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The First Years Jet

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$40

Summary: Very Good overall.

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Type: Single - Umbrella Style

About - The First Years Jet
The The First Years Jet is part of the stroller test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, traditional stroller models like the Jet are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Ease of use: Ease of use is based primarily on ease of safety harness use, folding and unfolding, adjusting backrest, lifting and carrying, engaging wheel brakes and car seat removal and installation (only for compatible strollers). Maneuverability: Maneuverability was assessed by trained staffers on how well the strollers maneuvered S-turns through cones, narrow sections, grass, dirt trails, uphill, downhill and curbs while walking. Safety: Safety is assessed by testing for compliance with the most current version of the standard, ASTM F833-11, and stability and usage tests designed by Consumers Union.

About - The First Years Jet

The The First Years Jet is part of the stroller test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, traditional stroller models like the Jet are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Ease of use:: Ease of use is based primarily on ease of safety harness use, folding and unfolding, adjusting backrest, lifting and carrying, engaging wheel brakes and car seat removal and installation (only for compatible strollers).
Maneuverability:: Maneuverability was assessed by trained staffers on how well the strollers maneuvered S-turns through cones, narrow sections, grass, dirt trails, uphill, downhill and curbs while walking.
Safety:: Safety is assessed by testing for compliance with the most current version of the standard, ASTM F833-11, and stability and usage tests designed by Consumers Union.

Features & Specs - The First Years Jet
5-pt harness Five-point harness secures child firmly. Unlike a three-point harness, it secures the upper body. 5-pt harness	Yes
Suitable for 6 mos. and under Suitability for babies 6 months and younger means the stroller could include a safety flap at the child's feet so he or she doesn't slip out of a large leg hole, or some other means of containing a child of this age. Even with this added feature, the harness should still be used. Suitable for 6 mos. and under	No
Car-seat compatible Car-seat compatible lets you mount a car seat directly onto the stroller. (Some strollers require an adaptor bar, usually included with the stroller.) It's useful when you're moving a sleeping infant from a car to the stroller. Car-seat compatible	No
One-touch brakes One-touch brakes work quickly for added safety. They're also more convenient than standard brakes. One-touch brakes	No
Adjustable handle Adjustable-height handle accommodates parents of different heights. Adjustable handle	No
Stands folded This is convenient in restaurants or other tight spaces. It also makes storing at home easier. Stands folded	No
Weight (lbs.) Weight of stroller with included accessories and stroller seat installed (if removable). Weight (lbs.)	11
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Kelvin Z

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Los Angeles

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Lightwieght for up to 50 lbs

6/19/2011

Pros

Easily Stowed

Easy To Setup

Easy To Steer

Lightweight

Sturdy

Cons

Not Adjustable

Best Uses

Air travel

Infants

Comment:

The low weight was the clincher for this one. It's surprisingly sturdy for being so light.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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