Saturday, August 09, 2008

Evenflo Journey Premier Stroller Giveaway

Evenflo Journey Premier StrollerFor the first time I've had to subcontract out a product review because I'm afraid I no longer have use for an Evenflo stroller, no matter how wonderful it might be.

So for this week's information I turned to family and asked my sister Carinne to take the Evenflo Journey Premier Stroller out for a test drive--she's very product-savvy--and then let me know what she thought the pros and cons might be. After five children and a few strollers I figured she ought to know.

Here's what she had to say:

I am very impressed. For being a 'cheaper' stroller--and by that I mean one that is under $100, which is still a decent price to pay--it's a nice model for the money. Maybe I'm just used to stripped-down versions, but I feel like this is a deluxe model (my last stroller was a Graco that I bought 11 years ago but which wasn't spectacular).

Things I like:
  • The one hand folding feature which works very well, it's easy to fold and unfold.

  • The one hand steering handle though the feature isn't as easy once you have the child in the stroller. I'm sure it's easier with a newborn but with Miles [a healthy sized toddler] I couldn't turn it easily without both hands.

  • The seat cushion is nice and big with large sides though I'm not in love with the cutesy bear fabric pattern--though with Miles in it you can't see much of the fabric anyway.

  • It reclines easily--again with one hand. I've never had a stroller that I could recline so easily though it would be nicer if it folded completely flat rather than the airline version of "reclined" though a child would still be comfortable sleeping in it.

  • The storage basket is large.

  • The snack tray opens easily. With my old strollers I'd have to clip on the snack bar and I'd end up pinching my fingers half the time. I'd usually end up tossing the snack bars because they'd be such a pain to snap on and off. This one is attached and swivels with the push of a button.

  • The seat belt straps adjust easily.

  • The shade actually snaps into place in either the open or closed position.

  • There's a two-cup holder and snack compartment with a lid at the handle bar.

  • It seems to fold pretty flat.
So besides the stroller Carinne gets to keep for her efforts I have another Evenflo Journey Premier Stroller to give away to a random entrant, direct from Evenflo themselves. Wonderful!

Here's how to win:

Before 12 am Monday go to the giveaway entry form on this page and enter your name and email. I will pick one of the names at random, contact the winner via their email and publish the winner's first name and home town in next Tuesday's post. See the bottom of the entry form for more details.

I'm sorry but this giveaway is only open to readers with an U.S. address.

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38 comments:

SuperAngel said...

Awesome giveaway! that is a really nice stroller.
Thanks for the opportunity to win it!

Miss Amanda
http://superangelsblog.com

Princess Golden Hair said...

evenflo is a name i can trust. what a wonderful stroller

vboackle said...

we just had a new grandbaby last week and this would be great for her.

One Mom said...

Great Giveaway! My DIL is expecting her 4th this coming winter....I'm sure she could use a new stroller!

Mya Brooks said...

Goodness, this would be awesome!

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Anonymous said...

What a great giveaway and for a product I could use for my 8 month old and my three old with hypotonia. Please count me in!

Suburban Correspondent said...

That's an experienced mom, isn't it? I remember wishing, years ago, that all baby products would be developed so as to only require one hand for operation.

louiseb130 said...

What a terrific product!

Susan said...

Great prize!!

heaventrees said...

I appreciate the review pointing out the "one handed" features, as that is so often the situation you find yourself in... only one hand free!

123connie said...

I love the stroller it looks light weight and good colors!!

Natalie said...

What a great giveaway! I'm not expecting a child but if I win I'm going to give it to a friend who is going to pick up her daughter in China very soon.

Thanks!

Unknown said...

Great giveaway. Fits my present and eternal pregnancy situation perfectly. Thanks for the great review, we are in the market for a good inexpensive ride for the little one(s).

Anonymous said...

Great Stroller

Dana
princess362534@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Another great giveaway - these things come in so handy when times get hard.

The Gang's Momma! said...

I entered, but I don't see my comment posted. . .

I'd love to win this for my baby girl - I'm the one who is heading to China to get my daughter soon! And ironically, just Thursday I posted a little vent about the sticker shock and how much the baby market has changed in 14 years since my #1 was born. OY!

Anonymous said...

Great stroller! would be nice to have. Thanks,

Anonymous said...

Awesome stroller..Looks easy to use.

Munchkins and Music said...

I had an Evenflow for a long time. They are really durable!

Daisy said...

This reminds me of the evenflo I used when Amigo was young. Oh, the memories!

Anonymous said...

nice! lovemylittlefamily at yahoo dot com

LingoVise Says... said...

Wow! What a super giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win ;)

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Krazy Klingers said...

his is so awesome... I hope I win!

Anonymous said...

I would love to win this for my son's first child, due in October.
lrussel1@rochester.rr.com

Emily said...

This is an awesome giveaway.

anny32 said...

cheap and good quality! my kind of stuff. thanx

Missy said...

Great giveaway!!

Anonymous said...

great add me please - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

Anonymous said...

My best friend is due any day - this would be a perfect item to give her!
ceimusic@aol.com

Theresa C said...

I know a baby that would look just wonderful in there

Anna said...

What a prize! I am due in Oct and I do need a new stroller for my baby. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

love the look of the stroller



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Christina Lawson Photography said...

This is a great giveaway!! As a mother of a 3yro a 4yro and one due in November, this would be perfect!!!

Noggy said...

Evenflo generally puts out a quality product and I would imagine that they may have put more into this product because of the number of competitors in this field. I know that the 3 wheelers have become somewhat popular as of late,but I prefer the double wheels as we see in this model. Feel it gives the stroller a broader,more securer base. Thanks Scribbit for sharing this great find with us.

This Journey of Mine said...

Please include me too. I'm also a friend of The Gangs All Here and she needs a stroller for her baby she gets to meet soon in China!

Thanks!

missreneer said...

Thanks for the great contest. I have a newborn son in this would be a blessing. Good Luck Everyone :)

nanja said...

would love to have this stroller!

Kristin said...

I would just love to win!! I am trying to have another baby now and this would be so helpful. I do go to colege full time and our last one was a gift. Thanks

Kristin
delandkristin@hotmail.com