The First Years Wave Stroller

Review by Paulina Kumkowski "Travis' mom" : It's not the best ever..but it's pretty good.

If there is an interest I will make a video review of this product. It's an okay stroller- but I thought it had suspension because of a previous reviewer. It does not. I took it to my dad to impress him and he told me (he is a car mechanic) that it does not have any type of suspension. The canopy is sooo tiny that it's useless and has no "peek-a-boo" window. My son's feet already reach the bottom of the footrest and he is 29" tall wayyy below the supposed 40" height limit. The wheels measured up are actually about the same size as my Kolcraft snap and go. There is no snack tray. There is no bar to push so both the brakes go on. The handle is not height adjustable- but at 5'4 I can tolerate the height. It does turn on a dime, but does not glide easily over grass/gravel like the Kolcraft contours does. The stroller itself (without the seat) will fit into the trunk of my vw beetle- so that's a plus. But like another poster said a canopy extension is necessary for this stroller. If it weren't for my beetle I would get a Mia Moda Atmosferra it's [...] more but has bigger wheels (so I am guessing it is as smooth as the kolcraft contours stroller) a huge canopy that covers the whole baby (and has a peek-a-boo window) and cup holders/snack tray. Also my wheels are squeaky as hell- so bad that an elderly couple walking behind was commenting about the loud squeaking and what could be making that noise. If you have any specific questions you can feel free to email me @ [...] and I will answer. I am posting my email address because choosing a stroller was an agonizing process for me and I had sooo many questions that went unanswered until I actually got the thing. EDIT 5/22/10 I have had the stroller for about a week now and feel different about it. I still am disappointed that the stroller doesn't have a large canopy or a window. But now after taking it for a few walks and oiling the wheels- and after getting a canopy extension - it has grown on me. The back of the seat is 4 inches taller then the Kolcraft Contours and the Mia Moda atmosferra. I have never tried the Kolcraft Contours on the grass so I can't say the Contours is better. From what I have read - none of them are that great on the grass unless they have air tires. But I can say that the stroller frame itself is wayy more stable then my combi, although the seat does bounce around a bit when going over rough terrain.

Review by Karissa Emerle "k4rizz429" : BEST STROLLER I'VE EVER OWNED!!!!

I have 2 children and have owned 8 different strollers with the 2 of them. My son is 3 months old and I was on the lookout for a stroller that would be comfortable and convenient for him now, but would also be able to transition to him growing with ease. I tried EVERY stroller in 3 different stores and had narrowed it down to 2. Neither one had exactly what I wanted. When I found this stroller it seemed it might have everything I wanted. Well it does and more. I love everything about it. You can fold it with one hand and it clips itself when you fold it. You can fold it with the seat on as well as with the infant car seat attachment on. The basket is huge and holds everything, the wheels are not too wide to fit anywhere. It is up high so that I can feed baby while strolling. The front wheels swivel but they can be locked to rock baby back and forth. The parent organizer is awesome and holds everything and it has a really handy zipper pouch to secure things. It doesn't take up much room in the car at all. The only cons I can name are the shade is not very large so I bought a Ray shade to extend it for $14 and it doesn't seem to have an adjustable handle as stated, but it is up so high that it is already comfortable for my 6' 4" husband to push. I will recommend this stroller to everyone - it is awesome!!!!!!

Review by D. Mardis : Amazing Stroller, Better Quality Than Expected!

I just got this stroller in and wanted to post a review for those who are contemplating buying it but can't find any reviews. That was me not too long ago, but I decided to take a chance anyway. So glad I did! First off, the ease of putting this stroller together made it worth it. I didn't even have to take out the directions. Snap in the wheels and the seat and your good to go. Second, the frame is very lightweight and the wheels are larger so turning and maneuvering through tight spaces is a breeze. The wheels are even big enough to take it to the beach, which we plan to try out in a few weeks. The whole stroller is also very narrow, though the seat is really roomy. The narrow frame makes getting around tight spots and into narrow door ways quite easy. The seat held my 10 month old, 23 lb baby boy and there was lots of room to spare. The seat also adjusts so he can sit all the way up or recline for a nap. The basket is large enough for a diaper bag and a few other things. I like that the access is from the front and wide open because it makes getting things in and out a lot easier. The parent "tray" is actually a canvas material that has a zipper pouch for storage (big enough for my wallet and iPhone and a diaper) and 2 cup holders and 2 other compartments for keys and such. A lot of thought obviously went into what other strollers lack when this one was made. To fold it, the seat snaps right off and the frame folds flat and takes up very little space. This would easily fit into a car trunk and fits into my SUV without any problems. My son LOVED the fact that he could face me while we stroll along and I can sing to him or make silly faces and he doesn't get upset about having to sit in a stroller. This was our issue and the reason I wanted a parent-facing stroller. The bar across the seat is great as he holds on to it and uses it for teething. Everything on the stroller that is canvas comes off for washing with snaps, so looks like that would be easy to do. The material on the bar zips off as well for washing. We have the red one and I love this color. A little darker than the picture and better in my opinion. Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this stroller! I would have paid lots more for the same one and there are ones on the market that have similar looks and features for triple the amount! Pros: Lightweight Easy Maneuvering Parent or Outward Facing Folds Flat Big Storage Basket Comfortable Seat for Baby Large Canopy Shade for Baby Very Useful Compartment "Tray" for Parents Big Wheels Great Color Cons: Removing Seat to Fold (You can fold with seat but it makes for a much bulkier fold) That's all I can think of for now. As I use it more, I will update with more information. You won't regret this purchase!