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(More customer reviews)I bought this stroller after experience with my 2 kids and reviewing features on many umbrella strollers and I love it & highly recommend it.
Pros:
Tall Handles - I am 5'8" and my husband is 6', so the freebie umbrella stroller we suffered with for the past 5 years had us uncomfortably hunching over the handles and preferring to carry our toddler.
Weight Capacity - Accommodates a child weighing up to 55 pounds. For reference, my 5 year old daughter weighs 45 pounds. She is a little scrawny, but we bought this for our 18 month old son. Hope to use it for the next 2 to 3 years. Most umbrella strollers only accommodate kids up to 30-35 pounds. For reference, my 18 month old son weighs 24 pounds and he is on the small side, so he could only use a standard umbrella stroller for another 6-12 months. I saw other people looking for strollers for older disabled children, so this would fit the bill for their special needs as well.
Folds Up Small - We have an awesome big stroller and a big SUV. Once you put the big stroller in the back of the SUV, the family has limited room to pack for a road trip. Bigger strollers also do not seem ideal for air travel - in my opinion. They definitely would not allow room for luggage in a rental car. We are planning road trips and plane trips with our family of 4, so I wanted as many big stroller features as possible in an umbrella stroller. This one has them!
Portability - The stroller had a strap on the back side so that when you fold it up, it can be slung over your shoulder & carried easily, if necessary. The stroller also came with a black bag, similar to a gate check bag, available for $9.99 at Babies R Us and this website. I thought that was a bonus feature, since I did not know it was included and had planned to buy one.
Full Recline - I almost bought a different umbrella stroller until I realized it did not recline fully. This is invaluable for the family on the go because toddlers can nap comfortable or lay back for a diaper change instead of dragging them in to a nasty public restroom.
Swivel Wheels - The front wheels can swivel in a circle, which makes turns easier. The wheels can also be locked to not swivel, which apparently works better for rough terrain.
Stability - You can hang a fairly heavy diaper bag on the back of the stroller and it won't flip over without the kid in the seat. Our free umbrella stroller was not that stable! My child can also get in and out safely without flipping it over on himself and he is 99% monkey.
Cons -
Small Storage Basket - Our free umbrella stroller didn't have a basket at all, so this is more of a pro in my opinion because something is better than nothing.
No Drink/Snack Holder for Parents or Kid - You can buy universal easily attachable one very cheaply at Babies R Us and on this website. Problem solved.
Wheels - I wish the wheels were rubber and not plastic. I'm not sure if it would have increased the cost substantially or if it makes a big difference, but it seems like it would have made this a better product. The ride/drive seems perfectly fine as it is though.
Price - At retail, this stroller is pretty pricey. I found it for $69.99 with $5 shipping, which clinched the deal. I probably would have paid up to $100 for it, maybe more if we were on kid number one or still planned to have another kid.
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