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Combi Helio DX Lightweight Stroller in Ember/Mandarin | 
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Brand: Combi
Category: Baby Product
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $113.54
You Save: $36.45 (24%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 1362
Color: Ember/Mandarin
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 55
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13.4
Dimensions (in): 32.5 x 15.3 x 40
MPN: 247815
Model: 247815
UPC: 044929004008
EAN: 0044929004008
ASIN: B0010BMCOU
Release Date: December 10, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Lightweight and portable fully-reclining tri-fold stroller | | • | Compatible with Combi Shuttle infant car seat (sold separately) | | • | Quick, easy and compact tri-fold | | • | Extra tall handle | | • | Easily adjustable fully-reclining extra wide seat |
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Product Description
The Combi Helio is a lightweight 13.4 lb. stroller and can accommodate up to 55 lbs. - Taller Handle
- Wider seating area
- Compatible with Shuttle Infant Seat
- Quick and simple tri-fold
- Lightweight and portable lifestyle stroller
- Opens easily with one hand
- Deep recline will accommodate an infant
- Adjustable European Style Canopy with Viewing Window
- Basket with easy access
- Convenient carrying strap for traveling
- Removable Guardrail with Washable Fabric Cover
- Front swivel wheels for easy maneuvering
- Convenient footrest for toddler comfort
- Removable, Washable Padded Seat Cushion
- Seat cushion has air mesh ventilation that allows baby to stay cool
- Independent wheel suspension system for a smooth and restful ride
- Includes Safety Boot
- 5-point logo harness
- Removable kids tray with a cup holder and snack tray
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
Overall it works for us July 13, 2008
This was the exact type of stroller that I was looking for, and here is why... My son will be 3 years old next month, weighs 35 pounds, and is 39" tall. He is a big boy for his age, and on top of hauling him around, I was strolling him around in this big "cadillac" graco travel system stroller that we've had since he was born. I wanted something more compact, lightweight, I wanted to downsize, and I wanted something more age appropriate for a toddler (something that was easy for him to get in and out of when he wanted to walk).
I wanted a stroller that had a drink holder by the handles for myself, and also one for my son like the graco, but we settled with this one which only has a cup holder for my son. Everything about this stroller for the most part is great, however I will state my dislikes: the cargo area at the bottom is fairly small, but it's big enough for an essential extra diaper bag. One thing I really have a problem with is that this stroller does not have a lot of leg room for toddlers...being that my son is 39" and around 35 pounds his legs are long, and if he falls asleep, sometimes his feet fall off of the leg rest and drag on the wheels. There is also not a lot of knee room when you bend his legs to put on the leg rest. I can't see my son getting to 55 pounds and being comfortable in this stroller though. This is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.
What I love about this stroller overall: it does what it says it does, it is lightweight, it does fold to a very compact size, and it rides smoothly, and is easy to push and maneuver with one hand. I also like the small diaper bag that comes with the stroller...nice to have extra storage for essentials.
Works great for us July 9, 2008
I'm really impressed with this stroller, especially after having a very heavy Graco (as part of the travel system). I was in the market for a lightweight, functional stroller and I believe I have it! I do agree, the basket underneath is pretty much worthless - what's up with the bar right in the middle of it? Can't get much in or out. And I would liked to have had a cupholder for me, but again, overall I'm pleased. It's extremely lightweight, folds easily, steers well and the handle-bars are a good height for me (and I'm 5'11).
 Forms a manageable travel system. July 2, 2008
The Helio was the only stroller in a sub-$300 travel system (with the Shuttle car seat) that my wife (5' and 104 lbs) can physically manage. All other travel systems weighed significantly more and took more effort to close and lift into our cars.
Will follow-up on durability once we put it to actual use...
The best one out there! June 22, 2008
I went to BRU and test drove all the lightweight strollers. After my online research I was either going to buy a Combi, McClaren, or Chicco. The Helio Combi is the best bang for the buck. It's ULTRA lightweight. It has AWESOME sun coverage...better than ANY other stroller. It's cute and trendy looking. The seat reclines all the way. It has cupholder for child and for mommy/daddy which is a MUST for me. It rides nicely and folds up nicely too.
So far, the only downside that I can see is that the basket is small and has a bar thru the middle so not much fits in there, but I'm mainly using the stroller for my infant when I'm in/out of the car a million times dropping my 2 and 4 year old off at all their activities/preschool and I don't take a diaper bag in with me at those times. I'm also using the stroller for walks around my nieghborhood, again don't need a diaper bag...throw a diaper and wipes in the basket and your good to go. We will also use the stroller at the airport/travelling and carry our big backpack diaper bag on our backs, so the basket will be sufficient for all the kids sippy cups and snacks, which works out great. Some of the other strollers were too narrow, didn't have cupholders, had very poor sunshades...but this stroller rocks...and I've been thru 5 strollers in 5 years! :)
Very Pleased June 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Wonderful stroller, folds up nicely and the strap on the back to carry it is definitely convenient. It reclines for baby to take a nap and comes with a nice little detachable pack (with segregated pockets for bottles). It is very light and fits into the trunk of our car with room to spare. The cons would be that the handle is not height adjustable (my husband is very tall and that is his complaint). Also, I noticed that on a cheaper model made by Combi, that there were cup holders for the parents...not so with this stroller! I also wish the sun shade allowed for more movement to block sun shining directly on baby.
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