Reviews by strollerfreak

strollerfreak says "This could be the only stroller you need." about Mountain Buggy Urban Single Stroller

strollerfreak — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 20:23:09 GMT

When I saw this stroller come up on my local classified list I couldn't resist any longer. I kept hearing people rave about them and I had not yet owned one...it was almost sacreligious, LOL.

Now I know why everyone raves about them, and I agree...everyone should have one of these!

This thing pushes so easily over any terrain, grass, rocks, sidewalk, the mall...it doesn't matter it goes anywhere and does anything...it's a TRUE multi-purpose stroller. It's well built and practically indestructible.

Price is a slight con, but if you are planning on having several kids this is a good one to keep around and put it through it's paces with each one.
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strollerfreak says "Solid, well built...the Hummer of double strollers" about Adventure Buggy Company Everest Twin Buggy Stroller

strollerfreak — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 20:17:08 GMT

With my Phil & Teds e3 having finally bit the dust after many, many, many miles of use it was time to replace it. It took me 6 months to decide what to replace it with and this was the winner.

I was looking for something that was easy to push, side-by-side yet narrow enough to fit through a standard door, folded compact & easy enough to get it in and out of my vehicle and had the possibility to attach a toddler seat. After debating back and forth between this and a Mountain Buggy Urban Double I finally took the plunge and went with the ABC. I've not regretted it since.

I use this stroller for everything!! Exercise class, walks in the neighborhood, trips to the mall and have taken it to the zoo as well. There is so much storage space it's crazy. All of my kids fit in the seats...even my 7 year old...though he does look a bit smooshed. It pushes easily even with nearly 90lbs of kids in it between my 5 & 7 year old boys. It's very easy to fold, and while heavy & cumbersome, it's do-able to......

strollerfreak says "It's been around for years for a reason...it's worth it." about Peg Perego Prima Papa High Chair

strollerfreak — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 19:49:52 GMT

bought a Graco Double Tray highchair with my first son because it matched all the rest of his accessories. Big Mistake.

I have since replaced it with the Prima Pappa and I *LOVE* it just as much as all my friends who also had one do. It is on it's 4th child now and I still love it just as much as when I bought it. This is one of those things that won't be sold off when the baby outgrows the gear.

The seat is adjustable to 7 different height positions. On the lowest position my toddler can climb up into the seat himself, which is nice. Also at that height setting I can roll him right up to the table edge and he can sit at the dining room table with us.

The vinyl seat pad is easy to clean. With dry crumbs all it takes is a flick of your hand to swipe them out. With wet messes, such as half gnawed on graham crackers, just wipe it up with a wet dish rag and it's gone.

The removable dinner tray is an excellent option.It stops food particles from getting stuck in a gap that runs the length of the...

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strollerfreak says "Don't waste your money...there are better options" about Chicco London Stroller

strollerfreak — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 19:39:49 GMT

I purchased this with the intention of using it for my new baby and occasionally for my 2 year old.

I brought it home and compared it side by side with my Maclaren Vogue. It has nearly the same features as the Maclaren for more than half the price.

The Chicco London has a 5pt harness, 6.5in treaded tires, 5 recline positions, an extendable legrest, a shopping basket, and a sun canopy.

However upon closer inspection of the London's seating area the depth of the seat on the London was shorter than the Maclaren by 2+ Inches!!

When my 2 year old sat in the seat his bum was hanging off, and therefor pushing his feet out past the footrest and he looked generally uncomfortable. Since this stroller needed to be comfortable for both boys I ended up returning it.

Had the seat not been so shallow I would have kept it, but it just bothered me to see my son looking so "cramped" in the seat.

A stroller like this should be able to go from 3mos-3years, but the depth of the seat on this stroller really prevents...

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strollerfreak says "It's the longest staying stroller in my ever evolving collection" about Phil and Ted's Sport Double Strollers

strollerfreak — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 19:35:04 GMT

I purchased a lightly used Phil & Teds E3 Version 1 Single w/Doubles Kit from a friend in March 2004. I replaced my Safetech Double with this stroller as it was more adaptable and had more options & features, and I had gotten the "go ahead" from my husband for the funding should I sell my Safetech as well.

Feel free to cut/paste the following link into your web browser to see pictures of my set up. The epinions editor keeps undoing my HTML coding.

http://strollerfreak.itgo.com/strollers/e3v1.html

Shortly after purchasing the stroller my husband was transferred to Kansas City, and we were to live in the Plaza area (big outdoor high end shopping center) so I was anticipating doing some heavy duty walking. Now that I am finishing up my last week here in Kansas City, I can say that I have put close to 150 miles on this stroller, and it still looks and performs as well as the first day I received it.

This stroller is truly adaptable. When purchased, it comes standard as a single with an additional...

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strollerfreak says "This seat will take you from infant to booster for only $130" about Evenflo Triumph DLX Convertible Car Seat

strollerfreak — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 19:01:10 GMT

I received an Evenflo Triumph Advance carseat to review for an online website and have been using it for the past week.

Cosmetics - Cosmetically this seat is appealing to parents who want a seat that will blend in with their vehicle's interior. No fun patterns or prints like Britax, but there are several cover choices depending on price point and where it's purchased. I received "Durango" but there are others available on the Evenflo website.
The fabrics are plush & comfortable, though as the previous reviewer commented because ours has "leather" patches on it, it is recommended to spot clean only.

Hardware - The chestclip is the traditional Evenflo chestclip. All of my children have a difficult time unbuckling it...so if yours is an escape artist this may be an incentive for you. The harness webbing is VERY soft. While this may feel good on the child, it makes for very easy to twist straps. The first time my oldest child used it he managed to twist the strap and pull the crotch buckle over...

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