Monday, October 20, 2008

Kolcraft Contours Lite Stroller Plus with iPod DOK in Cosmic

Kolcraft Contours Lite Stroller Plus with iPod DOK in Cosmic Kolcraft Contours Lite Stroller Plus w/iPOD Dok The Contours Lite Stroller Plus is one of the most fantastic models of Kolcraft stroller yet. It features a shape and style which is designed specifically for today's parents. The lightweight stroller features a fantastic frame and low resistance sporty front swivel wheels. There are front swivel wheels which make getting around town trouble free. However, the most outstanding feature on the Kolcraft stroller is the iPod Dok. The iPod Dok makes this one of the most technologically savvy models of baby stroller. It will play the iPod and iPod Mini and even features a speaker. The lightweight stroller also includes an easy folding system. The stroller easily folds with triggers and remains upright after folding, using the free stand design. A height adjustable 5 pt harness on the Kolcraft stroller provides safety and comfort. A large basket underneath the stroller accommodates all of baby's gear which can run the gamut from diaper bag to portable changing pad.
Customer Review: front wheels break
After only a couple of months of use the two front wheels broke- they tend to turn sideways or go in different directions causing the stroller to stop and almost flip. I still use it but have to push it tilted on the two back wheels with the front off the ground to prevent this problem. I would have been better off with a $20 stroller or spending a bit more money for one that would last longer.
Customer Review: Front wheel design flaw
There was much that I initially liked about this stroller. It has a nice overall design, and it's a good size. However, there appears to be a major design flaw in the front wheels, and they lock up continuously. Initially it only happened on somewhat rough surfaces, but now it's constant. We've reached a point, after only about 7 months of use, that we have to get a different stroller, because it won't go for more than a few feet without the front wheels locking up, unless we're on a perfectly smooth surface. I've noticed that most strollers have double front wheels on each side, and I regret not having taken note of this before I bought this stroller. The apparatus that holds the wheels in place is just a snap on part, that wobbles easily, and that also appears to add to the problem with the wheels.



There is also little back support, so my daughter tends to slouch in this stroller. The back is held in an upright position by a strap that is adjustable, but since the back is made of what seems to be corrugated plastic, it bows, and between that and the strap, it stays in a somewhat reclined position rather than solidly upright.

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