Maxi-Cosi Stroller- Foray

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All of my friends were pushing me to buy the Bugaboo stroller, which I thought was a bit too expensive. So, I found this stroller and found it possess similar features of the Bugaboo: easy handling, space saving when collapsed, shocks for a comfy ride. At first, it is a little tricky to collapse but over a few uses, it eases up and is quite easy. The steps are numbered on the frame itself so if you can count, it shouldn't be a problem. The only "issues" I have with it are that the handle does become a bit loose over time (I've been using it for 4.5 months now), the storage compartment is super small & there isn't a place to put your things, like other strollers have compartments. Tip: the cup holder can be folded in so that when you collapse the stroller, it doesn't get in the way (read that in an earlier post).

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I bought this stroller a year ago after researching many different brands and taking back two other strollers. Thought I found the best stroller ever made for a short time. I loved the color and stylishness. It also is a smooth ride for my little guy and he likes how high he sits. In the beginning I had tremendous difficulty removing the seat from the stroller base and felt that over time it would loosen up. However, a year later, I still find myself struggling to get the stroller apart to put it back in my trunk. Which brings me to another problem I have. This monster takes up all of my Cadillac sedan trunk. I have to place in a certain position to allow anything else to be placed back there. It is heavy and cumbersome. I am looking to replace it very soon. The cup holder must be removed each time as I'm afraid I will break it off in my trunk.

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I loved this stroller when I first saw it. I'm in the middle of nowhere and my only options for stroller shopping were [...] so when I trekked 40 min. out of town to Babies R Us, I was thrilled to see this stroller. I wish I would've driven back home and read the reviews before I purchased this. First the positives. It is a very cute stroller and somewhat affordable. I was not aware of the whole "bugagoo" comparisons, but most people around here don't care about those things and wouldn't know the difference. Second, the adjustable handle and being able to face the baby both ways is a great idea. Now the realities. It is a 2 part system and takes getting used to and having some finesse to load and unload from your car. Second, the seat can be pretty bulky to fit in the back of a trunk. Also, one little cup holder and a small compartment on the bottom of the stroller is not enough for me. I usually hang the diaper bag from the handle, so that I can whip out a bottle in a snap or grab a diaper real quick, or even place a few shopping bags if its not too much. No such luck with this stroller. The handles are too wide to fit anything around it. And to reiterate some of the other responses, the handle does start to feel flimsy after a few uses. And you can't turn the baby around while she's still in it. But the worst part of all, are the tires. Now, I have been very, very careful about where I use this stroller. After I came home and saw the reviews, I should've boxed it up and returned it immediately, but the positive responses it got counteracted the warnings, so I gave it a chance. Big mistake. Both tires already have a hole in them. As if having a baby isn't expensive enough, now I've got to replace these tires. I can't help but think that there could've been an easier way for the company to make those tires more affordable, economical and practical. But no. I always say, the baby industry is the last one to realize there is a recession going on. Please DO NOT BUY THIS STROLLER. YOU WILL REGRET IT.

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The stroller looks nice but the quality is really bad. The handle was shaky, the adjustment button did not work right. The canopy was stiff and made a loud noise when adjusted. Worst of all, the recline buttons kept getting stuck, and I had to use two hands to press really hard, and my knee to push the seat up from the reclined positioned. My baby hated it and cried when in this stroller. I could clearly see that my 12 months was very uncomfortable in this stroller. The seat has no padding whatsoever, and the material on it is not nice to the touch. Also, I am not sure if it was ever mentioned before, but the seat does not recline all the way when the child faces mom. So if your baby falls asleep facing you, s/he will have to remaine in the semi-recline position. The seat reclines fully (note that the whole seat reclines, and the leg rest does not adjust) only in the forward facing position. Still, even with the seat reclined fully, my child was very uncomfortable in this stroller because his legs were almost as high as his head. [...] Stay away from this item or at least test drive in the store with you child in it. Some stores still carry it. I am giving it two stars only for the looks and the swivel cupholder feature that I loved.

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I love the stroller. It was a big cumbersome taking it apart every time I wanted to put it in the car, but that never really bothered me. However at just past one year of use...almost to the day the warranty expired, the brake broke and so far I can not get anyone at [...]Maxi Cosi to advise how to get it fixed. Very frustrating, I have a stroller I love that it is unsafe to use and cost a pretty penny.If I could have found someone to fix the brake or there was decent Maxi Cosi Customer service I would have given it 4 stars,

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It WAS a bit tricky to open and collapse the stroller frame the first few times I used it...but now I LOVE this stroller. I wonder if those who've complained have given it a few tries before placing such negative comments??? It's a different type of stroller, give it some time...it's precisely those DIFFERENT features that I now love....how nice to be able to use the frame as a snap-n-go. and how nice to be able to face baby front or back...just gotta get used to the mechanics of having such NEW features. Comfy for baby, has all the features needed (basket is a nice size), and it looks really cool...I'm so glad that I didn't shell out more money on a more expensive name-brand version of this.

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I have the stroller as well as the infant car seat. Both are great. People complain that the stroller itself is 2 pieces and you have to take the extra 30s to put it together bc it cant be stored in one piece... Well worth it. I was hesitant to buy bc people complained about buttons being sticky and having to open and close JUST SO. Read the directions. Play with it a few times... I dont think there are any strollers that JUST OPEN. As for one hand.. Why do you need to open a stroller with one hand?? You cant do to many things in life with one hand... Its a great stroller. A great buy. Well worth it.

Set up was EASY! All you have to do is pop the tires on!

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We got the Foray to accompany our Mico car seat. I love how easy this stroller is to fold up and throw in the trunk, but it is a little bulky--not sure how it compares to other strollers in this respect, but no big deal. We also like the overall simplicity of the whole system, which is why we selected it; only one car seat with a stroller frame for now, and then we'll merely have to buy the toddler car seat later.But here's our problem: after a few months of light use, my wife and I decided to try jogging with the stroller (should work great), and we realized that one of the front wheel locks kept slipping and causing the stroller to skid and shake. [...]

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I've been looking for just the right stroller and when I saw this one online, I thought it was perfect - very stylish! However, I was advised by a co-worker to go to the store and 'test drive' strollers before buying online. I'm so glad I did! This stroller looks nice, but it is EXTREMELY difficult to get the stroller seat off. I couldn't even do it by myself; my husband had to help and after 5 min of struggling, we both finally got it off. Also, when the car seat is in the frame, there's only the sunshade from the car seat. There's not another one that will come down from the frame in order to completely shade your baby. It's great that is comes with the rain/wind protector, but it only works on the stroller seat, not the car seat too. My husband also thought the frame felt a little weak and unstable. Buyer beware, don't be fooled the stylish looks!

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I love this stroller.
Have used it almost everyday for 1.5 years.
My husband and i (more my husband) became fanatical about finding the perfect stroller for our daughter, something like the Mutsy but that didn't weigh as much.
We wanted to take it everywhere- the beach, trail hiking, and be able to go throw the grass at parks and what not. This stroller does.
It washes out great.
The rain cover is perfect- easy to put on and off.
THE BRAKES ARE AWESOME one slight step and your done, no kicking-not what you want if you wear flip flops.
The handle adjusts easily for my husband 6'3" to my oldest daughter who's 8yr.
The only problem we have had with it is 1. the basket gets in the way of the wheel and 2. you have to master a technique for loading it onto a tram (at theme parks).
when this one gives out we will definitely get another.
And as often as we are out and about i have never seen anyone have one.
People are always ask us about it.