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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Cheap Jeep Cherokee Sport Stroller, Siren

Jeep Cherokee Sport Stroller, Siren
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I bought this stroller because I needed something smaller than my full size stroller and I didn't want to go for the classic umbrella stroller. I do like how light it is. I like that it comes in a "girl" color. It does recline about half way back easily and sits up easily. The only strollers I found about this small that do lie nearly flat were about $100+ more. I like that it has a tray. I like how I can put my 13 month old (who is in the 98 percentile for height and weight) without removing the tray. FYIThe tray is removable. The tray does sit up a little high though. Not an issue for me. I like the larger canopy. I like that the back above the seat to the canopy is mesh and is attached. My previous stroller was just a hanging piece of fabric like a curtain. It has a small storage basket. Handy for small diaper bag or purse. It also has a little Velcro pocket on the side too. I like that it does have a parent tray but both trays do have too small of a drink holder. The stroller pushes easily with one hand and is smooth. I'm 5'7" and I think it is at an ok height. The push handle is not adjustable. It doesn't have a 5 point harness. Personally I didn't want a 5 point harness but it might be an issue for some. You will have to buckle every time because a 2 year old can slide out under the tray easily because of the large opening. It stands up right when folded. It does fold easily for someone who doesn't have any type of arthritis. It seems sturdy. We have been a bit rough with it without problems. Really the only thing I don't like about it is the tray drink holders are too small for 20oz soda/water bottle. It will only hold the 16.7 oz or smaller bottles. It won't hold any of the sippy cups we have. My 13 month old is really tall (think 2 year old) so I'm not sure how long it will last because she only has a few more inches before her head is above the back but to be honest for the price I paid I am not worried about it. Hope my review helps.

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I have been searching for a stroller that has storage but is lightweight. I am 5'0" about 110 lbs, and coming from an asian background that is pretty normal. I had an umbrella stroller from sears that I bought for $20 but got frustrated that it didn't have any space to store items other than hanging bags from the handles. I was fine with it till the front wheels started jamming up.

My daughter is 4 now and in the top percentile for height (daddy is a bit tall), and I wanted to search for another light stroller that fit her comfortably. About 41" tall and just under 40 lbs. Tall and skinny.

Here is a history of all the strollers we've gone through and what I like/don't like about them:

Bob revolution jogging stroller (blue/brown): Great turning, easy to push, easy to collapse, a bit heavy for me to put into the trunk, had to spend extra money on cup holder and car seat adapter. Our daughter didn't like sitting in it unless I was on a long walk as it was a bit too reclined for her and didn't have a snack tray built in. The snack tray came with the car seat adapter but the screws kept coming loose. I liked this stroller for walking/exercise but my daughter didn't like sitting in it.

Graco travel system (Betsy): Sturdy stroller but we mostly bought it for the car seat. The snack tray just swings away which was a nice feature as it always stayed attached to the stroller. Ample storage underneath and the parent cup caddy was perfect. Took up a lot of space in the trunk. Heavier than I was comfortable with lifting into trunk. Was great for walking over tile and sidewalks but the wheels got worn pretty well when on asphalt or other surfaces. I really liked the size (roomy for my daughter) and features but not the weight and size when folded. (We moved and I sold it on CL)

Cosco lightweight stroller: Bought off craigslist and pretty much exactly like the Jeep Siren but SMALLER. My 4 year old daughter barely fit her hips and her legs were too long to put the snack tray on while her feet were on the foot rest. I think it would have been a great stroller if she was 2 or younger. (Bought when we arrived at new city)

Evenflo travel system: I bought this for my parents off craigslist. It was grey with pink covers. Along the same lines as the Graco, it was a good size but bulky when folded and heavy for lifting in the trunk. My mom couldn't get it in the car by herself so we ended up re-selling it for exactly what I got it for. The basket underneath had a tear in it from the previous owners but it did seem flimsier than the Graco. Also the axle needed repair at one point but not too much of an issue.

$20 umbrella stroller from Sears: compact, lightweight, my daughter slouched in it, no snack tray, small canopy for shade, front right wheel wouldn't always adjust when changing directions/turning.

Having gone through all that... I decided to research "LIGHTWEIGHT STROLLERS" this time and when I saw the price and the reviews for this one, I was sold. I did take advisement on the parent caddy being too small for most cups. So when I put it together, I never installed the cup caddy by the push bar. I used the parent caddy I had for my Bob, but the bars are so angled the drinks sat tilted forward a ways. I finally went to target and bought a different console from Diono and it works pretty well.

I was worried because other reviewers said the bottom basket storage was wide open in the front. I am not sure if they updated the model or if those customers just didn't see it, but there are snaps that hold the front of the basket up and closed.

I can finally lift a folded stroller into the car without straining myself. And my tall daughter can sit comfortably.

I really like the see through portion in the hood for checking on her but may bring an extra blankey to cover it if we use it at the farmers market or zoo. Her little snack tray does have a small cup holder but there are cups that will fit fine. Overall great purchase, and if the parent console had bigger cup holders I'd give it 6 stars if I could.

Very happy mama =^.^=

PS. I bought it from Walmart but a lot of the boxes there were tampered with. Same price as Amazon though.

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All around good stroller. The adult cup holders on the top need to be a little bigger, no cups I use fit in them. Other than that, I have no complaints. goes together easily, folds up easy, light weight, but seems pretty heavy duty. well worth the cost. would buy again.

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I have a jogging stroller that is too big pack around most of the time, so I bought a smaller stroller, it was so flimsy that the back wheels broke within a week. I needed a stroller that was small and compact, but that was sturdy enough to take to Disneyland. This stroller worked great, we packed the basket full of souvenirs and it never off centered or tipped backwards. We have taken this stroller camping and it works great on dirt roads as well. This is our preferred stroller to take on outings.

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It is exactly what I needed. I am a BOB enthusiast and took my bob double everywhere when I had twins, then took my bob single everywhere with next child, but have seen what airlines do to nice strollers and wanted something disposable to fly cross-country with. This stroller arrived today and it took me less than five minutes to put wheels and trays on, directions sucked but then they usually do so just use common sense. This steers very, very nicely for a cheap stroller, and it steers easily one-handed which was my top criterion as I'll need to be able to grab two other young kids, roll-aboard suitcase, purse, etc, while running through airport. Shade canopy is clear (so may cover with blanket) but wider than most, so hopefully will provide some sun protection. Fabric is thin/cheap compared to BOBs and other expensive strollers, but there is a reason it's only $50 instead of 5x that. My very tall 22 month old fits nicely with some room to grow (though in the next year her head will probably be up above the seat back, not a problem for us as she won't nap in any stroller, but just be aware if you need something to last a while with a tall child still willing to nap). Basket is totally accessible unlike most strollers. Read complaints re: size of cup holders and have to agree; a skinny plastic disposable water bottle or a soda can will fit perfectly in parents' cup holders, but not any of our stainless steel water bottles, kids' cups, or sippies. None of my kids' cups will fit in kids' cup area. So fairly useless except as a spot to put phone and keys. Pink color is cute. I tried it out all over the house with my daughter in it and now she won't get out, is sitting watching Disney Jr in the stroller with a baby doll in each hand and a big grin on her face, so I'm guessing it is very comfortable. Very pleasantly surprised by the features of this stroller for the price. Will update if it ends up being a dud on our trip.

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Saturday, January 4, 2014

Buy Chicco Cortina Travel System 30 Romantic

Chicco Cortina Travel System 30 Romantic
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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My husband and I purchased the Chicco travel system for our first child as a newborn. So far I have no complaints. We compared this system to several Graco models, but found that this was worth the extra money. The stroller itself has far more control when driving it. Very sturdy..and doesn't wobble like the Gracos. I found that it is especially nice if you are taller and therefore especially nice for the Dads. All of the other systems we looked at, my husband and I would both have to slump to push it, because the handle is so low. The material is durable and weather resistant. And the base of the car seat is adjustable to conform to your back seat and there is a built in level on the base to insure the base in positioned and secured evenly and acurately. Only small complaint is that when the car seat is in place in the stroller, it limits the amount of storage underneath the stroller making hard to put something large, like a diaper bag underneath. But I just place it over the handles and no problem.

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This Chicco car seat and stroller is fabulous. I was a bit unsure that I wanted a travel system as many people complained they were big and bulky. After reading through all the reviews, I decided to try it anyway. I'm so glad I did. This is one of the best baby things we own! The car seat is great, but the stroller is even better. I don't find it to be any heavier or bulkier than any other strollers. I love that the stroller reclines all the way down so that you can change a small baby's diaper in the stroller without having to rely on any public bathroom surface. The handling of the stroller is wonderful the handles adjust and the wheels pivot easily or can be set to only move straight. When the carrier is in the stroller, you have a double awning over the baby to really control the sun exposure. I've also found that I use this stroller often without the carrier (my baby is around 14 lbs) just so he can stretch out in the stroller without being confined to the car seat. On the other hand, I do like having the ability to clip in the carrier in case he's sleeping, and I don't want to wake him.

If you're debating whether or not to buy a travel system don't. You'll be really happy with this one. I know people who have just bought this exact car seat and then struggled to find a separate stroller. It's just not worth it.

Also, I'm not sure why this design is called "Romantic." I have a baby boy and was concerned that it might be a bit girly. The picture just looks a bit pink. It's actually black and gray and perfectly gender neutral.

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I have researched and researched and it came down to the Chicco and Britax systems for an infant car seat and stroller. My ultimate tipping point was that the chicco carseat fits better in my car. I loved the Britax as well but it was a bit larger and was just a tighter fit for my car. With the Britax the carseat would touch the back of the seat if my husband was sitting in the seat in front of the carseat and that is a big no no. (I highly recommend going to look at the car seats and then taking the ones you like to your car to make sure they fit). I have an older Lexus RX and the Chicco just was a better fit for my backseat. Plus it gets great crash test reviews and is very lightweight compared to most out there. I LOVED the fabric choice of the romantic and hope that chicco continues that pattern because it is very subtle and very neutral as we don't know the sex of our baby until they arrive. This is also a great stroller and carseat combination. Easy to fit the car seat in the stroller and easy to take out. The stroller folds down very easily, with just one pull of the handle it folds down fast. The stroller is also lightweight compared to some and I can easily pick it up into the car without throwing my back out. :O) Either way, I don't think you can go wrong with the chicco or the britax, but just keep in mind how much you want to lift and how big of a back seat you have. I would definitely buy a chicco product again and do not regret my decision at all. I love it!

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I just bought the Chicco Key Fit Travel system in "Romantic" and LOVE it! I knew I wanted this stroller having talked to many people who currently use it. It has great safety ratings and is light weight yet durable. It comes in quite a few color choices but Romantic was only viewable online. No stores have it in stock to look at which is unfortunate because it is an awesome pattern. It does look like the color swatch on the chicco website but even better in person. It is so gender neutral with the black/grey/white but the small pattern of the dk grey gives it a softer feel. It is better than what I expected and a very modern look. I almost went with the "cubes" pattern but now having seen the Romantic I am very happy with my choice! It will be great for our baby girl and any future babies. No need to buy a different color if we have a boy later. Stores are missing out by not having this pattern in stock at the store to see!

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I find that it is well made, fairly easy to assemble and comes with many options. It is easy to unfold and stow. It is fairly stable and easy to maneuver. It is handy having the tandum seating. I haven't had it long enough to really attest to its durability yet. Overall it is well made and thought out.

I read many reviews on many strollers before making my decision, and I think we ended up making a great decision. This stroller has been excellent for us.

This is a great product & I would recommend it to anyone. The color is great for a girl or a boy.

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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Review of Chicco Cortina Keyfit 30 Travel System, Hazelwood

Chicco Cortina Keyfit 30 Travel System, Hazelwood
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I spent a lot of time choosing this travel system. The factors I considered most when purchasing were safety, comfort, and durability. When looking at some other strollers/carseats in stores a lot of them felt uncomfortable for baby (not much padding) and did not feel very durable, but the Chicco ones felt better in quality to me. This carseat was also rated really high for safety which was extremely important for me. I chose the Hazelwood color for my baby girl because I wanted something gender neutral for future use. I wished the Hazelwood color came in the Keyfit 30 pund travel system but unfortunately Chicco does not make that yet so I settled on the 22 pound car seat because I really wanted this color/pattern. The carseat is a bit heavy with the added baby's weight but it does not bother me because it feels durable and also helps tone my arms. The stroller is a bit bulky when folded (takes a lot of space in my trunk) but is easy to fold up and carry. Overall I am extremely happy with this purchase.

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Let me first start off by saying the travel system was very easy to set up. It took me about 10 mins to remove the system from the packaging and set it up. Looks good with the neutral colors and seems extremely well built.

Now let me give Amazon customer service a 5star rating for helping my daughter come home to her family. Londyn was born 4 weeks premature and in order for her to come home she needed to be fit tested to her car seat. We ordered her travel system about an hour before her water break much to the surprise of everyone. Well upon learning that we needed her car seat I called and spoke to a representative who took care of my order with such ease. The end result being it was overnight-ed to me without any hassle! Amazon has my business and will be recommended to friends and family.

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It is about time I write a review for the Chicco Keyfit 22. I have owned it for a year now and I am pretty sure I know all of the ends and outs. I spent a lot of time researching travel systems for my first child. I read hundreds of reviews and went to the stores to test them out. I was looking for safety, quality, style, and affordability (in that order). I own an Acura sedan and I didn't find the base hard to install. The seat clicks in a out easily and isn't any heavier than anything else you could find out there. The seat is good quality and the newborn insert was useful when my baby was tiny. The seat belt is easy to figure out and loosening the seat and tightening are not hard. I also found that the belts were not hard to adjust as she grew. The stroller is nice and decent quality. It rolls smoothly and I had no problems with it. It is easy to fold and unfold, but I agree with other reviewers, it is a little bulky. I like the fact that I can place the carseat right into the stroller without waking my baby if she was asleep. However, the basket does not allow for much room to store things if the seat is all the way down. It makes it hard to get things in and out of the basket. My biggest issue with this travel system is the material. I like that it is easy to clean, but it does not breathe well at all! I had my baby in the summer and she was always hot in this car seat. Sometimes sweating without a blanket on her. Although, it wasn't perfect I felt I made a good choice with the travel system and would recommend to a friend.

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I spent a lot of time choosing a travel system for my first child until finally settling on this one. After 6 months of use I am pretty happy with it:

+ The stroller has 4 reclining levels, including one that reclines completely flat important for newborns

+ the stroller rolls nicely, turns easily

+ the handle can be adjusted to several heights

+ when the baby is small, can close the foot part to create bassinet feeling

+ storage basket is pretty roomy

+ fantastic price!

+ the carseat can be removed from the base and carried with the baby (in those cases when you don't want to wake the baby up by fiddling with straps!)

+the carseat has infant insert and infant head support makes it cozy early on and can be taken out later as the baby gets bigger.

+ since it's a travel system, the carseat snaps very nicely inside the stroller (my baby hated to be in the stroller for the first month but was ok with the carseat, so this feature was perfect for taking walks early on)

Now few downsides:

the stroller might be a bit on the bulky side when it comes to putting it in the car. It pretty much takes the entire Prius' trunk space AND I have to fold the handle down to make it fit easier.

need an infant insert (snuzzler) otherwise enclosure too roomy for a newborn (needs to purchase it separately)

there is not much padding to the stroller now that the babe is 6 months and sits, I use a blanket under him to make it a little softer.

when the stroller seat is fully reclined (and it has to be if you are putting carseat in), it is virtually impossible to put anything other than a very skinny purse in the storage basket! Very annoying. From descriptions that I read, sounds like most strollers are the same way.

In the end, I was not willing to pay a lot more money for systems that might have marginal advantages, so I am still pretty happy with this one!

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I love this travel system! Easy installation in the car and also the fold up and open is easy also. A little bulky but its not difficult! I would only go with this brand if I needed another purchase

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Friday, December 6, 2013

Buy Safety 1st Guide 65 Infant Car Seat, Seaport

Safety 1st Guide 65 Infant Car Seat, Seaport
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I adore this seat.

I mean, yes okay, you have to unhook the straps and retread them every time you need to change the height, but really that's minor. The seat is a slim line and allows the seat to sit onto the seat in the car without the overhang and without the added bulk trying to get it in and out of the car. The carseat is no taller then the seat in the car even at max height (Buick LaSabre). My son is 45" and weighs 42 lbs but is only 3 yrs old. This seat not only has the height to keep him in the 5 point longer, but also has room to grow with him up to the 52" mark. The seat is nicely crafted and has a tight cover that keeps him from being able to pull it loose or require an additional cover. The head rest raises and lowers very easily along the back of the seat which allows the child's head to always be supported regardless of how tall their head reaches.

I bought this seat at my local walmart and it was cheaper then amazon. They also had more then just the grey color to choose from (pink and green also). However, this seat is a wonderful investment for both the safety and the comfort of my children. I travel a great deal with my kids, and their comfort is important. There is enough padding that they don't complain and they're high enough they can see out the windows.

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I bought this carseat because my daughter was outgrowing her infant model and I wanted something that was rear-facing but also could hold her until she was ready for a booster. I didn't like some of the $50-60 seats because they didn't often go beyond 40 pounds and some of the cushioning seemed thin, especially around the child's bottom. The more expensive seats, in addition to their cost, can be bulky and hard to fit in a sedan; this is especially true when they are installed rear-facing.

This seat is, in my view, the best of both worlds. It's modestly priced (although, as others have noted, it's currently significantly cheaper from Walmart as it is from Amazon), sturdily built, and has more cushioning in the important places than other value-priced seats. Installation is never fun for any carseat, but once I figured out what I was doing, it was no problem, and it fit without problem in my compact older-model Corolla. The manual does make a few small but critically important suggestions on how to install the seat rear-facing that make it relatively straightforward. Making adjustments to the seat often requires removing it from the car, but I found this to be true with most models I saw.

One other note: I have seen on a few sites an Eddie Bauer seat that runs for a lot more than this seat. I've inspected the Eddie Bauer in person and it is nothing more than a rebranded Guide 65 -they are identical in every way, down to the parts design and safety labels.

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I read so many reviews on this site and on others that said this seat did not come with all of the extra support cushions or a cup holder. There is a Sport version of this seat and that one is not supposed to come with the extras, thats why its cheaper. This exact product does come with everything shown in the picture plus a detachable cup holder, which is all listed in the product description. Okay, now that I have covered what you get let me just say that I love this seat! It is a great size, was easy to install and fits my 6 month old perfectly now and will adapt perfectly for him as he grows. So glad I went with this seat and not a more expensive one! BTW I got mine from Overstock for the same price, but they had free shipping.

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For the product alone, this was a great choice for us. It will work for our son for quite a while as the forward facing will be great when he is ready for it. My only beef was with the seller. They were AWFUL, but this car seat is great. Eddie Bauer makes one just like it that our friends found on sale at Target, but when we compared the 2, they are almost identical. It is like EB slapped their name onto the cushions that are on the Safety 1st model. The Safety 1st one has an extra slot in the crotch to expand to that their EB one did not, but they all install the same. Oh, about the installation... Prior to purchasing this seat, we read several reviews that said it was too difficult to install. I can only guess that those people were not very good with instructions as I installed by myself in both a newer car that had the LATCH system and an older Grand Cherokee that used the seat belt way. Neither took more than 20min to install, and I am not the most mechanically inclined.

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We have 2 of these after initially buying one Graco and one of these. The Graco had a buckle that our daughter could easily unclasp with one hand and it was huge. We ordered a second one of these instead and the size is a much better fit. No attached cup holder, just a cheap one that doesn't stay in place very well. I like that this one is wider and doesn't block my view when driving. The only issue we have had is that it does tend to move a bit on the incline if you don't have it tightly propped in place. It drives my husband crazy, but I like being able to recline it a bit more when my daughter is tired. There is a range of safe incline and as long as you go by that guide on the side, it isn't a big deal. It does suggest propping something like a pool noodle under it to keep it still. I am happy with both of the ones that we have.

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