The Cadillac of Strollers!!!
Written: Aug 04 '02
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Pros: Comfort and flexibility
Cons: A little bulky, expensive
The Bottom Line: I would recommend it to any parent. It is an all in one that truly delivers on that promise.
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| fatima98g's Full Review: Graco LeisureSport™ Travel System 7422 |
The Graco LeisureSport is wonderful. I bought it for my daughter before she was born. However, we went ahead and used it for my son on a trip to Disney. During those seven days, we put the stroller through every possible test. It passed with flying colors.
What is it?
This stroller combines the best of two worlds. You get the flexibility of a jogging stroller, with the comfort and ease of a travel system. The stroller has 3 large wheels for easy maneuverability. However, the padding is more in the range with top of the line single strollers. The stroller has a typical carrier/ car seat that snaps in. The car seat has a base that belts into the car for securing the seat in place. It can also be used without the base. There is a neat level that lets you know if the seat is safely installed.
Cool Features
* The stroller offers one hand folding.
* It has two cup holders for mom and dad, a tray with a cup holder for baby, a huge basket, and a little compartment for keys, sunglasses, cell phone, etc.
* 5 point harness
* hand brake
*The seat recline is adjusted by a drawstring. It allows you to stop the recline anywhere you want. I like that much better than the two or three choices most strollers give you.
* The carrier has a comfort handle for carrying.
* The carrier's shade can be moved completely from one side to the other. It makes it quite easy to protect baby from the elements.
The question of durability...
We have had the stroller for nearly a year. Primarily it has been used by my son. He is a two year old nightmare of destruction. However, the stroller still looks new. It has a very easy to clean fabric. The plastic is extremely sturdy. If he was not able to destroy it, then no child can.
What is not so great....
My first thought is size. When the stroller is folded, it is quite similar to a single stroller. However, it has the front wheel protruding slightly. It is not a huge problem, but it can be a minor inconvenience if you are short on space.
Next up would be cost. This baby is not exactly cheap. I found mine at Wal Mart when they were clearing out the baby section to renovate. I paid only $88.00. Two weeks later, I was at Babies 'r us completing my registry. The same stroller was $250.00. I nearly laid an egg. However, when you break it down it is not unreasonable. You do get a jogging stroller, a regular stroller, a carrier, and a car seat.
Final Say
The stroller is a far step above the typical stroller. It is not often that you can have a product that is multi-functional do it all well. However, Graco has scored a home run with this one.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 88.00
Age Range of Child: 0 to 12 Months
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