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Lilly Gold Sit 'n Stroll 5-in-1 Combination Car Seat/Stroller
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Manufacturer: Lilly Gold
Find all by Lilly Gold
Model#: 0-40.01
Weight: 23lbs
Height: 25" | | Width: 19"
Length: 20"
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
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Retail Price: $219.95
Online Sale Price: $249.99
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Features:- r with a push of a lever.
- 6 Months
- 4 Years
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Imagine how convenient travel becomes with the Sit N Stroll ... You fly into town with your baby beside you in the FAA-certified flight seat. When it's time to disembark from the plane, you transform the Sit N Stroll from flight seat to stroller, which rolls down the plane's aisle, then up the jetway into the airport. You stop for a quick bite to eat, and the Sit N Stroll becomes a handy booster seat at the table. Then it's back to the stroller as you leave the terminal to hail a taxi. The Sit N Stroll transforms into a car seat which quickly buckles into the taxi, and you're ready to continue your journey.
The Sit N Stroll holds children 5 lbs. to 30 lbs. rear facing and 20 lbs. to 40 lbs. forward facing and can be used from birth through approximately 4 years old. The Sit N Stroll in midnight blue features royal blue fabric with navy accents. Lightweight, the Sit N stroll features an easy one-step operation. The 5-point harness system restrains baby safely and comfortably. Featuring three harness positions, the Sit N Stroll accommodates your child while he or she grows.
Its adjustable height handle features high density foam handle grips. The low center of gravity prevents the stroller from tipping. The retracted stroller wheels are fully shielded from your automobile seat. A convenient storage bin in back easily stores essentials. The Sit N Stroll features a removable and easy to clean padded cover. Approved by the FAA, the Sit N Stroll is certified for use on airlines. The Sit N Stroll is a full-functioning stroller and can also be used as a booster seat for dining out.
User Submitted Lilly Gold Sit 'n Stroll 5-in-1 Combination Car Seat/Stroller Reviews
December 20, 2008
Sit 'n Stroll
This is really good for traveling. The instructions show it going from carseat to stroller with the child in it and I will say that's really hard to do. Also the latch that keeps it in the stroller position is a bit difficult. We've had it collapse a couple of times.
November 7, 2008
Great idea, bad execution.
I purchased this seat in hopes of using for my daughter's every day car seat and also for taking it on airplane trips. We ran across a number of complications:
1) When she was born, the nurse at the hospital wouldn't allow us to leave with this seat because my daughter was too tiny for it so we had to go out and purchase an infant car seat. Don't expect to put your newborn in this seat.
2) Once she was big enough to use the seat, we took it to the car seat installation clinic at the hospital. These are professional people who are trained to install car seats properly. They couldn't get this seat to install safely in either of our vehicles because of the method it uses to attach to the car and the hard plastic (slippery) base that covers the wheels when they're retracted. There was just too much wiggle room no matter how tight we pulled the straps to attach the seat. I decided to put this seat in my husband's car (he drives her 1-2x week only a short distance) and purchase a traditional convertible seat for my car.
3) It's really difficult to get the kid in and out of the seat because there is a strap across their lap that you have to slide the kid under to get her in and out.
4) The seat was very convenient for taking my daughter on airplane trips. I took it three times with just me and her, no helpers, and it made it nice and easy for getting through security and I could check it at the gate and not worry about having so many pieces of luggage (car seat, stroller, plus giant suitcase) This is the only reason I'm giving it two stars instead of one. The problem in traveling came on the third and last airplane trip this seat took with us. I had gate-checked the seat with the wheels and handle retracted and the plastic shield protecting the wheels broke in transit, rendering the seat unsafe to be used in the car. The airlines replaced the seat with a much cheaper traditional convertible seat which was good enough to get us home but didn't have the functionality of the Sit & Stroll. I called the manufacturer to ask if I could purchase a replacement part and they said that not only was the seat not under warranty after less than a year of use, the part that broke was not a replaceable part so I was left with an expensive heap of garbage.
Bottom line is, if you get this DO NOT check it into the cargo hold! Wait to use it until your child is old enough that they need their own seat and use it on the airplane. It's too rickety to survive the luggage compartment.
November 4, 2008
Strapping design is dumb
Just look at the user guide menu. You will not want to strap your baby down like the way they present in the menu. I don't think any baby can feel comfortable with all the strapping over their shoulder and another strap around the baby seat itself. It's just dumb.
Unless you want to pay $250 for a stroller only.
October 1, 2008
Great for traveling with an infant
I was very nervous about buying this given all the negative comments I'd read but for lack of a better option I bought one and used this on a recent trip (by plane and car) with my infant son and it was a lifesaver. I'm a small person--weight and height--and I was able to change it from stroller to car seat with very little effort. I could also get it in and out of the various cars we used as well. It is not the easiest thing to get in and out of the car, but really, how easy is it to get a regular car seat in and out of a car? This is actually more convenient in some ways because the seat belt goes across the child so you don't have to worry about attaching it around anything, which is very helpful when you're doing a rear-facing installation. Plus, the stroller is easy to maneuver and despite the slightly rickety feeling of the stroller handle, it's really quite sturdy. I would recommend getting the sunshade for this if it doesn't come with the sit n stroll (mine did) since it not only protects the baby from the sun but also any rain or other inclement weather.
As for using it on the airplane, I held the baby on my lap so I didn't have to worry about getting the seat on and off the airplane and putting it in an airplane seat. However, I did check it at the gate and if you are going to do that, *definitely* get the travel bag. It was raining when we got home and the bag kept our car seat dry as it was brought up to the jetway. Plus, the bag protects the car seat from whatever else is in the airplane cargo hold. Also, you can still put the bag around the Sit N Stroll if you have the sunshade attached, which is great.
Overall, this was really, really helpful and I highly recommend it for people traveling with their children.
September 2, 2008
Excellent travel stroller
I just returned from a solo trip with my one-year old. I have made several solo air trips w/ my son in the past, but this was the first time I had this stroller. It made my trip so much easier and significantly less stressful. It was a breeze getting through security. The seat worked well in various taxis, rental cars, and relative cars. I had no problem converting it back and forth from a car-seat to a stroller (many many times). It worked well on the plane. I was able to wheel it right onto the plane with my son belted in. I had no problem lifting it, retracting the wheels and popping it into the seat. The stroller was easy to maneuver and I was able to push it easily with one hand through the airport. I was also able to use it as a booster chair for meals. Numerous people stopped me to ask me where I got it (including 2 flight attendants). I could not possibly be more happy with this product. I bought it specifically for travelling (because we travel frequently), and this is worth every single penny.
August 30, 2008
This seat is tougher than it looks!!!!
I got this stroller before my son was born for strictly travel reasons. We have family in three states so we knew we would have to fly often. I started using it as a car seat when my son out grew his graco infant seat. We ended up taking a three week trip to England and Ireland and boy did this seat pull its weight! It is not as tough looking as the bigger strollers but this chair made it up and down flights of stairs and escalators in England in the Underground. I thought for sure it would not survive one more trek across cobble stones but it did. It was great being able to use this chair as a car seat and a stroller so we did not have to pack an extra item. It also gets a lot of compliments both here and abroad from other parents. The only negative thing I have seen so far is some airplane seats are not wide enough to fit the chair. Make sure you find out what your flying on ahead of time so you know if you have to check it at the gate.
This seat was a great investment, I plan on using it as a car seat until my son out grows it and needs a booster!
August 20, 2008
Sit n Stroll - Love it for the right reasons
I do love the sit n stroll. We used this when our son was 6 months old and at 16 months and it was a dream. You just have to be use to taking the child out of the seat before you collapse it into a car seat. We only used this for the airport and car rentals. We already had a stroller at our destination which makes things a lot easier. So using the Sit n Stroll for the Airport, Flight car seat and Rental Car Seat is the optimal way for us in having this a success. We have used other solutions such as the CARE seat belt which is also awesome, but our son is still to small not to use the 5 point harness.
We hope this helps other parents.
August 18, 2008
Love It!
I saw the sit n stroll when I was on vacation and thought to myself what a great idea. I did some research before buying. It was everything I hoped for. It worked great on the airplane, in the rental car, and in the restaurants. I traveled alone with my child. I had no problems lowering the wheels or raising the wheels. I would reccomend this item to anyone who plans to travel by plane. Get the tote bag.
August 8, 2008
sit n' stroll
I used this stroller/carseat on trips from the time my son was 3 months until he was 3 1/2 years old and LOVED it! I would recommend this to anyone who travels with a small child. It is so handy to have when you are moving through airports. I loved not having to bring a stroller and a car seat on a trip. The seat was comfortable for my son and I also purchased the sunshade which came in handy when he was napping. This is not a car seat to use for every day, but it is invaluable for traveling. Definitely worth the price.
August 6, 2008
It's paid for itself already
We brought our baby home in this over 7 months ago and have been using it every single days since. We love it and it really has paid for itself. You can't be weak though... it is slightly hard to convert if you're not strong... but then again, I was able to convert it with no trouble just a few weeks after my c-sec. We also get so many compliments on the stroller where ever we go. It's ultra convenient when he falls asleep during the car ride because we don't have to wake him up to "move" him to a stroller.
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