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Fully loaded and well thought out stroller, May 18, 2008
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Reviewer: Anonymous
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Anonymous
saw things this way
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Overall Grade
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Pros:
Features, design, sturdiness of both fabric and chassis, love the color combos
Cons:
price and accesories are overpriced; can't really fly with it
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I am hoping readers will learn from my mistakes in this review-I researched lots of strollers, selected the cameleon and then sold it thinking that it was too much stroller for what I needed and the 2 part fold was too much of a pain. Well, a mclaren volo, bob jog stroller and bugaboo bee later I bought a cameleon again when I found it on sale and got the denim style with 2008 tires (foam filled big back tires that don't go flat) and a footmuff all inclusive for $785. Our lifestyle is a big part of why the Cam works out great. We live in the Bay Area up on a hill. When DD came, I used the bassinet in the house and popped the car seat on the stroller chassis for errands. I thought, I just spent $700 on a snap and go so I sold it, and got a bee. I'll review the bee separately but in summary it's not a Cameleon or a Frog. First, you will likely need more than one stroller. There is no one size fits all. Most people I know have a fleet of 2-4 strollers. Second, everyone talks about the 2 part fold being a con. I can do this in 2 minutes tops. It's not heavy and not a big deal, but I come from the perspective of having a 14 month old and after trying out a number of these rigs, I found that it's not such a hassle after all. In the first few months after having a baby it IS a pain to deal with the 2 part fold (and if you are using a car seat option you really don't escape the 2 part fold with any brand) but there are much more annoying things out there later, like trying to get a wiggly older infant into a narrow stroller with a difficult harness. DD hates getting in the smaller bee and volo. It is way easier to strap her into the Cameleon and she is also more comfortable in it. The footmuff is a nice touch because our weather changes alot around here and we don't have to worry about her tossing a blanket around, though JJ Cole makes similar products cheaper. So why did I go back to the Cameleon? The large tires are great for variable terrain like we have, she sleeps really well in it anywhere, anytime and the seat is wider and longer. The quality is really good on the stroller and the materials are durable and look great. It handles very well and easily. I recommend staying away from the fleece for the hood and opt for the new dernier canvas or denim because the fleece is a dirt magnet. Overall, it's a well thought out stroller. I use my volo for travel and the Bee (b/c I can recline it) when I don't want people staring at me at the mall, as they often do when they see a cameleon even though where I live lots of people own these types of strollers. Also the Cam is too wide for smaller stores. But for walking around the neighborhood, going on trails, going to the beach or simply going out when I know DD will need to nap I will use the Cameleon and as it turns out I use that stroller more than any others. The BOB is another well designed, excellent quality stroller but is it a tank and we don't have the revolution (DH's mistake) plus it does not recline. Although it folds compactly in one piece it still takes up substantial space in the back of your car. The volo was a gift and it is worthwhile having it thanks to its simplicity but younger babies can't use it and it is flimsy for the type of area I live in, though for the 2nd stroller I highly recommend having it.I have no buyer's remorse over the 2nd Cameleon now that I know what else is out there. It really meets our needs given our lifestyle and my biggest regret is that I didn't see this the 1st time. I could have stuck to the Cam and the volo, and we could have opted for a lower end jog stroller instead of going down the path we did. It's confusing so good luck in your search.
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