does have a one step fold and unfold, except it's easier to fold if you lock the front wheels first. The Cleo is a 3 step fold and 5 step unfold. However, is this worth hundreds of dollars more?

Some small surprises on the Cleo were the small zippered pouch in the canopy, 2 bottle holders and small velcroed pocket in the basket, and small pocket on the side of the seat for child to put small toys or tall sippy cups.

Even though this is a umbrella fold type stroller, it's heavy enough to not tip over if you have a diaper bag hanging on the handle bars. Also, even with my long strides, I don't kick the back wheels of the stroller like with the Zippy.

Update April 2010 - My two year old is getting a too wide and tall for this stroller. I got a Baby Jogger City Elite instead and she is much happier.

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Graco Cleo Stroller Many parents search high and low for a stroller which combines a lightweight design and high end fashion.The Graco Cleo is one of the few strollers to offer great fashion and a lightweight.The Cleo baby stroller weighs just 18 lbs and the fantastic Meteor fabric pattern is great for either a boy or a girl.This smooth black fabric is great for active parents as it does not show stains very easily.The Graco stroller also boasts a unique 3 dimensional, space saving fold which is great for active parents. One of the outstanding feature found on this stroller from Graco is the combination 3 or 5 point harness.Parents can take advantage of the most comfortable system for a growing child by simply adjusting the harness connection points.The seat of the baby stroller also reclines to multiple positions for a child's comfort.But don't worry, mom and dad get some great features as well.The ergonomic handles of the Graco Cleo rotate to a parents desired position.The baby stroller also includes one touch cable brakes for quick and easy stopping.The Cleo is one of the most innovative models of Graco stroller and is great for rural or urban environments.

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9/19/2011

Cosco Umbrella Stroller Review

Cosco Umbrella Stroller
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I received this stroller as a freebie from buying items from babies r us.It's super cute, and sturdier than regular umbrella strollers.It tends to be a bit short for my 5'11" frame, but it's great to zip around the city, hop on the subway or bus.

It doesn't have a sunshade or a storage compartment-- so maybe best for travel- i.s. a walk through in an airport or for use on trains and busses- even just walking through a mall or department store?

Definitely not recommended for extensive outdoor use, since there's no sun shade to protect your little one rain or shine. I suppose you could put a sun hat on your child, and UV cream...

Otherwise it's a sweet little thing.

Overall, I prefer my Aprica "cookie" Umbrella stroller over this.

But like I mentioned,this is sweet for literally zipping through a city!And so cute.

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Cosco Umbrella StrollerThe Cosco Umbrella Stroller is a convenient, lightweight, easy-fold stroller for parents on the go. An easy scissor-fold provides quick opening and closing. The 3-point harness system helps keeps children safe and secure, while the 4 large front and rear wheels make the stroller easy to maneuver. The rear wheels also lock for safety. It can be used for children approximately 6 months of age and up to a maximum weight of 40 lbs.

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8/22/2011

Chicco Liteway Stroller Review

Chicco Liteway Stroller
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I bought the Liteway in Fuego from Amazon, it was the best price around. When I go it, I didn't really like the color. It's an orangish red, I thought it would be deeper. Should have gone with the topazio... But anyways. I'm a 4th time mom with a lot of stroller experience. I've owned all kinds! Too many to list!

Liteway Pros
1. A full one-hand recline (really flat!) my 3 month old is very comfortable in this stroller. Easy to change a diaper in this stroller. Definitely usable from birth.
2. Safety harness is awesome, great fit. I like that the snap part is covered, so you can't pinch your baby's skin. Also 2 shoulder positons.
3. Stroller height. great for tall parents.
4. Adult cupholder. it's large, so you can fit more than just waterbottles.
5. Front wheel locks- great for locking straight to go across the grass. Also very easy to remove the front wheels.
6. Leg bunting- It's attached and stored under the leg rest. It's not large however and my 3 month old has almost outgrown it. It's not a feature for kids 7 months or older I think.
7. It's not too tippy. I can hang a medium size diaper bag (fleurville rerun)on the handles and it doesn't tip over when the child is not in the stroller.
8. Super easy to fold. (just like Maclaren.) It has an auto lock when you fold it. I have successfully opened and closed it while holding my child in the other hand.
9. So easy to steer! I had to drive it one-handed across a bumpy wooden bridge, and had no problems!
10. It's narrow enough to fit through tight spots.
11. It's self-locking! This is a huge deal for me because I can close it and load it into the car one-handed.

Cons.
1. Viewing window in canopy. It's not covered, just tinted, so it lets in A LOT of light- which happens to fall right on my son's face. Had I known that the window was not covered, I would not have bought this stroller.
2. Canopy. Size is just OK.Although, when unattached to the back, it does rotate around to the front to block more sun (but the zipper portion dangles in front of my son's face and annoys him somewhat.
3. Weight- this is not a small stroller. Don't let the name fool you, it's not Lite! it's about 20 lbs. The Pliko P3 feels lighter!
4. Folded size. It really is not that compact. It's about 1.5 times the size of Maclaren Quest when folded.It takes up a lot of the trunk space in my Yukon behind the 3rd row seat.
5. Really small basket- I thought that it would be bigger. I can only fit my Baby Bjorn classic and 2 vhs videos in there. No WAY can you fit a diaper bag. (so I just hang the bag on the handle instead)
6. no snack tray

All in all this stroller is OK. I'm REALLY dissappointed with the canopy. Why can't they make a big canopy like the BOB Joggers? For the price, I guess it's OK. I do wish I had spent the 40 extra dollars and bought a peg perego Aria, Joovy Kooper, or Zooper twist instead...REALLY big canopies on those that rotate to the front...

UPDATE: So now I've used the stroller for 2 months and have decided that for the price, this is an above average stroller. The canopy problem I had I fixed with a Kiddopotamus Rayshade for 15 bucks. You can fold the stroller with the Rayshade attached, so I can honestly say that this is a complete stroller now. I'm taking it to Sea World soon and am confident I will be happy. The other strollers I liked were atleast 40 dollars more than this stroller, so I feel that this stroller is a real bargain now. I would change the rating to 4 stars, but I can't figure out how to do it!

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Chicco Lite Way StrollerStylish & bold, this single stroller features a compact ultra light aluminum frame. Trendy colors, modern tailoring, eliptical tubing and high-tech wheels make this stroller fashion forward. The Lite Way has a compact 3-D fold and carry handle for easy travel, fully reclining seat with hide-away boot enclosure for sleeping babies, rear wheel suspension, and toe-tap locking brakes keep your ride safe. Storage basket detaches and converts to sling tote for carrying baby's t

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