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(Review ID: 265)
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Difficult!, June 12, 2005
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Reviewer: jamsmu from West Chester, PA
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jamsmu
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Pros:
Holds baby carrier safely, lightweight
Cons:
Difficult to access basket
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I bought this stroller because the manager at BRU recommended it, and because I could lift it in and out of the car. I love that its lightweight and that it is so easy to pop the baby carrier in and out. That said, I'm pretty disappointed with the stroller. It doesn't have a strong brake system, one strong burst of wind on a hill, and you may be running downhill after the lightweight stroller. The one-handed release, while convenient, tends to stick in a few places; usually, requiring 2 hands. The seat does not recline all the way, so napping was harder for my son. My biggest gripe is that to access the basket, which is large enough to hold a DIA diaper bag and a shopping bag, you need to take the carrier out and pull the seat out of recline. This is probably the most inconvenient part of the stroller. I'm sorry, but I can't recommend this stroller.
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(Review ID: 605)
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Problems with folding mechanism/handle, December 4, 2005
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Reviewer: Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Pros:
Liteweight,rubbercoated wheels,big basket,adjustable handle
Cons:
folding mechanism starts locking up
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I have a 2004 model in the Shelton pattern and I paid $100 at BRU. It has been a wonderful stroller until the button used to close it started locking up. I have to struggle with that little button to close my stroller. Graco sent me a new parent tray which contains the folding mechanism but I was upset that it didn't hold up better for only 7 months of use. Also, the handle is adjustable but has loosened and there is no way to tighten it. I was hoping to use this stroller for at least 2 years but it is not going to hold up that long. Quality is not that good. Graco strollers are not as good as their carseats.
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(Review ID: 675)
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Great stroller, January 23, 2006
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Reviewer: daiesy from Thornton, CO
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Pros:
Super basket, parent tray, and folded size
Cons:
Sun shade not fabulous, Not sure about durability
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We bought the MertoLite stroller from BRU after throwing our Maclaren Global out the window (ok, not litterally, but the thing was a piece of junk and litterally lasted only 8 months). We LOVE this stroller. The basket is so easy to get to and so big. The parent tray is so handy for a drink, and the folded size is great - this stroller fits in the miniscule back of my MINI cooper. Also love the Graco harness that lets you choose 3 or 5 point, and the child tray has been good as well. The brakes are easy to engage and disengage with your feet. The sun hood only comes in at so-so. We've only had it about 5 months, so I can't yet speak to durability, but it's doing better than the Maclaren Global so far. Also never had DS in it as an infant (bought when he was 8 mos.), so couldn't speak to it's suitability for that. Even if the durability ends up not being so good, we can afford 3 of these for what we spent on the Maclaren. The adjustability of the handle could be a bit better - DH is 6'4" and finds it uncomfortable for long walks. Overall, I'd highly recommend this stroller.
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(Review ID: 762)
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Glad to be getting rid of it, March 18, 2006
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Reviewer: Jujubee from Waltham, MA
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Pros:
Roomy basket, parent tray
Cons:
Uncomfortable for baby, bulky
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We bought this travel system while I was still pregnant because it seemed to have a lot of good features for not a lot of money. It does have a very roomy basket (you can still access it with the seat fully reclined and the carrier in; maybe some other reviewers have a different/older model?) and I really like the cupholders. Other than that, we hate it.The biggest problem we have is that our daughter cries everytime we put her in it. The slot for the crotch strap is very far out and the back doesn't have great support (there is only a string pulley system to recline the seat). Thus, she always ends up slouching in this seat and I think she finds it very uncomfortable. We went shopping for a new stroller and immediately saw differences with how well she could sit up in other strollers. She actually sits up and looks around quietly in other strollers.Even though this stroller is fairly light, it is still very bulky, which makes transporting it a pain. It takes up most of the room in my trunk (Toyota Camry).The handle bar is adjustable, but not enough. My husband is 5' 11" and his feet hit the back. Very annoying.If you haven't had your baby yet, I would recommend waiting to buy a stroller. Use the infant carrier with a stroller frame at first. Then when your baby is older take her/him to the store and see which ones s/he likes.
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(Review ID: 773)
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Love it!, March 21, 2006
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Reviewer: skphotoimages from St. Louis, MO
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Pros:
light weight, huge easy access basket, smooth ride
Cons:
ummm....
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I got this stroller in 2004. I noticed them that there were two different reclining mechanisms depending on which pattern you got. The one I have has a bar you lift up on to recline the seat. Very easy to do with one hand and you don't even have to look to see what you are doing. At the time I bought this stroller, it was the only one that had this neat mechinism that lowers the basket so you have complete access to the very large underneath storage basket whether the seat is reclined or not.It is a very smooth ride. I never have problems on rough sidewalks or gravel paths. It is also light weight very easy for a weak mom like me to life up into my high SUV.
My daughter loves it as do I. I think she is very comfortable in it. it has two cupholders for mom and one for baby to.
No complaints here.
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