The First Years Ignite Stroller, Red Stripe Reviews
The First Years Ignite Stroller, Red Stripe
- Durable frame rated for use to 50 pounds
- Taller handles and multi position recline
- 5 point harness for a safer ride
- Large parent console and lower storage basket
- Easy one hand fold and weighs only 14 pounds
The First Years Ignite Stroller, Red Stripe
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(out of 70 reviews)
List Price: $ 59.99
Price: $ 58.45
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Review by Jessica Lundgren for The First Years Ignite Stroller, Red Stripe
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I have a 2 year old boy and a 4 year old girl. I’ve gone through 5 other strollers, including a Peg and a Combi. I chose to purchase this one to have a convenient, truly lightweight stroller with a 5 point harness. If it’s not 5 point, it simply doesn’t do its job in restraining my busy children.
I just received this stroller after ordering twice and having it delayed in shipment. I was a little concerned to order as it isn’t available in stores and there are no reviews since it is brand new. But I am pleasantly surprised. First off the only assembly is snapping on the 4 wheels and snapping the sun shade into place which takes all of 5 minutes.
It is tall enough for me to comfortably push around without having to awkwardly bend forward to avoid kicking the wheels, and no stooping as the handles fit me well (I’m 5’7″). Yay!! The wheels are foam with a little give, but not as cushy as air. I doubt this stroller will work for off road, but will do fine on pavement.
I took my 4 year old for a test stroll and she is 39 pounds and 43 inches tall. She comfortably fit in it with the harness on the middle position so there is some room for her to grow. It rolls relatively smoothly though the recline doesn’t recline that far back; I’m okay with that since my kids never sleep on the go. It has a parent console that includes a zippered pouch and cup holder. I stuck a water bottle in it just fine, but it may not be suitable for a Big Gulp. There are also 2 small mesh pouches on either side of the seat, presumably for things like pacis and sippy cups. There is also a small storage space under the seat, and I think it can fit a SMALL diaper bag or a few coats and books.
I chose this stroller over the First Years Jet stroller for $40 simply because I could get it in stock faster. I also like the khaki color because we live in San Antonio where it is ridiculously hot and sunny. The sun canopy is adequate though not giant.
The stroller appears well built. Even if it falls apart in one year, I’d just buy another since it’s so stinkin’ cheap. Thanks First Years for finally creating an inexpensive but comfortable umbrella stroller. I love it!
Review by Shauna Ingram for The First Years Ignite Stroller, Red Stripe
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I did a lot of reading and searching for just the right stroller now that we are out of the “baby” phase.
My checklist included: must recline, have 5 point harness (I have a daredevil who has not yet met a 3 point harness he can’t defeat), parent tray, work for BOTH my boys (a 3 yr old and a nearly 1 yr old) and have a basket.
Pros:
My biggest PRO is that it goes up to 50 lbs. My 3 yr old is 35lbs, which is the weight limit on most lightweight strollers.
Reclines just enough to allow sleeping without the head bob.
5 point harness keeps my younger son in the seat!
Has several height adjustments for the harness.
Good size sun shade.
Has a foot rest.
Parent tray!
Very lightweight.
Basket holds just enough, without being too large or too small (I hang my diaper bag over the handles).
The material (at least up where the parent tray is) is liquid resistant–water beaded up when I spilled.
The little pouches on the side hold a sippy, or snack cup with ease. Also holds toys well.
Cons:
My boys have really long torso’s and my 3 yr old’s head is almost at the top. This isn’t a huge deal to me though, and doesn’t outweigh the pros. Next year, he probably won’t be able to sit in it with the sun shade over him and he probably won’t be able to lay back in it anymore, but by then, he won’t need to.
I would (and have) recommended this stroller to friends.
Review by Megan for The First Years Ignite Stroller, Red Stripe
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I purchased this stroller because we had to leave our “The First Years Jet” at home when I went to live with family while my husband was deployed. I absolutely loved the Jet, but I thought the Ignite would be slightly better (more comfortable ride etc.) because of the price difference/description.
Unfortunately, the canopy does not adjust (at all) like the one on the Jet version. The description should be changed because it states it has a “fully adjustable canopy”….unless you consider “fully adjustable” the fact that you can open and close it!
We have an extremely pale child, so it was one of the major selling points for me. Unfortunately, I do not have time to order the Jet and return the Ignite, so we will just have to improvise!
**Accept for the canopy** the pros and cons here also describe “The First Years Jet” version we started with:
Pros:
– looks very nice and well built (the Khaki color is attractive and great for warmer/extremely sunny climates)
– is VERY easy to push and turns quickly
– +TALL HANDLES+ and great design keep me (5’7″) my husband (5’10″) and my father (6’1″) from having to bend while walking or kick the wheels like in most small strollers!
– the *5-point* harness keeps my active little guy from trying to play with the wheels while moving like in other small strollers!
– the ride is nice for both child and parent
– the seat has more cushion (a bit more on Ignite than Jet). Other small inexpensive strollers usually just have a board on the bottom with some fabric over it.
– the recline is far enough back for sleeping/resting children.
– VERY easy to assemble…(maybe 5 minutes if you include the unwrapping time) just pop on the wheels and snap the canopy on, and you’re good to go!
– super light and easy to fold/unfold and store.
– does not take up much space in the car.
– great price (Jet was about $20 less).
– nice little parent console – can hold some extra toys, snacks, etc.
– storage on bottom holds a small (size of a large purse) diaper bag and the ergo carrier easily.
Cons:
– Canopy does not adjust (on Ignite)
– Storage on bottom is not very easy to access due to the frame criss-cross in back so you have to get creative sometimes.
Review by Megan A. Pflueger for The First Years Ignite Stroller, Red Stripe
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I recently bought this stroller from Amazon, hoping the product specifications were correct that the handles were taller, and a full stride was possible. I’m 5’11 and most strollers feel like they are built for children, in my opinion, and this stroller is awesome! My son seems to like it (20 months, 30lbs), the stroller goes to 50lbs. It folds easily, the price is right, and the shade canopy is a nice size. I highly recommend this product!
Review by Susan Bender for The First Years Ignite Stroller, Red Stripe
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This is a GREAT little stroller for all the reasons mentioned above, particularly the height of the handles which my husband commented on right away!
However, from the photograph & description on Amazon, I thought I was purchasing a brown stoller with white polka dots for our grandson, as the description was simply “Polka Dots”. Well . . . it should read “Pink Polka Dots”!
This is not a huge deal – rather a surprise and annoyance which, perhaps, my comments will help others avoid. I know that I can return it and reorder if I choose, which Amazon makes pretty simple I’ve learned. Perhaps rather than box it up again and schlepp it to UPS, Nana & Papa could grow to like pink for our first little grandbaby boy! Might be a good “stretch” for us ol’ baby boomers!
Then again, the red or khaki looks nice! I would reorder The First Years Ignite and recommend this stroller to others for the quality, safety features and price!
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