Keekaroo Karoo Lightweight Stroller, Crimson Red

 (49 customer reviews)

As a first time mom I am big on researching every purchase (big and small) and I love shopping on Amazon because of all the customer reviews. I've always been happy with all the purchases I've made and have always agreed with the reviews on items.....until now. I was extremely disappointed with the Keekaroo Karoo stroller and feel like I owe it to fellow researchaholics to post my review.

First off, let me say that I drove my husband nuts with all the research I did on strollers but I really wanted to find the perfect stroller and get the most for my money. I started researching when I found out I was pregnant but only got serious when my daughter, at 5 months old, began to get too heavy for using her infant seat on the Graco Snugrider (A must have. Dont waste your money on a travel system!) Having used the Snugrider for a few months I was able to get a good idea of what I wanted in a stroller:

Lightweight but doesn't tip over with bags on handles, easy to fold...Read more

I can't say enough great things about this stroller. I did quite a bit of research before deciding to purchase this particular brand and umbrella style. While I didn't purchase from Amazon.com at the time, Amazon has dropped their price and is now competetive. I depend on the feedback from other parents/users of the product I am researching, so I felt it important for feedback to exist here. This stroller is a dream and turns on a dime. One of the many features I love about it is the fact that the seat sits higher off the ground than most umbrella-type strollers. The manufacturer LISTENS to its customers and modifies and improves the product! I had read on other sites where some complained of 'kicking' the back bar on the stroller as they walked. Imagine my surprise to open the box and see a diagram of a 'before and after' photo showing the modification that the manufacturer had made, moving the bar further towards the center of the stroller, thus eliminating one's 'kicking' it...Read more

This is a wonderful stroller! We were looking to purchase another umbrella stroller since we wanted to keep one exclusively in the car. I decided on the Karoo, but was hesitant to purchase it initially because no stores where I live carried it. Besides not being able to physically see the stroller, my biggest hesitation was how this stroller would measure up against our other stroller, the Maclaren Quest Sport. I depended heavily on reviewers to guide me through this purchase, so hopefully, some of my observations will help make your decision easier.

There are some similarities (both are nicely styled, same folding/locking mechanism, lightweight, multiple recline positions, velcroed back storage pocket, cushioned foam handles, etc), but here are a few differences that I have noticed about the two:

Maclaren Quest Sport:
1) Much higher price tag
2) Very limited canopy/sun shade (I purchased a Kiddopotamus Ray Shade to help cover my baby better)
3)...Read more