orbit baby travel system reviews?

amjmp

Hello,

I posted this on a few boards...DH and I have been looking at this travel system (with the "SmartHub") and found an awesome deal locally on craiglist that included the infant car seat, toddler car seat, 2 bases, the stroller, and rocker.

I was just wondering if anyone has experience using this brand and could provide any feedback before we make such a big purchase.  Thank you!

SBear12

I have several friends with the Orbit... most really seem to like it. The complaints I hear are that the bag thing underneath sucks, some don't like that style of handlebars, and that the stroller is heavy.

It's a relatively narrow wheelbase though, which is nice. And being able to turn the seat in any direction can be useful. And supposedly the carseat is one of the safest ones out there. But would you be able to verify that the seat had never been in an accident? I'd be really nervous if I was getting it from somebody I didn't know well and trust enough to tell me the truth about that.

KarBear

SBear12:

I have several friends with the Orbit... most really seem to like it. The complaints I hear are that the bag thing underneath sucks, some don't like that style of handlebars, and that the stroller is heavy.

It's a relatively narrow wheelbase though, which is nice. And being able to turn the seat in any direction can be useful. And supposedly the carseat is one of the safest ones out there. But would you be able to verify that the seat had never been in an accident? I'd be really nervous if I was getting it from somebody I didn't know well and trust enough to tell me the truth about that.

Ditto all of this.  I have a friend with it.  It has inflatable wheels, so you'll have to fill them occasionally.