Phil&teds Smart Buggy

1. BabyGizmo.com

Review Credibility: Excellent Hollie Schultz, senior editor of BabyGizmo.com, gives the phil&teds Smart Buggy a thorough video review and finds that it's a great stroller overall. She loves how the seat is ventilated and easy to clean, but she does point out how narrow it is, saying that it might become uncomfortable for some children as they grow. She likes how the straps are easy for parents to adjust, and that the five-point harness is tricky enough that toddlers won't be able to undo it. The stroller is easy to fold and unfold, as Schultz demonstrates, but doesn't offer much of a recline. The canopy is not attached to the seat, which Schultz warns could turn into an annoying game with toddlers. She calls attention to the fact that the handles are not adjustable, so taller parents might have some trouble maneuvering the stroller easily. Schultz says the stroller is meant to be used on smooth terrains.

Review: Baby Gizmo Phil&Teds Smart Stroller Review, Hollie Schultz, June 21, 2010

2. KiddiCare.com

Review Credibility: Very Good Over 40 owners review the phil&teds Smart Buggy on KiddiCare.com, and an overwhelming 85 percent give the stroller at least 4 out of 5 stars. Most find it to be lightweight, easy to maneuver, stylish and easy to assemble. A few reviewers find that the ride is a bit bumpy when used on uneven surfaces, and say they wish the front wheels could lock and that there were springs on the wheels for a smoother ride. Of the small percentage of dissatisfied customers, the most common complaint is that the seat is too small to accommodate some children's growth for very long.

Review: Phil&Teds Smart Buggy - Black/Black, Contributors to KiddiCare.com, As of October 2012

3. Amazon.com

Review Credibility: Very Good Out of the handful of reviews on Amazon.com, the Smart Buggy gets a lackluster average of 3.2 stars out of 5. About half of the owners like it, while the other half are less than pleased. Most reviewers find that it's easy to assemble, use, fold and clean. The ease of steering is debatable: Some reviewers say it's very smooth and easy to steer, while a couple say that they have trouble steering the stroller in a straight line. While many appreciate features like the canopy and the underseat storage basket, some wish that the stroller came with a few more bells and whistles like additional storage, a cupholder for parents and more reclining options. A few reviewers have run into some technical problems with their stroller, including a brake issue and the canopy knob falling off, but when they called the manufacturer they found that the phil&teds has excellent and attentive customer service.

Review: Phil&Teds Smart Single Stroller, Contributors to Amazon.com, As of August 2012

4. MadeForMums.com

Review Credibility: Very Good Writer and editor Deborah Osborne-Walker reviews the phil&teds Smart Buggy for the British site MadeForMums.com, giving it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. She finds the stroller to be fashionably designed and easy to use, and she loves how compact it is when folded. Her biggest complaint is that the handles aren't adjustable, which could make maneuvering the stroller tricky for parents on the taller side. She also wishes that the seat had more reclining options and a bit more padding for her child.

Review: Phil&Teds Smart Buggy, Deborah Osborne -Walker, June 25, 2010

5. Canadian Family

Review Credibility: Good In her roundup of the best single strollers of 2011, Ali Martell names the phil&teds Smart Buggy as a top pick for urban parents. Its sleek and lightweight design makes the stroller ideal for use in a city setting. Martell also comments on the seat-ventilation feature and how easy the seat is to clean, and a parent she asks for comment remarks on how easily the stroller collapses, which is great for travel on buses or subways.

Review: The 9 Best Single Strollers of 2011, Ali Martell, Not Dated