Baby Trend Expedition Double Jogging Stroller Skylar
November 9, 2009 by Double Jogging Strollers
Filed under Double Jogging Strollers
Baby Trend Expedition Double Jogging Stroller Skylar
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Mostly great, a few small flaws
I have been using this stroller for about a week, and overall I’m very happy with it. I have a 2.5 year old and an 11 month old, and both weigh about 30 pounds (my baby is a BIG BOY!). I needed a jogger that would also be my everyday stroller, so that it could go on the forest trails and also to the library.
Pros:
*excellent maneuverability, can turn in a circle on the spot
*the tires go easily over EVERYTHING-soft sand, mulch, everything.
*great storage – good-sized baskets under the seats, large and very useful pockets on the back of the seats, and best of all, a hard cupholder with a section with a closing lid useful for keys and phone.
*the sun sshade is really functional and sturdy, and has a little window.
*relatively small size – fits well in the back of my tiny suzuki hatchback without even having to take of the tires at all.
*cute colors
Cons:
*no tray for the kids, although I can see how that would add bulk. it does have little pockets on the sides of their seats that hold a sippy cup fine, but I miss being able to scatter cheerios for the baby.
*the width: it fit perfectly through my own front door, but it will not fit through the front door of my library! This door is a little older, so hopefully this won’t be a problem everywhere. What I was able to do is pop off one back wheel, go through the door, and pop it back on. Not ideal, but not such a big deal, either. It does fit well on store aisles, even fairly narrow ones.
*stains easily, hard to wash – I’m having the hardest time keeping it clean, and you can see every spot the kids have touched on it! even with clear liquids and dry snacks only, it keeps getting visibly dirty, and there’s no way to launder the seat covers. I’m so not a neat freak, but I am finding this pretty annoying! I’m thinking of simply laying down blankies under them for seat covers.
Overall I love this stroller, it is very functional for me and has lots of great features at a great price. I wish it were a tiny bit more narrow and had a snack bar, but I think those are features you kind of have to accept with almost any double jogger.
5 Stars Great jogging stroller
I was looking for double jogging stroller and was not sure of which option to choose. After reviewing all the reviews posted on the web I was convinced this stroller could be a good option.
After one month of use I am 100% satisfied with the product. I have two girls, 3y and 6m, and they are having a lot of fun while I jog. To run with my two daughters is great and have them on board creates an extra effort for me but it is worth it – this is another reason I bought this stroller – to take the girls out and work out while having fun with them.
The stroller was easy to assemble and it did not take too much time to learn how to efficiently maneuver the swivel wheel; the stroller as a whole is quite user friendly.
I strongly recommend buying the rainshield cover, I really needed some times. As a parent of little kids, I jog as soon as they wake up (early in the mornings) so the weather is chilly and the cover should be extremely helpful (I have already ordered mine – hope to get it soon)
The only negative comment I have is that one of the stroller’s wheels looks like is losing some air pressure but so far this is quite manageable.
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4 Stars DECENT
I think the stroller is pretty nice for the price. I researched it and knew that there was a wobbly wheel. It does wobble quite a bit when walking fast/jogging. But when I do I just lock the wheel in place and it’s fine. I think you will prob. get this with most that have the wheel that does both. The ipod thing is a joke, but it was not what I bought it for. I do like the stroller for outside walks and the fact that if one of the kids are sleeping that they lay down individually.
5 Stars side-by-side baby stroller
This was the best thing since sliced bread. My son and daughter-in-law love it!! With two small ones to transport ,they really needed this stroller. My son says it is a little heavy ,but easy to assemble and unfold and pushes around with no effort at all. The best thing is that the children are side by side and they can entertain each other while Mom and Dad shop or just go for a walk. She just loves the Ipod port that comes with it. This gift was a home-run!!!!
5 Stars Savior for a stay at home mom
I just purchased this stroller a few weeks ago and have been using it daily ever since. It is a great way for me as a stay at home mom to get in some exercise while entertaining my 2 little ones. I have a 3 year old and a 5 month old. They both fit well and are comfortable. The ride is very smooth for them and easy for me to push. It does not work too well in stores at the mall though. The racks are too close to get through and I ended up going through stores like they were a maze. Not fun! The music speaker is a joke, but that is not why I purchased it anyways. I would definitely recommend this stroller to anyone thinking about purchasing it.
