 Huge basket, great cup holder and tray (for mom and baby), SMOOTH ride, works with most carseats! |
| Review Date: May 30, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Connie Blaine Markowicz, NY |
After LOTS of looking for several weeks, testing some candidates in a baby specialty store, and asking for advice I settled on this. Others I eliminated included: Bugabooes, gogo babz urban advantage, fisher price 3 wheeler, combi dx, bumblerides, and peg peregos.
-I am amazed at the basket. I have carried packages to the post office along with my diaper bag and it all fits great AND doesn't drag.
-The ride is amazing! The large wheels mean it goes fine over grass, on trails, and your basic sidewalks and shopping locales. It feels like it has tires with air in them but there's no air (so you get the ride without having to pump up tires).
- The tray at the top has TWO large cup holders and a tray for keys and other misc. stuff. I wish the tray had a closing lid though.
-Fits most car seats using a basic metal frame (aluminum?) for the carseat base and a buckle for safety. The Graco Snugride has a black and red seat called Fiesta that matches great. You have to mount the metal frame so you can't switch back and forth between the stroller seat and a carseat quickly.
-The handle has nice padding and feels super sturdy (I think the height adjusts but it was fine as is).
-I haven't used the seat from the actual stroller yet but it looks really nice and comfortable. UPDATE- I have now used the seat and I LOVE IT! My daughter seems very comfortable and at 4 months I can quickly unlock the seat and 180 it the other way with her in it. People have seen me do this at the store or post office and been WOW!
-The two downfalls are that it weighs a bit so it isn't for you if you want one of those light umbrella stroller types and it's a little wide across the two back wheels so it doesn't fit in very tiny isles like in some clothing boutiques and other tight places.
I will also say that the one we ordered on Amazon which was shipped by Target had a small spot on the top of the seat where the seam was cut too tight and didn't get sewn down. We had a really hard time with the company about it. They sent a replacement seat which my husband spent an hour trying to mount (the first one came preassembled) and found that the screw holes didn't line up with the seat frame. They refused to send us an assmebled seat and we had to wait 6 weeks just to get the one that didn't line up. That said I called Amazon and said I was tired of trying to deal with Kolcraft and they sent a new replacement right away. Great job Amazon!
UPDATE- My sister had a baby two weeks before ours and she just picked out a Jeep Liberty stroller for jogging (it says it isn't a jogger but we feel most 3 wheelers say that to cover themsleves- it works great and she isn't a serious jogger). Anyway- her's has a music on board thing to plug an MP3 player into with speakers for the baby which I wish mine had and a really nice one button fold that I am envious of. I am thinking when our daughter is older (like maybe 1.5 yr.) I may sell our carseat/stroller/bjorn carrier matched set and get her stroller.
**** Update- have now used for 6 months and really like it. Only thing I REALLY miss is an onboard sound system for my ipod. Another user commented on it not folding and I FINALLY figured out how to do it right. If you buy this make a NOTE! After you fold the handle forward you have to lift up at the handle joint until you hear each side click and then fold forward. If you just try to go forward after the handle folds you'll be in the parking lot for 10 minutes struggling and you'll finally get it folded but you won't know what the hell you did to acomplish success (which is what I did for a while). |
Stylish, easy to maneuver - great price!
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| Review Date: April 26, 2007 |
| Reviewer: humdebug, Michigan |
| My husband and I spent months looking at strollers, we originally wanted a 3-wheeler with an infant carrier and the only one we could find had front wheel that had a fixed position - hence it was really difficult to turn in tight spaces. We eventually decided upon the Kolcraft Contours (Mystic Blue) and bought an infant carrier from Combi that matched the color pretty well. We couldn't be more delighted with the handling of this stroller, it's well made, sturdy, very modern looking - it handles great and is so easy to use, especially good for tight turns. It's great to be able to stroll with our 3 month old in the actual stroller without the carseat as it has an infant support and it can be reclined pretty much all the way down. What's even better is that you can turn the seat around and have baby facing you. This stroller has all the features of MUCH more expensive brands for a much more affordable price. Yes, it is a little heavy compared with lighweight strollers, but I would suggest it's much more sturdy. And yes, folding it does take some practice but I would say that all the advantages of this stroller definitely outweigh these two minor issues. If you can deal with the slightly heavier weight and can get used to folding it - this is a WONDERFUL stroller to have - we're so happy we finally decided on this one. I highly recommend this one to anyone who wants a modern yet functional stroller. My husband loves it too. We're both tall and find the handle to be a very comfortable height. |
Amazing stroller for the price!!!!!
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| Review Date: April 11, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Heather C., NH |
My husband and I love this stroller we have it in the mystic blue. He wanted something with large wheels that wouldn't get stuck, and I wanted to have the seating options so that the baby could face both diretions. This stroller has the third option by provided the infant seat carrier, all of which are great options. This stroller is sturdy and very sporty looking. We highly recommend this product.
We also purchased the 2-in-1 playyard as well and love that too. |
Awesome stroller for the price!
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| Review Date: February 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: V-Dog, San Diego, CA |
I did so much research on strollers and it was important for me to just have one stroller to do everything with. I called the company before I bought it because I heard it did not fit the Graco carseats. There are very few car seats you can't use it with. The Graco seat works great in it. I wanted to start exercising as soon as I could and also use the same stroller for everyday activities and this stroller covers it all. Once you get the hang of how to "fold" it away it is a cinch and although a teeny bit heavy (not too bad) this is the best stroller. The two cup holders are key for water, coffee, baby bottle, or to safely stow away your keys and phone. I get stopped by people all the time to ask me about the stroller.
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One of the Best Stroller around especially for Newborn for the Best Value
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| Review Date: March 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Wong-Ferreira, New York, NY |
| Very Well engineered Infant to toddler stroller. Easy to manuever. This is a very comfortable stroller. My baby falls asleep in this stroller without fail when put in this stroller. I have 3 different stroller and by far this is the best. Has a full reclination. You can choose to face you or forward. Easily changeable. A well worth money spent. You can even put it all the way flat to change diaper in it. |
Perfect stroller
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| Review Date: July 28, 2008 |
| Reviewer: austinsmom1002, Charleston, WV |
Love it, love it, love it!!!!!!
This stroller is light, easy to fold and unfold and my little guy is so comfortable while in it. Great stroller for the money : ) |
Great Stroller
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| Review Date: May 19, 2007 |
| Reviewer: J. Harris, |
| I really wanted a bugaboo when I was pregnant with my now 4 mth old daughter. But of course it is quite pricey. I really wanted the feature where my daughter could face me when pushing her. I came of course this stroller and thought the price was great, not to mention the customer reviews. So I said to myself from the pictures this looks like a nice stroller, and order it 2 weeks ago. We have since recieved it, and I am absolutely in love with this stroller!!. The color is great and it is super easy to put together. Huge canopy and basket. Its a little big but not a headache. If you want the look of the bugaboo and it features but for half the price. This stroller is definitely the way to go. I would highly recommend this stroller!. Good luck on your search! |
I Just Love It!!! Favorite after 4 Kids!
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| Review Date: October 27, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Marriaha E. Mcdonald, Livermore, CA United States |
| Simply put this stroller is the best I have ever owned. Both hubby and I agree that it is the most functional stroller that we have used - after 4 kids that says a lot! |
GREAT STROLLER
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| Review Date: November 22, 2007 |
| Reviewer: I. P. LEE, Rochester, MN |
I only had the stroller for a week and i love it very much. I put it together myself and it was easy. The greatest thing about this stroller is that I can have the seat facing me which is really great so I can see my baby all the time. Lots people comment that its hard to fold the stroller, I found it not at all.. its easy, as easy as the other stroller.
Most of all it is a great stroller and a great price too.
Recomended +++++ |
REALLY COOL
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| Review Date: January 5, 2008 |
| Reviewer: STROLL MASTER, LITTLE TOWN IN PA |
EVERYTHING IS RIGHT IN THIS DESIGN
SEAT ROTATES FRONT AND REAR FACING
FRONT WHEEL LOCKS AND UNLOCKS
MANUEVERS QUICKLY AND SMOOTHLY
SEAT COMES OFF SO YOU CAN PUT ON YOUR CAR SEAT
FOLDS EASILY
WHEELS NOT INFLATABLE SO YOU DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT A FLAT TIRE
SEAT MOVES TO 3 SETTINGS ONE SETTING IS FLAT AND WITH THE CANOPY IT LOOKS LIKE A CARRIAGE STROLLER
tHIS THING IS SO COOL ITS GUARANTEED TO IMPRESS YOU AND BE PREPARED TO BE THE ENVY OF ALL FAMILYS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! |
Can't wait for Baby to arrive!
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| Review Date: March 5, 2008 |
| Reviewer: A. Ajaz, New York, NY |
The first thing I did after getting this stroller was to take it out on a test drive in a mall with my niece in it. We strapped her car seat in and the little missy was knocked out for the entire one and a half hour we were shopping. My sister was shocked!
The ride was super smooth, the wheels turned on a dime...we were having more trouble maneuvering the shopping cart than the stroller. The wheel base was NOT that wide, I had no trouble browsing in narrow isles even with ppl stepping around us.
The stroller is really not that big. I have seen travel systems that fold bigger than the Kolcraft. We keep it in the car trunk (Mazda 6 sedan) and there is always plenty of space for everything else. Of course, if you're going to pick someone up from the airport, you'd leave it behind.
My neighbor is also getting the same stroller after test driving ours.
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Very nice stroller
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| Review Date: March 31, 2008 |
| Reviewer: C. TORRES, New Westminster, BC Canada |
The seat is wonderful, specially for newborn babies, the basket underneath the stroller is new best friend ! is so big that i can put around 5 big bags full of groceries !!! ( i dont need to drive to do my grocery shopping) so this basket is very very handy !.
It comes with a car seat adaptor as well. I love it ! |
Love this stroller!
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| Review Date: April 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Cristy Hartig, Arizona, USA |
I just love this stroller!! It is very easy to set up. For anyone who says it is hard to fold up, well I am not sure what they are talking about, it is super easy to fold up. The stroller glides nicely and is comfortable. I love that the seat moves forward and rear facing, and it is very easy to switch it. I have not used the car seat function yet but it seems easy enough to use.
The one and only down side would be that it is heavy but it is not a big deal. |
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Review Date: April 10, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Mama Nurse, Las Vegas, NV |
| My 4 month old absolutely hates her car seat, so the car seat stroller combo just doesn't work for us. I tried her in just the stroller but than she gets upset because she can't see me. i reviewed lots of strollers and went and looked at a lot, I just couldn't see spending $600+ on a stroller. This answered all my needs. From the moment I first put her in it, she was all smiles. She loves being able to look at me and around. The seat is incredibly easy to switch around. It is a little bit of a pain to fold and it is heavier than my graco metrolite, but those are two tradeoffs I'm willing to make. The seat is incredibly padded and I'm a little jealous of the ride. It was extremely easy to put together and it's great to steer. If you want a light weight stroller, this isn't it, but it's great to find a stroller that had everything I wanted and needed. |
Best stroller for the $$
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| Review Date: May 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Joy A. Dickinson, San Francisco, CA |
Here is what I love:
-Comes with "Snap n Go" attachment that is easy to install
-Seat faces mommy or faces outward, and easy to change
-Seat FULLY reclines
-Parent snack tray is deep, things don't easily fall out.
-Moves easily, very sturdy.
-Stylish, I get asked about my stoller all the time.
-Huge basket! I love it.
-The price, totally reasonable price for something I will only use for a few years.
Here is what I don't love:
-It took a while to learn how to close it, but now I'm a pro
-Not very compact, but I wanted features that compact/umbrella strollers didn't have, so space is the price I pay |
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