Saturday, February 9, 2008

The much anticipated stroller

Even before I had James I wanted a jogging stroller really bad. Most of you know, I enjoy jogging, and I would do it often before I was pregnant. So, I did a lot of shopping around, and eventually, got an eliptical instead. You all know I love those also. As I have tried to use the eliptical, James has realized I am not holding him while I am on it, so he gets uphappy. If he is asleep, it is loud enough that it wakes him up. I can't win. So, I decided to take him out walking. I go to the BYU indoor track when I can and have taken him outside when the weather permits. I had learned why people use jogging strollers to exercise. We could feel every bump, even when he was in his car seat. So, I decided that my exercise was important enough to me that I would give up and buy the jogging stroller. After a few weeks of research and searching, I found one that was a reasonable price, and fairly good-looking (which is important! LOL) So, here is the stroller:Elizabeth wanted pictures with James in it, but I had taken him out and so I just put his little winter suit in there and the hat he wore, so you could see what he looks like.
Pros:
It is much smoother than our other "ride"
Don't feel the bumps and hills
Lays totally flat so he is learning to lay flat and sleep by himself (I need my crib to vibrate or rock like the stroller)
The umbrella has a little window in it so James can look out, but I can look in and see how he is doing
The side flaps can open so he can see out, which I will open when it gets warmer
Cons:
The break is very stiff (that should work out with a little wear, I hope)
It is very heavy
I can't figure out how to fold flat and to lock
I thought the handle was supposed to adjust, but I can't figure it out (I think I am pretty good at figuring things out, so I think it is a hard stroller to figure out, if I can't do it! LOL!)
The straps are not padded and I feel they won't do a great job, but they will probably be ok.
The big thing is the wheel is not going on straight, so it pulls to the left. Yesterday it made a weird sound. I fixed that, but it is still pulling. I will take it to my dad tomorrow and see if he can fix it. If it can be fixed, then every other problem will be no big deal. This is my big one!
So, I love the stroller, the two times I have used it. James has fallen asleep both times so it has been a nice ride. I can't wait until it gets a bit warmer and we can enjoy it that much more.
For those of you who are debating on a jogging stroller, I say DO IT!! I love it so much more than my regular stroller!

4 comments:

Kimberly said...

I love the picture of the stroller with James' clothes in it. HA! Congrats on your new stroller! BTW, what kind of elliptical did you get? I decided last week that I really need to get one.

Elizabeth said...

So was your dad able to fix it?

Sheila said...

I want a jogging stroller too, but I have 2 I have to fit in. Do you think the 2 seaters would be just as good?

Elizabeth said...

Ok....still waiting the much anticipated pictures of the haircut!!! LOL