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Dreamer Design Manhattan Ditto Deluxe Jogger is a 2 - seater ideal for city strollin'! Maybe one of the few times when toting 2 kids around town doesn't feel like twice the work! The perfect Stroller for shopping and trips to the park, the Manhattan rolls over city streets and sidewalks like a dream! Made with light but sturdy aluminum frame, an optional swivel front wheel for extra manueverability and storage galore, the Manhattan Deluxe is fully-loaded for urban survival! A city-savvy Stroller you'll love: Large footplates with a recessed area for your child's legs; Super-easy 5-point harness gets your little ones buckled in with just a "click" and a "pull" to adjust to the proper fit; Bubble Sun Canopy with port window protects your precious passengers from the rays and rain drops while letting you keep an eye on them; Height adjustable handle from 39" to 43"; Large under-the-seat basket gives you lots of storage room; Rear wheels easily removed with a push of a button; Footbrake keeps your stroller in place when you come to a stop; Behind-the-seat storage basket with key leash and 2 water bottle holders; Handbrake for additional assurance that your stroller will stay put; Seat reclines so your child can sit up and enjoy the ride or lay back and go to sleep; 1-step trigger-style folding; Removable and machine washable fabric; All-weather cover protects your child from the rays and rain; Folded dimensions: 45 x 32 x 18" with wheels, 39 1/2 x 30 x 16" without wheel
Love this stroller!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 26, 2008
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This stroller is great and Amazon has the best price on the web. The only thing I don't really like is that the drink holder is so low down under the back rest. But there is storage in the canapy that can hold a bottle also. The best feature about this storller is the lockable front wheel. Locked for jogging, unlocked for shoping. There is not much storage space underneath.
As Good as Those "Celebrity" Brands - Way Better Price
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 27, 2007
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To All Parents: No matter what stroller you buy, if you are going to use it outside, make absolutely certain that the canopy is big and that it can rotate around the full front of the stroller. Otherwise, you'll be walking west on your favorite shopping street at 3:30 or 4:00pm and you'll notice your baby struggling in the direct sunlight and you'll have to stop and put sunscreen on or make sure she's not too hot. Take any chair you want outside with a clear view west and notice just how early it is in the day before the sun is baking down directly into your face. It isn't 5:00pm its a lot closer to 2:00 or 3:00pm depending on the time of year. Trust me, you'll thank me. This seems simple, but movable canopy's really are rare it seems. Most strollers come with some tiny little fabric attached to a top bar that might block the sun from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm but that's it. If you don't want to lube your baby up with sunscreen for every 20 minute walk, trust me on this and get any stroller you want with a movable full size canopy. (The canopy on this one rotes all the way, so it litterally will sit on top of her thighs. It came in very handy when we were having a great day at the Cherry Creek Arts festival heading west back toward the car.)
We bought this stroller when our girl outgrew her old one. We did tons of research and were resigned to paying an arm and a leg for a Peg Whatever, or a BOB, or a Phil and Ted or whatever Cameron Diaz is pushing around. Then we found this one. They are a little bit harder to find. I don't think they put quite as much marketing muscle behind theirs, but my Dreamer Design has sat next to the above mentioned strollers and others on many occasions, and mine is just as good or better. (It doesn't have super thick plastic spokes in the wheels, but I haven't had any trouble with mine, and I've taken it over the bumpiest terrain you'd be willing to go over with a 1 year old in a stroller). We've taken it on the trails around here (Denver) and up in the mountains. It turns super easy, and she fits comfortably in it. It rolls very smoothly with no effort at all. Once the harness is adjusted, its a breeze to put her in and out.
Truth be told, I don't jog with it. I bought it for its go anywhere ability, not because I'm a runner. Which brings me to my only complaint. There is no tray or no cup holder which probably makes sense if you are a jogger. There are lots of zippered pouches and two water bottle holders, but those are useless for sippy cups or for Daddy's Frapacinco. Otherwise, this thing is awesome. It obviously doesn't fold up as small as an umbrella stroller, but it folds completely in half. It's a two handed operation, but simple and easy. The under seat storage area is normal length and width, but very shallow, so a diaper bag is all that fits.
Oh, and as an added bonus. We had an issue with the frame after 6 months. I took pictures of it emailed them to Dreamer Design and they sent me a replacement frame piece no fuss, no muss, no credit card number, no ship back the old one, just "sorry, here's what you need to fix it. Let us know if you have any other problems." I love a company that will stand behind its product. Too bad the reviewer who had the straps rip didn't contact the company. I'm sure he would have been more than satisfied.
Best swivel wheel jogger out there!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 27, 2007
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I've had this stroller since March and love it! We've been using it since our baby was born (you just need to use the infant insert). It is super easy and comfortable to steer. The best features it has are the adjustable sunshade - it can move all the way down since it's not attached at the top, and the switch for the swivel lock/unlock is by the handlebars, which is super convenient! None of the top of the line strollers out there (Bob, Bumbleride, Zooper, etc) have these really important features. I highly recommend this stroller!!
Love this stroller
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 27, 2007
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I bought this stroller about a month ago. I was looking for a stroller that had a larger wieght capacity than the typical 35 to 45 pound limits. My two year old is already 38 pounds and I wanted to be sure that we had room to grow in a stroller. My primary use for the stroller is walking in our neighborhood: to, from and on the beach and on the bike trail. I do run, but not great distances so an elborate jogger, while totally cool, was totally not necessary. I forewent the "coolness" factor for the convenience of the swivel front wheel.
I ordered the stroller on-line with some trepidation .. but all of my research landed me on this product and so I decided to risk it. When the box arrived it was HEAVY .. so I was a little nervous about getting it out and putting it together. But, it was a breeze to assemble. I did it by myself and I am not a handy person at all!
The stroller is studly. Seriously a heavy duty stroller. Strong and large. There are little pockets everywhere. The basket underneath is a little hard to access beacuse it's edges are so close to the seat bottom, but it's a good size. The push bar is adjustable. I am 5'11" and I dont' have the handle even close to the highest position. The tires are pretty fat and they are smooth. It's not a heavy duty jogging stroller .. but talk about comfort! The air valve is a little hard to access .. but experience with three other jogger type strollers makes me believe that this is a common issue and one with which one should just contend.
Upon assembly, my two year old was rarin' to go so we headed to the beach. This stroller is a breeze to steer. I swear I pushed that stroller one handed all the way to the beach. Half way there my two year old decided to walk so I decided to test the stroller. I had my ten year old climb in. He's about 75 pounds. Then I ran up the street. The stroller managed both the weight and the speed with same apparent ease as it had when I was walking my two year old. I am so impressed with this stroller!
The only negatives that I could find are that the hood is a little flimsy. Large yes but the arches aren't very strong and it's kinda saggy. I also think that the harness system is a little complicated and I am not sure that i really have it figured out.
I would not hesitate to reccomend this stroller.
A breeze to push on trails or around the city
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 26, 2008
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I love this stroller. I use on crowded city streets and trails alike as well as pretty much anything in between. Easy to fold, the wheels come off easily for compact storage in the trunk. I like that the swivel wheel can be locked into the straight postion with the push of a button right there on the parents handle. The seat belt is super adjustable, I have a 40 pound three year old and she fits just fine. I also like that the inner sides of the seat area are slightly padded so I never have to worry about her head bouncing around when she is sleeping and having her wake up crying. The easy to access storage area is wonderfull and just roomy enough. I have owned a BOB and an older model of the dreamer design(this was an upgrade) and I have to admitt that I prefer the Dreamers for both my childs comfort and the ease of use. I only wish I had the type of handbrake that my fixed wheel stroller had but that is about impossible with a swivel wheel.
Great Double Jogger!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Oct 9, 2008
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Very shoddy construction
Rating: 1 out of 5
Weight: 1.4 out of 10
Created: Dec 26, 2008
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I just purchased the stroller today. I put my 3 year old in it for a test run and strapped him in. Something caught his eye and he sat forward, and completely ripped the straps of the 5 point harness clear off the back of the stroller. My kid is not large, nor is he exceptionally strong. All he did was lean forward, and that caused the straps to rip. Shoddiest construction I've ever seen. My cheap $50 stroller has held up far better over the years. The damage is fixable... but now I have to sew the straps back on. That's not something you should have to do to a $350+ stroller before you even get it out of the driveway. Very disappointed.