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Baby Trend Galaxy Travel System
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Manufacturer: Baby Trend
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Model#: 1981
Weight: 56lbs
Height: 41" | | Width: 41.50"
Length: 22.50"
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
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Retail Price: $199.99
Online Sale Price: $199.99
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Features:- Includes Flex-Loc infant car seat and base, a peek-a-boo window, and a covered parent tray with two deep cup holders
- Features with a full reclining seat with flip-up foot for carriage style stroller
- Height adjustable handle
- One hand fold
- Large storage basket
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Galaxy Travel System with Flex-Loc Infant Car Seat Features: - Includes Flex-Loc infant car seat and base
- Galaxy One Hand Fold Stroller
- Parent tray with 2 cup holders
- Child tray with cup holder
- One hand fold
- Large storage basket
- Padded ergonomic handle
- Deluxe Canopy
- Reclining seat
User Submitted Baby Trend Galaxy Travel System Reviews
September 9, 2008
DO NOT BUY
Do not buy Baby Trend strollers! I only gave it 1 star because I couldn't figure out how to give it none. We have a Safari Travel System and the support bar between the rear wheels completely broke in two after less than 4 months of daily walks on the sidewalk. And Baby Trend refuses to cover a repair or replacement. Only buy if you consider strollers disposable items, because ours is now ready to throw away.
May 15, 2008
Great looking neutral stroller. Durable!
I love this stroller. We bought it not knowing what sex our baby was and it could easily be appropriate for girl or boy. Now our baby girl is 7 months old and this stroller has been across the country with us. It was banged around on flights and I have pushed her on bumpy, country roads and it shows hardly any wear and still works great. It does seem to hold heat, so you wouldn't need any type of warm seat cover in the cold months. But it's not so hot that she sweats constantly in it. Now that it is late spring we are careful to not put her in the seat with her jacket on and she is fine. I read the other reviews before buying and it is true that the tray bangs the ground when you collapse it, but it's the front of the tray- not the surface or anywhere the child's hands can reach (so you don't have to worry about germs). I also liked that this travel system didn't have the gaudy red buttons everywhere like the Graco models have. The stroller is great looking and durable. I would recommend it.
May 7, 2008
Choose a different travel system
I hate this travel system. Contrary to the hefty price tag, it is NOT well built or designed. It's very cheap and it's not cushy or comfy for the baby. The canopy on the carseat pulls off easily, the tray on the stroller gets scratched up because of the way it collapes, and it's not easy to use at all. I'm tired of fighting with this thing (it's only 4 months old)...I'm getting rid of it and purchasing a Graco or Evenflo.
April 12, 2008
Excellent Travel System!
My husband and I are both nurses, so we did a lot of research to find the best car seat. Once the crash test ratings came out and had this one listed as one of the best, we decided to buy it. I have been very happy with our choice. The stroller has been great. It is easy to fold and unfold and is very portable. We have taken it in small spaces, and it is very easy to maneuver. We used it with the car seat for a while, and now that my daughter is old enough to sit up by herself, we use the stroller by itself. It is easily converted from use with the car seat to use without it. We also did not have any problems going from the reclining position to the upright position. The harness is secure without being too restrictive and is easily adjusted. It has just the right amount of storage space and cup holders. The car seat has also been great. The base is easy to install and transfers to any vehicle. We have a mini van and a truck, and it fits just fine in both. The car seat is easy to put in the base and also easy to release from the base. My daughter weighed 4lbs 12oz when we took her home, so I am glad that it did not have too much padding. We just used one of the store bought head supports until she gained control of her head. It does not have much padding, but that has only bothered my daughter the last couple of months (She is 13 months old) and only when we are traveling for several hours. My daughter weighs about 20 pounds now, so it is time to upgrade to another car seat anyway. This car seat is more on the heavier side, but I would rather have a car seat that is heavier and safe than one that is lightweight but doesn't hold up in a crash. The shade does a great job, and we live in a hot and dry climate. It doesn't get too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter. We have had several people stop us in stores and ask where we got the car seat and/or stroller at because they liked the appearance. It is a nice classy color that isn't too girlish or too masculine. One of my only complaints is about the handle on the car seat. It can be difficult to move forward and back. After a few times of using it and practicing when my daughter wasn't in the seat, I didn't have too much trouble with it, but every once in a while it still takes some effort to move. The upside of that is that the handle stays in place and doesn't slide around. I don't consider that to be a big deal, it's just something I thought people might like to know when they get it so they don't return it right away. The harness is fairly easily adjusted, although the straps can get twisted on occasion (my other complaint). I have been very happy with the entire set, and we are still using the stroller even though we had to upgrade to a bigger car seat.
March 22, 2008
Car seat OK, stroller HORRIBLE
We have been using this system for a year and finally are going to get rid of it as our son is outgrowing it. I regret purchasing the stroller every time I look at it. I NEVER used it a stroller alone, always only as a base for the carseat. Wasted money for sure. The stroller is SOOOO heavy, the triangular handle is a great idea, but don't count on being able to use it. Unless you plan on strolling around with an empty stroller. With a diaper bag, a car seat and a baby you can forget about one handed use. It's hard enough with two hands. The front wheels don't spin around easily. Next problem. It so big, it and handful of grocery bags is all that fits in my sedan's trunk. Next problem. Everytime you fold it, the front tray hits the ground and scratches immediately. Horrible design. And it's heavy. Also, wheels started squeeking after a shot period of time. I really really really hate this stroller. I have nothing good to say about it.
The car seat has worked ok for us. It rated safer than other carseats, so we chose it for that reason and were happy with it from safety standpoint. Also, straps are easy to use and adjust. Base is easy to move from one car to the next. Done it 10 seconds including walking from car to car. Ok, now the list of problems. It's SOOO SOOO SOOO heavy. I am in a great shape and carry my 20 pounder around in one hand all the time for extended periods of time, but I could not carry the car seat with the baby in it when he was half the weight. Again, great design for the triangular handle, it allows for a choice on how to hold the handle, BUT, unless you're a guy (Or a woman with super duper muscles), you won't use it much. I used both arms to carry him short distances just to move him to the stroller or a shopping cart. Next. The material is very good looking but impractical. My guy sweats in it like crazy and he is not a sweaty baby. The car seat is the only place he gets sweaty. I put a cloth diaper underneath him and it helps some with the sweating. One thing I hate about this car seat most is the handle. So hard to switch positions, it's crazy. I always feel like swearing when I have to do this and strugle even after one year of using it. One or the other side unlocks but get them unlocked simultaniously on the first try. Good luck with that.
I also had the opportunity to deal with baby trend customer service and it was rather sad. They sent me bent front wheel. No way that thing could bend like that during shipping. It's a strong axle. Anyway, so I call the customer service and after 15 minutes of giving them this and than number from the stroller they said they will call back. Never did. So, I call back couple days later. They say "sure we can send you a new wheel, what is your credit card number?" So, I said you either send me a new wheel or I'll send the whole thing back (which means waste for them, returned baby items like that cannot be resold). So, they sent me a new wheel at the end. Not a very good customer service, huh?
Even though the car seat has problems, it is safe and overall not bad. I would give it 4 stars, but would not buy it again though.
The stroller is a one star for sure. Hate that thing.
March 16, 2008
Great Carrier but stroller is just ok.
We bought this in 2005 when we had our first child and are now using it for our second child. This Baby Trend infant seat is a good fit for our little one. It also scored quite high for highway safety in 2005.....right up there with it's much more expensive counterpart by Peg Perego. The 2005 model that we bought has the Flex Loc system which is a modification of the Latch Loc. Baby Trend effectively fixed the issue with the ridged Latch Loc system. Flex Loc gives you the ability to latch into any car with the latch system without issue. I would recommend the infant seat. Hopefully, BabiesRus now carries the extra bases separately. We ordered a second base for around $30 from Baby Trend directly. If you need to use the seat in more than one vehicle, a second base is a must! I would have liked to have chosen a different stroller now that we have used it. BabiesRus only sells the Baby Trend infant seats in the travel pack including the stroller. The stroller is lightweight but the front tray does hit the ground when opening and closing it. Most people (women like myself) are not strong enough to avoid hitting the tray on the ground when opening and closing the stroller. The Sit-N-Stand LX by Baby Trend is much lighter and easier to open and close. That is a winning stroller!
February 13, 2008
Love it but people are right about it being heavy.
I think this travel system is great. The car seat is pretty heavy so don't plan on just carrying it around places. That really hasn't been an issue for us since we usually just take it from the car to the stroller or a shopping cart (which it fits in perfectly by the way).
When going on walks in the stroller(w/o the carseat) I have really come to appreciate the canopy's ability to move a full 180 to the front of the stroller. I take walks daily with a neighbor and her graco stroller doesn't have this ability but it really does come in handy when facing the sun. I do wish the little peekaboo window in the canopy was larger though.
As most travel systems the stroller is pretty large but it does fit into the trunk of our cavalier (although there is not much room for anything else).
My son is over 10 months now and just starting to grow out of the car seat. I love the look as well and would recommend this stroller to anyone. However if you are concerned about the weight look elsewhere. The previously mentioned neighbors Graco system is much lighter but it is also not holding up as well.
October 27, 2007
the best stroller/carseat combo
although my baby isnt born yet.... i have two other kids and have always had a horrible time with the stroller... not turning smoothly... hard to fold and unfold... car seat not fitting in it properly.... but THIS stroller/carseat combo is the BEST.... i put it on my registry and was disapointed to see that i could only get it online.... i was worried about leaving it as a shower gift because THIS is the set i wanted after all the reviews i read about it.. i HAD to have it... i love the triangle handle.. very comfortable to carry the car seat.. i love that the way you fold up the stroller is so easy... the plastic pieces DO slam on floor when i fold it though and that worries me.... i dont want to break it or totally ruin them the first time i use it out side of the house... other than that.. i love that it turns SO smooth.. the stroller glides around like its on air.. not all bumpy and horrible.... the overall look is beautiful.. it looks like it would be easy to clean up when baby spits up all over and or diaper leaks.... i am VERY impressed with this product and im VERY glad i decided to buy it myself and not just HOPE someone else would get it as a gift.. THIS is the one i wanted...and i love it... although if i didnt have access to my husbands debit card.... i wouldnt have been able to purchase it... so the ONLY complaint i have about this is that i couldnt buy it in the store.... babies r us had the same brand of stroller .. but it wasnt THIS one....
oh and i just remembered a concern i had about this stroller..... it has a plastic clip to keep the stroller folded... i really feel it shouldnt be plastic.. and if it HAS to be plastic.. it shouldnt be flexible like this one is... but still overall.. i love this product...and if this one flew away in a hurricane.. i would definitely get this one again... i would recomend this to anyone..
July 26, 2007
I would not buy this again
Pros:
It looks good.
Safe car-seat.
Baby Trend Customer Service was pretty good.
Cons:
After a few months of use the wheels squeak.
The stroller and the car seat are heavy.
Does not fold to a compact size.
Hard to adjust stroller seat position.
+ quite a few more cons
All in all we regret this purchase.
June 12, 2007
Safe, but not easy
The stroller is a smooth ride and has held up well to the rough terrain I tend to puch it over. The color is nice, and my son seems to like it well enough. But the baby carrier is SO heavy, the buckle system is very cumbersome, the handle part of the carrier is very difficult to adjust, and even though my son's feet are starting to hang out, he still doesnt seem to get proper support in the upper half of the seat. the base is fine, except that I cant get it level enough to no have my son's head completely fallen forward when he sleeps. Any type of bucket seat makes the base adjustment difficult. So it has worked well enough, but I plan to get a different one for my next child.
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