Study 4 in 1 travel system for infant/toddlers.
Written: Apr 12 '01
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Pros: Easy transfer from carseat to stroller, durable fabric, stroller opens easily.
Cons: Heavier carrier, straps do not adjust in carseat.
The Bottom Line: Good for living in rural areas, not a city goers stroller!
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| bardicbliss's Full Review: Evenflo Trendsetter Advantage Travel System |
WHY I LIKE THIS PRODUCT:
I received this stroller as a shower gift from my mom. At first I thought it was a bit overbearing, but when I actually had my baby and started using it, I really enjoyed it. Because my son was born in the winter (one of New Hampshire's worst in 50 years!) the stroller part of the travel system got put through the ultimate test. Over bumps and into pot holes and through some snow banks (on warmer days of course) this stroller really held up.
The one handed driving feature works out nicely at the mall when I am shopping and carrying a drink at the same time. And when I need a place to put my drink down, there are 2 cup holders for mommy (and presumably one for daddy).
It folds up and opens more easily than it appears to.
The basket on the stroller has the ability to hold a lot more than I originally thought. It carries coats, purse, diaper bag, and then some. And when I use the carseat on the stroller, I can also carry things in the stroller under the carseat. It's great!
One final thing I want to add about the carrier is the fact that when put on a flat surface, it will rock quite nicely which is good when mommy and daddy go out to eat. We leave the little one in the carrier and rock him and it keeps him calm.
THINGS I DON'T CARE FOR WITH THIS PRODUCT:
As my son gets bigger I have been having a hard time getting him into the carrier comfortably. The straps do not adjust to allow him to sit higher in the seat. The carrier itself is also very heavy and as he gains weight, it is almost unbearable to carry (and he is only three months old!). I have used the stroller itself and it seems to work fine though the recline mechanism seems a little odd, it is simply a strap on the back of the stroller.
OVERALL:
After all is said and done, I really like this stroller and find it meets all my needs as a parent living the country life in New Hampshire. I would not recommend it to someone living in the city, as it does not manuever as well as other strollers I have seen. It is good for taking long walks on bumpy or dirt roads, and stands up to cold weather with its cocoon-like canopy.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 179
Age Range of Child: 0 to 12 Months
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Member: Melissah Kibbie
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