Graco FastAction Fold Jogger Click Connect Travel System/Click Connect 35, Chili Red Review
| Product Code | B00ASI748A |
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| Price | $299.99 |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2295 in Baby Product
- Color: Chili Red
- Brand: Graco
- Model: 1852639
- Released on: 2013-04-09
Features
- Includes the Graco snugride click connect 35 infant car seat, rear facing for infants from 4-35 pounds and up to 32"
- One-second, one-hand fold provides the ultimate in convenience for moms on-the-go
- Air-filled rubber tires offer suspension for a smooth ride on any terrain
- Locking front swivel wheel provides an easy transition from daily strolling to jogging. Lock the front wheel for added stability while running and unlock the wheel for maneuverability on daily strolls.
- Deluxe, padded, multi-position reclining seat for baby's comfort
- Includes the Graco snugride click connect 35 infant car seat, rear facing for infants from 4-35 pounds and up to 32"
- One-second, one-hand fold provides the ultimate in convenience for moms on-the-go
- Air-filled rubber tires offer suspension for a smooth ride on any terrain
- Locking front swivel wheel provides an easy transition from daily strolling to jogging. Lock the front wheel for added stability while running and unlock the wheel for maneuverability on daily strolls.
- Deluxe, padded, multi-position reclining seat for baby's comfort
Product Description
Graco's first jogger is the ultimate crossover stroller, combining all the comfort and convenience features of a traditional stroller with the performance and maneuverability of an all-terrain jogger. This stroller is loaded with innovative features like the one-second, one-hand FastAction fold bringing the ultimate in convenience to a jogger. Click Connect technology allows for a one-step, secure connection of infant car seat to stroller.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
This wouldn't be my top pick for a travel system
By Karen in Mommyland
I should start off by telling you that I've never met a travel system that I love. There's always something about the set that I seriously dislike. My typical complaint is that the stroller is too heavy and bulky. In the case of this travel system the stroller weight is certainly a concern. Graco calls this a lightweight jogger weighing in at 30 pounds. 30 pounds is not lightweight, but we're looking at a jogging stroller here so you can't expect it to be a 16 pound stroller. So maybe for a jogging stroller this is, in fact, "light" but this isn't a stroller that any mom of a newborn is going to want to be lifting in and out of the back of the minivan.As far as putting the carseat and stroller together as a travel system, the two snap together with no issues. Releasing the carseat from the stroller is as simple as taking it out of the car seat base in your car. Just pull the red lever on the back of the seat and lift the seat upwards. It's a breeze, but most travel systems (with the exception of the Britax B-Safe/B-Agile combo) are.When looking at travel systems I like to look at the stroller and the carseat individually. So I'll take a look at the car seat first and then I'll talk about the jogging stroller.The Snug Ride Click Connect 35 seat really impressed me. Two years ago when we were in the market for a new travel system I was very disappointed in the quality of the Graco Snug Ride infant carriers. We had used a Snug Ride with our two older children and we loved the seat. When it came time to buy a new one for our youngest I was unimpressed by the poor quality of the Graco seats. The handles were flimsy and the seat covers were thin and not as nicely padded as they used to be. So two years ago we chose Chicco over Graco. It seems like Graco stepped up the quality over the past couple of years. The handle on this seat is just as nice as they used to be 11 years ago. In fact, I think the handle is just as nice and comfortable to carry as the Chicco Key Fit. The padding for the seat is good. It's not as cushy as the Key Fit, but it's comparable to the Britax B-Safe. The Graco seat has the added advantage of holding a child up to 35lbs. Our Key Fit is only for infants up to 22lbs and was outgrown a while ago. My 18 month old (20lbs 31 inches) fits in this Graco infant carrier with room to grow. So if you're looking for a seat that will have some longevity, this one will work.The seat is light. It weighs in at 7 ½ lbs which is significantly lighter than our Key Fit and B-Safe infant carriers. That makes a big difference in how long you can carry your child around in the seat. I wouldn't want to have to carry my 18 month old around in this seat, but I was able to carry her when we tested it out.Installing the base was relatively easy. It's not as easy as installing the Chicco Key Fit base, but it's a lot easier than fighting with the Britax B-Agile base which is a pain in the rear. My biggest complaint about the base for this seat is there is only one level indicator. If you are installing this seat on the driver's side of the car you will not be able to see the level. I prefer to have a level indicator on both sides to eliminate any confusion. Britax and Chicco both have two level indicators on their car seat bases.Overall, the infant carrier is decent and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.Now we can turn our focus to the jogging stroller. If you are unfamiliar with the nature of jogging strollers let me warn you that they're big, they're bulky and they're heavy. This one at 30lbs is called "light weight" by the manufacturer. I have double strollers that weigh less than this. If you have a car with a small trunk, this stroller will probably take up the entire trunk provided that it fits. In the back of my minivan this stroller takes up a decent portion of the cargo area.The stroller offers a smooth ride. There is plenty of room for you to run behind this stroller without having to worry that you're going to kick the stroller as you run. The stroller has a nice parent tray. There are two cup holders, a storage compartment and a smartphone holder. My iPhone 4s fit nicely in the phone holder. It didn't move at all while I took it out for a test drive.The seat back has four fixed positions. The reclining mechanism is the kind that utilizes a squeeze lever to lower the seatback. I like this sort of recline far better than those horrible infinite reclining seatbacks. The upholstery on the seat is nicely padded. My daughter seemed very comfortable riding in the stroller. The harness was easy to adjust. My only complaint with the harness is the shoulder straps detach from the main belt a little too easily when you unbuckle the harness. I'd prefer it to stay together so I don't have to piece it back together and then wrestle my toddler into the harness.The child tray for the stroller is one that will swing out of the way for easy loading. You can open the tray from either side. The tray offers two cup holders and a snack area to keep little ones happy.The brakes for the stroller are easy to engage and disengage. The stroller has a brake for each of the rear wheels. I'd actually prefer to see a single brake for this stroller.The stroller has what they call a one second fold. You simply pull the pull strap that is located on the seat and the stroller will fold up. I found that I had to manipulate the stroller a bit to get it to latch, which I found annoying. The folding mechanism is similar to that of the Britax B-Agile and that stroller latches once folded with no issues. I am a bit concerned about the seeming lack of a safety for the folding mechanism. There's no button to push before you pull the strap. (On the Britax B-Agile you push a little button on the side and then pull the strap to fold it. I suspect that this prevents an accidental folding.) So I do wonder if it's possible for the stroller to fold if a curious child were to pull the strap while in the stroller. Because of the weight, and the difficulty I experienced in getting the stroller to latch shut, I don't folding this while holding a baby is a reasonable expectation.The stroller is decent, but I'd caution parents to consider whether they really "need" a jogging stroller travel system. If you're hoping for this to be your only stroller, then you may want to look for something more compact. If, however, you see yourself doing more jogging than say shopping, then this might be the travel system for you. Just bear in mind that this stroller is huge. It feels like a chariot. As a jogging stroller along (not part of the travel system), I would highly recommend the stroller.Overall, I'd recommend each of the pieces in this travel system, but it wouldn't be my top pick for a travel system.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Perfect Jogging Stroller for Me!
By TerrellFamFun
I had never had a jogging stroller before I received this one from Graco to try out with my daughter. I was really impressed by this stroller. When walking/jogging with it - it really does glide on the ground. I think this is attributed to the air filled tires rather than the regular plastic ones on many other strollers. My daughter is almost 3 and doesn't really like being in a stroller but she enjoys being in this one. It puts her higher up and she has more room than in a regular stroller. It also has a tray with 2 cup holders for her and then 2 cup holders for me! The smart phone holder is great too (although a phone w/ an otterbox does not fit 100% - FYI). I look forward to using this stroller more around the neighborhood. If we bring it along with us anywhere, the one handed folding action is great - it really does work in just a second and with one hand only!! Impressive!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.Great jogging stroller!
By Southern Girl
*I received this product in exchange for my honest review.This is my first experience with a jogging stroller, and I can honestly say I wish I gotten one sooner. The features of the Graco FastAction Fold Click Connect Jogger are abundant and it's definitely made my life as a mom easier. The stroller is easy to open as well as close. The one step folding action features a handle at the seat. The kickstand attached to the basket on the bottom keeps the stroller upright when in the folded position.The stroller has a ton of safety features as well. The baby can be secured in the stroller with a 5-point harness which can be changed to a 3-point harness in seconds, depending on your baby's size. The jogger also works with the Graco SnugRide carseat and it only takes one step to connect the two. A large sunshade keeps your baby's head and skin from receiving too much sun, and there's a convenient little flap that allows you to look in on your baby from behind.A tether strap allows you to stay connected to the stroller in the event of a fall while jogging. It could be hazardous for the stroller to continue rolling while mom is on the ground! The large, all-terrain wheels of the stroller provide a safe, smooth ride for baby. They can handle grass, gravel, and flat surfaces making it a great jogging stroller no matter where you are.The child tray provides ample room for a sippy, snacks, and maybe even a toy. The tray easily pops off to be cleaned as needed. The parent's tray offers the same benefits, as well as having a phone/MP3 cradle that secures your device to the stroller. Before, I've had to place mine in the cup holder - not the safest place for an expensive phone! Beneath the cradle is a small area for keys, wipes, etc.There are a couple cons to the jogging stroller, but they are outweighed by the pros. The stroller is a bit heavy, so it's not easily put into or removed from the back of a vehicle. The kickstand also comes disconnected from the bottom of the stroller sometimes - it's an easy fix but it can become annoying.All in all, I really like this jogging stroller and recommend it to any parent that enjoys walking/jogging with their little one!
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