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 Ideal stroller for infant and an active toddler!!! July 25, 2007
A. Bucci (Houston, TX USA)
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
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!
Our toddler is always asking, "Where's the stroller?" June 8, 2008
Troy Harris
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
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.
LOVE IT! September 27, 2007
TTCV (Random Lake, WI USA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I was looking for a double stroller for months ....didn't come across the right one, until I found this! I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 6th month old. My older daughter loves to be able to come and go as she pleases, but I can strap her in if I need to. The first place I used this after purchasing it was at the fair...we were there for 5 hours and it came in handy for both my girls and my 5 year old niece.
Excellent Stroller May 24, 2008
Mom of 2 (Nampa, ID, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We bought this stroller one year ago and absolutely love it! We tried other similar models (including the joovy) but couldn't find one with the parent tray and a basket that you can actually get to. With a car seat on front it is a little bulky but still easy to maneuver. My older daughter loves to have the choice to stand or sit. It does take up a lot of trunk space but is definitely worth it. Over the past year it has held up well despite being well used. I would highly recommend this stroller.
LOVE IT April 4, 2008
Jennifer A. Douglas (Cambridge, Ohis)
i LOVE this stroller I have a three year old and a 4 month old and it is perfect. the 3 year likes the idea of being able to sit, stand or walk. It is easy to move and flods up smaller than my other stroller. the one thing I would change would be the seat for the older child , I wish it moved to acess the storage area underneath better.
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