 "Bought for travel, now use as primary" | 2009-11-07 |
| - Reviewed By bdyu |
We bought this stroller primarily for travel purposes (airport/gate check, train, etc.). We used a Bugaboo Bee previously. My wife likes this one so much that she uses it almost exclusively. Granted, she is petite and the weight savings over the Bee were a huge factor for her. I still prefer the Bee. There are just some features you cannot do in an umbrella stroller.
Likes:
- Lightweight! At 11 lbs., it's almost half the weight of traditional strollers and a good 7 lbs. lighter than the Bee. I didn't think a lousy 7 lbs would make a significant difference, but it is noticables and makes all the difference to the wife. There is also a built in carry strap that is handy at the airport.
- Compact. This is the greatest advantage of the umbrella. By "collapsing" in two dimensions, the Ct0.6 takes up less room than my golf clubs. The bee only "folds" in one dimension such that it ends up taking much more trunk space.
- Overall construction. The frame seems to be sturdy and the folding mechanism seems safe and secure. The locking mechanism for the frame is a easy "step-on" bar across the rear (imagine a rear axle if you will) and clicks into place when the frame is locked open. Folding the frame requires a "pull towards you and up" double move (to prevent accidental folding of the stroller) that can be accomplished using one foot.
- Full suspension. This feature (which the Bee also has) helps to absorb bumps and irregularities on the street or sidewalk. Although the suspension on the Bee is "springier" and works a little better, to me, the suspension on the Ct0.6 works well.
- 5 point harness. Honestly, would you even consider anything these days that doesn't come with a 5 point harness?
- Sun canopy. Works well and can be "buttoned" at the rear to the top of the seat back. When unbuttoned, can be adjusted over a decent range. Somewhat small (covers maybe a 15 to 20 degree arc versus the 30-45 degree arc on the Bee).
- Handle "grips". Wonderfully rubbery and grippy and ergonomically upright.
What I don't like:
- Brakes. I don't like having to lock each rear wheel independently. I prefer the single brake pedal mechanism on the Bee. Unfortunately, I don't know that a single brake pedal is possible on an umbrella stroller due to design limitations. Of note, the brake pedals on the Ct0.6 are unusually stiff. I have to give them a good stomp before they are locked down. They also require a decent tug to release.
- Recline. I am glad that they at least offered some sort of recline here, but I have 2 complaints. 1.) It really doesn't recline much. 2.) The recline mechanism blows. I love the 4 position recline on the Bee (which, by the way, goes all the way flat) and the single handle mechanism to recline the Bee's seat. On the Chicco Ct0.6, the recline mechanism works very much like the expandable zipper on your rollaboard suitcase. In other words, you unbutton a strap at the top of the seat on either side of the seat and unzip an expansion gusset on either side (one zipper on each side) to recline the seat. It works to provide maybe an additional 15-20 degrees of recline.
No opinion on:
- Handles. There are a number of complaints here that the handles are not adjustable and are uncomfortable for some. Of course there truly isn't such a thing as "one size fits all", I believe that there is a "one size fits most" and that would apply to the Ct0.6's handles. I'm 6'0", my wife is 5'4" and we both find the Ct0.6 handles to be at an appropriate height and therefore comfortable to each of us. Anatomically speaking, shorter people have shorter arms while taller people have longer arms and for the majority of people, appropriate "grip height" would fall in a similar range (anyone who has been fitted for golf clubs should understand what I'm talking about).
Overall assessment:
Great, cheap (cost), lightweight stroller that performs wonderfully as a travel stroller and can double duty as a primary stroller for toddlers. Cheers! |
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| "Good Stroller With Good Price!!" | 2009-10-16 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2661SA1L2OEL6 |
I bought this as 2nd stroller, for park and short errand.. My primary stroller is Peg Perego Aria OH but i guess I may change Chicco as Primary stroller and Peg Perego as back up! Pls note that I am using the stroller for my 4 months baby.
Cons:
Steer with 1 hand easier
Light weight
Good canopy size
5 point harness
Recline (thoug not alot but is comfortable for my 4 months old)
Durable made
Easily clean seat fabric
Pros
Small and uselss basket.. impossible to put anyhtin in it or access
wish it will recline more
Longer handle ( I am 5 2 and on off i kick the back of the wheel but all i need to do is straighten my arms more so i am further away fr the stroller.. so this stroller may not good for taller parents - maybe chicco woul consider adjustable handle in future)
Overview
Overall I am happy with my purchase.. and YES i would recommend to anyone..
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 "Great Stroller!" | 2009-10-10 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2FNXLFDMU45YA |
| This has been the best stroller ever! I have used my Capri stroller for about 6 months now and I still love it. My son falls asleep easily in it, which reflects his high level of comfort. It rolls smoothly, and is so light! I would definitely buy this stroller again and would recommend it for children 4 months and older. |
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| "Nice, easy stroller" | 2009-09-23 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2W6RRHYANFK22 |
| I've been using this stroller (in blue) for about a month now. My 14 month old son was too big for his other one so I got this instead. My son is very tall for his age and his feet just about touch the foot rest already, but I think this is probably one of the best sized umbrella strollers out there. I like that it came already assembled. It's very easy to fold and very light weight. I like the 5 point harness, as my son is very active and I was afraid he'd try to escape if it was only 3 point. It does feel a little flimsy sometimes when we're on uneven ground. And the front left wheels seem to be looser and don't move as sturdily as the right ones, I don't know why. It's harder to turn to the left than it is to the right. Maybe something just wrong with mine. My son is comfortable in it and seems very relaxed. I don't like that my feet sometimes hit the back wheels though. I'm 5'8 and the handle bars are a pretty good height for me, just a tad short, but I have to take shorter steps in order for my feet not to bump the wheels. |
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| "Best buy" | 2009-09-22 |
| - Reviewed By User: AR4LDVJBTWU0H |
| I recommend this stroller if you are looking for a practical one. Small, easy to drive, comfortable. If you have a baby around one year and a half it is really a great acqusition. |
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| "excellent lightweight stroller with 5 point harness" | 2009-09-22 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3IS7SZNMDEP0A |
| i wanted a lightweight stroller to replace the heavy one the cat pee'ed on. my daugther is 7 months old and it's perfect except for the lacking sunshade. i bought a parasol to fix that. best part is the 5 point harness which i could not find in an umbrella type stroller. |
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