Reviews for InSTEP Suburban Safari stroller
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Not Bad
Reviewer: Pat , Santa Rosa, CA
Date: October 22, 2009
I bought this stroller last month, and have been using it several times now. I thought I bought it as a jogging stroller, not realizing that it's a walking stroller. But it's great for walking in the mall, and around town. I don't really have negative things to say about this stroller except for the front wheel. Sometimes it's stuck and I have to push really hard to go forward. I mean I'm 5 foot tall so I have to struggle everytimes it happens. Thank God it doesn't happen all the time. But I would say for about 50% of the time. But other than that, it's worth the price and durable, and better than all the other stroller I owned.
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)
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Love It!
Reviewer: Anonymous , Brick, NJ
Date: July 14, 2008
I love this stroller! The InSTEP Suburban Safari stroller had pretty much everything I wanted in an all terrain except for a few things, but considering the price I am very happy. I wanted a stroller that relinced, front swivel wheel and an adjustable handlebar. I thought that the handle bar adjusted but it does not. Although, I have to say being almost 6' tall it's at a very comfortable height! It folds and unfolds pretty easy except it doesn't stay standing on its own when folded. Sometimes the front wheel gets stuck a little. Meaning when pushing it it wants to veer to the right sometimes. But doesn't do it all the time. The canopy doesn't come down very far, but my husband found an attachment shade that we use from stroller to stroller...! It shades her great! The basket underneath holds a good amount. I have no problem with the straps! It's on the tightest right now, baby is 6 months old! It doesn't have a peek a boo panel in the canopy, but quite honestly, I find those useless on any stroller, atleast when they are facing forward. I look forward to using this stroller for a long time to come! It was shipped and arrived in just 3 days and was easy to assemble!
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Suburban Swivel stroller
Reviewer: Anonymous , Newmarket, NH
Date: July 25, 2007
I am very happy with my new stroller for my new grandson! It is very smooth riding and turns on a dime. I wish the back would recline flat, but he is 9 months and likes sitting up all the way so not an issue at his age. Storage underneath holds a large amount. Not compact when folded but I have an SUV so not a problem either. Handle is very comfortable for me or my 6'3" son. He loved it at the mall and I love it for my long walks.
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Good for the Price
Reviewer: Anonymous , Seattle, WA
Date: January 16, 2007
Overall, this is a pretty decent jogger for the price.
PRO'S
-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.
-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.
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