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 Great for the Price, however... May 23, 2007
Jennifer (Alaska)
43 out of 43 found this review helpful
I got this stroller a few weeks ago and have walked plenty with it. It is so easy to maneuver and push. It is so agile! The seat backs do lay back a bit, which is a little weird for my almost 3 yr old, but is fine for my 6 monther. I had my heart set on the BOB duallie, but with a $500 price, it wasn't an option, this is a fine alternative. THe color combo is awesome-and the swivel wheel is incredible. I will never buy a jogging stroller without a swivel wheel after using this one!! It is a tad on the heavy side when folded, but it is still doable-
I do have some suggestions for InStep though, if anyone from there is reading my review!:
1. If you are going to continue to make a sun shade, at least make one that is functional that will actually
provide shade!! No sense wasting money producing the current shade version, it is practically useless. Charge a few bucks more and make a great one (I have a BOB single stroller and the shade is incredible!!!)
and
2. Provide some type of mesh pocket within the child's seat for them to put a water bottle/snack etc. There is great parent storage under this stroller-but nothing for the kids to utilize! (I ended up strapping the little parent console part onto to the bar in front of the kids so that my toddler can keep her snack there. It is an ok solution-but now I have nothing, and often her snacks/cups fall out.)
 Good stroller, but be wary with taller kids who want to sit all the time. March 31, 2007
Jennifer Troester (NC)
31 out of 33 found this review helpful
I bought this stroller for my 6 mo old and 3 yo. My 3 yo daughter is tall for her age, and at 40 in her head comes above the back of the seat and she sits scrunched up when both feet are on the foot rest. When I take her out in it she usually lets one foot dangle over the side of the foot rest to be more comfortable. She is a better fit if reclined back a little, but even that is tough since her head is past the top of the seat. I don't see this stroller lasting us as long as I would hoped...like when we go back to Disney in 2 years. The weight max is 100lbs, but they must think kids are made short and fat, b/c it just doesn't accomodate taller kids. It would be nice if they made it so that the seat came all the way up to the hood...
The seats are close together, too, which I guess would probably be true of any stroller. It gives my 3 yo easy access to her 6 mo old brother, though, which he doesn't particularly like.
The seats are comfy, though, and I think it would be a GREAT stroller for twins or younger/shorter siblings. The front swivel wheel is awesome...so nice not having to pick up the front end every time to you want to turn.
AND it easily fits into my car, which is just a small Corolla...my single Baby Trend jogger didn't even do that!
I would recommend getting a sunshade extender, though...if you are facing the sun head on there is no protection at all.
So overall, if you aren't looking to spend $500 on a dbl stroller, I would get this one. Probably an older kid wouldn't mind SO much that he/she is a little tall...I mean, even though my daughter is she didn't complain about it, and was able to lie down on her side to nap...so it is really just me. It is a good stroller for the price, and older kids want to walk a lot of the time anyway, so it's good enough.
Hope my rambling review was of some help!
OK, but not for tall children November 16, 2007
Elisa's Mom (Dallas, TX)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
As the price suggests, this isn't a BOB. I've had a BOB Ironman for about a year and love it. But now that I have two kids, I needed a double stroller that could carry the kids on walks through the neighborhood and through the zoo. I wasn't ready to pay for the BOB Dualie.
The InStep Safari seems to do the job. It handles the rough sidewalks better than any umbrella stroller and my kids seem comfortable riding in it. Obviously, the design and construction are not as good as the BOB, nor does the material seem as comfortable. A BOB will come with pads for the shoulder straps: this one doesn't. For the price though, you have to expect that it's not going to have the BOB bells-and-whistles.
Two considerations:
(1) If you're seriously thinking about using a stroller for jogging/running, I would opt for a different, higher quality stroller. This one does not have a hand brake and does not seem sturdy enough for a speedy ride.
(2) Consider the height restriction: 38 inches. My two-year-old is 35 inches and her head nears the top of the seat and her legs almost hang over the foot rest. If you have a tall child, you may want to choose a different stroller.
Very Pleased May 13, 2007
Christian D. Bengston (Aviano, Italy)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I am very pleased with my purchase of the Swivel Double Stroller. Both, my 2 1/2 year old daughter and my 6 month old son, love riding in it so I am finally able to get back to the exercise routine I had previously. I find the stroller's manuverability to be fantastic. I mostly run/walk trails and this stroller is holding up well over the rougher terrain. One of my fears was that the stroller wouldn't fit into the trunk of my car (Nissan Altima), but with the quick(and easy)release function on the tires, the stroller collapes nicely and fits fine. Although I haven't used it (because I just placed the order for one), INSTEP makes a travel bag that I believe will be helpful when packing for trips.
 Great stroller and very inexpensive June 12, 2007
Tracy Garcia
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I would really recommend this stroller and I use it for my 2 month old and 2 1/2 yr old for fast walks in and around our neighborhood. We live pretty close to a grocery store so I can even go there to pick up a few things. It is really not for packing in the car (although we have done that for some trips to parks like Sea World and Legoland). It is not very compact when folded. It is very light yet it seems durable. The canopy is not the greatest for sunblock as mentioned but that is easily remedied by purchasing a sunshade for double strollers. My friend has the bob double stroller which seems like an upgrade (very good quality) but in the end, mine is easier to push and a lot lighter with only 3 wheels (the bob has 4 wheels). I love it and it is an excellent price at $175.
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