Adherents of an active lifestyle with the appearance of a child have some difficulties. They are accustomed to daily morning runs, long trips, constant shopping. A baby can make parents give up the usual rhythm of life for a while. But the Baby Jogger City Elite stroller helps solve the problem.
The brand considers the needs of parents with different numbers of children, offering strollers with space for one or more people, providing that they can be of different ages. Baby Jogger City Elite can be on 4 and 3 wheels.
If the baby is alone and it is not expected that he will soon have a brother / sister, it is enough to limit himself to buying a single stroller on 3 wheels.
Main characteristics
The materials from which Baby Jogger City Elite Single was created are non-toxic, easy to wash, clean. They are water repellent. Do not allow dust, moisture inside. The stroller weighs about 12 kg. Designed for children 0.5-4 years old. Suitable for passengers weighing up to 15 kg. In general, it can withstand weight up to 34 kg.
Dimensions:
| Unfolded | Folded |
| Length | Width | Height | Length | Width | Height |
| 100 cm | 65 cm | 116 cm | 83 cm | 73 cm | 28 cm |
Sleeping area:
The distance from the seat to the hood is 57 cm. The shape of the seat is anatomical. The back can be reclined by 150-170 degrees. Wheels 30 cm in diameter, made of soft rubber, do not require additional pumping. The brakes are mounted on the rear wheels and a height-adjustable handle. In the hood of the three-position folding there are 3 windows for ventilation and observation of the child. There are 3 compartments for the necessary things: under the seat, on the handle, on the back. If desired, you can lower the footrest.
Are not included in the package: a bumper, a platform on wheels for older children, a raincoat, the coupling, a cradle, fastenings. Necessary items from this list can be purchased.
Transportation, storage
A distinctive feature of the Baby Jogger City Elite Single stroller is its compactness. It develops as a "book", is laid out in one motion. To add, just press the button, pull the belt on the seat, fix with a clip. When folded, it is stable even in an upright position, it can be set without leaning on. It is convenient to store in the room, transported in the trunk of a car, public transport. For folding and fixing in the unfolded state, you need to press the footboard, then the handle. A folded stroller is theoretically easy to carry in one hand. In practice, not everyone can lift 12 kg with one hand. For transformation, two hands are actually needed.
The ability to see the baby
The stroller is looking forward. The kid sees where he is going: the road is in front of him, he gets used to the movement on wheels.
The downside is that there is no way to establish eye contact between the baby and parents. But you can look at the child at any time through a special window in the hood.
At first, parents would like to see their child constantly, visually record the slightest movement.
For eye contact, cradles are provided that are not included.
Adaptation to different life situations
Thanks to Baby Jogger City Elite, a walk with a child can be combined with shopping. Parents do not have to carry a huge bag. The stroller is equipped with a food basket (holds 5 kg) located under the seat. On the back there is a convenient large pocket for the necessary things. A handbag with 3 compartments for essentials is attached to the handle.
Parents can safely bring the stroller to the store, buy what is required, and go further "light" - all purchases will be contained in the stroller.
The bag is thermally insulated. It is convenient for exporting hot dishes to the countryside.
It's nice to go jogging with your child. Stroller Baby Jogger City Elite is fast, silent, you can control it just by touching the handle with one finger. The kid will enjoy the opportunity to ride with the breeze.
Any time of the year in any area
The Baby Jogger City Elite stroller is pleasant in any weather. The raincoat, coupling are not included in the package. It is more expedient to purchase them in order to take walks all year round and in any weather.
The folding hood protects from wind, rain, snowfall. Rubber wheels do not need pumping, amortize on any surface. The front wheel is capable of 360 ° revolutions, if desired, it can be removed. There is a lever that fixes the wheel in one position.
The handle can be installed in 6 different positions, it easily adapts to the growth of parents. The brake is located on the handle, it works by a simple click, like a bicycle.
On the rear wheels, brake pedal with sealed bearings. The brakes are easy to remove.
The stroller can be completely closed from frost, while maintaining the necessary ventilation.
There is a curtain on the back for ventilation. In the heat, it is useful to use a ventilation net. In summer, mosquito nets on the side of the hood come in handy, closing with a flap on magnetic snaps.
Baby Jogger City Elite will ride your baby along forest impassable roads, sandy or pebble beaches, and high mountains. Not a problem for her and rural roads after rain. Swaying slightly rides on the ice.
You can control the stroller just like a bicycle. Thanks to the moving front wheel, it’s easy to move even in crowded places.
Comfortable ride
The carriage is equipped with a seat reclining 150-170 °, in which it is convenient to ride, observe what is happening around, sleep in the fresh air.
Safety belts are fastened in 5 places. Shoulders are soft, do not create a feeling of discomfort. Regulated by the height of the child. Securely fastening the baby, you can not be afraid of any surprises, elevations and other obstacles in the way.
Long trips
Stroller Baby Jogger City Elite is suitable for travel on vacation.
Compatible with car seat, carrycot makes travel easy.
The cradle is mounted on a stroller so that the baby is facing the parents.
Baby Jogger City Elite is compatible with:
- connectors (Maxi Cosi adapters: Maxi-Cosi Cabrio Fix, Maxi-Cosi Pebble, Kiddi Evolution series);
- seats (Recaro adapters: any Recaro group o + car seat, Baby Jogger City Go, Kiddy Evolution Pro, Recaro Profi 0+).
"Crib" is conveniently installed on the seat of the air show. The child sleeps calmly during the flight.
Reviews
Opinions are never unambiguous. So about this stroller its owners hold different opinions. Among the enthusiastic reviews you can find those where there are many comments.
One of the drawbacks that users note is the fact that not in all doorways and elevators the stroller passes. To go through some doors with her, you will have to take the child in his arms and fold the stroller.
Some mothers are also dissatisfied with the fact that many devices must be bought additionally, since the basic equipment is rather scarce.
Another disadvantage parents see is that the wheel lock can break quite quickly due to clogging with sand. To prevent this, it is necessary to carry out prophylaxis between walks - to clean from sand.
Many mothers think that the stroller folds out with the seat out. This, in their opinion, is not hygienic, besides the stroller because of this too often gets dirty.
There are those who complain about the severity of the design. This is not surprising, in fact, not every mother can lift 12 kg.
Some mothers in their reviews of the Baby Jogger City Elite stroller claim that the back of the stroller is too soft and too deflected, which is bad for posture. But those who like the stroller answer them that this problem is easy to fix, you just need to strengthen the backrest on your own.
Positive about Baby Jogger City Elite reviews the vast majority. The main thing that pleases its owners is the possibility of use at any time of the year. They are also pleased with the absence of traumatic hazardous parts, UV protection, the ability to wash stroller cloth, and remove wheels. Among the advantages are noted:
- durability;
- great brakes; depreciation;
- the presence of hand and foot brakes;
- free movement on any surface;
- the ability to easily remove the hood if necessary;
- noiselessness;
- convenient folding system;
- stability (you can run with a stroller);
- capacity of baskets.
A big plus, according to parents, is that some belts can be easily removed to the sides, and some can even be unfastened.
Despite the presence of negative reviews, positive opinions about the stroller are overwhelming. Introducing the baby to an active lifestyle, the ability to part with it as little as possible is a dream for parents. Stroller Baby Jogger City Elite can carry it out.