Thanks to Contours, I got to try out a brand new stroller for free and it was a pretty awesome experience! I have a beautiful 10 month old little boy and this stroller couldnt have come at a better time for him.
We were using a different stroller from birth to now, and it was one in which his infant car seat clicked in. While this is great, we had never branched out to any other modes of baby-transport. We have a very busy life-style most of the time, but we just assumed that the big heavy-duty stroller was what came with parenthood.
boy were we wrong! The Contours Bitsy Elite is the most light-weight stroller Ive ever seen. Now Ive seen those tiny strollers that come in a million colors and patterns that look cheap and you are people pushing at zoos and amusement parks, but this is different. This stroller is Luxe! From the leather handle to the nice black material and the secure latch and feel of the stroller, I was impressed.
The look of the stroller is classy, and expensive-looking. The coloring and materials make it look like a fancy convertible stroller in its base-mode. The handle was impressive and the seat felt secure and cushioned. The latch made me feel secure putting my young son inside.
Setting up the stroller was easy. The instructions were clear and it was a two-step process. I will say I was a bit confused when it came to opening the stroller up. Your supposed to move the switch in the handle to the side and then press the button on the underside, in towards your palm and it took a few tries to get it to work, but this could have been because the back wheels were stuck upon initial opening, as I was able to get it to work well the rest of the time. Closing it was super easy and its compact and easy to store just about anywhere.
The stroller has a great umbarella feature to keep the sun at bay as well, and the ride is SUPER SMOOTH. There is a lock on the bottom near your (the parents) feet as you push that lets you stop the wheels or start them back up. The lock is obvious and easy to manuver, which is a good thing because the stroller glides very, very easily even with the baby in it. I have used the stroller in the house, outside in the snow, and at the grocery store and the stroller was easy to use in each destination. Nothing ever got caught in the wheels.
Over-all, this stroller is awesome. Its great now that my child doesnt need an infant carrier anymore and he seems very comfortable in it. I cant wait to continue using it!
Contour Bitsy Elite stroller grade- B