Our Review of the InSTEP Suburban Safari stroller
The InSTEP Suburban Safari Stroller is a walking stroller capable of handling any terrain at an even pace. The Suburban Safari features a 12" front swivel wheel and 12" rear wheels, and so is best for parents anticipating light fitness walking and everyday pushing. The sturdy steel frame, while heavier than aluminum framed strollers, is super durable.
Standout Features:
- Sturdy steel frame
- Mesh bug screen to keep pests away
- 12" front swivel wheel locks forward for added control
- Parent console for water and keys
- One-hand fold
Benefits for You: At this price, what's not to love? A 12" front swivel wheel and 12" rear wheels corner with ease and effortlessly tackle rough terrain on country walks. The front wheel locks forward for added control.
For parents going from city to park in the car, the Suburban Safari folds compactly with one hand and fits easily in the trunk. The Suburban Safari stroller accommodates one infant car seat with the optional Universal Car Seat Adapter (car seat not included).
Carry all the trappings of parenting with you in the roomy underseat basket, and carry everything you need immediately (cell phone, water, snack) in the parent tray. A parking brake ensures that stroller and baby stay put on slopes.
Compatibility:
- Cosco
- Evenflo
- Graco Snugride
- Graco Safeseat (step 1)
- Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP
- Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30
- Britax Companion
- Chicco Key Fit
- Chicco Key Fit 30
- Compass I-410
- Compass I-420
- Combi Centre DX w/ ARB
- Combi Centre DX
- Combi Centre ST
- Combi Shuttle
- Combi Connection LX
- Baby Trend
- Compass I-410
- Compass I-420
Benefits for Baby: Babies love going outside with their parents, and they love a walk even more when they're sitting comfortably on the removable padded seat and grabbing their favorite snack from the child tray.
In addition to the padded seat, children rest comfortably on the reclining seat. A bug screen keeps Joe Junior happy no matter the August mosquito population. For rainy days, consider adding the Weathershield to your purchase.
Safety:
- Parking brake
- Tether
- 5-point harness
- ASTM Certified
Bottom Line: For parents looking forward to walking with baby, The Suburban Safari Stroller from InSTEP accommodates one child. Parents of different heights will appreciate the adjustable handle of the very similar InSTEP Safari Stroller.
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Specs
- Capacity
- 1 Child
- Maximum Seat Capacity
- 50 lbs.
- Stroller Weight
- 28 lbs.
- Front Wheel Size
- 12"
Dimensions
- Width
- 22.5"
- Ground to Handle
- 40"
- Stroller Length
- 45"
- Seat Back
- 17"
- Hip to Knee
- 9.5"
- Knee to Foot
- 8"
- Folded Dimensions
- 36.5 x 23.5 x 16"
- Folded Dimensions w/out wheels
- 19 x 19 x 32"
Infant Car Seat Compatibility
- Fits Britax Companion
- Fits Chicco Key Fit
- Fits Chicco Key Fit 30
- Fits Combi Centre DX
- Fits Combi Connection
- Fits Graco Infant Safe Seat (Step 1)
- Fits Graco Snugride
- Fits Peg Perego Primo Viaggio
- Fits Compass I-420
- Fits Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30
- Fits Combi Shuttle
- Steel frame
- Steel Spoke Wheel
- 12" Front Swivel Wheel
- 12" Rear Wheels
- Parent Tray
- Child Try
- Under Seat Basket
- Tether
- Parking Brake
- Foam Push Handle
- Bug Screen
- Reclining Seat
InSTEP Suburban Safari stroller Reviews
All Customer Reviews
- Average Rating:
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- Number of Reviews:
- 4
Not Bad
Comments from The Staff:
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the stroller! It is not a common issue for the front wheel to stick, and I'm sorry to hear you are experiencing this problem. I would recommend contacting InSTEP to make a warranty claim to have this issue resolved. To reach InSTEP for warranty issues, call 1-800-242-6110.
Thank you! -Melissa T. (JoggingStroller.com)
Love It!
Suburban Swivel stroller
Good for the Price
-It is very easy to fold up and unfold with just one step. I can quickly put it in and out of the car.
-It is fairly compact...it fits well in our passat wagon's trunk and even leaves enough room for our black lab to hang out back there as well. I think it would also fit in a regular sized trunk.
-Very smooth ride for long walks..fairly smooth ride for jogging.
CONS:
-The harness straps are pretty bad. They are very difficult to adjust especially when the child is in the stroller. I also don't think they're long enough. My daughter is only 9 months old (average size baby) and we have the straps in the top slots and they are extended out almost as far out as possible (this is with a jacket on). I don't know how she'll fit into them next winter when she's a lot bigger.
-The canopy is pretty much useelss and provides absolutely no shade from the sun. Today my daughter was almost hanging her head out the side of the stroller trying to shield herself from the sun.
-Most of the online descriptions that I read online stated that there is a "viewing canopy" which I took to mean that there is a plastic cutout in the canopy so that you can see through when it's open. There is nothing of the sort which I was disappointed about. But considering the canopy doesn't provide any shade, I probably won't ever have it open and won't need the plastic cut out anyway.
I've only had the stroller for a few weeks and aside from the few cons that I listed, it has proven to be pretty decent, especially for the low price. I guess if we had spent about $150 more on one of the higher end strollers, than we might have gotten a stroller with better straps, a better canopy, etc...but if you're willing to deal without those features than I think it's a good stroller for the money.
