Barbie's Take: We didn't start using this stroller until Trent was over 5 months old. Right away I loved the stroller because its so easy to open and close, and its so lightweight. What I didn't like, however, was that the seat (where the butt goes) seemed to be slanted downward. I felt like the harness strap was the only thing keeping him from slowing sliding forward. I assumed this was something I could adjust and fix, but I was never able to find a lever to help me fix this. I'm assuming it's just the way the stroller was made. Bummer. As months passed and Trent gained more control over his posture and gained mobility this became less and less of an issue. Now he purposely leans forward most of the time just because he wants to. Now that my son is almost a year old and I've gotten some real use out of this stroller, I can say that I now wish I got a "lightweight stroller" that came with a tray for the baby and a tray for the mommy. Sometimes when we are out and about I want to give my son some food, but it's difficult to do since he doesn't have a tray. I did some research, in hopes they sold a tray separately, but I couldn't find anything on the web or in the BRU store. Also, when out and about, mommy might have a beverage, cell phone, and/or keys, but no place to put them. It would be nice if there was a cup holder, at least. This stroller does come with a cup holder for the baby, but I have yet to use this feature. There is also a decent sized storage compartment under the seat. Not quite big enough for my hefty diaper bag, but big enough for an average store bag or purse. In conclusion, I absolutely love how easy it is to open and close this stroller, and i love how lightweight it is, but I would have to shop around before really saying "yes i recommend this item" or "no, i don't".
Alicia's Take: When I first pulled it out of the box (as we were on our way out the door), I assumed it'd take seconds to put together (maybe even already be together!). Unfortunately, it was a little more difficult than expected. Perhaps the hardest part was trying to get it unfolded! I tried for about 30 minutes (all the while trying to get out the door to go for a walk) before I felt like tossing it out the back door. Then after a minute or two I realized that there was a little hook in the front that released it to open. DUH!
So, after figuring out how to open it up we were out the door. For the most part I've been pleased with it. It was much cheaper than a lot of the McLaren strollers that are comparable in style. It is also a lot smaller and more compact than the travel system stroller. It seems to glide nicely and get the job done. For someone looking for a nicer umbrella-style stroller I would recommend this with out a doubt.
I personally don't use it very often, but in the situation that I need a stroller I would grab this before going for my travel system.
Pros:
- reasonably priced compared to some light weight strollers
- easy to open/close/use (once you figure it out)
- doesn't take up nearly as much trunk space as a travel system
-back is adjustable (reclines) which is not a feature all lightweight strollers have.
Cons:
- Issues with the seat position for Barbie
- no tray for mom or baby
Alicia's Take: When I first pulled it out of the box (as we were on our way out the door), I assumed it'd take seconds to put together (maybe even already be together!). Unfortunately, it was a little more difficult than expected. Perhaps the hardest part was trying to get it unfolded! I tried for about 30 minutes (all the while trying to get out the door to go for a walk) before I felt like tossing it out the back door. Then after a minute or two I realized that there was a little hook in the front that released it to open. DUH!
So, after figuring out how to open it up we were out the door. For the most part I've been pleased with it. It was much cheaper than a lot of the McLaren strollers that are comparable in style. It is also a lot smaller and more compact than the travel system stroller. It seems to glide nicely and get the job done. For someone looking for a nicer umbrella-style stroller I would recommend this with out a doubt.
I personally don't use it very often, but in the situation that I need a stroller I would grab this before going for my travel system.
Pros:
- reasonably priced compared to some light weight strollers
- easy to open/close/use (once you figure it out)
- doesn't take up nearly as much trunk space as a travel system
-back is adjustable (reclines) which is not a feature all lightweight strollers have.
Cons:
- Issues with the seat position for Barbie
- no tray for mom or baby
I think this price is relatively high, personally About this stroller, i don't really like the seat position
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