The pros:
* It's very plush, and our son seems comfortable. He started using the system at 6 pounds and is now at 18, and it has fit him very well throughout.
* Although the extra bases aren't available in most stores, you can order one directly from Dorel.
* The stroller is easy to use, and it manuevers incredibly well for a large stroller.
* It's very ergonomic; we don't have to bend or strain to push the stroller, the diaper bag fits over the handle, and we all get our cupholders.
* The storage basket under the stroller is huge.
* The stroller has a very deep recline.
* It's stylin'.
The cons:
* It's pretty heavy and bulky. I can get the car seat in and out each day, but it's not the easiest. Even when our son was small, the seat seemed very, very heavy. And the stroller, even when folded, takes up a big chunk of real estate in the back of our SUV.
* The car seat straps are a bugger to adjust. I haven't done this myself, but my husband HATES them. He loves almost everything else about the travel system, but hates rethreading those straps.
* It's difficult to get things in and out of the storage basket, regardless of whether the baby is even in the stroller.
In hindsight, we might still purchase this system again. But we'd do our research to see if another car seat would be easier to deal with.
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We purchased the older version of this travel system when I was pregnant with my 1st son in 2008. 4 years later and pregnant with my third I am looking to purchase a double stroller and have been reading through many reviews. I thought that I should put a review in on our old stroller so that it may help others when choosing a stroller for their infant/child. I love the pattern of this stroller and car seat. I couldn't imagine a mom and/or family that has gotten more use out of their stroller than I have. It has went through 2 boys and many many many miles of many different terrains. Only now has anything broke on our stroller and that was one of the shoulder harness straps. I am sure they could be replaced but like I said....I am moving on to a double stroller. The infant carseat has always treated us well and has snapped into the base in the car and also into the stroller flawlessly. The VERY BEST THING ABOUT THIS STROLLER though is the storage compartment underneath. I was very particular when choosing a stroller to make sure that I had adequate storage and that the storage area wouldn't be dragging on the ground shortly after using it. This has exceeded my expectations. The storage basket is still remarkable and doesn't drag and I pack a lot of stuff when we go places. A lot of baby supplies, a snack bag with drinks and food, my purse and often my mom's little cooler and her purse and other neccesities. If storage compartment durability is a must for you...this may be the stroller for you!
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