Product Review: Skylar Baby Trend Expedition LX Jogging Stroller

We have had this stroller for over two years now. Its sad to admit this, but today was the first time I actually tried to “jog” with it. Up until now, it has been just a walking stroller for our family.

Review: Positives and Negatives

Overall, its a good product. Its well built, and serves the purpose. I would recommend it. It currently sells for $137 on Amazon. Our model is two+ years old, but looks to be the same as the current edition.

Positives

• It is well built. We haven’t had any issues after two years. It rolls smoothly.
• It has good wheels for off-road use. When we go to picnics or festivals where we need to be rolling through grass, this is the guy for the job.
• It is well designed. The hood is adjustable, the tray is well sized, and the handle is comfortable.

Negatives

• Even when folded, its bulky. Because of this, folding it and getting it into a trunk is not as easy as our more compact stroller. We have a station wagon and an SUV, so it fits easily. But if you have a smaller car, forget about it.
• The parent cup holder is on the small side.
• The storage bin on the bottom is a little too small.

Jogging with the Expedition Stroller

Here are some recommendations for when you want to go running with your child in the stroller:

• The front wheel can be locked so that it does not rotate. Bad for maneuvering in the mall, but a necessity when reaching speed. If you don’t do this, the front wheel will vibrate the stroller when you hit about 8 MPH.
• Attach the tether to your body when running. We never tether when just walking, but when you are running the stroller is moving at a higher speed, and there is a bigger chance that you will fall. That combo could produce some really bad results for your child, so please tether. Buckling your child in isn’t a bad idea either.
• As you would expect, the stroller slows you down because it breaks your normal posture. There is no way around this. Though, on slightly downhill terrain the stroller rolls well so you can let go of the stroller and just nudge it along.