SAFETY 1ST Jogging 01-501 Jogger Stroller
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- Number of Seats: Single
- Stroller Type: Jogger
- Max Weight Capacity: 40 lb.
- Harness Points: 5-Point
- Recline Features: Reclining Back (2 Positions)
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Great stroller for a reasonable price (updated)
Pros
Lightweight, lots of features, folds small
Cons
Front wheel does not swivel.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
I would recommend this stroller. It has a ton of features and is comparable in quality to strollers that cost a lot more.
Age and Weight Limit
Jogging strollers are only recommended for use with babies who can sit up unassisted (around 6 months). The maximum weight limit is 40 lbs (18 kg), or until the midpoint of their head passes the top of the seat back.
Assembly
I put it together myself in about 20 minutes. The instructions were very easy to follow. I was impressed that each part was very well padded. This assured me that the likelihood of it having been damaged since it was first packaged, was not very high.
Folding and Unfolding
This stroller does require two hands to fold, however, every stroller that I have used that has claimed to have a “one-hand” folding mechanism, has always required me to use both hands anyway. It folds easily and compactly and stands when folded.
To fold, lower seat back to lowest position, pull up on two levers (one on each side of the handle), collapse stroller, and lock it shut.
To “lock” the stroller shut, there is a plastic loop that rotates and loops around a metal post. Our Jeep umbrella stroller uses a plastic hook that hooks onto a metal post. If you pull hard enough on it, the hook will come undone. We store all three of our strollers in our entryway. I put the jogging stroller away one day, and pulled it out a couple of days later, and the loop had broken. I can only assume that someone pulled or pushed it out of the way or bumped into it, which must have placed too much stress on the loop and it broke. It is unfortunate that it did not simply unhook like our other stroller, because there is now no way to keep it closed. I have to leave it unfolded in our entryway and it takes up most of the room, leaving me to pile the other two strollers beside and on top of it.
To unfold, just undo the hook and pull the handle upward until it snaps into place.
It is about the same size as my standard stroller when folded. The front wheel comes off easily (similar to a bike wheel) if needed to make it fit into the trunk of a car.
Securing Child: Seat and Harness
The seat cradles him very nicely and adjusts to any angle he likes, from upright to flat for sleeping.
The seat pad is not removable for washing. I just tip the stroller upside-down and smack the seat to get all of the sand and dirt to fall to the ground. In case of a spill, the manual says, "When necessary, seat pads and canopy can be wiped with a damp cloth."
The stroller features a 5-point harness with padded shoulder straps. At first, the buckle was difficult to undo to get him out. I now know to push on the top of the levers to release the buckle, but I still have to push hard. I LOVE this fact, since it means that my son will not be able to undo it.
Car seat compatibility
This stroller is NOT compatible with Infant Car Seats. It is only recommended for use with children who can sit up unassisted.
Seat Back Recline
The "Details" section on Epinions.com says that there are two seat positions, but because it adjusts by sliding a clamp along a strap, you can have it at any angle the child likes. My son does not fall asleep in any stroller very often, but the one time he did fall asleep in this stroller, I was able to lower the seat back without waking him.
Strolling Along (Ease of Use)
I purchased this stroller because it is 45 minute walk to the nearest drop-in centre. It is VERY lightweight and I hardly feel it at all when I am pushing it compared to my standard stroller.
The nicely padded handle is higher than our Jeep umbrella stroller's handles, so my 6'1" husband pushes it without hurting his back. He can even walk his normal stride without his feet kicking the wheels or basket of the stroller.
When running (or even walking fast) with my Compass stroller, I'm not sure how it happens, but the wheels seem to "skip". They kind of rattle up and down and side to side and spin all over the place. This causes the stroller to move slower and swerve, causing me to slow to a walk to get it going straight again. This might be fixed by locking the wheels straight (there is an option for that), however the stroller is so heavy I have no desire to run with it anyways so I haven't tried that. Plus, when I'm running for the bus or a green light, I don't want to stop to take the time to flick the switch on the wheels!
In comparison, when running with this stroller, the stroller stays straight and the wheels do not bounce. It stays light and easy to push. My feet do not hit the wheels or frame of the stroller.
Braking & Wheels
There are brakes on all three wheels. The back brakes are standard step-on type stroller brakes - although heavier duty than most. The front brake is connected to a brake handle on the handlebar of the stroller, much like a bicycle brake. It can be quickly squeezed to stop the stroller and then released. There is also a pin that you can push down to keep the brake locked.
The front wheel does not swivel so this stroller is not appropriate for crowded areas like shopping malls or fairgrounds. In order to make a sharp turn I have to tip it onto the back tires. For gentle curves in the road/sidewalk/path, I lean the stroller into the curves and it turns.
The three wheels are 16" diametre wheels. They are like bicycle wheels in that they need to be pumped up from time to time. The manual recommends a pressure of 50 psi.
Other features
There is no child or parent snack/organizer tray. I purchased a Jolly Jumper stroller caddy that attaches with Velcro to the handle. It works great for my wallet, keys, cell phone, and water bottle.
The peek-a-boo window has a shade which stays closed with Velcro. Except for the occasional breeze that blows it shut, it stays open on its own (unlike my Compass stroller that I had to sew extra Velcro onto the flap to keep it open.)
The stroller also includes a zip on rain shield, pedometre, and a tether strap.
My pedometre does not work. I contacted Safety 1st, and received an e-mail with the stroller manual and a note saying to read the manual to get it to work. I did not find that helpful since I had asked for them to provide information on where I could take it in to get it fixed, or if I should return the stroller. What did the manual tell me to do if it did not work? To contact Safety 1st! Obviously, that was not helpful.
In case you aren't sure, a pedometre measures the distance you have traveled. Some snap onto your shoelaces and tell you how many steps you have taken, some also measure time and calculate how fast you're going. The one included uses a proximity sensor on the front wheel. You enter in the measurement of the wheels, it counts the revolutions and multiplies that by the wheel size. There is a wire going from the proximity sensor by the wheel to a clip on the handlebar that the pedometre snaps into. It then displays the distance, time, and speed you have travelled - or is supposed to. Mine just shows zeroes, even after doing the troubleshooting in the manual.
The basket attaches easily by Velcro which is handy when I want to remove it. I do find it to be small, or rather, the opening to it is small. It fits my Baby Trekker, a small diaper bag or purse, and both my and my son's coats. The weight limit for the basket is 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
Warranty
From the manufacturer: "Dorel Juvenile Group warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal household use and service for one year following date of purchase for most products."
Availability
I purchased mine from Toys "R" Us. It was on sale for $99, Reg $199. It comes in black with either red or blue accents.
I would like to give it 5 stars, however, I am unsatisfied with the customer service so it gets only 4.
Jogging strollers are only recommended for use with babies who can sit up unassisted (around 6 months). The maximum weight limit is 40 lbs (18 kg), or until the midpoint of their head passes the top of the seat back.
Assembly
I put it together myself in about 20 minutes. The instructions were very easy to follow. I was impressed that each part was very well padded. This assured me that the likelihood of it having been damaged since it was first packaged, was not very high.
Folding and Unfolding
This stroller does require two hands to fold, however, every stroller that I have used that has claimed to have a “one-hand” folding mechanism, has always required me to use both hands anyway. It folds easily and compactly and stands when folded.
To fold, lower seat back to lowest position, pull up on two levers (one on each side of the handle), collapse stroller, and lock it shut.
To “lock” the stroller shut, there is a plastic loop that rotates and loops around a metal post. Our Jeep umbrella stroller uses a plastic hook that hooks onto a metal post. If you pull hard enough on it, the hook will come undone. We store all three of our strollers in our entryway. I put the jogging stroller away one day, and pulled it out a couple of days later, and the loop had broken. I can only assume that someone pulled or pushed it out of the way or bumped into it, which must have placed too much stress on the loop and it broke. It is unfortunate that it did not simply unhook like our other stroller, because there is now no way to keep it closed. I have to leave it unfolded in our entryway and it takes up most of the room, leaving me to pile the other two strollers beside and on top of it.
To unfold, just undo the hook and pull the handle upward until it snaps into place.
It is about the same size as my standard stroller when folded. The front wheel comes off easily (similar to a bike wheel) if needed to make it fit into the trunk of a car.
Securing Child: Seat and Harness
The seat cradles him very nicely and adjusts to any angle he likes, from upright to flat for sleeping.
The seat pad is not removable for washing. I just tip the stroller upside-down and smack the seat to get all of the sand and dirt to fall to the ground. In case of a spill, the manual says, "When necessary, seat pads and canopy can be wiped with a damp cloth."
The stroller features a 5-point harness with padded shoulder straps. At first, the buckle was difficult to undo to get him out. I now know to push on the top of the levers to release the buckle, but I still have to push hard. I LOVE this fact, since it means that my son will not be able to undo it.
Car seat compatibility
This stroller is NOT compatible with Infant Car Seats. It is only recommended for use with children who can sit up unassisted.
Seat Back Recline
The "Details" section on Epinions.com says that there are two seat positions, but because it adjusts by sliding a clamp along a strap, you can have it at any angle the child likes. My son does not fall asleep in any stroller very often, but the one time he did fall asleep in this stroller, I was able to lower the seat back without waking him.
Strolling Along (Ease of Use)
I purchased this stroller because it is 45 minute walk to the nearest drop-in centre. It is VERY lightweight and I hardly feel it at all when I am pushing it compared to my standard stroller.
The nicely padded handle is higher than our Jeep umbrella stroller's handles, so my 6'1" husband pushes it without hurting his back. He can even walk his normal stride without his feet kicking the wheels or basket of the stroller.
When running (or even walking fast) with my Compass stroller, I'm not sure how it happens, but the wheels seem to "skip". They kind of rattle up and down and side to side and spin all over the place. This causes the stroller to move slower and swerve, causing me to slow to a walk to get it going straight again. This might be fixed by locking the wheels straight (there is an option for that), however the stroller is so heavy I have no desire to run with it anyways so I haven't tried that. Plus, when I'm running for the bus or a green light, I don't want to stop to take the time to flick the switch on the wheels!
In comparison, when running with this stroller, the stroller stays straight and the wheels do not bounce. It stays light and easy to push. My feet do not hit the wheels or frame of the stroller.
Braking & Wheels
There are brakes on all three wheels. The back brakes are standard step-on type stroller brakes - although heavier duty than most. The front brake is connected to a brake handle on the handlebar of the stroller, much like a bicycle brake. It can be quickly squeezed to stop the stroller and then released. There is also a pin that you can push down to keep the brake locked.
The front wheel does not swivel so this stroller is not appropriate for crowded areas like shopping malls or fairgrounds. In order to make a sharp turn I have to tip it onto the back tires. For gentle curves in the road/sidewalk/path, I lean the stroller into the curves and it turns.
The three wheels are 16" diametre wheels. They are like bicycle wheels in that they need to be pumped up from time to time. The manual recommends a pressure of 50 psi.
Other features
There is no child or parent snack/organizer tray. I purchased a Jolly Jumper stroller caddy that attaches with Velcro to the handle. It works great for my wallet, keys, cell phone, and water bottle.
The peek-a-boo window has a shade which stays closed with Velcro. Except for the occasional breeze that blows it shut, it stays open on its own (unlike my Compass stroller that I had to sew extra Velcro onto the flap to keep it open.)
The stroller also includes a zip on rain shield, pedometre, and a tether strap.
My pedometre does not work. I contacted Safety 1st, and received an e-mail with the stroller manual and a note saying to read the manual to get it to work. I did not find that helpful since I had asked for them to provide information on where I could take it in to get it fixed, or if I should return the stroller. What did the manual tell me to do if it did not work? To contact Safety 1st! Obviously, that was not helpful.
In case you aren't sure, a pedometre measures the distance you have traveled. Some snap onto your shoelaces and tell you how many steps you have taken, some also measure time and calculate how fast you're going. The one included uses a proximity sensor on the front wheel. You enter in the measurement of the wheels, it counts the revolutions and multiplies that by the wheel size. There is a wire going from the proximity sensor by the wheel to a clip on the handlebar that the pedometre snaps into. It then displays the distance, time, and speed you have travelled - or is supposed to. Mine just shows zeroes, even after doing the troubleshooting in the manual.
The basket attaches easily by Velcro which is handy when I want to remove it. I do find it to be small, or rather, the opening to it is small. It fits my Baby Trekker, a small diaper bag or purse, and both my and my son's coats. The weight limit for the basket is 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
Warranty
From the manufacturer: "Dorel Juvenile Group warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal household use and service for one year following date of purchase for most products."
Availability
I purchased mine from Toys "R" Us. It was on sale for $99, Reg $199. It comes in black with either red or blue accents.
I would like to give it 5 stars, however, I am unsatisfied with the customer service so it gets only 4.
