Customer Reviews

Chicco KeyFit 22 Cortina Travel System Sahara

5 star:		(38)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

It has everything I have been looking for! Stroller has 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. 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. It is soft, plush and very simple to use. The car seat has a good canopy, easy to use 5pt harness with front adjustment, easy to carry and move handle- no complaints from me! The base has a great feature that allows you to secure the Latch system by pulling on a central belt in the center of it. SOOOO much easier than trying to pull on the LATCH belts themselves. The base does not budge when installed in my '05 Saturn Vue. The seat is simple to snap in from any angle. It goes right in every time. Never misses or gets stuck. Plus it has a liquid leveler on it just like on a "real tool level" that shows if it is at the right angle. Not some cheap ball or dial. We have only used it a few weeks but I have seen no problems yet. I do have to mention that while the travel system 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 travel system though and I do recommend it.

I just purchased the Chicco Cortina Travel Sytem after I attempted to purchase a stroller bag cover for my Gracco Quattro Tour Stroller. After purchasing three stroller bags that didn't fit the Quattro I went back to Babies R Us to find a stoller that did. We travel often and I do not want to travel without the stroller protected. The Chicco Cortina Travel System not only fit in several bags it was everything I loved about the Gracco Quattro and more. The colors are timeless and unisex, it has more padding, the base is much smaller (easier to tote along during travel - fits in large suitcase and is much less of a hassle in the car) and has a storage compartment in its base, weighs five pounds less and folds up smaller. The material is also weather protected, the handle height is adjustable, has a five point harness, and the car seat has way more padding, adjustments, and the handle is much easier to click into positions. The only negatives we have found is that it's a tad bit longer when folded and the storage basket doesn't pull out (you have to raise the recline). However, it also can stand when folded which is nice - less bending down. It costs about $80 more than the popular Gracco Quattro and the extra base costs more, but all the cool features and the fact that you can bag it more than make up for it's higher price.

I am greatly impressed with this system. In addition to be a first time (overprotective) father, I am also an experienced Quality Engineer and I looked at every unit with a detail technical eye to evaluate the safety, quality, usability, design, and manufacturing of all the models. I was impressed with the Cortina system. You can find below my analysis.

Safety: All movable parts, springs, and edges are designed in a way that it will protect the baby from harm. There is an audible indicator when parts engaged to verify that it was assemble correctly. Safety harness, and safety features matched the ones described in the relevant literature as the top of the line. Everything that I thought could go wrong on a stroller they appear to have accounted for.

Quality: All parts fit perfectly, no cosmetic blemishes, no loose connections. No design, manufacturing, nor material shortcuts have been taken. I performed a full functional test on my unit after I assembled it, and it worked flawlessly the first time I tried it.

Usability: I am a tall person, and my wife is considered a petite lady. This stroller is perfect for us. It has adjustable handles so that I do not have to bend down to move the stroller. There is sufficient distance for me to walk without kicking the back of it with my 13" shoes. It has a light carrier, so that my wife will be able to carry it. My baby has not being born, so I can't comment with any authority, but the design accommodates many different configurations depending on baby size.

Design: This is the part that impressed me the most. I have worked with several design teams and I can appreciate how much though the designers must have placed on this system. I compared the design from other competitors and I notice how this system uses the best design approach of the other models, and it also identified the limitations of the other models and corrected them. If you want to do the same analysis yourself look at the best three design details of the competitors and you will find the same details on the Chicco. You can also look at the most annoying design details of the competitors and you will not find them on the Chicco. For example the frame is very similar to the Graco frame and this allows the unit to fold easily. They improve on the Graco by making it collapse up instead of down for easier handling, and adding a higher handle for tall parents like me. This is a feature that I am very grateful for. Another example of how thoughtful they were is that that every part fit the design only one way. This will prevent us, the parents, from assembly the unit incorrectly.

This analysis and my experience at different companies allow me to conclude that the management of this company appears to be more interested in designing a great product than making a quick profit. I hope that I am not wrong, as plan to use their product on my new born baby shortly. I also hope that you find my dry technical analysis useful.

I love this stoller and would highly recommend it to anyone! It's well worth the money! It's light, compact, and is very sturdy! We replaced an Evenflo stroller that was to bulky to handle and didn't feel sturdy at all! The car seat is light, and I love all the extra padding...much easier to use also! The base is sooo easy to install! I LOVE IT!!!

This was the third stroller we bought and finally we found one that was perfect for us. We first got the over priced Pergo travel system as a shower gift. A friend of mine has the pergo and her baby already out grew it and he is only 4 months old. We took it back and got the Even Flow eclipsa I think it was called, the tray was broken and it is huge! We bought a Nissan Maxima as our new family car and the car seat wouldn't even fit behind the driver seat. We took that one back and got the Cortina Travel System, it is much smaller, fits great in our car, easy to insert and take out, good material, good colors, sytlish. The stroller is very easy to open and put away, it is lightweight and smooth to push, you can even push it with one hand easily and have control. It is a little more expensive then most of the other travel systems but I think it is well worth it.
My baby is now 10 weeks old and I still love the stroller and have no complaints to report. At almost 12 pounds he still has a long way to go before he out grows the carseat.
I just have to add that I still can't believe someone gave the travel system a 2 star rating just because the carseat doesn't fit in a shopping cart. The safety of your child should come before parent convienence!

This is the best travel system out there! As for the grocery cart situation, you aren't supposed to be putting ANY carriers in the top of carts due to it being unsafe! (whether it clicks in or not) This stroller is lightweight, has adjustable handles and great storage room under the stroller. The carrier base has levels built in so that you can properly install it into your car! It also has a compartment in the middle that can store things that you may need quickly, and also keep the owners manual safe.

This stroller is SO easy to fold up, with just one hand and foot! I can hold my son in the other hand while I do it-if needed! That was a big selling point on my part-besides the adjustable handles.

I love how you can put the leg rest all the way up, and recline the back all the way down to make this stroller like a carriage so that my baby can go on a "stroll" around the neighborhood comfy in just the stroller part, instead of having to be in the carrier. And he can easily fall asleep and I feel safe leaving him in it to finish his nap in the house, when we get back.

You definitely MUST at least check this travel system out before deciding on one for yourself. You won't be sorry!

I bought the 3 wheel jeep stroller, if my son leaned over to one side of the stroller, the stroller fell over. Needless to say I returned it. I was in the market for a new stroller.

My son is 2 years and 2 mths old. He is near 40 pds and 3 feet tall. I needed a stroller that could hold up to 50 pds. I also wanted a black/ silver stroller (something stylish and unisex for the next baby).

I shopped at all the stores and I ran upon this stroller at babies r us. I loved it. It was the only stroller that holds up to 50 pds. I had to have it. I loved how high the handle can adjust for my tall husband. I loved the room & fabric. HOWEVER at babies r us, I didn't like the color all the much, so I decided to look online and to see if it came in any other colors. IF I didn't find it in a different color I would have bought this one anyways; HOWEVER, you can buy this stroller in 2 different colors at www.babyuniverse.com. They have black/silver/gray with an orange pin stripe OR black/silver/grey with a red pin stripe. I choose the orange stripe and I love it! The shipping was only 5.95, no tax and I was able to buy the stroller NOT the travel system. I don't need the travel system yet, so I just wanted the stroller and I was able to find it! I'm so happy!

Things I love:
Fabric,
Ease of use,
lightweight,
color,
holds up to 50 pds,
the height on the handle,
the way it folds,
it stand on it's own when folded.

There is only 1 problem I have, and that is you can jingle the handle a little when in place, but I'm not at all sorry that I bought it.

I love this stroller and you must buy it, OR at least go check it out before buying another stroller. You can check it out a babies r us.

I got tons of advice about what Not to get in a travel system. This one met all my major criteria. After 4+ months using it, it EXCEEDS all of my expectations. It snaps into the base so easily (I have a two door car!). The stroller is easy to fold and lightweight. The wheels steer perfectly on city streets and playgrounds. I would recommend this to ANYBODY!!!

After spending 2 hours trying out the different travel systems in the store, we settled on this one and we are so thrilled because it works like a charm. We decided on this one based on the overall feel of the quality. By this I mean that everything snaps and locks securely into place every time. The baby loves the seat and he has fit securely in it since the day he came home from the hospital. The base was easy to install in the car and we don't have the LATCH system. I use the stroller on a daily basis and it is a breeze to fold up and stick in the trunk. Overall, the more affordable priced travel systems may have worked just as well, but I'm not even interested in trying since I love this one so much!

Well I searched alot for the best, and I bought the Peg-Perego but it was the worst! I had to exchange it three times. So finally I saw the reviews on the Chicco Cortina, and decided to go with it. Well all the reviews were right on, this is the best system. It is easy to use, and very nice. I dropped some juice on it and it cleaned right up! How NICE.... And EASE! wow, the stroller really can be closed with one hand. The infant seat is very lightweight, and the stroller with the adjustable handle... I just cant say enough, I just wish I had purchased this one first and never had to experience the other one.

The Chicco Cortina is hands down the best system out there.