Baby Planet Solo Deluxe Stroller

The Solo Deluxe lightweight stroller offers the ultimate in comfort and style, perfectly balanced within a "lightweight aluminum", "ultra compact" frame. Its sturdy construction and enhanced stability will hold up to all the challenges of your daily travel needs. Its distinctive style and tailoring keep it on the cutting edge of today's modern strollers. In addition to its eye-catching appearance, the Solo Deluxe also has a wide range of features typically found on higher priced strollers.

Product Details:

* Lightweight aluminum frame
* "Ultra-Compact" fold
* "Comfort-Padded" reclining seat
* "Easy-Use" 5 point harness with comfort covers
* Lumbar support pads and pillow
* Canopy lowers as a sun shade
* "Peek-A-Boo" window in canopy
* Adjustable leg support
* Telescoping, angled "Ergo-Fit" handles
* 2-position adult cup holder
* Removable, opening napper bar
* 4-position child cup holder
* 6 ½" "Easy-Roll" wheels
* Front wheel swivel locks
* Auto fold lock
* Oversized storage basket
* 1 month and up
* Children up to 55lbs; 65lbs max weight
* Free Recycling Program

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Success Through Play™ comments:

Baby Planet is a new eco-friendly stroller company that offers top quality, ergonomic strollers which are sure to turn heads! In an effort to combat the overcrowding of landfills by discarded consumer products, Baby Planet offers a Stroller Recycling Program and is taking the lead in the fight to save our planet. When you are ready to retire your stroller, Baby Planet will send you a pre-paid shipping label so that you can return your stroller to them.

How's how it works:

If your stroller is still road worthy, Baby Planet will clean it up and donate it to a charity for families in need. If it has reached the end of its life, it will be recycled (plastic and metal parts). Baby Planet will accept ANY brand stroller. Click here for further information. We commend Baby Planet for this initiative and for helping to improve the state of our environment, one stroller at a time.

Baby Planet offers a full line of strollers. The 2008 line consists of the Solo Sport, Solo Deluxe , Unity Sport, Max Traveler and the Max Pro. In addition, Baby Planet offers the The Endangered Species Stroller Line which is a very special line which which is modeled after 4 endangered species: The monarch butterfly, the lemur leapfrog, the tiger and the snow leopard. A portion of the sale of each stroller from this line will be donated to the Wildlife Conservation Society, which fights to protect endangered species. This product line mimics the Solo Sport line in function.

We had the opportunity to test the Baby Planet Solo Deluxe Solo Deluxe. The Solo Deluxe weighs in at 18.5 pounds (weight includes the canopy wheels, and cup holders). This stroller is superbly designed and solidly constructed. The unique curved profile adds stability and modern style! It can accommodate a child up to 54 pounds. Assembling the stroller was quick and efficient, thanks to the clear and detailed instruction manual. Even the most tech challenged parents will have no problem!

Handle bars:

Never underestimate the importance of ergonomic handle bars when reviewing strollers prior to purchase. In fact, we think that examining the handle bars is one the first things that you should look for when selecting a stroller, not the last! Manufacturers often skimp on the handlebars and parents often focus on everything besides the handle bars. You will be logging in hundreds upon hundreds of miles while gripping the handle bars so please give careful attention and thought to them.

The umbrella style handlebars on the Baby Planet Sport Deluxe are truly exceptional. Firstly, they are angled at approximately 40 degrees for ergonomic and easy steering. They are padded and contoured for maximum comfort. The padded material provides a non-slip surface to gripping surface, which is paramount to safety. Once you have tried these handlebars, you won't turn back! In addition, they telescope and are height adjustable with 3 different settings, adjusting from approximately 36" to 43" to accommodate a range of user heights. Note: Solo Sport does not have adjustable height handle bars.

Canopy:

The canopy is sturdy and unique shaped and locks into place for added security. For additional protection against the sun and wind, the canopy can be extended forward almost reaching the napper bar, which is a great bonus and rarely seen on strollers with an umbrella style fold.

Seat:

The dimensions of the seat are: 12" W x 11" D x 18" H. The plush seat is well padded for your child's comfort. The 5 point safety harness with comfort covers is easy to operate. An added bonus is the lumbar support. The manual includes valuable information on adjusting the restraint system to your baby/child's body. The seat reclines via a revolutionary strap system which is situated under the seat. Parents will love this system which allows you to adjust the recline of the seat with great ease. The seat can recline to many different positions, and for younger babies, the seat reclines up to 150 degrees (about 30 degrees shy of flat).

Wheels:

The Solo Deluxe boasts 4 pairs of 6 ½" "Easy-Roll" wheels for added stability and a smoother ride. Front swivel wheels can be locked when negotiating uneven surfaces for a smoother ride. Activate the rear wheel locks by pushing down the lever on each rear wheel. The footrest is another great feature and is easy to adjust. Simply pull up on each side to raise the footrest to the correct height and then press the button on each side to lower it. For babies under a year, keeping the footrest parallel to the ground usually works well. Lower it to the ground (90 degree angle) for babies aged a year and above. Please note that this stroller is not an all-terrain stroller and maneuvers best on smooth surfaces.

Napper bar:

*A padded napper bar provides additional security and is removable. Note: Solo model does not have a napper bar.

Storage Basket:

The storage basket will accommodate a medium size diaper bag plus a few baby essentials. Seen here (right) is the Zosephine Diaper Bag which coordinates beautifully with our Baby Planet Solo Deluxe test sample in Terra Cotta.

Accessories:
The Solo Deluxe comes with both a child cup and a parent cup holder (see wheels image above) which attach easily. Both mom and toddler will be able to keep hydrates on walks which is so important, especially now that summer has arrived.

Operation:
Closing the stroller is easy and simple to do. Lock the stroller, fold the canopy back, push the center foot level up and step on the side lever. The stroller collapses smoothly and quickly and locks automatically. Folded dimensions measure 15" W X 15" D X 42" H. Opening the stroller couldn't be any simpler. Simply release the automatic lock, pull on the stroller, shake and step on the center foot level. You are ready to go!

Road test:
"The handles are exceptional. They are so comfortable to grip and the angle reminds me of the 10-2 position in driving! This is the first time that both my husband and I can truly share a stoller, with the height adjustable handle bars. Pushing the stroller was a dream. It handles the sidewalks beautifully and I simply locked off the front wheels when negotiating uneven terrain for a smoother ride. This stylish stroller is a real head turner! Last week, at our local farmers market, I was stopped several times by parents who wanted to learn more about this stroller.
The seat relines really easily with the strap system. While most compact strollers either lack a recline or have limited recline, this stroller has unlimited recline positions, thanks to the revolutionary strap system which makes reclining the stroller a breeze! Since we live in a sunny climate, I was most impressed by the canopy which unzips to extend even further, provided maximum sun protection for my son. I haven't seen this feature on any other compact stroller on the market, which has an umbrella fold. Baby Planet has really thought of everything! My 2 year old son was really comfortable in this stroller and truth be told, I had a difficult time coaxing him out of the stroller! Opening and closing the stroller is REALLY easy! The umbrella like fold is compact and takes up hardly any room in our trunk. We are really excited to learn about Baby Planets recycling program, which means that this stroller will either be donated to a family in need, or recycled to help save our environment. I would highly recommend this stroller!"

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