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Graco Alano Flip It Travel System

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,safety 1st aerolite sports travel system,mia moda facile stroller carbon black,dream on me double twin stroller black,schwinn turismo swivel double jogger,baby jogger 2011 city select single stroller onyx Color: Strata From the Manufacturer Alano FlipIt reversible handle stroller is designed to help you and baby connect comfortably, safely, and happily-as your heart knows it should. Maintain a face-to-face connection with baby throughout your explorations together with our Alano FlipIt travel System, featuring our Alano FlipIt stroller, the top rated Graco SnugRide Infant Car seat and a stay-in-car base. This innovative system lets you convert it from a forward-facing position to a face-to-face position with a flip of its reversible, height-adjustable handle. The adjustable parent cup holder keeps your beverage within reach in either stroller position, and the pivoting child’s tray makes getting baby in and out a breeze. There’s even an easy-access, drop-down basket to provide extra storage for snacks, toys, etc. Stroller: For child up to 50 pounds. Car seat: Rear-facing for infants up to 22 pounds and 29” care and maintenance. Wash removable seat cushion in cold water on delicate cycle and line dry. To clean stroller frame, use only household soap and warm water. Never use bleach. If wheel squeak, use a light oil.
This review is from: Graco Alano Flip It Travel System, Strata (Baby Product)
I bought the Flip It Travel System (From Babies R Us) when my son was two weeks old. I wish I could have gotten the turquoise color, but only a yellow/gray pattern was available (haven't seen it on Amazon)- but it's not annoying at least, so its fine. We've had the travel system now for about 6 months.

PROS: Carrier is birth-22lbs (which is what we wanted b/c I don't want to lug around a 30lb baby plus the weight of the carrier). The straps are easy to adjust and our carrier came with two head supports- the smaller one was removed when our son out-grew it, and it has adequate padding. The base is easy to install, can be done with latches and seat belt. The stroller also has two elastic bands with latches to secure the carrier in the stroller.
Stroller is sturdy and has lots of features (which does make it quite heavy, so beware)- easy to use adjustable handle, removable parent cup holder (only one though), big basket, double foot brakes, big canopy. It is easy to fold DOWN *(see addition at bottom), and it is easy to steer ***when the handle is in the normal position***.

CONS: The stroller can not be opened one-handed unless you're a magician- it takes two hands. This isn't a big deal to me because I just open it before doing anything else. The cup holder sticking out on the side gets in the way and sometimes gets hooked on things- but it is removable.
The biggest con is the steering when the handle is flipped! I was excited to use this feature when my son was big enough to sit in the stroller without the infant carrier. I've used it a couple of times now with the handle flipped and I was so disappointed- it is totally useless to push the stroller with the handle flipped. The back wheels are stationary, and when they become the front wheels- trying to turn the stroller is like skidding jammed grocery cart wheels accross carpet! It seems like common sense to me to put "all-wheel steering" on a stroller like this if the back wheels can become the front wheels.

Conclusion- I like the stroller and the carrier- but the Flip-It feature needs to have compatable engineering in the way of movable wheels for it to even be practical or useful.

Additional Info: After owning this stroller for another 6 months (1 year total) the opening/closing mechanism on the handle began to malfuncion. It sticks and makes it very difficult to open and close the stroller. I contacted Graco about the problem and they offered to send a new stroller if I would ship the broken one to them at my own expense. A good offer if it didn't cost $50+ to ship the darn thing! Alas, the flip-it stroller is being donated and will be replaced by a lighweight stroller.

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