| Keekaroo Karoo Lightweight Stroller, Crimson Red | 
| Brand: Keekaroo
Category: Baby Product
Department: baby-boys
Buy New: $139.95
as of 9/6/2010 09:34 CDT details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 3,894
Color: Crimson Red
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 55
Shipping Weight (lbs): 21
Dimensions (in): 29 x 16 x 42
Washable FabricReclining SeatCanopy
MPN: 0090201KR-0002
Model: 0090201KR-0002
UPC: 896688001657
EAN: 0896688001657
ASIN: B002S0NVMO
Release Date: October 23, 2009
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Available in lilac or red fabric | | • | 3-position backrest | | • | 2-position lower leg support | | • | 5-point comfort wraps harness | | • | Padded shoulder straps |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
0090201KR-0002 Color: Crimson Red Features: -Stroller. -Karoo collection. -Available in Crimson Red or Lilac Mist. -Material: Aluminum and UV Protected Fabric. -Age range: Birth to 55 lbs. -Perfect parent handle height-42''. -Easy recline 4-position backrest (20 , 30 , 40 and 50 from upright) makes this a reclining umbrella stroller. -Simple 2-position lower leg support. -5-point comfort wrap harness. -Padded shoulder straps. -Signature head pillow. -6'' wheels made of airless soft rubber (EVA). -All-wheel spring suspension. -Swivel front wheels with lock-out feature. -''Dual-touch'' rear brake. -Removable and adjustable hood with window and storage pouch for mom. -Shopping basket. -Easy no tools assembly. -Removable, hand washable upholstery. -2 years manufacturer's warranty.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 13
 LOVE IT May 24, 2010
Dawn J. Kennedy (LOS ANGELES, CA, US)
Everything about this stroller is amazing. From the way it folds up and has a side handle (perfect for airports) to the way it glides through the small aisles of forever 21 with enough gusto to win the Kentucky Derby. I also like the light violet mist color. I like that it has all the functionality of an expensive Maclaren without the hefty price tag.
There's only one thing I do not like about this stroller. My daughter is an average-sized 15 month old, and the straps, at their very tightest... Are still loose. The crotch strap at the bottom has no give, so when she fidgets around in the stroller and she's wearing a dress, the strap (which is short, flat and rope-like) gets caught between her legs and behind. I have to position the strap right in the middle of her diaper.
The bottom part flips up so their legs can either hang down or be straight. The under basket is so-so, almost pointless. BUT, you can comfortably hang your diaper bag and purse on the handles without a worry, it has never tipped on us. I couldn't have spent my $140 in a better way. I love this stroller. LOVE the look, and they don't sell them in stores so the look is definitely unique.
 Heavy, Bulky, Large and difficult to Open May 17, 2010
I found this stroller extremely hard to open, certainly not a one hand job. Also thought it was heavy and unneccessarily large for something considered "lightweight" or "umbrella stroller".
 Very disappointed May 2, 2010
Smart Mama (Houston, Tx)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
As a first time mom I am big on researching every purchase (big and small) and I love shopping on Amazon because of all the customer reviews. I've always been happy with all the purchases I've made and have always agreed with the reviews on items.....until now. I was extremely disappointed with the Keekaroo Karoo stroller and feel like I owe it to fellow researchaholics to post my review.
First off, let me say that I drove my husband nuts with all the research I did on strollers but I really wanted to find the perfect stroller and get the most for my money. I started researching when I found out I was pregnant but only got serious when my daughter, at 5 months old, began to get too heavy for using her infant seat on the Graco Snugrider (A must have. Dont waste your money on a travel system!) Having used the Snugrider for a few months I was able to get a good idea of what I wanted in a stroller:
Lightweight but doesn't tip over with bags on handles, easy to fold and open one handed, a great sun canopy (I live in Houston), a decent basket, tall handles and no wheel kicking(I'm 5'10 and my husband is 6'1"), full recline, and hopefully, a cup holder. I mainly needed a stroller for running errands, going to the mall, walks around the neighborhood, and daytrips to places like the zoo.
A few that didn't quite make the cut:
-City Mini by Baby Jogger. I really loved it, but ultimately eliminated it from the running because it was a little heavy and I didn't like how the seat doesn't have a really upright position (my daughter likes to sit very upright). It was also fairly wide and I was afraid it might be hard to get in and out of narrow store aisles. For me, this would be a great additional stroller, but it just wasn't the everyday use stroller I was looking for.
-Chicco Liteway. Overall great stroller. Good canopy, good handling, pretty good handle height, decent basket. Almost purchased because I found such a great deal on it, but when I put it next to the other strollers I had considered I realized that my baby would quickly outgrow it (she's VERY tall for her age-29 inches at 5 mos). The seat back isn't very tall and the harness slots don't go up too high. If your baby is average height or short then I totally recommend this stroller for the price, but for tall parents/tall babies it's a no go.
-Maclarens (Quest and techno) I feel like I have to include Maclarens because everyone raves about them but I have never been a fan. While they are lightweight and easy to maneuver I found them to be overrated and overpriced for what you get. They have awful sun canopies, small baskets, are way too short and they tip with bags on handles. Maybe when my daughter is toddler aged and I can get away with a true "umbrella" stroller I may reconsider, but for now I just need more from a stroller.
I finally narrowed it down to two: the Peg Perego Si and the Keekaroo Karoo. I saw a Peg Perego in a store and I really liked it, but it was a little spendy. The Karoo had great reviews and was much cheaper. I was extremely hesitant to buy it sight unseen, but all the reviews were so good and one or two people even compared it directly to the Peg Perego Si, so I took a chance and ordered it. I was so excited when I received it in the mail and opened it right away. Here's my thoughts:
Pros:
-Assembly was a snap and I loved the colors (lilac mist) and the overall way it looked.
-The recline was good and the adjustable leg rest was nice. That's about it as far as positives.
Cons:
-Seemed cheaply made
-The basket was very hard to get to even with the seat all the way up.
-Ok canopy but far from great (a few reviewers said just to unsnap it from behind and pull it down further, but this only made the whole canopy flop all the way down into my daughters face) When pushed back,the canopy really interferes with the handles.
-The seat seemed pretty uncomfortable for my daughter.
-The handles seemed tall enough but something about the wheel placement made me kick them. A LOT. Very annoying.
-Very difficult to open and close. Like stamp your foot and say bad words difficult. Some reviews said that this got better after awhile but I did it multiple times and, frankly, it just wasn't worth the hassle. After trying out all kinds of other strollers that opened and closed so easy this was a deal breaker.
I really wanted to love this stroller and kept playing around with it over the next week but I decided it just wasn't worth it so back it went. Trying to get it back into the shipping box almost made me decide to keep it because it was a chore, but after 30 minutes of shoving and rearranging parts and taping up punctures in the cardboard I gladly dropped it off at the UPS store. Good riddance! I jumped back online and ordered the Peg Perego Si and I couldn't be happier with it! It's worth every penny (see my review) I'm just upset that I wasted my time with the Karoo.
Bottom line: Save yourself the trouble and don't buy a stroller that you can't actually try out first!
Best stroller I've ever had!! April 28, 2010
B. Henry-Hartsfield (Folsom, CA)
I reviewed plenty of reviews before my stroller purchase. I was planning on spending less than $100 on my new stroller, but was very impressed with the reviews from the keekaroo stroller, so I decided to spend the extra $40 to get this stroller. I'm soo glad I did! This stroller is amazing, it got us through 3 days at Disneyland with no hassle. It was really nice for my 4 year old since I knew she'd get tired of walking all day a the park, it was very comfortable for her since it reclines enough so she could take a nap, had a canapy since it rained and was sunny when we were at the park, has a decent size basket, very light weight stroller for travel, and very easy to push around! Out of the 5 strollers i've owned since having my daughter this was by far the best stroller I've had and keep for future children!Keekaroo Karoo Lightweight Stroller, Crimson Red
 Only a couple complaints April 27, 2010
Sarah (Washington, D.C.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Mostly really like this stroller, owned for three months and used daily. It's sturdy, very maneuverable, easy enough to fold (not one-handed for me), and comfortable for the kids. Fits me fine (5'6'') and no problems kicking the back. I had tried friends' Maclarens and not liked them because they felt flimsy, especially on rouger surfaces. The Kekaroo doesn't shake like a Maclaren (although you do feel the bumps, despite the suspension on the back) and its wheels handle rough surfaces well. Since I mostly walk outdoors, that was very important to me. Things I don't like:
-- Lots of chemical off-gassing when new. I wonder whether the cushy headrest is filled with foam instead of polyester padding? This stroller stunk so badly for the first two weeks that we didn't use it. Smells fine now, but I still worry about the chemicals in the materials.
-- Hard to lift front wheels up onto curbs with a 25 or 45 lb (our children's weights) child inside. Many people are worried about strollers tipping backward. This will not! I'd like it to tip backward more easily so that I can pop it up onto curbs when walking around the city. (I think that is less a problem for my husband who is six inches taller and a lot stronger than I am.)
-- I can't find a way to fully recline it. The material stops the backrest short of a full recline. I decided to look for answers in the reviews, but nobody else seems to have that problem. My two year old still sleeps well in it, though. Also, I find it a little hard to adjust the seat recline.
Overall, very happy with the product for the price.
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