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If you won't be using your stroller too often, many lightweight strollers have similar features, such as fully reclining seats, good back support and seat padding. Because they're smaller and lighter, they're sometimes less stable and durable than full-featured strollers. See our companion report on
Travel systems, also known as car-seat/stroller combos, are specialty strollers that either include or support infant car seats. Double strollers, or twin strollers, are exactly that -- strollers made for two children. We address
Sport strollers, or jogging strollers, are all-terrain strollers with three large rubber bicycle wheels mounted to a lightweight frame. Some three-wheeled strollers are appropriate for jogging, but many are just sporty-looking everyday strollers. All three-wheeled strollers are better for rough and uneven terrain, but they can be difficult to maneuver and don't fold as compactly as other strollers. See our report on
Stroller recalls
Strollers seem to be one of the least failure-prone baby gear items, but it's still important to send in your registration card and check for recalls periodically. In the past year, popular jogging stroller maker phil&teds has been plagued by recalls. The company recalled 44,000 all-terrain strollers after nine owners reported cutting their fingers on the hinge locking mechanism when folding or unfolding the stroller. Phil&teds also recalled its Dash strollers sold between July and September 2008 because of faulty frames that could pose a fall hazard to small children. Phil&teds has since fired its distributor, Regal Lager. If your phil&teds stroller is affected by a recall, you can call the company directly at (800) 839-4985.
In addition, Bugboo announced a recall on the Bee in June 2009, after more than 100 reports of the stroller's brakes failing. For a free repair kit, visit Bugaboo online or call (800) 460-2922. Details about the recall are available on the Consumer Product Safety Commission site.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission features recall and other safety information on other brands as well.
Manufacturers have a wealth of information about product specs and recalls:
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