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26 of 27 found the following review helpful:
Great buy for the money! Sep 19, 2009
By C. Smith
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R32KB44O00CUZ6 The Good:
- Inexpensive jogging stroller
- Easy to assemble, no tools required
- Easy to compact, removable rear wheels
- Reclines almost flat for newborns
- All terrain
Not-so-Good:
- Average materials and construction
- Swiveling front wheel can be wobbly
- Bulky, heavy when traveling
26 of 30 found the following review helpful:
Perfect for What We Need it For! Jun 22, 2009
By C. Kaufman
"Happy New Daddy"
I have seen plenty of mixed reviews about the Baby Trend Jogger Travel System. Many of the negative reviews claimed that this product does not hold up well over the long haul, citing its low price as evidence that it could not be a very reliable stroller after all.
While that might be true, this stroller has worked out PERFECTLY for my wife and me as a second stroller. My family has a summer home on Fire Island, which is off of the South Shore of Long Island, and is only accessible by ferry boat. My wife and I decided, although it would be more expensive, that we would need a second set of many items for our baby boy because we did not want to have to lug too many things back and forth each week; that meant a second crib, play pen, bather, jungle gym, and so on and so forth, but also a second stroller.
We bought the Peg Perego Pliko as our primary stroller, with a matching car seat, that fit into the stroller for when he was an infant. The Peg combined with the car seat ran close to $700! With that kind of investment, we did not want to drag the stroller and car seat out to the beach each weekend, where they could get ruined by the elements and we figured that the stroller might not handle so well on the boardwalks and sandy terrain. We thought that a jogger would be the ideal type of stroller for Fire Island: Light weight, durable, compact, great for an active lifestyle. At first we were set on getting a Baby Jogger, with the "City Mini" being the least expensive and most logical choice. However, knowing that our boy would still be younger than six months all summer long, we knew we needed to be able to use the car seat in the stroller. That presented the problem of having to either a). use an adaptor to put our Peg Perego car seat into the jogger, which we did not want to do for reasons already discussed, or b). buy ANOTHER car seat to go along with the jogger. We reluctantly decided to try using our existing car seat with the Baby Jogger, although that meant that not only might it be harmed in transit and out at the beach, but that we would have to carry it back and forth with us. Besides, we did not want to spend a couple hundred dollars on a car seat that we would really only need for one summer. Also, the adapter that made the Baby Jogger car seat-ready did not look very safe.
Enter the Baby Trend Travel System! My wife spotted it on the floor of the stroller section at Buy Buy Baby. We could not believe that it was so inexpensive AND that it included a car seat! We liked the styling and colors, the cup holders, and little change compartment. The little area underneath the stroller for storing things was even larger than on our Peg Perego! Also, the car seat (which we found out got an extremely high safety rating on its own), snapped into the stroller portion securely and easily. The salesman at Buy Buy Baby admitted that it was a popular stroller although he did not know much about it. When we told him why we needed it: as a second stroller that we would use and leave out at the beach house, he convinced us that we would be crazy to spend $500 on anything else.
The jogger, along with a collection of other items arrived at the house on Fire Island and I frenetically started to assemble everything. I thought the stroller would be difficult (mainly because our Peg was a bit harder to assemble than I thought it should be), so I saved it for last. When I finally got around to putting the stroller together, I was amazed at the ease of assembly. The frame came fully assembled, with the canopies and seating area attached, and all I had to do was unfold the frame and snap in the wheels. Once I snapped the tray table into place, the car seat also snapped right in. The stroller is easy to fold up and to disassemble.
I have heard complaints about the jogger's handling, particularly that the front wheel wobbles. This has not been my experience and I have brought the stroller over sand, rocks, and boardwalks. The large, mountian bike style tires are ideal for such terrain. Further the stroller has done great having been accidentally left out in the rain, and being in an environment where the sea air is moist, salty, and very tough on metal and fabrics; I had expected the stroller to have shown some rust and fading by now, but that has not been the case at all.
All told, we have had the Baby Trend Jogger Travel System for about two and a half months and have gotten about 30 day's use out of it. So, I cannot vouch for its quality over a 365 day period, or as a primary stroller. Since our son is our first born, my wife and I had the original mind-set that we would spare no expense in getting the best of everything for him. So, if you are convinced that a more expensive stroller would be a safer, better quality product for everyday use, then I totally understand. However, my wife and I have quickly learned where we might want to splurge and in which areas we are better off saving money when it comes to the baby. My only complaint about the stroller is that the tires were difficult to inflate with a regular bicycle pump and I had to take them down to a local hardware store and use the high-pressure electrical pump in order to inflate the tires.
So, if you are looking for a second stroller or something that you can easily travel with, in the interest of saving wear and tear on your primary stroller, or to save yourself the aggravation of having to carry your primary stroller to and from places, and do not feel like spending too much on a second stroller, the Baby Trend is an EXCELLENT product that deserves consideration, and will probably be durable enough to be a primary stroller as well. My wife and I have been nothing but pleased.
15 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 If $200 is your upper limit -- it's great. Jun 02, 2009
By Picky Dad
We got this stroller for our newborn baby boy, and were pretty excited at first. Now, 3 weeks later, we still think its a decent product, but we've found that we keep wishing for some extras that are missing.
We don't have money growing on trees, but extra $200 spent on a better stroller, split over 365 days is just about 55 cents per day. When you put it that way, Pick Dad and Choosy Mom both agree -- it would be worth it.
Pros:
The car seat and stroller are safe and solid. Car seat base is quite convenient. Snapping baby seat in and out of the car base and stroller is a breeze. It simply does everything that a stroller and car seat should do.
Cons:
- wheel suspension: The ride is nice and comfortable on smooth surfaces (really well paved sidewalks and inside stores), but is quite bumpy on your average pavement. When we take our dogs for a walk in the park, pushing the stroller on a dirt foot path creates so much shaking, that I feel like I'm breaking my promise I gave to Kaiser Permanente Doctor, that "I won't shake my baby". I have to take the car seat out and carry it around, while Choosy Mom plays with our dogs.
- front wheel assembly: Front wheel "wiggles" quite often when walking at a faster pace, or running. "Wiggling" is best described as what some clunky shopping cart wheels do. By chance, we've stumbled on a solution that solves the problem, when we put 2 gallons of milk in the basket below. Ever since that, we put 2-3 clay bricks in the basket to stop the "wiggle". This was the most annoying problem so far.
- restraining belts: shoulder belts are so close together that they cut into kid's neck. Not sure if they can be spaced any wider (due to safety) but at least some belt padding should solve this problem.
Some other "would be nice to see":
- we would have loved to see some thicker padding inside the car seat.
- when folded, the stroller is still very bulky -- takes up half of available cargo space in our Volvo SUV.
Don't let the Volvo reference skew your opinion -- it was bought used for half the price of a brand new one.
Bottom line:
If $199 is your upper limit for a travel system, you will be very happy. If you can afford another $200 -- keep looking.
"Picky Dad + Choosy Mom = Happy Kid"
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Good for 90 days Jan 16, 2010
By E. Gifford
So we got this stroller off our registry, and it was excellent except for when you actually wanted to run. Then around 90 days even if you wanted to use it to walk around, the front wheel will shake back and forth so bad that it vibrates the whole stroller. We have looked at how to tighten it multiple times, but still are not finding a solution. At this time, we have to keep the front wheel locked in place to prevent this happening, which makes it extremely difficult to turn corners. We will be looking for a different stroller today.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Over a year later & still LOVE it! Feb 28, 2011
By C. Baldwin
Baby Trend Expedition LX Travel System
I got this stroller system while I was pregnant w/ my 1st child. I did not want a bulky, heavy travel system like the many Graco ones. I figured I would be able to get by w/ a carrier, snap&go and an all-terrain/jogger like stroller. Over a year later - I was so RIGHT w/ this system!
The Carrier/Carseat: The Flex-loc carrier is great!!! It is amply padded, light weight and the triangle handle is genius - lets you get a firm/steady grip on it from any angle. The sunshade is large and is not attached to the back like so many other carriers - this lets you "follow-the-sun" and keep baby's face shaded at all times, key when walking outdoors. Yes - the fabric of the seat is not as soft or "high-end" feeling as some other carriers but after a year of use I have found it to be very easy to clean & has kept its cushion perfectly. We used an extra soft/padded insert from 0-5 months (about $20 at BabiesRus) and my daughter was plenty comfy. My daughter is 14mo & I now have to change to a convertible carseat and am very sad to say good bye to this carrier.
The Jogger: My sister has a BOB revolution and I wouldn't trade if she paid me! The jogger does have some cons - I'll get to them 1st so I can get to the pro's.
Cons: Bulky when folded, heavy to lift into the car, double foot breaks are kind of cheap & a pain w/ flip-flops, fabric & padding are not as soft or cushiony as many other strollers (tip: etsy.com has tons of super cute stroller liners to add extra padding & comfort - I have one & it made all the difference - BeloBe makes specifically for this stroller).
Pros: comes w/ parent bar (2 cup holders & a decent size/secure compartment - fits cell, chap-stick, ear-buds, paci & sm bottle of hand-sani easily), contoured handle bar is comfortable for running - unlike the strait bars which prop your elbows up too high, sunshade is huge & fully moveable to "follow-the-sun" & keep baby shaded at all times, child tray w/ 2 cup holders and large inset tray area for toys & snacks, wide seat base, reclines to almost flat (definitely enough for child to sleep comfy or change a diaper), large rear wheels & swivel front tire make steering a breeze - easily one-handed over smooth terrain like beach paths, large & durable storage basket - may say 5lb limit but I've had a gallon of milk & 10lb bag of dog food in it w/ no problem. This is a stroller you can actually RUN behind. Lock the front wheel and go - I was able to run a 8.16min mile (which is almost as fast as I can go on my own & definitely faster than "jogging"). I do not suggest jogging w/ the carrier attached tho - while it does lock-in & will not just pop off, I found it made the whole system too unsteady/top-heavy for my taste, a brisk walk or light jog is fine tho. I use it to walk & jog at the beach, camping, on nature trails, around the park and thru my neighborhood & never wished I had sprung for a BOB or other high-end jogger.
Overall - Best Jogger travel system for the price range & functionally comparable to many higher-end joggers. It is not a "every-day" stroller tho - is too bulky & heavy to be pulling in&out of the car multiple times a day or trying to wheel thru the mall. But for your carseat & outdoor/heavyduty stroller it cannot be beat for the price. After 14 months of use I am even happier w/ it than on the 1st day I used it.
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