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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ideal stroller for infant and an active toddler!!!, July 25, 2007
I cannot say enough positive things about my Sit 'n Stand LX Stroller by Baby Trend. I had a 2 year 5 month old toddler when my new baby was born. I knew I needed a stroller to accommodate both of them, because many times my toddler gets tired when we are out walking. However, my toddler also is rather independent and was beginning to really balk when put in his regular stroller. So when I saw this stroller that gave the toddler an option of sitting or standing, I knew I needed to give this a try.
I have now used the stroller for 3 months and could not have been happier with it. My toddler loves to be able to either sit or stand in the stroller. Many times we just allow him to walk with us and then when he gets tired, he climbs into the stroller himself and either sits or stands on it and we keep going. He also feels like a "big boy" because he is not sitting on a regular looking stroller seat.
Meanwhile the front seat accommodates my newborn infant's Graco Snugride car seat perfectly.
This stroller is heavier than a regular stroller, but still folds compactly enough to fit in the trunk of my Saturn SL2 small car, but it does take up most of the trunk. It is tougher to maneuver than a regular stroller because it is longer, but I expected that. I think they made it as easy to maneuver as they could and still accommodate 2 children.
Another feature that this stroller has that didn't show up clearly on the online descriptions I read is that there is a seat belt to secure the toddler on the bench seat. This his handy when I take him into stores where I don't want him to climb off. I use the seatbelt sparingly, so that he doesn't mind it. There is also a safety belt that keeps the toddler from falling off backwards when standing, but I have not used it. I go slow enough that falling off while standing is not an issue.
I read other reviews criticizing the fact that the toddler seat did not have a back and the toddler could not sleep in the stroller. If your toddler isn't balking at a regular stroller and frequently sleeps in the stroller, then this stroller IS NOT for you. Just get a double tandem stroller. However, if you have an active toddler who no longer likes a regular stroller, then this one is for you!
Also, others criticized the sun visor. Yes, it is small, but with this design of stroller, I cannot see how they could have made it much larger. And yes, the storage basket under the front seat is difficult to get to and mostly not usable.
But I am thrilled to find something that my active toddler would use and can overlook these shortcomings that I mentioned. This stroller gives me the confidence to go on outings with both children without my husband!
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Our toddler is always asking, "Where's the stroller?", June 8, 2008
We've had this stroller for a couple of weeks now and every time we get in our car our 2 1/2 year old daughter asks to make sure we have it with us. She loves riding on the back so much that given the choice of McDonald's or somewhere else that includes a stroller ride she'll choose the somewhere else. We also have a three week old baby so our need was a tandem with freedom for the toddler and a place to securely set the baby carrier.
Before buying, I seriously looked at the Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem and in fact almost bought one. I think I would have ultimately been fairly happy with either one, though there are trade-offs either way.
Having tried both of them (I walked around babies-r-us a bit with the Joovy model loaded with our Graco baby carrier and our toddler) The Joovy seems slightly more compact front-to-back, which gives it a tighter turning radius making it slightly easier to turn. However, the tradeoff is that the Baby Trend Sit-n-Stand model seems to have a little bit more room for the toddler and it has the parent tray with two cup holders (I think the extra curve in the handle to accommodate the parent tray accounts for much of the extra length). We used the cup holders on our original Graco stroller all the time (think trips to the zoo, long walks, etc.), so having them on this stroller is a valuable feature for us.
Unless I missed something, it seemed you had to remove the carrier attachment on the Joovy before being able to fold it completely. So, with the carrier attachment off, it may fold to a slightly more compact size than the Baby trends, but...with the Baby Trend model you can leave the attachment on and everything cleanly folds quickly and easily and it is still quite compact (the one caveat being to watch the position of the front turning wheels, as they need to be in their lowest gravity-induced position until the unit is folded or they can interfere a bit). I think it's a big plus not having to insert and remove a part each time one goes to use it (think "a busy shopping day with many stops," etc.).
The handles that the toddler can grab while they are sitting or standing seem a bit sturdier on the Joovy and are foam-padded, which is nice. On the other hand, the Baby Trend toddler handles seem sturdy enough (I don't foresee a problem) and we've had no complaints from our daughter, so it's a minor point, really.
There seems to be more storage room in the basket underneath on the Baby Trend, which is nice--We'll use that a lot.
So, overall, the extra room for the toddler and for storage, the parent tray, the compact fold-up without needing to remove the carrier attachment, and the (did I forget to mention?) substantially lower price have made us very happy with this purchase. My wife doesn't think it's hard to turn at all, so for us the tradeoffs favor this Baby Trend model. However, someone else may value other features slightly differently and I can see how that would tip them toward the Joovy. So, you just have to decide what is most important to you and what your usage patterns will be when making the decision.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great stroller...a couple of minor issues, though., October 13, 2008
My children are 1 1/2 and 3 and we have had this stroller for about 3 months now.
I have a lot of stroller experience. We used a single Graco travel system and then a Graco Duoglide before buying this stroller.
We weren't quite ready for the sit n' stand style when my little one was born, but decided to get it now that my older one is more independent, but not 100% reliable walking on her own. Not to mention that our single was falling apart!
We are loving the stroller as a compromise between the single and the double. It has been sturdy so far and I think it handles almost as well as my Graco Duoglide. The weight is pretty much the same as the double.
Now, the little issues we have had:
1.) I can't yet figure out how to get it to fold flat enough to hook the latch that keeps it folded. One previous stroller needed the front wheels rolling forward straight to fold correctly, the other needed the wheels pulling backward straight. This one? I don't know, but whatever I try, I find myself really pushing on it to get the latch to reach!***ETA 5/7/09*** I discovered that the stroller will not fold flat when the rear standing safety strap is latched! Unhook it and it folds just fine! My dd is in the habit of just ducking under it to get in and out.
2.)The front seat is a little on the small side. The seat length is short and there is not a lot of clearance between the seat and the tray. Luckily, the tray swings open VERY easily to get the child out. I still have a problem with my younger daughter sliding way down on the seat and trying to reach her legs to the floor (which she does sometimes). Perhaps some more fidgeting with the strap adjustment could help, but I have already done a fair amount of adjusting.
3.)There is minimal accessible storage. It is pretty difficult to access the under storage...more so than the double stroller, and WAY more difficult than the single we had.
Also, I can't figure out where to put the diaper bag! I used to hang it on the handle of the stroller, but it doesn't work with this one. If I put it on the back seat, my daughter gets crowded. If I let it slip down in the space between the back seat and the front seat, it gets stuck, and the storage becomes even more inaccessible. Also, when I do get the diaper bag out, it usually flips the bar that keeps the front seat sitting upright, causing it to recline (another very small issue...only a problem once in a while, so far...). We are trying to phase out the diaper bag anyway, but I think most people considering buying this stroller have a baby and will need that diaper bag! Maybe I am just lazy that I don't like to carry it? : )
All that said, I am glad we bought this stroller as it is a necessary transition for both me and my girls. It would be nice if some of the design could be changed to make it a bit more user friendly, but I would buy it again simply because it is a great concept and gives my daughter the freedom she needs and me the control I need!
Another good thing (because I don't want to be ALL negative!) is that it was very easy to put together! I know it was easier than the douglider.
If you need it, buy it! I got mine on sale at Target for $99.
***ETA 5/7/09***
We are still loving this stroller, and have gotten rid of the duoglider altogether. Girls are now almost 4 and 2 1/2 and we love the sit n stand and it is holding up quite well...nothing has broken yet! We don't use the diaper bag much anymore, so that is no longer a problem for us.
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