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   Deege
   July 30th, 2010 - 13:35

   Review by Deege for Keekaroo Karoo Lightweight Stroller, Crimson Red
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   I can’t say enough great things about this stroller. I did quite a bit of research before deciding to purchase this particular brand and umbrella style. While I didn’t purchase from Amazon.com at the time, Amazon has dropped their price and is now competetive. I depend on the feedback from other parents/users of the product I am researching, so I felt it important for feedback to exist here. This stroller is a dream and turns on a dime. One of the many features I love about it is the fact that the seat sits higher off the ground than most umbrella-type strollers. The manufacturer LISTENS to its customers and modifies and improves the product! I had read on other sites where some complained of ‘kicking’ the back bar on the stroller as they walked. Imagine my surprise to open the box and see a diagram of a ‘before and after’ photo showing the modification that the manufacturer had made, moving the bar further towards the center of the stroller, thus eliminating one’s ‘kicking’ it as they walk behind. I love the ‘view window’ in the visor that allows me to look through the visor at my granddaughter. I love the fact that other parents still use this product with a 5 or 6 y.o. who tires from walking, so I know that this product will be useful for years to come which equates to a better buy for my money. I like the fact that the fabric is plain and not covered with polkadots, kites, animals or any other print. Dads prefer the sportier look–even for their little girls! I like the reclining backrest, the adjustable footrest, to mention a few other features. Bottom line: it is a sturdy, dependable stroller in which you will be proud to stroll your child. I will recommend this stroller to everyone I know. It’s that good.

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   Smart Mama
   July 30th, 2010 - 14:04

   Review by Smart Mama for Keekaroo Karoo Lightweight Stroller, Crimson Red
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   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!

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   ktk
   July 30th, 2010 - 14:33

   Review by ktk for Keekaroo Karoo Lightweight Stroller, Crimson Red
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   This is a wonderful stroller! We were looking to purchase another umbrella stroller since we wanted to keep one exclusively in the car. I decided on the Karoo, but was hesitant to purchase it initially because no stores where I live carried it. Besides not being able to physically see the stroller, my biggest hesitation was how this stroller would measure up against our other stroller, the Maclaren Quest Sport. I depended heavily on reviewers to guide me through this purchase, so hopefully, some of my observations will help make your decision easier.

   There are some similarities (both are nicely styled, same folding/locking mechanism, lightweight, multiple recline positions, velcroed back storage pocket, cushioned foam handles, etc), but here are a few differences that I have noticed about the two:

   Maclaren Quest Sport:
   
   1) Much higher price tag
   
   2) Very limited canopy/sun shade (I purchased a Kiddopotamus Ray Shade to help cover my baby better)
   
   3) Shorter overall height (My husband is 6’3″ and sort of slouches a bit when he pushes this stroller. Also, if I pull the stroller up to a table, my daughter is no where near table height).
   
   4) Wheels are made of nicer rubber material, but I have noticed that after ~1 year of use (multiple times a day for walks around the neighborhood/to park) that the wheels sometimes squeak a bit
   
   5) Small basket underneath, difficult to reach
   
   6) Joined back brake system (1 pedal controls both back wheels)
   
   7) Sturdier buckle/harness system, no harness pad covers
   
   Peak-a-boo window is on the back of the canopy and is not easy to see through, especially when your child is seated fully upright. I often have to push the canopy forward a little bit to peak through at my daughter. This may not be a problem though if she was reclined.
   
   9) Includes rain cover and has shoulder carrying strap in addition to carrying handle on the side

   Keekaroo Karoo
   
   1) Higher overall height (My husband says that this stroller lets him walk normally/more naturally. I am 5’4″ and have found it to be a little too high for me – feels like I’m reaching a little up. I also will occasionally kick the back wheels on the Karoo, which has never happened on the Quest).
   
   2) Cheaper plastic wheels (although no squeaking)
   
   3) Individual brakes on each of the back wheels
   
   4) Great peek-a-boo window on the top of the canopy
   
   5) Decent canopy with extendable front visor (still doesn’t completely cover my daughter on sunny days, but better than Quest without Ray Shade). The canopy also has spring loaded snap hinges that feel much sturdier than the flimsy ones on the Maclaren.
   
   6) About half the price of the Quest Sport
   
   7) Very padded and cushioned seat (feels very plush)
   
   Cheap buckle/harness system (just a regular clip where you pinch both side together to release, but does come with matching harness pads)
   
   9) Although both drive/maneuver smoothly, the Karoo does feel a little heftier/substantial. Does not tip over with a medium sized diaper bag on back.
   
   10) Bigger basket underneath which is easier to access due to the higher overall height.
   
   11) The silver sides/metal seems to scratch easily (I hung some clothes on the handles while shopping and it left little scratches)
   
   12) Does not come with any accessories and only has carrying handle on the side

   Overall, both strollers are great, but for the money, you can’t beat the Karoo!

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   E. Merced-ramos
   July 30th, 2010 - 15:17

   Review by E. Merced-ramos for Keekaroo Karoo Lightweight Stroller, Crimson Red
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   I purchased this stroller in a hurry for an upcoming trip to Disney. I already had a regular big stroller and a jogging stroller. Both were heavy and annoying to fold up in a pinch for trolley and train rides. After trying it out before leaving for the trip. I loved it, and it has become my everyday stroller. My daughter also loves it, and plays with it during the day. What I love about it, is it’s ease in folding up like an umbrella stroller. I also like that it is narrow and fits nicely through store isles. The handles are pretty high, in that my husband felt comfortable driving it around. It is slightly heavier than a typical umbrella stroller, but it makes it very sturdy. I was able to load it up with bags in the basket, and a packed diaper bad over the handles. It never once tipped back when removing my daughter from the stroller. I had no problems moving the seat back with diaper bag and all.

   It does take a little muscle the first few times you open and close it. After a few uses we noticed it was easier, probably due to the stiff fabric, which looks like it will hold up for several years. I’d like to see some accessories added, like possible clip on cup holder, and rain cover. All in all it’s great stroller, and I wish I had known about this stroller before purchasing the other two.

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   V. Mehring
   July 30th, 2010 - 15:35

   Review by V. Mehring for Keekaroo Karoo Lightweight Stroller, Crimson Red
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   I am sometimes suspicious of five-star reviews, but I feel that this stroller deserves it. I bought it sight unseen from Amazon, after reading other positive, and very helpful, reviews.

   I knew that I wanted a lightweight stroller for my second baby, because I never used the huge one we bought for our first boy. I can lift the Keekaroo with one hand. It’s also compact when folded, enough that it fits in the back of our VW Golf with room to spare. (The monstrosity of a stroller that I bought when my first son was born literally took up the entire trunk.) I’ve used it on a variety of terrain (pavement, grass, packed dirt, gravel, wood chips) and it was fine on all of them. The folding, while not one-handed, is easy enough. It’s easy to recline the seat. And my 6’2″ husband has no problem pushing it. That’s pretty much all I was looking for in a stroller.

   One improvement I’d like to see is a more substantial canopy. Some folks might wish for a bigger basket or a parent tray, but those were not that important to me. I’d definitely recommend this stroller to anyone looking for a lightweight stroller for a reasonable price.

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