Baby Trend Jogging Stroller Review

My friend reviewed the stroller she just got and I've been wanting to tell you about the one I chose so here we go.

So when we bought our Evenflo travel system I figured in time we would need a better stroller. The strollers that come with the travel system are great to attach your carseat to and use for shopping but aren't really made for exercising and really manuevering. With the weather getting nicer I knew it was time for a new stroller. Now I don't jog but I can power walk and my evenflo stroller that I pushed through the sand last summer just wasn't up to snuff. I thought about planning ahead and getting a stroller that could add a seat for kiddo #2 someday or just get a double but since I don't know when that day will be I figured I should stick with something to fit my life now.

I did my reasearch and looked at my options. I knew my ultimate desire would be for a BOB Revolution...but I didn't have any extra $450 laying around so I knew my budget would be more in line with a Baby Trend or Jeep. They range anywhere from $130-$190. I knew I wanted a swivel front wheel that could be locked, not a fixed wheel only. We went to Babies R Us and tried them all out and I chose this one: The Baby Trend Expedition LX for $139 at Babies R Us plus a 20% coupon I had.

It was easy to put together and the first time I used it was awesome. The second time I used it the front wheel started shaking like how the wheels on a four wheel stroller will sometimes. I thought maybe the wheel was loose so I tightened it and the bold under the foot rest but nothing helped. Sometimes I would shake and sometimes not. In the locked position it didn't have a problem. I went online and saw that this was a problem with all of these cheaper joggers, everyhting except the BOB of course. At first I was really dissapointed but I figure I can just keep the wheel locked when I don't need it to swivel because I can't afford a BOB. Maybe someday, but right now I will just have to be happy with what I have.

It still is way easier to push and maneuever than my other stroller so I'm happy with that. The size of the basket is fine, it is easy to fold up, and it is more compact in my trunk than my old stroller. I do wish the seat sat up straight but I think joggers seats recline more for aerodynamics anyways.

So overall I am happy with what I chose. I will be moving on to a double stroller hopefully someday anyways.

First Trip to the Zoo

Today was Kyle's first trip to the zoo. I think we liked seeing all the animals. We had a fun time with friends and it was a BEAUTIFUL day. It was packed, but there was still room for everyone. We got a season pass so we can go all summer, and the Bio Park and Aquarium too!

Family Time

Family Time is one of those things I LOVE but doesn't happen very much right now with Ben working, going to grad school, and being in 3 bands, there just isn't much time for it. So when it does happens it is a huge blessing. Sunday was one of those days. Ben is on Spring Break right now, so he can take a little breather from school and every waking moment isn't filled with homework. We decided since the weather was decent we would take a hike. Ben offered to take Kyle in the Moby Wrap and we did a back carry (for the first time). It was alot of fun just being together the 3 of us (and the dog). I look forward to the summer when we can have lots more Family Time...only 7 weeks left of the semester!

8 Months

Wow...only 4 months till Kyle's 1st Birthday...CRAZY!!
Kyle this month you became MOBILE! You are so excited to be crawling, and so am I because you keep yourself busy on your own which helps me. You have only been crawling a week, but get faster and go farther everyday!
No new stats since you don't have a Dr. appt. for another month.
You are in 6-9 month clothes
You went swimming for the first time this month


You are crawling, and take steps when holding onto our hands
You are still sleeping through the night
No word yet, but you do understand "no" and "hands down" and other things too. We've been signing to you for 2 months, I hope you will sign back soon.
Foods you tried this month- Asparagus, blueberries, millet, rice milk, Joe's O's (cheerios).
You've gotten really good at picking up cheerios and getting them in your mouth and LOVE to feed yourself blueberry halves.

Vote for Kyle!

I entered Kyle into a baby hat photo contest on a blog I read...so go vote for him on the right side of the page. We are #13. THX ! Voting closes in 5 days!