Pushchairs are meant not only for baby’s comfort but also the needs of the parents are to be satisfied. For those who love to take a lot of walks and shop with the baby, strollers come in to picture as a great help. With lots of pushchairs out in the market, it is quite difficult to get the right one suiting the kid as well as the parents.
Baby trend distinguished itself as a leading manufacturer with its new and continuous innovations in meeting up the increasing demands of the young and modern parents by introducing many pushchairs of different types and use. It also takes the pride as the first to produce the Snap N Go and Sit N Stand strollers. The LX Jogger is a new pushchair from Baby Trend.
Quick view:
The Baby Trend Expedition LX Jogger is a stroller designed for baby’s comfort and also for the adults interested in jogging. The pushchair allows a smooth ride even in bumpy roads and terrains. It is durable and passed the EN 1888 standards of consumer safety performance specifications.
LX Jogger design and construction:
The Baby Trend Jogging Pushchair is designed sturdy and dimensions about 55 (W) x 98 (H) x 140 (L) and when folded it measures about 59 (W) x 46 (H) x 84 (L). Weighing about 20 kg, the buggy is lightweight and is sturdy in construction. The best part of this construction is that there are no hinges or joints but made up of frame of single piece. The joints or hinges are not reliable as it might become loose during long walk or jogging. To prevent this, the pushchair is made with one piece frame with no joints and hinges.
About front and rear wheels:
The LX Jogger is a three-wheeler uniquely designed to glide through the streets or shops without much effort. The rear and front tyres resemble the terrain bicycle tyres for moving the pram with ease. The rear tyre measures about 16 inches and the front tyre is of 12 inch.
The front and rear pneumatic tires can be released quickly for compact storage by the quick release wheel system. The remote release mechanism lets one to lock and unlock the front swivel wheels for jogging or for low speed strolling. The wheel base is extra wide open offering a commendable stability. The aerodynamic design and the shock absorption system makes it easy to manoeuvre over rough terrains or even when taking a walk on the beach.
Brake system:
The rear wheel is provided with an easy pull brake to control at any speed. A light downward pressure is applied to the brake lever located on each of the rear wheels. The stroller will not move when the brakes are applied properly. It is highly recommended to engage the brakes when the buggy is not being pushed or left unattended even for a minute.
Padded seat and handle:
The JPMA certified Baby Trend Jogger is constructed of durable luggage grade fabrics. The fabric type is of waterproof PVC. The handle is ergonomically shaped and is extra wide for the holder. The foam padded handle gives comfort and a good feel while pushing this pram.
The multi – position seat is padded well and supports well when the baby is laid on it. The seat can be reclined to the position the baby requires which is controlled by a strap and buckle assembly behind the seat. The upright position should be used only for a child that is at least 6 months old.
Safety and added features of the pushchair:
Safety being the most important factor for consideration, the five point harness and the shoulder rests are provided which can be adjusted according to the position of the seat. The Expedition stroller has a front child tray that includes two cup holders which also accepts the Baby Trend infant car seat for a convenient travel system.
This buggy has a retractable shade canopy with covered window to protect from sun and wind also the canopy features a ratchet system that allows it to be moved forward or back to block the sun or wind from affecting the kid’s eyes. The pushchair also includes reflectors for low light visibility with an extra large storage basket.
Warranty detail:
The Baby Trend gives its product a lifetime warranty for the one piece frame and an overall warranty of 2 years on providing the bill proof of the purchase.
Overall:
The Baby Trend Expedition LX Jogging Stroller is indeed a great value for money as it can take miles of wear and tear. This buggy is portable, durable and safe three-wheeler for any terrain. Some users faced wheel wobbling problems while jogging which can be avoided to an extent by locking the front swivel wheel. The pushchair suits the best for long walks but may not be the best for jogging. The expectations of the active outdoor parents and the baby’s comfort is not let down by this stroller.
Baby Trend Expedition LX Jogger – Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Baby Trend |
| Model Name | LX Expedition Jogger Pushchair |
| Age Range | 6 months and above |
| Style of pushchair | Jogger Pushchair |
| Weight | 20 kg |
| Dimension | 55 (W) x 98 (H) x 140 (L) cm |
| Folded dimensions (cm) | 59 (W) x 46 (H) x 84 (L) |
| Lightweight | No |
| Construction | Single Aluminium frame |
| Wheels | |
| Number of wheels | 3 |
| Pneumatic wheels | Yes |
| Swivel Wheels | Yes |
| Front Wheel Size | 12 inch large wheel |
| Rear wheel | 16 inch |
| Foot activated braking system | Yes |
| One-touch quick release wheels | Yes |
| Wheel Lock | Yes |
| Other Details | |
| Adjustable padded Seats | Yes |
| Leg-rest | Yes |
| 1-handed folding | Yes |
| Material of Chassis | Aluminium single frame |
| 5-point safety harness | Yes |
| Features | Reclining seat Shoulder pads Canopy with covered window Reflectors for light visibility Accepts Car seat, storage basket |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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