Saturday, April 14, 2012

Chicco Liteway Stroller Review


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I recently purchased the red and grey "Fuego" Chicco Liteway Stroller. I thought that since I'm a new mother I would take the time to write a review for this product and share it with you all- because if you are like me, you want to buy quality items for your little darling. 

I found the following description on the Chicco website about the LIteway stroller:


  • -Lightweight, aluminum frame and compact 3-D fold
  • -Hide-away boot for enclosing infants when reclined
  • -Rear-wheel suspension with precision swivel front wheels let you take it anywhere
  • -Padded five-point harness and multi-position reclining seat keep your child safe and comfortable
  • -Detachable storage basket converts to sling tote for carrying baby's things
  • -Adjustable canopy with peek-a-boo window
  • -Parent cupholder
  • -Automatic storage latch
  • -For use from birth to 40 lbs


  • I have used this stroller quite a bit since I purchased it on February 7th of this year. I have used it while shopping, quick trips in and out of places while running errands, at the airport (many times), the park, car shopping, the library. In other words- we've used it to do the everyday things that you would need a stroller for. I've also used it in the rain, heavy wind, and on super sunny days.

  • Here is what I think about it. I LOVE it. In fact, I think a better description of how I feel about this stroller would be infatuation. It IS super light, easy to open and close with my baby boy on my hip, and small enough to push through the tightest of aisles in some of my favorite places. Also, I love how it will easily fit in a dressing room. This stroller makes my life 100% easier with baby in tow. On a side note- I drive a tall SUV and can pick this stroller up when it is closed and locked by the handle and place it inside with little effort. That's a huge plus!

  • I found all of the descriptions that Chicco listed to be accurate. I also found one unexpectedly splendid feature. The non-connected handles (Not sure about the correct terminology there). When you looking at the picture you can see that the handles are independent of one another. I really didn't see any perks for that at first but now after using it so much I totally do! You can hang your shopping bags on them!!!! And guess what... while the baby is in the seat (not so much when you take your little one out) the stroller doesn't tip over. I also find that there is plenty of room for a small to medium sized diaper bag underneath. 

  • Another nice feature is the canopy. It extends a great deal further than you see in the picture above. It offers great coverage and protection from all types of weather.  It also can be removed if necessary.

  • The storage basket does convert (can be taken off) into a carrying backpack. I honestly haven't needed to use this feature- but it does offer it. 

  • Okay so now, the only con that I found with this stroller... It is difficult to describe so bare with me. 
  • the foot rest area of the canvas is adjustable for small children (like under a year old would need this feature). However, while it is easy to adjust , the canvas sometime can slip off of the bars that make it adjustable. Its an easy fix by just slipping the canvas back over the little bars.. however, I wanted to have full disclosure here. This really doesn't bother me but I can see how it might bother others. 

  • So there you have it. If you have any other questions about it, send them my way! Here is the amazon link if you're interested in reading more about it or purchasing one for your little darling!

  • Chicco Liteway Stroller  at Amazon.com

  • * I have not been paid to write this review and purchased this product with my own hard earned nickels and dimes. :) 

  • Goodnight Friends!

  • -M



Friday, April 13, 2012

TGIF

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It's that time again! I can't believe it is Friday once again. Well, here is my week in review. I'm linking up with Lauren over at My Grey Desk blog. Here we go...

1. I ordered a Mia Clarisonic after reading Kate from The Small Things Blog review of hers. I have been looking at buying a product like this for a while but had not known anyone that had one. Her review of the product totally sold me on it and before I knew it I was on the Ulta website buying one. I bought the turquoise little cutie! So excited to get it and try it out. After having T, my skin is just not what it once was... I'll let you know what I think!


2. We've been having some lovely weather here where I am... and I am enjoying it! Now if only the stinking mosquitos would leave me alone!

3. This past week I tried pilates for the first time! I am in Love. Oh my goodness. Where has it been all my life? I want to go back. I just can't wait for the next class. I like it better than yoga- that's just my opinion though. 

4. I finally filed my taxes! I had been procrastinating busy- and just decided to sit down and get it over with. Last year me and the hubby had to pay Uncle Sam a pretty penny. You can imagine the relief I felt upon discovering that this year we will actually get a small refund. And THAT is WONDERFUL news. 


5. I booked tickets! Where? NEW YORK CITY! Oh my goodness. I am SO excited! I am going in June with two of my sister-in-laws. How fun! I've never been to NYC so I've been doing lots of research to figure out what we are going to do. I want it to be perfect! My plan is to decide in the next 60 days what I will wear.. with what amazingly adorable hairstyle and on which day. I want to pretend to be a real LIVE New Yorker.. Carrie Bradshaw style (minus the whole men thing) for one entire week. These are the things my dreams are made of people. Did I mention that I'm going sans baby? Uhhh, that's going to be the hard part. But, I'll be preparing myself for that until it gets here. More to come on all this later!

Alright! I hope you all had a fabulous week! 

Happy Friday Friends!

-M