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11/11/2012

I read many of the reviews before purchasing this stroller.

I read many of the reviews before purchasing this stroller. One reviewer mentioned squeaky front wheels. I thought wow, what a minor complaint. However, mine started to squeak only the second time I used it. Determined to get to the source of the squeak and fix it, I hit up all moving parts with Wd40. It still squeaked! I discovered that the squeak came from the springs that are INSIDE the front wheel connection parts (shock absorbers, if you will). I had to turn the stroller over and spray inside this part, then let it sit. It's better, but it still squeaks. Makes the stroller seem cheap. As for the child tray being so high, I think I know why it is designed this way. I had a Graco stroller that was recalled because a baby could slide down and get their head caught between the tray and the seat, choking them. Well, if you strap your baby in (and pay attention to them!) this won't happen. However, I think many companies now days are making the space between the seat and tray really big as to avoid this. So, you may find the too high tray issue on other strollers as well.

Another con: the parent cup holder ALWAYS pops off when I put the stroller in my car. I found it annoying to have to search for it in the back of my car every time. Also, it would fall off if it held a heavy water bottle and I was going over uneven terrain. I ended up using Gorilla Glue on it to affix it permanently!

However, above all, THIS my biggest complaint: My daughter always slides down in the seat! No matter what position the seat back is in (which is always reclined somewhat), she slides down causing the strap to go up her crotch, alongside her diaper or whatnot. NOT impressed with this. I have a jogging stroller that reclines the same way and she does not slide down in it, so it must be the way the seat part is designed.

I've just ordered a Chicco Liteway. I went to the store and tried all different kinds of strollers. I will never order online before doing this again...although it is frustrating because only a fraction of brands/models are sold in stores. I also did not order it from Amazon, because they did not offer the best price for the color I wanted (which was black, or "Orion"). I guess you get what you pay for! I sincerely hope this is the last stroller I have to buy. The fate of the Contours Lite is yet to be determined...for now it is in the stroller graveyard of my garage!There have been some comments regarding the height of the stroller, but I am 5'11", and have had no problems pushing this stroller on long walks. The handle seems to be at a regular height, and the continuous handle makes for easy 1 hand pushing.

I really like having the tray on the front for the baby, and surprised that more light-weight strollers are missing this feature. If you want to feed the kid, a tray is pretty helpful. Although it is set high compared to the baby's height, our baby can easily pull herself up to reach a couple puff's we leave on the tray for her snack. The tray is also detachable.

The recline is satisfactory, and although it does not recline fully, it is good enough for napping (a key feature when you're at functions late night). The basket is really nice and big, and we can easily fit her diaper bad and wife's purse. The sun shade covers adequately.

This stroller folds forward (like a beach chair), which I find preferable to the long fold of the typical umbrella stroller. The forward fold fits better in our car and is easy to unfold using 1 hand.

Lastly, the price is just right. This stroller literally offers every feature you might want, and for much less than other high-end strollers. The construction is robust enough, that it should last for a while, and it looks great while doing so.

Cool Design and gadgets Lastest news*

11/11/2012

I read many of the reviews before purchasing this stroller.

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