The First Years Ignite

Safety

Improved safety features. Owners say that the First Years Ignite is so stable that 2-year-old children can climb in and out of it without it tipping over. The Ignite comes with a five-point safety harness and rear brakes that lock independently.

Ease of use

Comfortable for tall parents and child passengers. The First Years Ignite gets rave reviews for its ease of assembly and easy fold and unfold. It has a manual lock to keep it from opening when folded, but no carry handle, although carrying it by the frame seems to be easy to do. Users say the recline is smooth and easy, even with the child in the seat. Owners describe the Ignite as easy to keep clean. There are a few isolated complaints about lifting its higher weight of 14 pounds, but most owners say the Ignite is still light for a reclining umbrella stroller. 

Lifestyle features

Well featured for the price. The First Years Ignite is very well featured for a stroller in its price class. Parents rave about the parent console that holds drinks, keys and other small items. Parents do say that the under-seat storage basket is small, but overall seem to feel that the parent console partially makes up for it. Parents also say that the Ignites adjustable and removable canopy is a nice feature, especially in its price class, but a few wish it were bigger. The Ignite has a partial recline to accommodate an infant with head control -- a First Years representative says that would be 3 to 6 months, depending upon the child. Thanks to a wider seat base, parents say the Ignite is comfortable for larger kids who approach the 50-pound weight rating.

The Ignite gets particularly good reviews for its ability to maneuver well on a variety of terrains, and the front swivel wheels can be locked in a forward-facing position when greater stability is required. The handle of the Ignite is aimed at taller parents and draws praise for its easy push from taller users who appreciate not having to hunch or kick the stroller's back wheels.

Customer service

Lifestyle features

Well featured for the price. The First Years Ignite is very well featured for a stroller in its price class. Parents rave about the parent console that holds drinks, keys and other small items. Parents do say that the under-seat storage basket is small, but overall seem to feel that the parent console partially makes up for it. Parents also say that the Ignites adjustable and removable canopy is a nice feature, especially in its price class, but a few wish it were bigger. The Ignite has a partial recline to accommodate an infant with head control -- a First Years representative says that would be 3 to 6 months, depending upon the child. Thanks to a wider seat base, parents say the Ignite is comfortable for larger kids who approach the 50-pound weight rating.

The Ignite gets particularly good reviews for its ability to maneuver well on a variety of terrains, and the front swivel wheels can be locked in a forward-facing position when greater stability is required. The handle of the Ignite is aimed at taller parents and draws praise for its easy push from taller users who appreciate not having to hunch or kick the stroller's back wheels.

Customer service

Bottom line

The First Years Ignite offers performance and convenience features that rival high-end strollers. According to reviewers, the stroller is extremely sturdy, and the larger 6-inch wheels with traction amount to an easier ride over mixed terrain.