Bumbleride Flyer

1. Baby Bargains

Review Credibility: Excellent Written by consumer advocates Denise and Alan Fields, this book covers a variety of stroller manufacturers. The authors provide ratings only for overall brands and not for individual models, but do discuss current models and parent feedback. In the latest edition, Bumbleride is discussed in detail and the Flyer specifically.

Review: Chapter 9: Strollers, Diaper Bags, Carriers and Other To Go Gear, Denise and Alan Fields, Ninth edition, 2011

2. BabyGizmo.com

Review Credibility: Very good Hollie Schultz provides an in-depth video review of the 2010 Bumbleride Flyer, demonstrating the updates from the 2009 model as well as the stroller's overall features. Although she says the length between the seat and the canopy can accommodate most 5-year-olds, Schultz isn't thrilled with the one-button harness release that older toddlers can easily operate. Bumbleride has discontinued the carrycot illustrated in this video.

Review: Bumbleride Flyer 2010 Video Review, Hollie Schultz, April 18, 2010

3. Good Housekeeping

Review Credibility: Very good The Bumbleride Flyer earns a B rating in this test of 36 strollers by the engineers at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute (GHRI). No safety issues are noted, and the stroller gets points for its ease of use and stability. However, it doesn't do well on more challenging terrain and can be tough to fold.

Review: Bumbleride Flyer Stroller, Editors of Good Housekeeping, Nov. 2010

4. Amazon.com

Review Credibility: Very good More than 50 contributors give the Bumbleride Flyer an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars. A surprising number of them complain that the stroller is difficult to push, although experts and owners from other sites say it's one of the easiest. One user explains that the rear wheels must always be locked, regardless of which way the handle faces, so it may just be an issue of owners not understanding the locking/swivel wheel mechanisms. Most parents love the stroller, saying it's durable and cleans up nicely. They also point out that it doesn't do well on more challenging terrain.

Review: Bumbleride Flyer Reversible Handle Stroller with 7" Wheels, Contributors to Amazon.com, As of Aug. 2012

5. Canadian Family

Review Credibility: Good The Bumbleride Flyer is named "Best Bang for the Buck" in this roundup of nine top stroller picks. Editors say it has all the features of an upscale stroller at a lower price.

Review: The 9 Best Single Strollers of 2011, Ali Martell, 2011

6. Baby-Gaga.com

Review Credibility: Good Baby-Gaga.com reviews and ranks 21 single, full-featured strollers. The Bumbleride Flyer gets a solid "A" as determined by durability and parent rating, although it isn't clear how many parents evaluate it. This older review doesn't reflect the changes to the swivel/locking wheels that the manufacturer has incorporated, so the stroller gets lower points for maneuverability.

Review: Reviews: Standard Strollers, Editors of Baby-Gaga.com, Jan. 20, 2011

7. BabyEarth.com

Review Credibility: Good A dozen consumers post reviews of the Bumbleride Flyer, giving it 4 stars out of 5. Parents love the reversible handle, which makes it easy to change the direction a child faces. Several users call the Flyer expensive.

Review: Bumbleride Flyer Stroller, Contributors to BabyEarth.com, As of Aug. 2012

8. Viewpoints.com

Review Credibility: Good About 10 owners give the Bumbleride Flyer a score of 88 out of 100. Reviews are relatively detailed, with owners saying the stroller is stylish, trendy and easy to fold. However, its storage basket is difficult to access when the seat is fully reclined, and a few parents say the Flyer is difficult to navigate over curbs.

Review: Bumbleride Flyer Stroller Reviews, Contributors to Viewpoints.com, As of Aug. 2012