Customer Reviews

Chicco Cortina Stroller Atmosphere

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It has everything I have been looking for. 5pt harness, ratcheting canopy (that stays put unlike the ellipsa I had- that thing was a joke), large basket (basket does not spring down but is still accessible when seat is reclined), parent and child trays (parent tray has covered compartment and child tray has nice deep snack area w/cupholders), one hand fold, stands when folded (yeah! No dirty, scratched or torn parts), linked rear brakes (so you only have to push one side and BOTH wheels lock), wheel suspension with front wheel lock for rough terrain, seat lays completely flat and footrest comes up to enclose seat to make carriage, height adjustable handlebar (which goes high enough for my 6'2" husband!), nice soft breathable material (it is still quite warm here in FL), footrest, and has lightweight aluminum frame. I bought mine in the Sahara pattern (see cust. pics I uploaded) along with the keyfit carseat which I also love (and reviewed). The only thing I can say even remotely in a negative direction is it does take a bit of trying to get the one hand fold thing down. It folds by squeezing a button and at the same time lifting a handle- not real hard but can be a bit tricky at first. Aside from that in the few weeks we have had it in use I can say I don't have anything to complain about. The car seat clips on easily, the canopy covers completely and the ride is smooth. I do have to mention that while it is considered lightweight it is not THE most lightweight you can get- so whoever is looking for the most lightweight/compact this is not it. It is a great stroller and I do recommend it along with the chicco keyfit carseat.

I spent a lot of time researching strollers for my third baby. My requirements were many:
lots of storage
easy to push (one-handed, if necessary) and smooth ride
snack tray and cup holder for baby
sun shade with lots of coverage
comfortable for baby to nap in
one-handed, easy fold
drink holder for me
This stroller has all of that plus more! There's also a compartment with lid near adult cup holder--great for stashing keys and phone. I'm able to easily hang my diaper bag over the handle and it doesn't get in the way as I walk. To further increase my carrying capacity, I bought clips to stick on the handle so I can hang additional shopping bags. My baby seems very comfortable and naps in it all the time. And, I love the sun shade. You can pull it forward to position it to best protect baby's face from the sun. Not the lightest (or most compact) stroller but for all the bells and whistles, not bad at all. I've had it for two months now and I recommend it without hesistation!

My husband and I researched and test drove strollers before we purchased our Chicco. We bought the Cortina travel system in the Sahara and we love it. We are both tall - my husband is 6'8" and I am 5'10." This stroller had the highest adjustable handle we could find. My Mom is only 5'3" and she also likes the handle at the highest position. The stroller maneuvers very well and is very easy to push with one hand. I especially like the collapse feature. You simply pull the handle up and put your foot on the basket and it collapses and stands up straight. We received our travel system as a shower gift. Our daughter is 2 months old and I've used this stroller nearly every day since she was a week old. I read all of the reviews on this stroller before we registered for it - when Amazon was partnered with Babies R Us. Everyone who owned the stroller loved it. I never read any reviews of problems. However, our first stroller broke the other day. The collapse handle utilizes a wire that pulls the release mechanisms and folds it automatically. One of the wires broke and the stroller could only be closed by manually pulling up the releases (which was a huge pain in the you know what). Our stroller was purchased at Babies R Us. So, I called and spoke with the manager and he told me to come in and they would replace my stroller with a new one. I went into the store and they assembled our stroller in about 10 minutes and we were on our way. I am extremely impressed with Babies R Us and their fabulous customer service. I had not read reviews with anyone complaining of the same issues and the gentleman that helped us at Babies R Us said that he hadn't seen many returns of this stroller. So, I think it was probably just a bad stroller. With that in mind I would still recommend this stroller. It has great ergonomics for people of all heights, the car seat is very easy to put into and remove from the stroller, and the fabric is extremely easy to clean. And I also agree with all of the other reviewers' comments on the great features of this stroller. Happy strolling with your little one!

I bought this stroller after the birth of my third son. Not only is this stroller nice looking, but it has everything you could ever want in a stroller; smooth ride, easy to maneuver with one hand, easy to open and close, compartment trays for child and parent, large storage basket, adjustable height push handle, and so much more... Don't let the affordable price fool you, this is an excellent stroller! I am so glad I didn't waste my money on the bugaboo! I also purchased the matching carseat and it works great with the stroller.

This was my best purchase yet for my baby! Chicco makes an amazing stroller. Its smooth, easy to fold, easy to clean and my baby rides comfortably in it. The infant car seat is so easy to adapt to my car and also to the stroller. Not to mention its great looks. i recommend this protuct to all my friends.

I had a Combi stroller for five years with my first two kids, but when baby #3 came along it was time for a new stroller. I did a lot of research on the web and was impressed by how much parents liked this stroller. We went to the store to try it out and I was impressed by how easy it was to push, even my 5 year old who weighs 44 pounds and is 44 inches tall was easy to push. It steers easily and seems very durable. I like that the fabric is easy to clean. My baby loves the stroller. If ever he is fussy I can just put him in and go for a stroll and he calms down. The seat fully reclines and has a footrest that can come all the way up, creating a little bassinet for a small baby. I love the large basket underneath the stroller. It can even fit my large diaper bag. It has a snack tray with two cup holders for baby and a parent tray with a cup holder for mom/dad. The handle bar adjusts for taller parents. The canopy is great. It's very large and can come down and shield baby from the wind/sun at a different angle if necessary. It's easy to fold. Just pull up on the handlebar and push down and it will lock in place. It is a full size stroller, so expect it to take up a bit of room in your trunk, but I don't think it's very heavy. I think this is the best full size stroller your money can buy. Search no more!

I do love love love this stroller. Moms around me are always commenting that they need a new stroller when they see this one! LOL.

It is incredibly lightweight, so much so that I have decided I have no need for an umbrella stroller.

I love that the handle adjusts for TALL PEOPLE like me! I refuse to bend down to push my child around!

The big wheels are great on grass and gravel. I love that you only have to push one lever with your feet to get the back brakes on, although sometimes I have a hard time getting the brake back off easily.

I like the 5-point harness, although the shoulder straps don't tighten up enough to keep my three month old "snug"... but the bottom straps make it safe enough. She loves to look forward and sit up like a big girl on walks now, but it's too bad the shoulders don't tighten up a bit more.

The seat reclines easily, and there is a generous basket below, but its very annoying that you don't have good access to the basket with the sea reclined. We put the diaper bag in, recline the seat, and attach the car seat (it MUST be reclined to attach the seat) and then if we are in a store and need to change a diaper, we can't get the diaper bag out anymore because the seat blocks most access to the basket. This is annoying, but I read other reviews before purchasing it and I KNEW this was an issue.

We have learned that it will fit lengthwise in the Car trunk and in the SUV cargo area if the handle is folded down, but you can't unfold it with the handle down, and I often forget that. So open handle first, then unfold.

The unfold really is quick and easy. I like that the child's footrest can go up or down, which is nice for small babies or for naptime. I enjoy the way the canopy retracts or also meets up with the canopy on the carseat. Very nice. Removable tray is a plus, we love the compartment with a lid for parents (we always keep spare pacifiers and chapstick in there) and the cupholder is great for a baby bottle or for bottled water.

Pushes easily and nicely, even with one hand.

Another plus- its a "snap" (literally) to put together, I did it by myself while 9 months pregnant.

When you fully recline the seat, the back folds to a 90 degree angle and it makes the bed too short. At the bottom end of the seat there is a edge that folds down and does nothing. It only folds down our straight up....straight up stops your babies feet from hanging down. My baby is only 28" and can't fully recline. Please let me know if I am doing something wrong!

Maneuverability good for one handed pushing.
Removable tray is good for snacks, but not deep enough to hold an average size sippy cup. Upper cup holder not deep enough, but nice lidded compartment comes in handy for keys, or small phone for quick access.
Ample storage, good balance with a full diaper bag hanging on back (even without baby in it)
Wish it was lighter, on heavy side.
Folds easily once you get the hang of it, great stand up feature when folded, and folded locking mechanism handy.
Great with infant seat, clicks in and one hand trigger release, but you have to use with snack tray in place.

Took this on a airplane trip alone and it did very well to hold lots of stuff in it. Just a bit difficult because it is a bit heavy and bulky.

This is an excellent stroller and Chicco has outstanding costumer service. I'm very happy with the quality of this stroller and have used it very often for walks and even a few jogs. Recently the handle that opens and closes the stroller broke after about 1 and 1/2 years of use. I notified the company and after just a few simple questions, they replaced the entire stroller for me - they paid for shipping too! I didn't even have to send the broken stroller in, which could have gotten expensive and time consuming. I had the new stroller after only about 1 and 1/2 weeks - so they sent it very quickly.
I would definitely recommend the Chicco company. It's nice to know that after spending money on a stroller that Chicco will back their products.

my husband and I are expecting our first child, and recently went into BRU to test out some strollers. We wanted one that we both would be comfortable using as he is 6'0 and I am 5'4. While we were testing out the Chicco Cortina (the only one they had there was orange) a dad came up to us and said how highly he recommends this stroller. He said he and his wife tried the more pricey options and they were "horrible". He also told us how it was the only stroller he could use and not kick the bar in the back by the wheels. We both walked it around the store and folded it up and back out with not problem at all. After his talk with us, we tried a few more strollers, and decided that without a doubt, the Chicco Cortina was the way to go. However, we did not want a bright orange stroller. So I went online this am and found the adventure stroller here for a great price and free shipping! We went with just the stroller as we are getting a Britax Decathalon we will be using from the get go and do not need the infant seat. We must have tried at least 20 strollers, and this was the best BY FAR! You will surely get the best bang for your buck!