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4.5
When I initially unpacked this stroller I thought I would have to return it for sure. It is HUGE! I expected a large stroller, it has to fit two kids after all, but I was not mentally prepared for how big it actually is! I put it together telling myself it was going to be worth it, and I’m actually really glad that I did! I have a 3 year old and a 6 month old and we go on a walk or a jog every single day, weather permitting. Assembly was easy. I love that my infant seat clicks right in for my babe, but the straps adjust enough that my 6 month old can sit in the seat without his car seat as well! My three year old fits comfortably; there is plenty of room for his legs, and above his head between the canopy. I also love that there is a bit of separation between the kids, so each has his own space but they can see each other enough to visit and interact. The canopies are great, and generally, I am able to keep my kids faces out of direct light no matter what time of day we get outside and which direction we are facing. The mesh windows on the canopy (with flaps that can be anchored back) so I can keep an eye on them are an added bonus!However, I don’t plan on taking it places outside of my neighborhood often. When it’s folded, moving it around is not easy; it’s very heavy and, although there are handles to grab when it’s folded, it’s just too bulky to easily maneuver where you want it. It would be great to have one stroller for everything, but because of this I’ll stick with my Sit and Stand stroller for outings. Unfolded, it is wide so it will not fit through door frames, so generally rolling in and out of the garage directly is the easiest way to utilize and store it. Because of this, do not get this expecting to be able to take it to run errands/normal outings. It will not fit where you’re going, trust me.For walks: this stroller is incredible! Really smooth ride. I appreciate the added stability of the extra front wheel when going in and out of driveways, on gravel, up curbs, and even off-roading (on the grass). The stroller handles it all really well and I feel like my kids are secure.For runs: this is where I have some negative feedback. With my old jogger (for one kid) it was recommended to lock the front wheel to run, but I found I didn’t really have to and had more control over turns with it unlocked. With this stroller that is 100% not the case. You HAVE to lock the front wheels if you are going faster than a power walk on concrete. If not they WILL shake and bounce, making the stroller more difficult to steer. However, with the front wheels locked turning is nearly impossible. If you run around your neighborhood like I do more often than not, expect to have to slow down and lift the front wheels off the ground for every turn or muscle through a really wide turn at a slow jog. Either way it makes jogging where you’re going to have to turn very difficult, and since it’s too large to conveniently transport in my vehicle, it’s something I’m going to have to learn to work around. On gravel, it works great for jogging though. My husband loaded it into the bed of his truck and this stroller handled like a dream on the gravel trail. I did not have to lock the front wheels, so maneuvering was smooth and easy, and the wheels did not shake and bounce like they do on the concrete. Running on gravel is preferable, but with its size and resulting difficulty transporting, we will only be able to utilize it there occasionally.In all, I would recommend if you plan to use for walks or if you have access to a relatively straight OR gravel jogging trail. I love the stroller and am glad that I kept it and gave it a chance despite the large size.
