Baby trend expedition jogger phantom is a very popular jogging stroller that has been reviewed more than 700 times on amazon and has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 star. It’s bubble gum counterpart currently sells for $ 55 on amazon.
It features big bicycle type wheels with all terrain tires that help make this the ultimate affordable jogging stroller. The front wheel swivels and locks providing you with more options.
It also features a broad foam covered handlebar, a parent tray with two cup holders, a child tray with two cup holders, an adjustable canopy with an extendable sunshade, a multi position reclining seat with a five point safety harness and a reasonable storage basket under the seat.
Ease of use, comfort and convenience
The baby trend expedition jogger phantom stroller is very easy to use. It reclines easily, folds easily, cleans easily and is easy to assemble.
Seat
The seat of the baby trend expedition jogger stroller phantom reclines to multiple positions. This way, you will always find a comfortable seating position for your little one, regardless of their mood; a near flat position for outdoor naps, a reclined position for when they want to kick back and relax and an upright position when they are alert and will like to enjoy their environment actively.
The stroller seat is padded to provide comfort, which is very important on long jogs. The stroller seat has a five point safety harness that is super easy to put on, take off and adjust. The harness is fully adjustable for height and also adjust around the waist.
The fabric of the stroller seat is easy to clean and requires just mild soap and Luke warm water.
The stroller frame can receive an infant car seat to become a travel system stroller. It can accept any flex loc infant car seat and requires the child tray to complete the installation. The stroller seat is recommended for babies from 6 months up to 50 lbs. or 42”. This stroller weighs 26 lbs. and has a dimension of 21” W x 47L x 41H.
Wheels
The baby trend expedition jogger phantom features big wheels that roll easily to provide a satisfying experience for both you and your child. The tires are all terrain bicycle type tires and require regular maintenance to function properly. It is low maintenance though; it only require that you fill it with air with a bicycle pump every now and then.
The front wheel swivels for great maneuverability both indoors and outdoors. This front wheel can be locked to provide the stroller with added stability when jogging or riding on uneven terrain. This locking feature ensure safety by reducing the probability that your stroller will stir off course when it comes across a bump. Instead, you keep going straight and thus ride over, instead of around and off course.
Parent and child Trays
The parent tray is removable and has a covered storage for your personal belongings like phones and keys. It has two cup holders which is plenty room for all the drinks you will need during your stroll/walk or jog.
The child tray is also removable and will swing out of the way so you can access the stroller seat easily. The child’s tray has room for snacks and has two cup holders too. The child tray doubles as an accessory for mounting the infant car seat. The rear of the infant car seat needs the child’s tray for support. So it is very important to ensure that your child’s tray is firmly attached, before mounting the car seat.
Both trays are easy to clean; requiring just warm water and mild soap.
Handlebar and canopy
The handlebar is broad and surrounded with foam to provide the parent with a comfortable grip even on extended jogging periods. It is comfortable for parents of a wide range of heights to push this stroller thought it might not work for very tall or short parents.
The canopy of this stroller adjust to provide protection from the sun and wind. It has an extendable shade/visor that provides additional protection for your child. When the car seat is installed, the strollers’ canopy can work together with that of the car seat to provide a dark and quiet place for your child to sleep outdoors. The canopy has a viewing window for checking on your child as you stroll. This window can provide some ventilation for your child, especially on hot summer days.
Storage, brake and folding
The storage basket under the seat is sufficient for necessary supplies for you and your child. You should not over load it because it might cause the stroller to loss its balance. The basket is easy to access from behind.
Baby trend expedition jogger phantom has a foot activated parking brake that is easy to apply and deactivate.
This stroller features an easy trigger fold. It folds to a compact unit that can fit the trunk of many small cars. It can be made even smaller by popping off the wheels.
Safety
The baby trend expedition stroller has three major safety features; a stroller seat with a five point safety harness, a rear foot activated parking brake and a tether for securing the stroller to you as you stroll or jog.
What are people saying?
As I mentioned at the beginning of this post, baby trend expedition jogger is loved by many. It has a 4.5 out of five star rating from 777 customers at amazon. Below is one of those reviews,
Final thoughts
Baby trend expedition is the kind of stroller that will help you keep in shape and do your errands around town easily. It can accommodate a newborn by accepting an infant car seat. It is recommended for children from 6 months to 50 lbs. and it comes in a variety of color that will satisfy your style. It maneuvers like a dream and it is made to last.
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Cheers Denise.