Customer Reviews

Baby Trend Jogger - Gray Mist

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(11)

 

 

We have used the jogger for only about two months when the front wheel suddenly won't go straight. Turns out the fork bearings are shot - which, if you do a little research, you will find is way too common a problem with baby trend products. Have tried calling them to get a replacement but end up sitting on hold until we get sick of waiting. Will never buy baby trend again - and will advise everyone I know against this company. Just plain crap.

So we've had this stroller for about 10 months now and we LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! Ours is actually the previous model, same exact features, different color. I've used it with my daughter since she was 6 months old, in the infant seat and now without the infant seat, as she's 15 months. It's a smooth ride, it's comfortable for her and it's really easy for Mom and Dad to maneuver. It's got cup holders and a snap close compartment on top, perfect for keys and/or cell phone, there's a pocket on the back of the seat for towel or burp cloth to be able to grab it quickly! And there's a good sized basket underneath for diaper bag or packages if you choose to take it shopping. I WOULDN'T recommend this for a trip to the mall, as you'd have a heck of a time maneuvering through aisles, but out on the roads it's fantastic. We've taken it to the beach, for a walk through the woods and just for your everyday jog through the neighborhood. We had the same trouble with the wheel jerking and shaking but when you lock the wheel it's fine, and it may also just need to be tightened, which hubby did and I've had no problems at all. It folds easy as could be, and yes it's big, but what do you expect from a jogger?? For that matter, all full sized strollers are big when folded!! My only issue with this strolelr is that the back is open to the elements, so in the winter you just have to make sure baby has a hat on and is fully covered to keep warm. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a jogger!

Length:: 1:07 Mins

The Good:
- Inexpensive jogging stroller
- Easy to assemble, no tools required
- Easy to compact, removable rear wheels
- Reclines almost flat for newborns
- All terrain

Not-so-Good:
- Average materials and construction
- Swiveling front wheel can be wobbly
- Bulky, heavy when traveling

We love this stroller. Have now owned it for 13 months, 10 of those it was used with our son on a very regular basis with the matching carseat. This stroller has exceeded our expectations. It is quite light for its size; for those who state that this stroller is heavy and cumbersome, apparently have never lifted one of the popular Graco fully loaded strollers (which a friend of mine owns). I could not imagine trying to cram that thing into my small Honda Civic trunk. This one just fits. It is easy and quick to collapse and unfold. Making sure the front tire is turned to the side when sliding it into a trunk allows it to just roll right in. I have never had a problem with the front wheel. Recently it has started to jerk a bit, but this is something to expect with anything that swivels, it does need to be oiled once in a while. We have only had to fill the tires a hand full of times since purchasing it. I've never had to use the locking feature on the front wheel. The canopy is very sufficient. We have used this stroller everywhere, not just normal store use. We even took it down a steep and very rocky 1 1/2 mile trail with our one month old in the carseat to a cave and it performed beautifully and my son never woke up! LOTS of space for things underneath, I love how far back it reclines. It is a slight pain to adjust the seat to a fully upright position because it's impossible to do it with your child in it. I have not run with this stroller--just walks. So can't comment on how it might perform in that area but we didn't buy this "jogger" stroller for that purpose. We bought it for everyday use because we liked the design much more then the standard 8 wheeled variety and as I said, it is MUCH lighter then those and a good price. My friend with the Graco even said she wished they had researched their purchase more and got something like ours. Something a lot of people don't realize with the other wheel design: 1. they're plastic 2. You can't walk over rocks, grass or any other surface other then something smooth very easily 3. and they DO NOT maneuver well. This stroller is highly recommended!

I have returned this stroller twice - only to have the same result of a loose front wheel that shakes the whole stroller when you are walking. Lousy design. Do not buy!

For those of you who have had issues with the front wheel, you need to lock it when you are jogging. If you read the directions you'd know this. I love this stroller!

I bought this stroller as an all-purpose, from running errands to rollerblading a smooth path at the lake. There were a couple of things I did like about the stroller, namely-

* the price
* the ease of pushing and turning while walking
* the sun shade, which pivots fully down to address low sun angle
* the simple fold and lock

However, significant cons resulted in my returning it after one week:

* when the swivel wheel is unlocked, while trying to pull it backwards (i.e., away from a car or out of an elevator) the front wheel immediately turned 90 degrees and jammed there, causing the stroller to stop rolling abruptly. This happened every time and the only way to address it was to push down to lift the front wheel then pull the stroller.
* the harness-- while easy to get on my kiddo (3 months), the nylon is not padded and would slip to the side of his crotch and cause him to sit a little askew, which looked really uncomfortable (he never protested, however)
* MOST IMPORTANT CON TO ME -- the stroller could not function as a jogger. As with so many of the other reviewers, once I got going at a decent clip on my rollerblades (my first trip out), the front wheel started to shimmy so violently that my son was bouncing in his seat. This is both unsafe and unacceptable for a new product.

Bottom line: This stroller is an excellent value if all you plan to do is walk. With the exception of the wheel turning 90 degrees when pulling in reverse (which honestly, I got used to working around) it performed well during the week we owned it on holiday in Mexico on rough cobblestone streets and bumps, and even on the beach), but if you plan to use it for any physical activity beyond that, I would not recommend it.

I just wanted a stroller that I could use for walks around our neighborhood. The sidewalks around here are very uneven, and umbrella strollers got caught on every bump and nearly sent my daughter flying out. Someone told me to try a jogging stroller with wheels like a bike. Another person told me to get one with a swivel wheel.
So I did a lot of research, but could not find the one I wanted in any of my local stores. A woman in a store told me this was just as good as the one I wanted, so I gave in and bought this one. I wish I didn't. We've had it for over a month now, and I am not happy with the stroller at all.
It was not difficult to assemble, and it's a fairly smooth ride (when it works right), but the front wheel gets wobbly and tends to pull to one side. It is especially hard when you want to make a tight turn. My husband has worked on the wheel and adjusted it multiple times, but we still have issues.
Also, this is VERY bulky. When collapsed, I cannot fit it in the trunk of my car (a Mazda 3), and it barely fits in the back of my husband's Caliber wagon. To make matters worse, the plastic hook that you use to lock the stroller when it's collapsed broke! It broke the second time we used the stroller!
The canopy doesn's stay in place, and tends to fall down with each bump I hit. The cup holders are not very deep, and water bottles and sippy cups tip over easily.
I do like the storange area beneath the seat, and the little storage pouch on the back of the seat.
Overall, this is a very frustrating product. I would not recommend it, and am considering returning it, or at least calling the company.

I was looking for a stroller that I could use in the mall. I also wanted something to go walking with on local trails. We ended up getting this one because it seemed to have everything I wanted without the big $ tag.

Pros & cons
*The shade- The huge shade cover is great. I know someone said theirs didn't move forward all the way but ours does. No problems with ours.
*Storage basket- I like the nice size storage basket underneath. The only drawback is that it can be a little awkward to reach it but I can get a lot to fit in it.
*The front wheel hand lock/release- I like it though I don't use it a lot since I don't jog with it.
*Folding- No problems with folding it. It's a little bulky but if you open up the tray it folds better. We have a minivan and it fits fine in the back.

Our main use for this stroller is walking. We walk paved (but not smooth) trails all the time and my daughter can fall asleep in the stroller no problem. We love it and have been using a lot since we got it nearly 4 months ago.

Love it. Just put your hands on it and walk. Not much pushing necessary. I don't run, so I don't have issues others had.