The First Years Jet Stroller, Happy Hippo
The First Years Jet Stroller, Happy Hippo
- Durable frame rated for use to 50 pounds
- Taller handles and multi position recline
- 5 point harness for a safer ride
- Large parent console and lower storage basket
- Easy one hand fold and weighs only 11 pounds
The First Years Jet StrollerThe First Years Jet Stroller – Easier for You, More Comfortable for Your Baby!Finally, a stroller that is durable and, yes, it really will comfortably fit your little one up to 50 lbs. The wider seat base means a more comfortable ride for your child, which will keep them in their seat longer. The larger wheels (6″ diameter), all eight of them, allow your First Years Jet Stroller to glide over any surface.
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List Price: $ 39.99
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Graco Literider Stroller, Lively Dots
- Convenient one hand fold
- Seat has a 2 position recline and a 3 point harness
- Front wheels swivel with locks and suspension
- Accepts all graco snugride, snugride 32, and snugride35 infant car seats
- Parent organizer tray includes cup holders
Graco LiteRider Stroller You may be Supermom, but sometimes that stroller can be just too much to handle. The Graco LiteRider Stroller is the perfect solution. It weighs less than 17 lbs. and with the easy one hand fold you can pull it from the closet to the car to the park with superhuman speed. It accepts Graco’s SnugRide and SafeSeat infant car seats making transitions even simpler. There’s plenty of storage space for you and for your baby, and clean ups are a breeze. The seat pad can b
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(out of 45 reviews)
List Price: $ 69.99
Price: $ 69.99
Beccaboney
Review by Beccaboney for The First Years Jet Stroller, Happy Hippo
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I have been looking for a while for just this stroller. I was looking for something to put in the back of the car for mall and short grocery shopping. Also I didn’t want it to look cheap, it needed a sun shade and needed to fit my skinny one year old. And something under $40. Finally, this fits the bill.
The stroller was tightly packaged and all the end parts were covered with foam. The 4 sets of wheels were easy to pop on, though I probably should have turned the lights on to see the direction arrow because I ended up putting the first one on upside down. No problem, though, it was easy to follow their instructions to push a button and pop it off. It took me 10 minutes to put together with a toddler crawling all over me and it, which I categorize as a success.
Cons: the back is not breathable, so summers might be a little rough with back-sweat. Also, it claims to have recline, and although it does, it probably only reclines about 2 inches at best. I would not get this for that feature, it’s pretty lame actually.
I got it in all black because I didn’t want it to look dirty after a while. The stroller is good for up to 50 pounds, though honestly if my child still wants to be in a stroller when he’s 7, we’ve got issues.
Jake20
Review by Jake20 for The First Years Jet Stroller, Happy Hippo
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The backrest on this stroller was too short for my 2 1/2 year old, and he is only 35 pounds and about 37 inches tall.
His head was hanging out of the top of the backrest with no support.
What is the point of the stroller supporting up to 50 pounds if the backrest can’t even support a 2 yr old child 37 inches tall?
I don’t understand how they can overlook something like this.
If it were not for the short backrest, I would of been very happy with this stroller.. but unfortunately it will be going back.
I may try the First Years “Ignite” stroller, as I called and they said the backrest is taller on that model.
LilyRose
Review by LilyRose for The First Years Jet Stroller, Happy Hippo
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I bought this for my nephew for when we go to the park. It was perfect except once we got to the park I started walking with him in it and the front wheels would wobble really bad about every 5 feet. It was so bad and so annoying I didnt even make it one lap around the park. I don’t see any other reviews about this issue so I would hope that this isn’t how all of them are, but when I took it back to the store and checked the display one it also did it. I returned it and bought a cosco one for $15 more and it’s perfect, no wobbling wheels and is just made alot better. For me, it was well worth the extra few bucks!
C. Dennis
Review by C. Dennis for The First Years Jet Stroller, Happy Hippo
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Exactly what I was looking for in a lightweight stroller. Folds in one quick motion and has tons of extras that you just can’t find in an inexpensive umbrella stroller. Has a great storage area under the seat, a nifty storage compartment up top that also contains a zippered compartment for a wallet, cell phone, etc. Also has 2 small side pockets that my daughter likes to put her tiny trinkets in. The handles are a great size for my 6’1″ husband. I’m also impressed with the detachable shade. I purchased the red print and I’m very happy with the vibrant color. I agree with the previous poster that the recline is not much at all and I would not recommend for an infant under 6 months even with the 5 point harness. Overall I am very pleased and would recommend to anyone looking for a lightweight stroller.
Basiliki
Review by Basiliki for The First Years Jet Stroller, Happy Hippo
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I really wanted to LOVE this stroller. If it wasn’t for the problem I had with the front left wheel wobbling every time I would go over a crack in a sidewalk when I first purchased it, I would have been a very happy camper.
I will say this…their customer service is excellent. I called and they offered to send a replacement wheel. Strangely, by the time it arrived the stroller had miraculously fixed itself. Perhaps I had not snapped it in enough? Sometimes though when I back the stroller up and then try to go forward it takes me a few tries before the wheels properly align so that I can move forward. I never experienced this before.
The only other issue I have is with the length of the straps for the upper part of the five point harness. My son is 2 1/2 years old and it is too snug on him. I expected more from a stroller that claims it has a 50 lb requirement. The reason I sold my Chicco Capri was because of this very reason, the straps were too snug for him. That aside, the bottom part of the strap, the three point harness is a good size and width so it is sufficient.
Now the pros….now that the wheels are working it really is a smooth ride. I used to have a Maclaren and hated it because of how bumpy the ride was going over crevices in the sidewalk, etc. So I’m really pleased with this. Also the built in parent console is awesome. I don’t mind that the size of the canopy is fairly small because I have a sun visor that I slip on it and I get full coverage. Don’t expect much from the basket…it’s really small.
Overall not bad for the price you pay and my son seems very comfortable in it. It’s also nice and light which is what I needed.
I would recommend this to my friends, with a little warning about the wheels. Not everyone experiences this issue, but I do know a couple of other reviewers who did. The excellent customer service compensates for this issue though.
Susan R. Stolovy
Review by Susan R. Stolovy for Graco Literider Stroller, Lively Dots
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I was looking for a lightweight foldable stroller with good storage, a decent sunshade, and child tray that could double as a high chair.
This stroller has all of that and handles very well. However, it has some design problems that could be improved upon: 1) the way
it folds up, the child tray bangs on the ground quite forcefully. It can get dirty and seems destined to break, but it’s made of flexible plastic
so maybe it can take that kind of stress 2) the padded metal bar
on the seat back is very low–my 14 month old’s head already hits it,
although she sits up and doesn’t touch the back usually. I was hoping
to use the stroller until she is 3 and I don’t know if that’s going to work.
3) one of the cupholders on the parent tray is so shallow that water bottles
can fall out. The other one is OK.
SkyGirlUAL
Review by SkyGirlUAL for Graco Literider Stroller, Lively Dots
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Pros:
I love this stroller for the size, weight, and price.
The stroller is also a good height, has cupholders, and baby has a tray with drink holder which I love to put his cheerios in for less mess.
The storage basket is huge.
My Graco Safe Seat can lock into this stroller as a travel system.
It is easy to wipe clean.
Cons:
When you unfold the stroller, you have to replace the seat into an upright position, and also reset the storage basket. Every time.
When you fold the stroller, there is no way to keep the tray from banging on asphalt. It was scratched up the first time we used it.
The baby’s seat does either sits straight up or reclines half way. I would much prefer a stroller that lays flat for diaper changes or naps.
The baby’s tray table does NOT hinge. You have to slide baby in and out, difficult for someone with weak back or squirming baby to manage. Lucky me, having both. You can remove the baby tray, but it is difficult to put back on.
Mom’s tray is nice to have 2 cup holders and a flat area in middle for your phone, keys, shopping list. I wish it had a lid like some strollers so your camera, etc. isn’t in plain view. However, the negative is that mom’s tray flips up because it is attached only by two screws and really needs four screws, or a latch to keep it down.
Sun canopy does next to nothing. It is not angled well, and not large enough to create shade for baby. I have to put a blanket over the canopy to extend it, but it does look trashy. In addition, small viewfinder is not enough to see baby.
Canopy is sticky, bending forward and back is hard to manage and makes a loud noise which has awoken my son from his nap more than once.
CONCLUSION:
My goal was to find a stroller that baby is comfortable to sit in, and light enough for my poor back to be able to lift at a reasonable price and this does meet my top requirements. I would NEVER recommend it to a friend. I think it would be great for a grandma or other occasional baby sitter to have on hand, but not for most people for daily use.
J. Wilson
Review by J. Wilson for Graco Literider Stroller, Lively Dots
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After doing a lot of research to find an affordable, lightweight stroller with the “perks” of a bigger stroller, we bought this stroller and are very happy with our choice. It folds up very nicely and I love that it reclines allowing our 13 month old to nap if he wants. The basket is huge and I love that you can still get to your diaper bag even when the seat is reclined. I definitely recommend this stroller! It’s GREAT!
Mom of 4 boys
Review by Mom of 4 boys for Graco Literider Stroller, Lively Dots
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I would rate this higher than 5 stars if possible! I registered for this stroller because I wanted something lightweight (that I could lift and that didn’t take up a lot of space). This one only weighs 9 lbs. My friend who bought it for me as a gift complimented me on the price (only $40). I have had this stroller for four years, and have used it with all three of my kids since they were born. I am always getting compliments on this stroller. It is as compact as an umbrella stroller, with the amenities of a very nice stroller, with the cargo basket, sun shade, recline position, parent tray with two cupholders, and removeable child’s tray with cupholder. Since I have an older model, mine does not accomodate a car seat, which I didn’t want at the time but later realized is a nice feature. I’ve always had to wake up my baby to move him from the car to the stroller. Also, when I first got my stroller, the parent tray didn’t fit. I called the manufacturer and they sent me a new one, which also didn’t fit. I took it in to Babies R Us, and the sales person took the tray off the display model and it fit just fine. I heartily recommend this stroller to everyone – I really love mine and will use it as long as I can!
M. Eberhard
Review by M. Eberhard for Graco Literider Stroller, Lively Dots
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We love this stroller.
It folds one-handed, it has a decent parent and toddler tray, the basket is huge and easy to get to, compact when collapsed….
Only reason I don’t give it 5 stars is that it is a pavement only (no good on dirt trails etc) and therefore is limited in it’s use.