Jeep Liberty Limited Urban Terrain Stroller
- Music On The Move® Parent Tray plays baby's (or your) favorite tunes using your own personal audio device. Keeps baby soothed longer while on the go!
- 12" steerable front swivel wheel for easy maneuvering.
- Reclining seat.
- Electronic toy steering wheel with dual cup holder.
- Tons of storage.
Amazon.com Hands-On Review
Some people like simple, some like bells and whistles. For those who enjoy lots of add-ons and options and gewgaws, the Liberty Limited Urban Terrain Stroller is your stroller! Or it could be you're someone who has occasionally wondered, while walking along with baby in stroller, "hmm, wouldn't it be cool to have a little music right about now? Or some kind of distraction for Junior?" Either way, this beefy stroller is equipped with loads of handy features, including Music on the Move, a system that allows parents to plug in their mp3 or CD player and listen to music as they go! Additionally, the passenger has his own electronic entertainment center, with a toy steering wheel that beeps and makes other engine noises, a rearview mirror (cute!), a key with a satisfying clicking sound when twisted in the "ignition," a gear shift that moves forward and backward (as all good gear shifts should), and even his own driving tunes (although they're a little more limited than those coming from the player above his head). Easy Rider
The stroller itself features air-filled tires for a soft ride (pump included), a steerable and lockable front swivel wheel, thickly padded seat, reclining seat back, and two-stage footrest so the stroller can grow right along with the child. He will love his cozy throne-on-wheels, and might even take a snooze while you zone out on your walk. Or perhaps he'll just sit back and enjoy a snack or the beverage of his choice from the two-cup holder on his toy tray. One cup even has space for sippy-cup handles! He might not like the five-point harness system, but you will! Easy on Mom, too!
…or Dad, of course. The padded handles are gentle on the hands, especially when maneuvering the stroller one-handed (which is possible with this stroller!). The Music on the Move player is a delightful way to keep you and baby occupied with favorite songs—sometimes a rockin' tune is enough to keep you both going another mile! On either side of the parent tray (your personal sound system plugs into a container in the center of the tray), are cup holders. You know the warning, though: for your child's safety, no hot liquids, please! When it's time to fold up the stroller and toss it in the trunk of your car, the one-hand fold will come in very handy, as all parents know. It is a fairly bulky and heavy stroller (hovering around 35 pounds, empty), so you probably won't be tossing it in the trunk with one hand, however. But Wait! There's More!
A giant basket below the seat will hold baby gear, extra jackets, or even groceries. (Do not put more than 10 pounds in the basket. And please, never allow a child to climb or ride in the basket.) Still need more storage? No worries—a pair of cargo bags can be attached (or detached) at your convenience on the side of the stroller. (Do not put more than three pounds in each cargo bag.) Safety reflectors are positioned all around the stroller, so dusk strolls are a little safer. The Fine Print
Contrary to appearances, this is not a jogger or exercise stroller. It is not designed for any sporting activity other than walking. And we know we don't have to tell you this, but here's a gentle reminder: never, ever leave your baby or child unattended while in stroller, and always use the full five-point restraint system to keep him from standing up or falling out of the stroller. And he will try—that's his job as a child... Always set the wheel brakes when stroller is not moving, especially on an incline. Do not use any infant car seat with this stroller. Do not lift the stroller by tray or toys. And only use this stroller with children who weigh less than 40 pounds and whose head rests below the top of the seat back. Adult assembly required. The various gadgets require a total of 6 AA batteries (not included)—four for the Music on the Go, and two for the electronic toys. --Emilie Coulter
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Jeep Liberty Limited Urban Terrain Stroller
- Baby Product: 0 pages (2006-09-22)
- Publisher: Kolcraft
- Label: Kolcraft
- Studio: Kolcraft
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 28 reviews
- Sales Rank in Baby: #12962
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Great stroller with bad wheels! 2008-04-20
Comment: I've owned this stroller for two years, and we still use it for long walks even though our toddler is quite mobile. But the wheel design seems incredibly vulnerable to problems: the rubber detaches from the inner metal part of the tire, destroying the seal and going permanently flat. I replaced one of the back wheels during the first year, and, recently, had to order another one. Kolcraft finally sent me a new wheel ($16) after much delay (it was backordered). It arrived in a thin padded envelope much battered--and, as it turns out, already flat and detached from the seal. When I contacted them about the problem, they promptly sent me two more wheels. Again, the packaging was in the same condition--and so were the wheels. I'm really not in the mood to contact them again: I'm tired of photographing broken wheels and waiting for replacements. Again, we absolutely loved this stroller when it was working. But getting a replacement wheel that works has been a serious pain, and the problem still isn't resolved.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: great, but 2007-11-25
Comment: We received this stroller 2.5 years ago. It was bulky and big, don't plan on taking it on short trips. But I do like that you can go over horrible sidewalks, dirt and some foothills trails - dirt/sand with some rocks. However, our tires have to be pumped up every stinking time we want to take it out. We finally blew two of the tires completely so that we have to now figure out where to get the tires. So it did last 2.5 years with rough terrain. As soon as I find some new tubes, I am hoping it will easily last another 2.5 years.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: A Comparison with the Instep/Schwinn Safari Jogging Stroller 2007-11-13
Comment: About a year ago, we looked at front swivel wheel jogging strollers. We wanted one with a supportive seat that would allow our son to sit more upright than most jogging strollers allowed. We also wanted one with a child tray. We opted to get the Instep Safari TT Single Stroller (which I think is the same as the Schwinn Safari TT Swivel Stroller) over one of the Jeep® Liberty® Limited Urban Terrain Strollers. We were able to buy the Instep much cheaper than the Jeep. Also, the Jeep we saw had speakers for a cd player which we had no interest in using. We have just recently purchased a used 2003 Jeep stroller. For our current off-road, non-jogging purposes, this is working out better.
I would like to offer our comparison of the Instep/Schwinn Safari and the Jeep. There seems to be a few choices in Jeep models. Ours is used and I don't know which we have. Therefore, these are just basic guidelines.
We've taken both strollers around a neighborhood with sporadic sidewalks and no curb cutouts and both have handled the mixed/rough terrain well. We've also walked on the university campus where there are small (2') hills and both strollers go up and down them fine.
My main complaints with the Instep, and what I like about the Jeep, are little things. The cupholders are so shallow that bottles of water fall over. The child tray is not removable. When our son falls asleep we have to lift him out over the tray. The sunshade is beyond stupid. We live in Arizona and the Instep shade provides no protection from the sun. It actually curves upwards. We bought a Kiddopotamus sunshade. Although it provides ample sun protection, our son must essentially look out a tube. I don't know if the Jeep sunshade will be better, we haven't used it for daytime walks yet. However, it seems bigger and does not curve up and let the sun in. I will address the bad Instep brakes later.
The Instep is bigger and the seat for the child is roomier. However, there is more head clearance space under the Jeep Canopy. I wonder if the foot rest on the Jeep will be outgrown faster than the footrest on the Instep.
The seat on the Jeep seems better padded. The one we bought was FILTHY when we got it and it cleaned up easily. I had been certain it would be covered in stains, but it looks brand new. The Instep has a thin seat cover that can be removed for washing. However, it is velcroed in place. When our son sits down, we have to hold the pad in place or it slips and wads up underneath him.
There are reflectors attached all over the Jeep. The Instep has no reflectors that I've ever noticed.
The handle on the Instep is adjustable, so you can make it taller. You can also position it facing backwards and be further back from the stroller. This is probably advantageous for joggers. The Jeep is okay height for me 5'7" and I think my 6' husband is okay, but much taller and the Jeep handle might be too short.
The back wheels on our Instep are bigger than the rear wheels on the Jeep. That might make a difference for someone who jogs. I haven't jogged with either stroller.
Our Instep has a locking front wheel as does our Jeep. I don't know if all models of each brand lock or not.
The brake system on the Jeep is better. Although they both have foot brakes that interact with the rear wheels, the Instep partially falls into place when you go over bumps. You then get a bump-bump-bump rhythm in the stroller. My husband actually stretched a bungie cord between the handle bar and the foot bar to prevent this. I haven't noticed the Jeep brake falling into place.
I like the cargo basket better on the Jeep because it is bigger and much more accessible. Another advantage of the Jeep is for our son. He loves to push the stroller like he does shopping carts. He grabs the horizontal bar at the back of the stroller and pushes. On the Instep, this is the brake so he sets the brake. On the Jeep, he grabs and pushes with the cargo basket so he does not set the brake. The cargo basket on the Instep is very inconvenient. It's small and it is hard to get stuff in and out. I suspect for someone jogging, they would collide with the Jeep basket but not with the Instep basket.
We've never used the Instep as a jogger, but rather as an off-road stroller. Now that I have used both, I think the Jeep is better for off-road general stroller, but the Instep is probably better for jogging. I still like the cup holders, sunshade, brakes, and removable tray of the Jeep MUCH better and think the Instep would be a superior stroller if it had those. Although I like the jeep cargo basket for my purpose, I think the Instep cargo basket that doesn't stick back, the handle that folds backwards, and the large rear wheels could possibly make a difference for a jogger.
As of this writing, amazon does not offer the front swivel Jeep. However, it can be ordered from other sites. Some models are as cheap as $100 at some retailers.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: it's nice BUT 2007-08-30
Comment: the stroller is a very nice stroller can go any where.........that is if you have a truck or a car with a very big trunk! doesn't fold up the smallest. My children love it! and it's really great for walkin not so much running!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Good stroller, bulky and heavy 2007-07-02
Comment: We bought this stroller so that we could take our baby to the park and stroll into the grass without having her bouncing all around inside. After a lot of research, we decided to get this one. The steering is excellent, so good that you can take it shopping and to the market. I love the big basket and saddlebags on the side. My daughter is now 17 months and still loves it. I like the window in the canopy that allows me to see her when the canopy is open. It gets a little warm inside, so I take the velcro off the back and tuck it under the parent tray to get more circulaton (in the most upright position).
When I got this stroller, the strap between the legs was a little frayed. I emailed customer service for Kolcraft, and they sent a new cover immediately. It was a task to replace the cover, which involved using a philips screwdriver, but at least now I know exactly how the seat is attached and a lot about the basic construction of this stroller. It is built very well.
I use this stroller with baby inside when I walk my two German Shepherds, and over time, the left wheel deflated, probably because that's the side the dogs are on, and they sometimes pull a bit. So, I always check to make sure all the tires are well inflated, which also improves the ride and steering, at least once every couple of months.
We use the IPOD with the music on the move, which is great, although the sound quality isn't super good, it's listenable. My daughter loves the toy in front, and always pulls off the mirror. So we don't use that, but I keep her snacks and her water in her cupholders. At 17 months, her feet now reach the upper footrest.
This stroller is very quiet and super easy to push, you can push it with your pinky finger! I was a little nervous about going downhill at first since I worried that I might let go and the stroller would zoom down the street into the road. I used a dog leash which I attached to the stroller and myself just case (you never know when you might trip and let go by accident).
The only big downside is that the cover does not remove and is not washable. I simply vacuum out crumbs and use Mommy's Little Helper spray to get off dried on snacks, spills, and other stuff. It looks as good as new after a year and a half. The wheels can rust, so you want to keep them dry and spray some WD-40 on them once in a while.
The other thing is that it is big and heavy. In my Highlander, I am able to fit the two German Shepherds and the stroller in the back, and not much else.
I pretty much love this stroller and use it more than my Combi Soho (which is used only for quick shopping trips). I like that I can put my groceries in the basket in the store and not have to deal with the dirty shopping baskets at the store. For bigger trips, of course I use the shopping cart.
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