Caillou Travel Jet

CUSTOMER REVIEW



Really nice toy, its perfect for my little one! Great quality

Graco FastAction Fold Jogger Click Connect Travel System, Gotham

Product Description

Color: Gotham

The air-filled rubber tires give your child a smooth ride and the reclining stroller seat help you find the right, comfortable position.

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This is the ultimate crossover stroller: it’s got the comfort & convenience of traditional strollers + the performance of a jogger.

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Your infant car seat easily clicks into the stroller and into the included infant car seat base, for a secure, one-step attachment.

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You’ll love the deluxe parent’s tray with cup holders and a smartphone cradle to secure your phone.

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Graco FastAction Fold Jogger Click Connect Jogging Stroller Travel System, featuring SnugRide Click Connect 35, in Gotham

Stroller That Keeps Up with Your Active Lifestyle

FastAction Fold Jogger Click Connect Jogging Stroller, in Gotham, is the ultimate crossover stroller: it combines all of the comfort and convenience features moms love from traditional Graco strollers with the performance and maneuverability of an all-terrain jogger. You get the best of both worlds, in one terrific infant jogging stroller. In this great jogging stroller travel system, you’ll also receive the top-rated SnugRide Click Connect 35.

Fold Up—Fast

The FastAction fold is one of parents’ favorite features on this terrific stroller: just pull the clearly marked red strap on the stroller’s seat and the stroller folds in one-second. Best of all, moms and dads can fold the stroller with one hand, so that their other arm is always free to comfort and hold baby. It’s a really unique feature that makes this set stand out among jogging stroller travel systems.

Lightweight Design Fits Your Lifestyle

The stroller weighs just 30 lbs. (without the infant car seat), so it’s lightweight. The lightweight—yet sturdy—design makes it a perfect stroller for any on-the-go mom, since it’s so portable.

Top-Rated Infant Car Seat

Graco’s top-rated SnugRide Click Connect 35 is a favorite of moms and respected consumer magazines. This seat is designed to accommodate rear-facing infants from 4 to 35 lbs. and includes a convenient stay-in-car base, for easy vehicle installation.

Click Connect

The infant car seat clicks into the stroller in one simple step, and the clear audio “click” lets you know it’s secure. In addition, the Click Connect feature applies to the stay-in-car base that comes with the car seat.

Comfortable Ride

Air-filled rubber tires offer suspension for a smooth ride on just about any terrain. Just lock the front wheel for added stability while jogging or unlock it for maneuverability on quiet, daily strolls. Deluxe, padded stroller seat ensures that your child—from baby to toddler—will ride comfortably, and it features Graco’s multi-position recline, so that you can find just the right position to suit him or her. This jogging stroller travel system is comfortable for baby and comfortable for you as you stay active with your child.

Maneuverability

Lockable front swivel wheels provide superior maneuverability and a smooth ride for those jogs and walks with baby—whether you’re strolling outdoors or inside.

Bring Essentials Along, Including Your Smartphone

The deluxe parents’ tray features a smartphone cradle that clips your phone securely in so that you can see it and even listen to tunes on your phone’s speakers while you stroll. Moms love the extra-large storage basket (perfect to store a diaper bag, snacks and other baby gear) and the parents’ tray with storage and two deep cup holders. It’s always convenient to have your essentials close-by.

Made for the Shade

The extra-large canopy allows your child to ride in the shade, protected from bright sunlight.

Reflectors

Reflectors on the child’s tray and wheels offer added safety for low-light visibility when you’re strolling in dimly lit places.

Easy In, Easy Out

It’s easy to get your toddler in and out of the FastAction Fold Jogger Click Connect Jogging Stroller: the child’s tray conveniently pivots out of the way. Your little one will love the tray with storage (for small games and treats) and a cup holder for drinks or a sippie cup.

Sophisticated Style

Gotham’s go-with-anything look will appeal to fashionable moms and babies. The solids of black, white and gray combine for a sophisticated look that is always in style.

Graco’s FastAction Fold Jogger Click Connect Jogging Stroller, in Gotham, includes the top-rated SnugRide Click Connect 35 infant car seat.

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Key Features

• Multi-position reclining seat for baby's comfort


• Deluxe parent's tray features a unique smartphone cradle for your phone or MP3 player, 2 deep cup holders and a covered storage compartment


• Extra-large, expandable canopy with peek-a-boo window keeps your child shaded


• Extra-large storage basket to hold all your essentials


• Reflectors for added low-light visibility


• Child’s tray with cup holder pivots or removes for no-fuss stroller entry


• Convertible 3 or 5-point harness grows with your child

SnugRide Click Connect 35 Infant Car Seat Features:

• Rigorously crash tested to meet or exceed U.S. safety standards


• Side-impact tested* (*In addition to meeting or exceeding all applicable US safety standards, the SnugRide Click Connect 35 car seat has been side impact tested for occupant retention by the harness system)


• EPS, energy absorbing foam for effective impact energy management


• LATCH-equipped stay-in-car base with on-base level indicator for hassle-free installation


• 5-point, front-adjust harness helps you get baby in and out


• Removable infant head support cushions baby

Age / Weight Recommendations

• Stroller holds a child up to 50 lbs.


• Car seat helps protect babies from 4 – 35 lbs.


• Refer to your instruction manual for more information.

The Gotham fashion is a cute, gender-neutral style for your child.

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CUSTOMER REVIEW



I am comparing the Graco FastAction Jogging Travel System vs. the BOB Revolution SE*

*I chose to compare against the BOB Revolution, as opposed to other the other BOB models, because we wanted the option of fixed wheel and swivel wheel.



I did a lot of research on the best jogging stroller and had narrowed it down to these two. We're currently expecting our first child, and will update this review after we've met our little one, so this review is only based on research. I am a light jogger and my partner runs 30+ miles per week. As we are only purchasing one stroller, we wanted our main stroller to be a jogging stroller. We made our decision and purchased the Graco FastAction Jogger Travel System. While price wasn't a huge factor, we do appreciate the overall value of the Graco system.



Graco

Dimensions: L: 40", W: 24", H: 42"

Folded Dimensions: L: 39", W: 23.6", H: 15.3"

Weight: 30lbs

Weight capacity: 50lbs

One-step folding



BOB

Dimensions (swivel mode): L: 46" W: 25.5" H: 40"

Folded Dimensions (swivel mode): L: 39", W: 25.5", H: 16"

Weight: 25lbs

Weight capacity: 70lbs (although most children will outgrow before reaching 70lbs)

Two-step folding



Why the Graco wins

We tested a few different strollers in store, and only looked at strollers with inflatable wheels, suspension, and specifically marked for jogging. I'm 5'8" and my partner is 6'0" and the Graco is a little more comfortable for us height-wise. If you are on the shorter side--say 5'4" and under--and a heavy jogger, you may prefer the BOB. If you are 5'10" or over, I'd recommend the Graco. At 5'8" I could go either way, but did find the Graco slightly more comfortable. Of course, if you can go to your local Babies R Us and try out the models yourself, that's best. The handlebar height is 40" on the BOB and 42" on the Graco. Neither are adjustable.



I liked the folding on the Graco better, as it's easier to be folded with one hand. The kickstand on the stroller to stand up while folded is a nice touch.



Included accessories: The Graco includes the parent's console--awesome, with the two rigid plastic cup holders, smartphone holder, and hidden compartment. Smartphones with 5in+ screens do not fit in the smartphone holder, but our iPhone 4s with rubber cases fit fine, and I've heard a naked iPhone 5 fits fine, while a case on an iPhone 5 may or may not work. But larger smartphones will fit in the hidden compartment. The child's tray, and wheel reflectors are also included. All of these must be purchased separately with the BOB and the parent's console is mesh on the BOB, which I didn't like as it didn't feel as sturdy. Additionally with the BOB, you have to buy the car seat adapter. And, the car seat!



I won't do a long review of the car seat, but the quality is important to us, and we feel the quality is on par or better than if we were to have bought the car seat separately. Besides the high safety ratings, we like that it is light, rated to hold an infant 4-35lbs., rear-facing, included infant insert, and is LATCH compatible.



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Durability: I think the Graco is on par with durability with the BOB. Both have a metal frame and look they they can take a beating and certainly make it through infant to toddler, and another child. Contrary to the positive reviews I'd read about BOB fabric and canopy materials, I wasn't impressed, and felt the Graco fabric choices were higher quality. The BOB fabric looks like it will fade easily, and when looking at used BOBs on Craigslist, I noticed several noted a faded canopy.



Both strollers have the safety features of foot brake, wrist strap, and peakaboo window on top of canopy. Both canopy coverage was similar. Both strollers lack handle-bar brake.



Why the BOB wins

Suspension: The BOB does have better suspension, coil spring and elastomer core shock absorbers provide three inches of wheel travel. Adjustable shock release knobs allow for two shock positions to fine-tune suspension for varying occupants and cargo. This really made me lean towards the BOB at first, but we're not really trail runners and all of our running is done on level pavement. While we plan to take the stroller onto trails and beaches, we didn't think the suspension and shocks were as valuable there, given the other lacking features. But, if you are a trail runner or regularly run on uneven surfaces, this might make the BOB worth it.



Cost difference (online prices)

Graco system with carseat and attachments included: $300

BOB: $330 +carseat($150) +carseat attachment($55) +parent console($25) +child's tray($25) +tire reflectors($5) = $590



The Graco stroller comes in the following colors: RoadRunner (black/gray), Chili Red, Piazza (green), Grapeade (purple), Tangerine (orange), and Tidalwave (teal)

All are black or gray based with the color accent acting as kind of a "racing stripe," vroom!



Tip: For the carseat, if you do want the foot bootie (aka foot warmer or fabric boot) for your little one's tootsies, you can go to Graco Baby's website and find the SnugRide ClickConnect 35, find the color you like, get the product number of the item, and the fabric boot is available for purchase under the Replacement Parts section of the website for $13. Or you can call Graco and they'll do the order over the phone. While I couldn't find a bootie that matched the Chili Red, there is a bootie in black with white piping (called Lyric) that looks like a good match. Of course, color availability may change over time, so you might be better off making a phone call and asking.



Hope this helps with your purchase. Feel free to ask any questions about the Graco and I'll try to answer them. We're very pleased with our decision to get the Graco. Can't wait to meet our little guy and put this sucker to use!

Graco Spree Classic Connect Travel System and SnugRide Classic Connect Car Seat, Ollie

Product Description

Color: Ollie

HOLIDAY SPOILER ALERT: Because this item normally ships in its original packaging, it may be visible upon delivery. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Graco Spree Classic Connect Travel System w/SnugRide Classic Connect - Ollie

You and baby can explore the world in style without sacrificing convenience. The Spree Classic Connect Travel System includes the stylish Spree Stroller, the top rated Graco SnugRide Classic Connect Infant Car Seat, and a stay-in-car base. The stroller features a one-hand, standing fold, large storage basket, reclining seat and child and parent trays.

36.2 lbs






CUSTOMER REVIEW



The stroller and car seat are very fashionable and sturdy. I was pleasantly surprised. Its an excellent value and hard to find in the regular stores.

Streamlight 88033 Protac Tactical Flashlight 2AA with White LED Includes 2 "AA" Alkaline Batteries and Holster, Black

CUSTOMER REVIEW



I bought this flashlight because I work security detail in an ugly part of my city, and when I need a flashlight, I need it to work consistently every time - because my life could depend on it. For a standard flashlight, that may be too much to ask for, but for a flashlight of this reputation and price, I was expecting much more. I bought the Streamlight Protac HL 2 months ago. It worked for about a month (long enough for the return time to expire), and then the 600 lumen output drastically decreased. I assumed it was exhausted batteries, and so I bought a new package of batteries. The Streamlight did not regain its 600 lumen output. It put out less than 200 lumen, in my estimations. At times the light did not turn on at all when the switch was pressed. I assumed that this was my fault, that maybe I didn't know how to use the Streamlight's "ten-tap" technology. After all, I couldn't find anything on the internet suggesting that anyone had ever had a problem with a Streamlight. I even bought another package of batteries, just to be sure that expired batteries weren't to blame. Sure enough, it was a problem with the flashlight. Bear in mind, I had not abused the light, submerged it, dropped it, exposed it to shock or high heat, and I would go as far as to say I babied it. It spent most of its time in the holster, on my belt.



Streamlight has a limited lifetime warranty on parts defects, and so I decided to send the flashlight to the Streamlight repair facility, after filling out an online repair form on Streamlight's website, accompanied by a detailed description of the problem. I asked them to call me with their findings. I paid for 2 day priority mail, it was shipped within 2 days to their facility, and by the morning of the 3rd day, it was marked as shipped back to customer. I called them and asked what the problem was with my light, and they said it was that I must be using bad or inferior batteries, because they couldn't find anything wrong with the light. I told them that there was indeed a problem with the light, and that I had used both Energiser and Duracell batteries with expiration dates of 2021, and they said that I must be mistaken, and that they strongly recommend more new batteries. Personally, I don't think they looked at it at all.



When the flashlight shipped back to me, I decided to inspect it myself. I figured I'd lose nothing since honoring the warranty was seemingly ignored by Streamlight, and as is, I had a useless paperweight of a flashlight. I started by cutting the rubber button on the tail-cap off, exposing the "guts" of the flash-light's switch, and immediately exposing the problem: corrosion in the tail-cap. An easy fix that I believe that Streamlight should have easily found and fixed. I ordered a new tail-cap on eBay for $16, and the light works like new.



In the end: Does the light work now? Yes, but because I fixed the problem.

Did it work in the beginning? No.

Did Streamlight honor the warranty? No. They insinuated that I was mistaken to weasel out of warranty work, and offered no solution to the problem.

Total cost of flash light after repairs, shipping, and batteries: Easily over $100

Would you recommend this product? No. The product is made in China, offers quality craftsmanship, but poor quality control, and customer service is marginal at best. For you to buy a flash light this expensive, you would have to need it for a tactical/emergency situation, and if it doesn't work in even simple situations, you have a serious problem.



I will probably get steam-rolled for this negative review, but I can only report my experience. I can't speak for the entire Streamlight brand, nor other model flashlights of this brand. I'm only speaking from my experience, and this being my first and only Streamlight, I can tell you that I'm not pleased.

Graco Spree Classic Connect Travel System, Ariel

CUSTOMER REVIEW



The stroller and car seat are very fashionable and sturdy. I was pleasantly surprised. Its an excellent value and hard to find in the regular stores.

Garmin nüvi 2595LMT 5-Inch Portable Bluetooth GPS Navigator with Lifetime Maps and Traffic

CUSTOMER REVIEW



This is my 3rd Garmin GPS. I have become accustomed to their user interface and performance, so I can't compare to other makes. I wanted to talk about the new features that attracted me to this unit and how I evaluated their usefulness on my first 3 hour road trip to a location I know by heart.



Feature 1 - 5 inch screen. I am older and am having to use reading glasses to see the GPS mounted to the dash. My earlier unit was a 4 inch. I considered a 7 inch Magellan, but when I found out you couldn't install custom POIs on the Magellan, it ruled that one out for me. We go camping frequently and I have all the state parks as custom POIs. I also have truck stops I like to use. The 5 inch display was definately an improvement for me.



Feature 2 - Automated voice recognition. I definately don't like being distracted by touching the screen to see how far the next roadside rest is (see custom POIs above). So I thought telling the GPS what I wanted made a lot of sense. When it comes to "commands" this feature works OK, but I have discovered I have to turn the radio volume down or talk VERY LOUDLY. The latter disturbs my wife :-) However, when you want to provide an address to locate, the unit performed badly. I couldn't get it to correctly locate any of 3 addresses correctly... i.e. "4810 Whitewood Court" ended up with something very strange.



Feature 3 - Turn lanes. Knowing which lane you need to be in to correctly exit the highway and be ready for the next turn. There are two distinctly different features on this unit for knowing the turn lanes. One is "Viewing Junctions" which displays a picture of the upcoming junction, complete with signage. This takes up about the right half of the screen. The other turn lane feature is a small area in the upper left corner that shows , by using arrows, the number of lanes. The lane(s) you are to be in are bright white, while the others are grey. I found the arrows to be VERY useful and quick to absorb at a glance. I found the "Viewing Junctions" not very useful, as you had to look over a much larger area of the screen to absorb the information in a glance. I found I had to glance at the "Viewing Junctions" image several times before I understood which lane it wanted me to be in. For me at least, the "Viewing Junction" feature was of no use to me.



Feature 4 - Traffic. On my trip there were no traffic problems, so I didn't get to experience any rerouting due to traffic conditions. This feature appears to only work when you are in or around larger cities. Between cities, pressing the traffic button indicated that there was no or weak signal.



Feature 5 - Posted speed limits - As you are navigating a small sign appears on the display showing the posted limit and your actual speed. If your actual speed exceeds the posted limit, it turns red. Nice little feature to keep honest people honest.



Other Notes:

I found the estimated time of arrival to be more accurate than my previous GPSs. Perhaps because it knows the posted limits as they change along the route??? The menu system is different from my prior GPSs.



There is an icon composed of 3 horizontal white bars that, when pressed, bring up other options. Sometimes this icon is in the lower right of the display, sometimes it is located elsewhere depending on where you are in the menus. Since this was a little different than prior units, I am having to get adjusted to this.

Britax B-Agile Child Tray

CUSTOMER REVIEW



Having a tray on the B Agile is great! Happy that it folds up with the stroller. My daughter loves eating her puffs off the tray while we are out and about, so daily errands are much easier now.

Britax 2014 B-Agile and B-Safe Travel System, Black

CUSTOMER REVIEW



There are two schools of thought concerning a travel system: "Buy it! It's so convenient" and "Why buy this bulky contraption?" So, of course, being pregnant with my very first child - and trying to go as minimal as possible, I over analyzed the pros and cons. (But then, I did that with Infant Tubs as well.) So far, it has been a wise investment for our lifestyle



We live in a city, in a small apartment. We do a lot of walking, and split our shopping between walking to the corner shops, and driving to shopping centers with stores spread across giant parking lots - making it convenient to have a stroller that clicks in with our car seat. Since the stroller is back and forth between the trunk of our car, and a closet in our apartment, the fact that this stroller is lightweight, with a one-handed carrying strap is a huge plus. I can carry the stroller in one hand, and the baby in the car seat in the other hand, out the door, down the steps and to the car. The stroller folds up fairly flat, and is easily lifted in and out of the trunk, but it does maintain its full width while folded, so it takes up a little more room in a closet than an umbrella stroller would. The storage space underneath has not been a problem for me - it fits what I need it to fit. It steers like a dream (*with the front wheel unlocked), turns on a dime, and the locking mechanism is a single click. Folding and unfolding is easy (though a little challenging to unfold with a baby in arms) The main inconvenience for this stroller and city living - is that I feel it's a bit too bulky for bus riding, even when folded. You also have to buy cup holders and toddler bars a la carte, (but you can steer one-handed! *safety note: when car seat is clicked in to stroller, Britax recommends you lock the front wheel - making steering more difficult).



The car seat has been good. On the plus side, the base has a leveler bubble, and is adjustable to get the angle correct without the use of pool noodles. It is very easy to install correctly. I only have this seat - but I've heard it's heavier than others. As my baby is getting chunkier, we are leaving it in the car, and just pulling the baby in and out as you would with a convertible seat - though it's nice to have the option to click in and out when the baby is sleeping. But it's not 15 pounds heavier or anything - so not a huge con in my book. The straps are easy to figure out, and the material wipes clean with a wet rag (though I haven't had any true explosions to test the limits - knock on wood). My main complaint about the car seat is that my baby can get quite hot. I'm not sure if that's a problem with the color, the type of fabric, or the fact that my baby is a sweat machine.



Overall I am glad we got a travel system - seven months in, we are still using it every day, and I see us continuing to use the stroller when our baby outgrows the car seat (though we may get a supplemental umbrella stroller). I'm also glad we got the Britax in particular. I love the stroller, and the car seat has kept our baby safe and snug in the back seat. (And if you're wondering how the infant tub debate ended - we got the Fisher Price whale, with an infant support - and we're still using it!)

Skip Hop Memory Foam Stroller Liner, Platinum

CUSTOMER REVIEW



This product seemed nice and was made of high quality materials. However, it would not work with my City Mini stroller made by Baby Jogger. This stroller folds by grabbing a handle located in the seat. This pad covers the handle. I'm not sure why I didn't think of it earlier (must be the lack of sleep with a new little one :). Just thought I'd mention it for other sleep deprived parents.

Graco Ready2Grow Classic Connect LX Stroller, Metropolis

CUSTOMER REVIEW



ok. i have a 2 and a half year old and a 6 month old. i have a BOB duallie for the beach, parks, and walks, but have been looking at double strollers for stores. when i saw this one i knew it was the best option for now and in a year.



assembly is ok, not difficult but not super easy. after i assembled it, it really seemed like they could have done it for us and just packed it in a bigger box. but, nothing is that easy. the only part i struggled with was the standing platform, you have to snap it on upside down and pull it through. it was just odd.



it is like 95% plastic pieces. i'm guessing they will be durable enough, but the wheels, the seats, the platform all snap on to other plastic pieces. i just hope it lasts for the other children we will be having in the next few years.



**update** ok first chicco carseat do NOT fit in facing you. but you can slide it in sideways. the baby can see you if they turn their head. and it sat deep enough, that i felt comfortable for a quick trip in to the store.



right now my older son rides up front and my baby sit in the "bucket seat". both love their position. my older child gets to see everything and my baby seems comfortable staring at me. if he wants he can see other people to the side or behind me. he also is more willing to sit in the bucket seat for longer than he ever sat in our chicco carseat travel system. i just think he has more room.



it is very difficut to get to the basket with a child in the front seat and the bucket seat attached. so i figured out that i need to put everything in the basket first and then the kids in. it is easier to keep everything loose in the basket, rather than trying to get into a bag when both kids are in.



overall...PROS

assembly simple

drives nicely, can even steer using one hand if needed

folds easily

confortable seats

easy to adjust



overall...CONS

very, very long when folded [we have a new explorer and it has to go in diagonal, no way it would fit in a small trunk]

many, many plastic pieces [will it affect durablity?]

strong chemical smell when taken out of box [it does go away, i'm assuming all the plastic]



ok and for my biggest CON. they have a 5 point harness on front seat and bucket. however, the shoulder straps easily detach from the lap belt, allowing the shoulder pads to fall off when folding. i have almost lost them several times, had i not looked down. if this didn't happen i would probably give this stroller 5 stars.



***i have switched to using it for the baby up front and my almost 3 year old sitting or standing. both love their new option, my 9 month old is content to sit and watch, and my older can hop on to stand or sit.

the shoulder pad issue is just obnoxious, that i took both off and have resolved to it taking a tad longer to attach all 4 disconnected parts to the crotch strap.

Graco FastAction Fold Jogger Click Connect Travel System, Chili Red

CUSTOMER REVIEW



I am comparing the Graco FastAction Jogging Travel System vs. the BOB Revolution SE*

*I chose to compare against the BOB Revolution, as opposed to other the other BOB models, because we wanted the option of fixed wheel and swivel wheel.



I did a lot of research on the best jogging stroller and had narrowed it down to these two. We're currently expecting our first child, and will update this review after we've met our little one, so this review is only based on research. I am a light jogger and my partner runs 30+ miles per week. As we are only purchasing one stroller, we wanted our main stroller to be a jogging stroller. We made our decision and purchased the Graco FastAction Jogger Travel System. While price wasn't a huge factor, we do appreciate the overall value of the Graco system.



Graco

Dimensions: L: 40", W: 24", H: 42"

Folded Dimensions: L: 39", W: 23.6", H: 15.3"

Weight: 30lbs

Weight capacity: 50lbs

One-step folding



BOB

Dimensions (swivel mode): L: 46" W: 25.5" H: 40"

Folded Dimensions (swivel mode): L: 39", W: 25.5", H: 16"

Weight: 25lbs

Weight capacity: 70lbs (although most children will outgrow before reaching 70lbs)

Two-step folding



Why the Graco wins

We tested a few different strollers in store, and only looked at strollers with inflatable wheels, suspension, and specifically marked for jogging. I'm 5'8" and my partner is 6'0" and the Graco is a little more comfortable for us height-wise. If you are on the shorter side--say 5'4" and under--and a heavy jogger, you may prefer the BOB. If you are 5'10" or over, I'd recommend the Graco. At 5'8" I could go either way, but did find the Graco slightly more comfortable. Of course, if you can go to your local Babies R Us and try out the models yourself, that's best. The handlebar height is 40" on the BOB and 42" on the Graco. Neither are adjustable.



I liked the folding on the Graco better, as it's easier to be folded with one hand. The kickstand on the stroller to stand up while folded is a nice touch.



Included accessories: The Graco includes the parent's console--awesome, with the two rigid plastic cup holders, smartphone holder, and hidden compartment. Smartphones with 5in+ screens do not fit in the smartphone holder, but our iPhone 4s with rubber cases fit fine, and I've heard a naked iPhone 5 fits fine, while a case on an iPhone 5 may or may not work. But larger smartphones will fit in the hidden compartment. The child's tray, and wheel reflectors are also included. All of these must be purchased separately with the BOB and the parent's console is mesh on the BOB, which I didn't like as it didn't feel as sturdy. Additionally with the BOB, you have to buy the car seat adapter. And, the car seat!



I won't do a long review of the car seat, but the quality is important to us, and we feel the quality is on par or better than if we were to have bought the car seat separately. Besides the high safety ratings, we like that it is light, rated to hold an infant 4-35lbs., rear-facing, included infant insert, and is LATCH compatible.



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Durability: I think the Graco is on par with durability with the BOB. Both have a metal frame and look they they can take a beating and certainly make it through infant to toddler, and another child. Contrary to the positive reviews I'd read about BOB fabric and canopy materials, I wasn't impressed, and felt the Graco fabric choices were higher quality. The BOB fabric looks like it will fade easily, and when looking at used BOBs on Craigslist, I noticed several noted a faded canopy.



Both strollers have the safety features of foot brake, wrist strap, and peakaboo window on top of canopy. Both canopy coverage was similar. Both strollers lack handle-bar brake.



Why the BOB wins

Suspension: The BOB does have better suspension, coil spring and elastomer core shock absorbers provide three inches of wheel travel. Adjustable shock release knobs allow for two shock positions to fine-tune suspension for varying occupants and cargo. This really made me lean towards the BOB at first, but we're not really trail runners and all of our running is done on level pavement. While we plan to take the stroller onto trails and beaches, we didn't think the suspension and shocks were as valuable there, given the other lacking features. But, if you are a trail runner or regularly run on uneven surfaces, this might make the BOB worth it.



Cost difference (online prices)

Graco system with carseat and attachments included: $300

BOB: $330 +carseat($150) +carseat attachment($55) +parent console($25) +child's tray($25) +tire reflectors($5) = $590



The Graco stroller comes in the following colors: RoadRunner (black/gray), Chili Red, Piazza (green), Grapeade (purple), Tangerine (orange), and Tidalwave (teal)

All are black or gray based with the color accent acting as kind of a "racing stripe," vroom!



Tip: For the carseat, if you do want the foot bootie (aka foot warmer or fabric boot) for your little one's tootsies, you can go to Graco Baby's website and find the SnugRide ClickConnect 35, find the color you like, get the product number of the item, and the fabric boot is available for purchase under the Replacement Parts section of the website for $13. Or you can call Graco and they'll do the order over the phone. While I couldn't find a bootie that matched the Chili Red, there is a bootie in black with white piping (called Lyric) that looks like a good match. Of course, color availability may change over time, so you might be better off making a phone call and asking.



Hope this helps with your purchase. Feel free to ask any questions about the Graco and I'll try to answer them. We're very pleased with our decision to get the Graco. Can't wait to meet our little guy and put this sucker to use!

Garmin nüvi 66LMT GPS Navigator System with Spoken Turn-By-Turn Directions, Preloaded Maps and Speed Limit Displays (USA and Canada)

CUSTOMER REVIEW



I will review this more completely after I have used it a while, but my initial reaction is this is great. My previous Garmin was a 1490 and I was worried that this would not have several of the features on that model. I was pleasantly surprised to discover this model does provide the phone numbers of businesses you are going to and has some features that are better. All the information tabs on the screen can be customized and these include the current time, time of arrival, elevation, direction, etc. On the older model phone numbers were displayed when you hit the GO button, before going to the actual map. On this version when you hit the location you are going to, there is an "I" on the screen after you enter the address, before you hit the GO button, and hitting this gives you the phone number and alternate route information. If anything, this is a better arrangement because you can get to the route faster and if you actually want the phone number, hit the "I." This model has everything my older model had, and more. All you have to do to change any tab is push that button and it gives you more choices than you will ever need. The only "con" I have found is the one-hour battery duration. I plan to carry a spare DC cord in the car in case the one that came with the GPS fails. I often drive on LONG business trips and have to be prepared for every possibility. For those long trips this even has a trip log on the screen. This GPS does have North American maps, which means it will work in Canada and the US. I was even able to enter info about the Bahamas islands and it seemed to include that area.

JJ Cole Urban Bundleme, Stealth, Toddler

CUSTOMER REVIEW



I started with the Original Bundle Me because I was using a friend's but she was also pregnant and needed hers back so I purchased this one and I like the JJ Cole Urban Bundle Me better. Here is why: the faux sherling on the original, was prone to pilling of the fabric and caught lint, hair and other debris. The original was heavier and a bit bulkier. I like the fabric of the Urban Bundle Me better. It's lighter weight and the exterior material wipes clean easier. Overall the product is great and does what it says, which is keep your baby warm. Having tried both the original and this Urban version, I like this better.

Skip Hop Stroller Bar Activity Toy, Alphabet Zoo

Product Description

Merrily we roll along. Take this animal themed activity center along for the ride, perfect for stroller bars and infant carrier handles. Includes a banana teether, rattle pear, and detachable zebra for your little one to hold, while a baby safe mirror encourages peek a boo play and self recognition.






CUSTOMER REVIEW



Fits perfectly on the stroller bar for the Uppababy Vista and provides plenty of entertainment for my little guy. The center toy is detachable, so it can be handled and brought to mouth as they get older and want to manipulate the toys more. The other two are attached, so they dont get lost. The ear makes that great crinkly sound that babies seem to love so much and encourages a lot of tactile manipulation. The mirror is a great addition as well as babies never seem to tire from looking at themselves ;) A great toy bar without all the blinking lights or obnoxious music. Just simple play and a gorgeous design. And it matches beautifully with other Skip Hop items as well.

Graco FastAction Fold Jogger Click Connect Stroller, Tangerine

Product Description

Color: Tangerine

Product Description

Graco's first jogger is the ultimate crossover stroller, combining all the comfort and convenience of a traditional stroller with the performance and maneuverability of an all-terrain jogger. The Graco FastAction Fold Click Connect LX not only features the FastAction fold, but also has a multi-position reclining seat, extra-large storage basket and unique smartphone holder. This stroller accepts all Graco Click Connect infant car seats with a secure one-step attachment to create your own travel system. The Graco FastAction Fold Jogger has a convenient, 1-second fold that makes it effortless to open and close. With just a quick pull on the fold/unfold strap the stroller closes compactly and opens back up just as easily. The stroller's lightweight design makes it portable, and its large air-filled rubber tires provide a smooth ride on any surface. The stroller seat holds a child up to 50 pounds, making it ideal for your growing child. The seat offers a multi-position reclining seat for baby's comfort. Plush padding provides extra cushioning and support during longer strolls or runs. Plus, the convertible 3- or 5-point harness keeps your child safe and secure. The extra-large storage basket will hold essentials like diapers, food, and toys. And the parent tray with two deep cup holders, covered storage compartment and secure smartphone holder offers enough room for you to keep everything you want within reach, while the child tray is ideal for holding bottles, sippy cups, and snacks. The child tray pivots or fully removes, making it easy to lift your child in and out of the seat. For convenience, the jogger frame wipes down easily with soap and warm water.






CUSTOMER REVIEW



Vine Customer Review of Free Product (What's this?) Graco's FastAction Jogging Stroller definitely gives other brands such as Phil and Teds and BOB a run for the money. There are a lot of things to like about this stroller, with a few cons - but these cons are highly subjective (you'll see why later in the review). I experimented running with this stroller with both my kids (a little over 30 lb 3 year old and a 40 something pound 5 year old). I did not test this stroller with the FastAction carseat. Here's a quick overview before I delve more into detail about the pros and cons of this stroller:



Set up for the stroller was fairly straight forward, and most items on the stroller were preassembled. Each item would loudly click into place, so you'll know if a piece is in or not. The only piece I had a little difficulty inserting was the kickstand piece. This piece requires you to snap a plastic piece on a metal bar on the underside of the stroller - thankfully my husband had no problem pushing that piece in! Disassembly is also very easy - many of the components can be removed by pushing a button and pulling the component out. Some pieces are optional (arm rests for the kids, kid tray, and parent tray). The parent tray includes a spot to securely hold you cell phone in both a horizontal or vertical orientation, as well as an closeable compartment for keys, chapsticks, GUs, etc. There is an arm tether strap attached to the bottom storage basket area, in case you want added security when running down hills.



Each brake can be locked individually on the back tires. There is a huge storage basket that is made out of fabric, so you can store towels, diaper bag, diapers, water bottles, and other sundry items. The seat is adjustable to 3 positions - fully sitting up, partially reclining, and lying down. Adjusting the seat is very easy - simply push the seat up until it clicks to get the seat in an upright position, then squeeze two bars located on the back of the seat to recline. To collapse the stroller, you just pull up on a strap located in the crease on the child's seat. To assemble, just unlatch the large plastic clip on the side of the seat and lift the stroller's handlebar upwards. Folding and down really took minimal effort.



PROS



The Wheels

With an air filled 12" diameter bicycle wheel in the front, and a pair of air filled 16" diameter bicycle wheels in the rear, the wheels allow for a smoother ride for the child. When taking my kid out for a run in the park, the ride seemed smooth with very few bumps. This stroller would be great for running on jogging trails and for going over rougher terrain. The distance from wheel to foot is also good. Because the handlebars are set further back, I had no issues with bumping the basket or wheels on the stroller while running.



Good Control

Control is a huge issue when maneuvering anywhere with a stroller - even when not running. I found that I was able to maneuver this stroller easily when running, and had an equally easy time when just rolling with this stroller through the zoo, where slightly smaller aisles are sometimes. The front wheel allows for good turns, and unlike the Phil and Ted's Sports V.2, we didn't have issues with a locked wheel on smooth surfaces like linoleum.



The Canopy

This canopy is awesome. The canopy is large, has a closeable flap parent view window (uses mesh to look through instead of plastic, and can be covered with more material so no light goes down), and has mesh openings on the sides so the kids can see to the sides of them without having to lean forward to look around the canopy. Our old Phil and Ted Sports stroller didn't even cover half the amount that this canopy does. If you happen to have a carseat clicked into place, this canopy would allow for full coverage of the top of the carseat/stroller, and because of the mesh sides, your kid will be able to breath easy and have a little diffused light going in, just so you can keep an eye on him/her.



The Parent Tray

This is the first parent tray I've seen that actually has the parent in mind. There are two cup holders for drinks - to go coffee cups, water bottles, soda cans, and so forth will fit in there fine without fear of tippage. The cup holders are deep, and are made of rigid plastic. The smartphone/iPod holder is a nice touch. With many parents using apps like Runkeeper, iFit, etc on their phones to track mileage, it was about time that someone put a designated holder for the phone. There is a spring loaded bar that will hold the phone in place. Underneath the phone holder is a compartment for all those other items you want to bring, but don't necessarily want in plain view for everyone. I was able to stow my keys, my phone, a small wallet, and a pack of candy I didn't want the kids to see in there. This is probably the best thing about the parent tray - I can keep my stuff close at hand without having to resort to using the cup holders to hold everything.



Storage Basket

While made of mesh sides and nylon material for the bottom, this basket is quite durable. You can easily stow a diaper bag in there, or in my case a bunch of jackets, bags of snacks, and my purse in there. When we took this stroller to the zoo, we were able to stow our full Case Logic dSLR camera backpack in the storage basket with enough room to spare for an extra jacket for each of my two kids, as well as a couple of small snacks. This would be a good stroller to take along for long hikes.



The Kickstand and Setup/Fold down

Most strollers are like puzzles when setting up and breaking down. You have to take multiple steps and push multiple buttons in the correct sequence to get it up or down. This stroller really is the easiest to set up a break down. Unlock one latch and lift up handlebar to set up, and pull one handle and lift up to break down. The kickstand is the best thing about the whole breakdown process...when you pull the handle up, the stroller folds and the kickstand keeps it in the upright position. This means that when your stroller is folded, you don't have to tip it over gently to lay it down on the floor, then later bend over to pick it up off the floor. My husband raved about this, simply because he was the one who usually has to load this in the car, and bending over to pick up a 30 something pound stroller isn't fun.



Huge Buttons to Remove the Wheels/Armrests/Trays/Etc

I hate having to search under, under, behind, etc to find those tiny little metal "buttons" to push into the plastic in order to release the wheels and other pieces from a stroller. I hate having to use a screwdriver to push pieces in because my fingers are just too fat/delicate to mash those buttons in. Thank you Graco, for making those release buttons HUGE and easily accessible. Now I can take off those extra pieces when I need to without having to struggle. Best part - just because the buttons are huge doesn't mean than pieces will accidently get triggered and fall off. You still need to work to remove pieces - just not insanely hard to do so.



The Fabric

It's easily spot cleaned and durable. What's not to like? From what I've seen, it doesn't stain easily, either.



The Footrest

Normally I wouldn't include this in a review, however, Graco really got something really right with this footrest. It's all rigid plastic, with a small dotted texture for grip. This allows for easy cleanup. The other thing I like about it is that it's not this huge blocky footrest like the old Graco systems. It's just large enough for my kids to rest their feet, but not so large that it's bumping into everything when I happen to use this stroller in smaller spaces.



CONS



Nonadjustable Height for Handlebar

At a lofty 5' tall, this is a slightly difficult stroller for me to maneuver. Because the handlebar is part of one long bar that extends down the side of the stroller, there is no way to adjust the bar up or down. When I hold onto the handlebars, my hands are positioned at about chest level - not a terrible position, but not entirely comfortable either. When the canopy is up, I cannot see directly in front of the stroller wheel, and therefore have a tough time gauging how far I have in front of me before bumping into something. For taller people, this won't be an issue. My husband, who is 5'7" didn't have a problem with the bar height.



Cellphone Holder

If you have an iPhone 5 with a case on, or any phone larger than an iPhone 5, your phone will NOT fit well in the cell holder. I tested out the phone holder with both the case on and off my phone (I have a Belkin Clear Case on my phone Belkin View Case / Cover For New Apple iPhone 5 (Black)) and my phone would not fit in either the vertical or horizontal orientation. When I remove the case, the phone fit fine in the horizontal orientation, but was a very VERY tight fit for the vertical orientation - the iPhone 5 is just too tall. My friend just laughed when he saw the opening and didn't even try to put his Samsung Galaxy in there. iPhone 4s, iPods, and other smaller phones will fit in there, just fine.



Weight & Size

I found this stroller to be too heavy to want to lug in and out of the car. It practically takes up the entire trunk of my Prius (that said, Prius trunks are not very big), and to get maximum fold down, you have to take off the kid tray. However, my husband and I agree that if you are going on a day trip with the kids/going on holiday with the kids, this stroller is totally worth is - Disneyland or the zoo is 100% more enjoyable when you don't have to haul all the kid's bags on your back, and the kids can relax a little in the stroller. But again, at 5', this thing is a bear for me to get in and out of the car. Most people probably won't have a problem with this, but I certain did.



All in all, I really like this stroller. The biggest cons I have with the stroller really are because I'm short - for most people who average out at 5'4 for women and 5'10 for men (according to Google), this stroller is parent perfect. It has a lot of great features for both the child and parent. Highly recommended.