Side by Side Comparison of: Summer Infant vs Baby Trend

We just got back from our trip to Italy with our 8 month old and I had to leave a review for this stroller. I'm so happy we purchased it for our trip. It was lightweight, easy to collapse and it worked great on the cobble streets of Italy. The recline feature worked great for when she fell asleep during our long walks. The space underneath is minimal, but was enough to carry her bottles, extra diapers and wipes. The sun visor doesn't extend far enough to block out the sun completely, so you definitely have to walk the opposite way of the sun, until it goes down. I also liked that we were able to attach her car seat inside of the stroller with a strap device I bought on Amazon as well. Overall, we are super happy with our purchase and recommend to anyone travelling and in need of a lightweight stroller.

My son is 30lbs and broke my loved umbrella stroller. I love the convenience and lightweight design of an umbrella stroller, but needed something with more heavy duty capability and this did the trick. It's quite a bit bigger (about 6" length and width when folded) than my umbrella stroller, but about the same weight. It has a small cupholder (which I have not used, but nice to know it's available) that snaps on the size to fit a small cup or water bottle. This falls off when I fold it, so I just leave it off. The best thing about it is that it has a small basket underneath, which fits my small diaper bag or snacks for the trip. I'm very pleased with the decision to purchase this stroller!

I struggled with a super cheap umbrella stroller for years and am KICKING myself that I didn't just spend a little extra to get a nicer model like this sooner! I am tall (5'9") and I can use this stroller with no issues having to hunch over or kicking the tires as I walk. It folds and unfolds very easily, and is super compact to fit it in your trunk with loads of room to spare for other kids stuff! The quality is great- we've had ours for almost a year now with lots of use and have noticed no visible wear. And the storage basket underneath holds a lot of stuff as well. Would highly recommend this product- buy it first rather than trying to cheap out on an inexpensive model that will only frustrate you! :)

After LOTS of research, I purchased this stroller a few months ago to be able to transport my one year old daughter around on vacation to Lake Como, Italy. The streets and terrain in Lake Como are far from ideal for a stroller, but this held up amazingly well over cobblestone streets, up and down stone stairs, through grass and dirt roads. I could not be happier with its performance. This is also incredibly comfortable for such a lightweight and compact stroller. The seat is nicely padded and FULLY RECLINES. This is such a unique feature for a stroller like this. We could put the seat completely back so that my daughter could nap easily on the go. The wheels were also very sturdy and smooth. The handles are nicely cushioned and ergonomically placed at a good height for me and my husband (I'm 5'7 and he is 6'0). The metallic part of the sun visor seems a bit unnecessary but the visor itself provides optimal shade and protection from the sun. The basket underneath could easily hold my large tote purse as well as a large large water bottle and a few other misc items. Additionally, it is incredibly easy to open and fold closed. We carried this stroller with us through the airport and all over the place during our travels and often had it folded up in transport. The attached carry strap was super convenient and the stroller felt very lightweight over a shoulder. I almost hate to admit that I might like this convenient stroller better than my $500 jogging stroller...I would recommend this product to anyone!

I really like this umbrella stroller. A little bigger than the typical umbrella stroller but the extra features make up for it. We have another "higher quality" quick fold stroller that we completely got rid of after buying this. It closes up tight, has a larger shade than most umbrella strollers, and my favorite feature is that it can recline to multiple levels, which our previous did not do (it only laid flat and straight up). The basket underneath holds more than expected. Overall would definitely recommend for a compact stroller on the go.

The stroller itself is fantastic, and I love the details that make this such an intuitive and excellent jogger. I had a minor problem with the storage cover on the runner's cupholder tray, in that once it was closed, it would not open unless you dismantled the cover completely (in the photo, the two divots on the top are caused by the defect jamming against the inside of the tray). Fortunately, I was able to get in contact with Amazon to get it resolved, so I give this stroller a 5/5 :)

Glides smoothly while walking; haven't tried jogging or running with it yet. Straps secure my "slightly smaller than average 9 month old (18#, @25")" nicely. Storage compartment is handy, but if I remember correctly, it doesn't fit my GalaxyS8+ phone. Front wheel lock easy to lock/unlock. Stroller comes mostly unassembled, but easy to put the pieces together, barely used the directions. So far so good here!

LOVE this stroller. So sturdy, tons of room in the under basket, and I love that most cups actually fit in the cup holder. Sounds silly to say but our past stroller did not fit many cups. Great value.

This is perfect. We purchased this for our grandson he is 1.5 years old and 28 pounds. In other strollers all the babies weight was all in the front of the stroller which made it difficult to push. This stroller sets the baby more towards the back which makes pushing him around easy and we don't have to worry about the stroller falling over and face planting him in the ground. He loves the ride, he loves the tray The under the seat storage is very roomy. You can push this with one hand with NO problems. We are very happy with the stroller.

I LOVE this jogging stroller, as does my 15 month old son. It is highly versatile, with a front swivel wheel, that can also be locked for rugged terrain. Storage is limited, although there are quite a few cupholders, an underbasket, and canopy. It's easily foldable, and travel-able. It was difficult locking the recline of the seat into place, but with the help of someone far more capable than myself, we got it. I know this is trivial, but I also love how the front harness snaps. It's easy and convenient, which are two things I need when dealing with my little ball of energy.

We loved this so much we have 2.

We bought this specifically for airport use, so that we wouldn't have to take our normal stroller through security. It worked perfectly, and was a great lightweight stroller. Honestly, because it's so lightweight, we end up using this stroller quite a bit. It's a really well-made stroller. My ONLY complaint is that I find the lever that actuates the folding mechanism to be a bit cumbersome to operate. That's why I only rated 4 stars. But for the money, you won't find a better folding stroller.

Definitely lightweight and easy to travel with, as advertised. Not so easy to collapse one-handed but opens up from folded position easily. First used this with a tall 10 month old and she wasn't very comfortable. The angle of the back and slope of the seat caused her to slide down and forwards, with the harness digging into her legs/hips. This occurred with the seat back in the most upright position. For the price, this was disappointing. However, at about 15 months old (and still a very tall child) she was sitting far more comfortably. In terms of handling/driving it has gone well over different types of terrain. The sunshade is decent and there is sizable under-seat storage, plus a super handy pocket on the seat back. The stroller arrived minus the cupholder but we were very impressed with the prompt and efficient customer service we received with the replacement order.

There are no photos of this stroller in its collapsed form so I thought I would add mine to show what this looks like next to a conventional 20 dollar Cosco umbrella stroller. This one is considerably bigger and weighs 12 lbs while a cheap umbrella will weigh around 7-8 lbs. It's still much lighter than the heavy duty graco jogger strollers which are around 20 lbs or heavier.

I recommend this one over the cheap umbrella strollers for the following reasons:

1. Sturdiness: my Cosco stroller was flimsy and lasted me less than a month of ocassional use. The fabric began tearing from the sides and one of the legs of the strollers actually became bent upon hitting something. This stroller seems far sturdier in both its frame as well as seat fabric.

2. While the cheap umbrella strollers only offer a certain degree of comfort to your baby, the seat on this one reclines to a sleeping position and seems comfier for longer trips.

3. This one has a small storage bin under it, a cup holder, and a little flap behind the canopy where you can store things like your phone or keys which the small cheap ones don't. The sun visor is also considerably bigger than what you'd get in the smaller ones.

4. The cheap strollers don't roll very well since the wheels on them are pretty tiny, and the handles are rather low making them hard for taller parents to maneuver. I am 5'3" and had trouble with the height of the Cosco. The handlebars on this one are well-suited for taller parents.

5. This one has a very handy mechanism for collapsing and unfolding. It's very doable with one hand and auto locks. The cheap ones don't usually auto lock and my Cosco actually required a bit more physical effort to collapse.

One caveat and the reason I took off one star is that the stroller is still quite low to the ground and my 30" tall 15 month old's feet are already touching the footrest, so I can see a child who is much taller (maybe 2 years old) having some issues with their knees being bent. Because of this I don't know how long it will last for us.

Pros: Easy to travel with, it's lightweight, durable, easy to clean ... you can close/open the stroller quickly. We're really glad we made this purchase because sometimes it's just more convenient than bringing our big stroller.

Compared to other strollers in this same category, we ultimately went with this one based on reviews and the fact that the back is adjustable (so baby can recline as needed). I like that the bottom has a large enough net for storage (especially compared to other small strollers). The back of the stroller also has a pocket which I like (big enough to actually hold useful things).

Cons: The sun shade doesn't really offer much coverage (but it's still longer than other umbrella strollers), the cupholder is kind of flimsy (to fix that problem, I added a stroller organizer to the handle bars).

I would say it's a pretty sturdy stroller. Would recommend this purchase.

I wanted a stroller that reclined enough for my 3 month old but didn't require him to be in his car seat. This stroller reclines more than enough - I don't even use the flattest setting - and it allows the baby to face forward during the walk, so they can look at everything you pass and not get bored. It was super easy to assemble, is very lightweight, and looks great.

I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because of the following:

1. You have to remove the sun visor to fold up the stroller. This is easy but inconvenient.

2. The front wheel suspension is great, but the back wheels are rigid, so the ride can still be a bit bumpy.

3. I wish the sun visor had a peekaboo window so you could see the baby from above while walking.

Bought & shipped as a gift, arrived in a timely manner & the new parents have told me it's perfect for their baby, they've already been using for about a month. I was able to buy on sale & think it's a pretty good value.

This stroller is great value for money. It navigates the bumps on our sidewalks well and is much easier to push around the neighborhood than our old stroller with four small wheels. It sometimes feels a little cheap, but given the price and functionality it's a wonderful deal.

Really like this stroller. Works well strolling our Granddaughter in the yard or over the shell roads in our little sub-division. Seems to be a very smooth ride. The sun screen works well for us at the coast. Helps keep both sun and wind off. The handles with grips are ergonomically good for my wife and she likes the cup holders. The unit is a little "clunky" to fold up and latch together. Otherwise, this appears well built and is doing a great job for us.

After my Jeep stroller bit the big one in July, I seriously debated about whether or not I wanted to get another one. After all, my son was walking on his own and probably needed to get as much exercise as possible, so I thought that continuing to use a stroller would just impede his steady progress towards independence.That was very flawed logic. After about a month or so of walking with him on a leash and harness, I realized something. If a child can disrobe at a moment’s notice, with or without being told to do so, and can get himself onto the kitchen counters from two different vantage points, and can also open doors on his own and demolish an entire home in less than an hour, then it is time to take away some independence from the child and convert it into some semblance of mental health for the mother. And a great place to start is with regular walks around the neighborhood. In a stroller.So I started researching strollers again. I didn’t want to go for any cheap strollers like I did before, but I also needed the stroller to be between about $75 and $125. So the hunt began. At first, I disregarded any and all jogging strollers. My logic was this: I do not jog, therefore I do not need a jogging stroller.Once again, my logic was very flawed. On a whim, I took a look at some joggers, eventually coming to this one. And so I decided that the price was right and so I could take a chance on this stroller.and I’m really glad I did!Pros:*easy to push. It is literally like pushing air around.*Nice size basket under the child’s seat. I can fit my purse and my son’s backpack under there with a little extra room to spare just in case.*Hinging child’s tray. So, when we go out for a walk, I move the tray away from the seat, beckon my son to sit down, buckle him in, put the tray back in place, and go*Great parent’s tray. I especially love the little compartment with the lid on it. My Jeep stroller didn’t have the door, so basically anything and everything fell out if you forgot you had put it there.*Canopy moves as close to 180 degrees as you could imagine. So, if the sun is in my son’s eyes when we’re walking, I can put the canopy down over his face. Of course, this leave the top of his head exposed, but that’s OK for now. I’ll probably get a net of some kind later on if this becomes too much of an issue.*Easy to assemble right out of the box. This was the easiest assembly of a new stroller I ever experienced. It was done in about 10 minutes and I did not even swear one time. Take that, Jeep Sport Stroller!Things needing improvement:*The bar on the right side of the stroller was not properly secured in place as it should have been. I have figured out how to work around this for the time being, and I’m pretty sure I know how to fix it, but this is the main reason I am only giving it 4 instead of 5 stars. Baby Trend really should have been more careful during factory assembly.*I would really enjoy this stroller so much more if it had a way to fold it with one hand. Again, this is something I can work around and am doing so, but it would be really nice to be able to keep a hand on my son while I’m unfolding and folding up this stroller when we’re out and about.*One foot brake lock. This is a complaint I have about pretty much all strollers. I used to have a used Graco that I got at Goodwill that had a pedal on the back wheels that allowed you to lock both wheels simultaneously. That is really convenient for single moms on the go such as myself, especially since locking the back wheels is kinda the first step in folding up this stroller.Overall, I am really really REALLY happy with this stroller. My son loves it, and we are back to taking regular walks around the neighborhood, for the purposes of helping Mama feel good and lose weight, get the dog his exercise, and to have daily adventures in the world.

I have the baby trend elx as well, i needed a decent jogger while im out of state for a couple of months, but didnt want to spend another couple hundred on another jogger. It really is a great deal, the front wheel wobbles if you don't lock it on a run. There is no padding on the side for a child head, it's literally a thin lining against hard metal poles so we had to fasten a thick pillow sham around the poles so her head wasn't banging against metal on a walk/run. Tons of storage space on the bottom. Folds up very easy. I like how the capony above her head actually can be moved depending on where the sun is. My nicer one doesn't even have that feature, and that's so important. Great stroller for the price but you'll need to rig some cushions for baby's head because it's so ridiculously uncomfortable.

Love this stroller! Purchased this about two mths ago. It is easy to fold up for storage and lightweight. I can easily push this stroller with one hand and it still rolls smoothly. I am 5ft1in and the height is perfect for me. Im sure it would be okay with someone taller as well. My son is currently 4 months but i feel the stroller is sturdy and would last us quite a long time. He is a pretty big 4 mth old but i am still using an infant carrier to put him in. The straps and buckles are a good system but would be better for an older baby who can sit up on their own.I own an 02 rav4 and it does take up most of the trunk space in my car. But overall i think this was a great purchase and you would regret it. Have had no issues with it. All i did was took it out of the box, put the front wheel on and pumped air in the tires as they are bicycle type tires.

Easy moving stroller. The adjustable seat is a great option. It is heavier and bigger than I expected.
However, I cannot get the flimsy cup holder to attach and stay in place. I am also very concerned when collapsing the stroller to fold it up. The framework does not feel very substantial. It takes some force to get it pulled up and I am afraid one of these times I'm going to end up bending the frame.
For the price, I am ok with it! Glad I bought it anyhow.

Not as compact as we had hoped and the sun shade is worthless. Unless the sun is directly above and slightly behind the stroller, it will not cover them. Not adjustable to move forward to block the sun in different directions. Slightly annoying to fold up. Seems like a smooth ride though and is constructed pretty well. It'll do what we need it to before going in the garage sale or Goodwill.

I will be returning this item. It's a great product for its price. I mean some features such as the mechanical recline and back to seated position is superior to most others. Many expensive ones too don't carry this great feature. However, for me a peekaboo window on the hood is important. And it is mainly and only for that reason I am returning this stroller. Also dsnt have any pockets in the format for the baby to hold Some snacks or cookies

It's a good stroller for the price in terms of it being convenient, lightweight, and easy to use. However, the stroller I was sent is missing the attachable cup holder which is very annoying because I already opened and assembled it before realizing this. This stroller is easy to put together and easy to store as well. The handles are a good height so you don't have to slouch down to push it if you are tall (I'm only 5'7" but my husband is 5'10" and has no problems pushing it). The little storage area at the bottom is good for a small purse or snacks, but not much else and the little pouch attached to the canopy is a good make shift phone Holder or sippy cup holder. Overall, good product. Gives you more than just a typical umbrella stroller and very easy to use.

So far this lightweight stroller has worked out okay for us. My 1 year old seems comfortable in it. I'm not totally in love with it, but it serves its purpose--lightweight & convenient. The cup holder doesn't seem very sturdy and comes off very easily. I wouldn't trust using this for any drinks. Also, the handles shake a lot and the back feels unsteady or like it needs an extra bar for reinforcement. Also, I don't like that I cannot see my child at all when the sunshade is opened. For the price it's ok.

About 10 years ago I bought the older model of this stroller at target. It worked like a dream and I used it with two kids. Not just here and there, I jogged with it a lot! I finally needed an upgrade because the old one had seen its better day so I figured this one would be just as good. It had great reviews and a great price.The new one is cheap. You can tell they’ve cut corners, it wobbles when it shouldn’t and the overall functionality is disappointing.

The stroller itself is great! I love the space it has for my two year old. I love how it feels when I'm walking with her. Very easy to put together as well. The one thing I was very unhappy about was to see scuff marks on certain areas of the stroller which was surprising to see.

Stroller is great - Looks nice, smooth, light ride, love the sun shade. But the rear TIRES ARE TERRRIBLE! After 4 months of use have already had to replace tubes and actual tires ($65 total). Still way cheaper than buying a premium stroller brand, but each time the tires go out, the stroller, and our running with baby is out of commission because we are waiting for tire replacement parts.

For the price it's pretty okay. They sent us one that had been returned, someone attempted to assemble and broke off a piece of the back tires so we had to request new but customer service was good. The back of the seat broke when trying to adjust, so now there's a crack and it's not incredible comfy looking for my toddler. The tires also went flat fairly quick, but you get what ya pay for

I bought this stroller for jogging and not completely satisfied. It starts shaking during running, so I have to stop all the time. Also it is kind of heavy to put it into the car.

I purchased this since we only had an umbrella stroller and it does not do so well when we are out on walks. The product itself was very easy to put together. I came mostly assembled so we just had to put the 2 back wheels and then front latch and the umbrella on. Super easy! Then we got to inflating the tires. I read many reviews about the tires not keeping the air and needs to be refilled frequently. I still wanted to try it since it was a great price for a jogging stroller. I should've listened though. One of the back tires would just not fill up properly even though we used a bike pump like the user manual recommends. I called the Baby Trend customer service and they were very nice and sent me a new inner tube for the tire. When I received it, I filled it but once I took it out, the air came out pretty quickly so I decided to return it and bought another brand. It's too bad because it was a great price!

This was a great stroller for as long as it lasted. Unfortunately, that wasn't very long. I bought it at the end of May for a trip I was taking at the end of June. I had taken it out for one stroll around my neighborhood before the trip. We gate checked the stroller, and when I took it out of the bag at our destination, one of the handles had snapped completely in two. I loved it initially. It's lightweight, but has great features: plenty of room underneath for storage, great recline for a tired baby, good stability over bumpy roads, but I can't say good things about the durability. Summer infant was no help either. I called them for the break to either be covered under warranty or to get a new stroller handle, and all they could offer me was a 10% discount, which was $20 more than the Amazon price.

We bought this stroller about 10 months ago. While it was reasonably convienient to fold/unfold and we like the recline, it has developed such bad wheel squeaking that we can no longer use it. 3-in-1 oil does not seem to help, and wiggling the wheels does not improve it. It squeals over both smooth and rough surfaces, enough that it causes passersby to look. It seemed like a great product but I cannot recommend it.

I am on my third baby, and this was about my fourth stroller. I ordered this one to go with my Baby Jogger/ Car Seat combo and thought it would work well for shopping trips and walks. Let's just say I have hated it from the start. It honestly isn't that much lighter than the Jogger or Chicco I once owned and for me at least, it was hard to put together. Its not at all sturdy, seems cheaply made and the absolute worst part is that when the seat is reclined (I have a 3 month old and he can't sit yet) you cannot access the basket at all. Like no getting in. You have to wake a sleeping baby to get to it. The cup holder swivels 360 degrees and my bottles get dumped out after a few yards of normal pavement. Little surprise they have a "no hot drinks" sign on it, its useless. The visor might as well not be there it lets all the sun in, and its hard to fold. When it is folded, it doesn't seem secure, if you are flying with this thing it could easily open with rough handling. Its only saving grace is it looks quite good when open. That is all. Save your money and get a proper stroller, the only reason I am not binning this one is because it could be a back up one day.

We really enjoyed this product for the first year or so that we've had it, but now one of the locking joints on the front of the stroller will not stay locked and allows one side of the stroller to constantly try to fold down. This makes the seat lose tension and the stroller tries to wrap around my child. Also, because the joint will not lock the stroller is very hard to maneuver now. The pressure needed to turn the stroller ends up just folding the joint, making it very hard to turn. If not for this issue I would have given the product 4 or 5 starts. We did enjoy the product until it started to have these issues.

Love Amazon prime, it was delivered on time and great packaging but this stroller which is the "best seller" its really for infants. It is small for a 33 pounds kid, how it is supposed to hold 50 pounds in a 30 inch kid?!. his head hangs off when its reclined and legs real close to the floor. My son is 40 inch long. Tried an Urbini Reversi for the same price and even when its slightly heavier (1-2 pounds if so) feels sturdier and is perfect for my 4 y/o airport cruising safely.

After extensive research I went with this one. It was massive! For my petite frame I had major trouble getting in my SUV. It also took up way too much space! The wheels are huge and there is nothing simple about opening and closing this.

Height from seat to foot rest is too small for toddlers. My daughter's knees were in her face when she sat on this.

The front wheel on the stroller completely locks and the wheel won't spin at all once a week - seemingly always on the weekend when I want to go for a run with one of our toddlers. When that doesn't happen the stroller is great, but given this is supposed to be a jogging stroller and I often can't job with it because of a design flaw it is definitely sub-par. We previously had a Joovy Zoom stroller about twice the price that never had this issue but eventually wore out after 4 years.

Great stroller for cost, but the tires are always deflating. I've replaced the tube twice and had a bike shop look at it. Dont understand why it keeps going flat. I always carry a pump when I use the stroller.

UPDATED REVIEW: I am SO SO sad because I really mostly love this stroller. However, the only negative, and it's a pretty big one, is that the device in the back to raise/lower the seat is poorly designed and after just 3 months of use, the buttons got stuck and will no longer raise or lower the seat. Thank goodness that it got stuck in an upright position so it's still useable - but very frustrating that it broke so soon and I can no longer recline my daughter when she falls asleep in it.FIRST REVIEW: AMAZING stroller! Glides so smooth, folds down easy and fairly small for being a bigger stroller, comfortable for baby, nice snack tray/cup holder/closed compartment. There is ZERO need to buy anything more expensive or "better" than this! This is a very attractive, very well made, amazing amazing stroller! I have no idea how I had 2 children before this stroller!! gah! So wish I had gotten it for my first!

Didn't even have it a year and the front wheel started to wobble. Very annoying.

This product while light, does not really hold well for the purpose of it. A lightweight stroller is usually meant for travel and easy trips. This did not hold up well at all. The wheels jam all the time. The only thing I like about it is easy to open and fold. That's it.

Everything in this stroller is perfect except for the most basic function... it doesn't roll well. You have to push hard and it's a nightmare in slippery floors.

Wheel bent and broke off after less than 2 months! Never had that issue in years of having strollers. Will request a refund!

It didn't meet my expectations because it is supposed to be very versatile. It is a pain to fold in and out and it squeaks the whole time you are pushing it...even after you spray WD-40 on the wheels. For what you pay for it it is not worth the money. The one thing I do like is the height other than that it is just like those $20 umbrella strollers you can get at Target...save your money.

Bought this on a Wednesday, returned it Sunday. In those few days the canopy had already warped, perhaps due to heat? The canopy was hardly worth while anyway since it didn't come out far enough to block my 9 month olds eyes and face :-(. Either way, it had to be very cheaply made which sucks for me since I loved everything else about it. Tempted to buy it again but I'd kick myself if the same thing happened.

Cheap. No shocks. Not for jogging. Returned it.

Worked fine for 3 months then the front wheel locked. Do not buy this stroller

I loved this stroller for the first few months especially for the price I paid. Then just after the return window closed the back wheel started bouncing violently during runs. I guess you get what you pay for.

Have had this less then 2 months and the wheel on front is locked up and not functional.

My Babytrend jogging stroller front wheel swivel axle snapped off while is use. This catastrophic failure of the axle that holds the front wheel assembly to the jogger caused the entire unit to fall forward in a rapid violent decent and crash the unit nose first to the concrete. I have pictures of the unit. The defect is the too small diameter swivel axle for the load and frequency causing metal fatigue, metal yield and rapid failure. The unit was not hardly ever used. Be very careful with your little loved ones in these jogging strollers. There is no type of warning before failure occurs.

Seems decent enough except all three wheels seem to be very "cheap" metal, and all three are bent to an extent. Not a big deal at the slow speeds this would be rolling at - even while jogging... except one of the rear tires pops off of the rim the second I put any air at all in it.After even 5PSI (supposed to hold 20-25PSI) part of the tire pops off and the inner tube is exposed - almost as if the tire itself is defective... or too large for the wheel.I contacted their support via the Baby Trend website asking for a replacement wheel/tire and haven't heard back yet. Wife is bummed out that she can't use this just yet :(