18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
So Nice and Convenient!!, August 21, 2009
This review is from: Graco IPO Deluxe Stroller, Gemma (Baby Product)
This stroller ended my very extensive, very picky stroller search. I was mentally prepared to spend 200+ for a nice, convenient stroller and was shocked to find everything I wanted in this model. I went to a local store that had them all in order to give them a hands on try. I investigated all the top brands - maclaren, peg perego, combi, etc. I held them up side by side. This is what I love about this one...
The easy of handling it is amazing - much better than the Combi (doesn't turn so easy). I can steer this stroller with one hand easily. The handles are comfy and a perfect height. They are higher than the standard (too low for anyone) stroller handles, but not too high for me (5ft4). Hubby is taller and they seem comfy for him too.
It reclines any way you want it. My 3 month old is more than comfortable in this stroller. I can recline it flat for diaper changes, just a little for him to see everything, or lay it back most of the way for naps. So many options. I had my 6 year old sit in it to make sure that it would hold in a fully upright position with an older child and it did great with her. I checked this because some reviewers seemed to have problems with this.
It has a flap that is sewn to the canopy. This flap wraps back behind the stroller. It keeps the sun from coming into the stroller from behind and still covers when reclined all the way back. It also has two nice deep pockets sewn into the flap that face out toward mommy. I love this. I can put my wallet, keys, and phone in there and have them all handy. I can't see it in the picture here, but mine has a nice, deep cup holder attached to the side - perfect for a water bottle. The basket can fit a large diaper bag if you put it in before you recline the back down too far. This isn't a problem because I can put the things I need at my fingertips in the back pockets of the flaps.
There is a five point harness and padded seat. The bottom edge of the seat can lay flat out for little ones or you can press two buttons and make the edge folds down for toddlers whose legs will hang over the edge. It seems like it would make sitting more comfy for an older child.
The best thing is the size. I have a small minivan and this stroller folds like an umbrella stroller typically does. It can go under kiddos feet if necessary and doesn't take up half my van like some models.
I purchased the Vegas patter and it is so cute - brown and tan. I am very happy with this purchase.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good sturdy lightweight stroller with comfortable height handles, May 26, 2009
This review is from: Graco IPO Deluxe Stroller, Gemma (Baby Product)
Purchased this stroller because I wanted something smaller than my travel system stroller due to the amount of space it takes up in the trunk of the car. I had a cheap umbrella stroller that killed us to use because the handles were so short. This stroller has comfortable handles that are about the same height as my big travel system stroller. I am 5'7" and my husband is 5'10" and it is comfortable for both of us. This stroller is light weight, steers great, has a cup holder, area underneath for storage. Storage area is small but enough to hold purse, couple of bags, etc.... There is a pocket on the back of the stroller perfect to hold a couple of diapers and travel size wipe container. I liked the fact that this stroller goes up to 50 lbs. My kids are in the 95 percentile for height & weight so we needed something that would last for a while. 5pt harnes is nice to keep little hands from grabbing things. Would recommend
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Stroller!, April 2, 2009
This review is from: Graco IPO Deluxe Stroller, Gemma (Baby Product)
I am very happy with this stroller. It is worth the price. I had been researching Umbrella strollers forever and just couldn't spend the $$ on a McClaren like my friend recommended. I think this stroller is just as good, if not better. I would recommend it to friends.
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