Unique, fun way to move the littles around
August 6, 2019
As a mom of two littles, a 4 year old and a 20 month old, I have learned the value of keeping them near by when out and about outdoors. I've also learned how difficult that can be sometimes, as well as how hard it is when they both want to be carried by mom, in spite of their size. This new stroller wagon has made it so that they are both happily contained, which is a feat in itself, while I push them around the farm, to the barn, the garden, and even around a local festival. I got so many compliments on the wagon at the festival, including a grandmother who stopped me to ask all about it for her son's 4 kids, two of which were twins. She took a picture of it in stroller mode, then when I showed her how it turns into a wagon, she grinned, pulled her phone out, and took another picture.
I love the moveable shade canopies on it. I have one child who loves it up, and the other who never does, but it's a nice feature to be able to adjust it all the way up to allow for wherever the sun is shining in. The snack tray has both a spot for snacks and a drink holder, and there's one for each kid, plus there are pockets, inside and out, for sippy cups, small toys, water bottles, etc. There's also a basket on the back of the wagon that will hold up to 10 pounds of whatever you need to tote. I did have to adjust a little how close I was walking to it at first, because I kept bumping into it with my legs, but it didn't take long to do that. And it's soft sided so it doesn't hurt.
The ability to change from stroller to wagon is easy, although you will need both hands to do it. The stroller is definitely a two handed stroller. It doesn't push as smoothly, or appear to ride as smoothly, as say a jogging stroller, and I noticed over gravel or uneven ground, the kids were definitely being shaken a little, but they didn't seem to notice or care. My four year has no problem voicing her opinion if she doesn't like something, and she hasn't mentioned it yet. It's definitely not a stroller meant for rougher terrain, even though it's called all terrain. If I was going to have the kids out on a trail that was stroller friendly but was dirt or gravel, I'd still prefer a jogging stroller just for the suspension and for the ease of pushing. But for paved surfaces, or through grass, this stroller wagon has done great. I like that it isn't as wide as a double jogging stroller, which was nice at the festival we attended. I didn't feel like we were taking up the entire walkway in between vendors.
Other nice things I like are the adjustable handle. You can pull it out or make it shorter. The wagon folds up easily, and is pretty easy to unfold once you get the hang of it. It does take up a bit of room in the van, as the handle sticks out farther from it that your standard stroller handlebar does. It will stand up on its own in the garage though, if you set the wheels right, which is nice. Oh, and the two brakes, one on each back wheel in stroller mode, works even with flip flops, without making you regret your choice of footwear for the day.
I think it's rated for 6 months and up, but I would be hesitant to put any baby in it unless they could sit up well on their own world support. Even then, I wouldn't leave them in for long, if you're thinking they'll fall asleep. The seats, since it's a wagon, do not recline in any way, and they would not be able to get comfortable for a nap.
I've gotten so many compliments on this stroller wagon on how cool it is, and it couldn't have come into our lives at a better time. My kids love it, and I love it, because, since they enjoy it so much, they're not constantly trying to climb out. Not having to chase them around at a festival was so nice. I can't wait to take it to the zoo, and on various other adventures, and I want to say thanks to the weeSpring Parent Panel for providing me with this product.
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