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| Brand: Fisher Price
Category: Baby Product
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $119.95
You Save: $30.04 (20%)
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 15983
Shipping Weight (lbs): 38
Dimensions (in): 41.5 x 21.2 x 10.3
Model: J5253
UPC: 027084329292
EAN: 0400040669111
ASIN: B000ECX1VE
Release Date: January 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | The seats are designed with soft good materials for added comfort and each includes integrated seat back storage pockets for small personal items such as books, activities and snacks! | | • | A two-seat wagon that easily folds into a flat, compact unit for convenient portability or storage! | | • | The double stroller style wheels also contribute to stability and maneuverability! |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
My Twin Toddlers LOVE this stroller/wagon thingy! May 12, 2008
Jennifer Czelada (Michigan)
This wagon has some great features...the best one being that my twin daughters LOVE riding in it. Happy kids = Happy Mommy! They can climb in and out themselves and are very content in it. I like that it folds up very compactly and quickly. It does seem sturdy and rides pretty well.
Now for the drawbacks, it can be hard to pull in rough terrian (but strollers can be hard too). The sunshades are awkard to install and there is no place to store them. It can be a little hard to steer, but I've noticed that the more we use it the better it maneuvers. It is quite heavy, but it does fold fast and compactly.
People often stop us and ask us about the wagon. My twins are 18 months old now and I anticipate we'll get many more years of use for it. It's not perfect for every application, but we're really enjoying it and it's a great value for the money.
 Very Nice - but not optimal for Disney February 20, 2008
Maren J. Graham
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
We just purchased the wagon for our trip to Disney with our 1 1/2 and 4 1/2 year old boys. It was great for getting around the airports and folds down nicely. Here's how it worked at Disney: When we got to the park, we were told by the greeter that no pull wagons were allowed but we could still use it if we pushed. We pushed it through the gate (a struggle) and went on our way pulling. No one stopped us for the rest of the day. At the end of the day, we agreed the wagon worked pretty well - no major complaints but it seemed other guests were passively annoyed by its length and width - it was the only wagon we saw at the park so I suspect others weren't ready for it and in congested areas the maneuverability was not optimal. The second day, we opted to rent a 2 kid stroller and that worked much better. For the remainder of the week trip we rented strollers at all parks because they provided the same or more utility and were more convenience.
That said, we are still quite pleased with the wagon. We plan to use it all the time this summer. It is not hard to pull and the kids love it. We also purchased a matching cooler that attaches to the back and that has come in handy.
All in all, if the only reason for the purchase is for a Disney trip, I would pass. However, for general use, its a winner.
 Great idea needs much improvement! January 10, 2008
Mrs. Britton (Rochester, NY)
I wanted a "wagon" for my 18 month old son who is very tall for his age, and liked the idea of a seat and belt. I bought this online as it was not sold in any stores locally. I am no wimp believe me but this thing is SOOO heavy its ridiculous. The specs listed it as being 40 pounds, something I did not catch prior to my purchase or I would not have bothered with it. It certainly doesnt look like it should weigh so much considering the basic design. It is very difficult to pull (my son only weighs 25 pounds) and could really benefit from a redesign specifically a lighterweight frame and quality bearings that allow it to be pulled easier. The pulling handle is also not adjustable, I am only 5ft 4in and the handle was too short and to low for me and impossible for my husband to pull without stooping down. There is also no storage on the wagon just two seats, you can purchase a bag that snaps on for an additional $40, in my opinion for the price it should come with the bag included. Unfortunately the huge cost of shipping it back made it not worth returning. I felt the price was excessive considering the quality of the product. It sits unused in our garage. We purchased a radioflyer ATW wagon with the rubber wheels wooden sides. Its not light weight either but it is so much easier to pull, the quality significantly better, and the handle long enough to be pulled comfortably.
Great Wagon! Everybody loves it. October 8, 2007
S. Wagner (Philadelphia, PA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We decided to purchase this wagon after considering all the available two-child transportation systems. Our 3.5-year-old, and shortly thereafter of course her 18-month-old sister, had begun to refuse to get in our double stroller. We live in the city, and walk everywhere, so it was becoming difficult to get around (I would end up having to carry one or both of the girls and push the stroller!). This wagon has fit our needs very well, with just a few cons.
Pros: (1) Kids love facing each other and its set-up as a wagon is definitely more appealing to them than the traditional stroller design. We facilitated this by building it up as a "wagon" and always referring to it as such. (2) It folds very quickly and compactly, which is great for day care stroller parking area, public transportation, and the car. It's a little awkward to carry (especially if you are also carrying a child) but definitely manageable for short distances. (3) The seats are wide and roomy so comfortable for the girls, and they are low enough so that my older daughter can easily climb in and out as she wants. (4) The wagon maneuvers forward and in a circle very smoothly...which is a necessity because it doesn't back-up very well. (5) Last but not least, it looks unique and sporty...We have also been stopped by many people (24 over one weekend on the boardwalk in Ocean City NJ!!) asking us about it. Even passersby (especially men!) who don't stop us will comment on what a "great" or "cool" stroller it is, and wonder why you don't see it more often. So many people have asked us about it that I am considering keeping information sheets on me to hand out ;) It seems to me that Fisher Price should market this more, because people do seem very interested in it.
Cons: (1) As others have noted, the seats don't recline and are quite upright, so when my 18-month-old falls asleep, her head has to tilt awkwardly to the side...but I did know this when purchasing it. (2) Pulling the wagon does take some getting used to, but I have taken some rather long walks, even uphill with no problem. I do wonder why they couldn't make a version that you could push like a stroller, because it seems like this option would appeal to even more people (perhaps more the adults than the kids). (3) The lack of storage was potentially an issue, so from Fisher Price website, I purchased the attaching Active Gear backpack (which holds an amazing amount of stuff) and the matching cooler pack (which carries lunch for 2 kids well). Note that the points of attachment for the bags are only on the back of the rear seat, not both seats (as I had seen in the product description somewhere). However, the strap for the cooler pack does fit over the back of the other seat, so both bags can be carried together. (4) I love that it has detachable canopies, which do provide some shade from sun, but these tend to detach rather too easily, and they are a little flimsy....often now we will simply leave them off unless we will be out in the mid-day sun. (5) The only relatively major complaint I have is that, as noted above, it does not back-up very well (the wheels seem to awkwardly turn inward when you try to back-up), so I have gotten into some tight spots (e.g., elevators) that require some maneuvering to get out of....the maneuvering is much easier if I ask my older daughter to temporarily get out of the wagon, but of course this is not always convenient. Also, the wheels do extend the width to somewhat wider than a single stroller, but in most doorways and shopping aisles this has not been a major problem (though sometimes when making a turn, the wheel will get stuck on something in the turn). This also just takes some getting used to.
In sum, I think this wagon was the best option for us, and despite some minor design issues that could be improved, it's working out great!!
Lovin It! September 6, 2007
Christina Stephenson (Santa Fe, NM)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have 2 boys ages 5 & 1 and because of their age differences, a double stroller just will not do! My 5 year old really only needs a ride now when we are out for a long active day like going to the zoo, but renting the "strollers" there is not an option yet for my 1 year old as the strollers there are those low to the ground shallow dish like plastic strollers. I need him in a comfortable seat with sturdy reliable straps. Both boys LOVE LOVE LOVE being in this wagon together. We are now planning a big trip to Disney World and I will definately be taking this with us on the trip!
It is a pull along wagon, not a pushing stroller, so if this is an issue for you as it seems to be with the previous poster, don't buy it. But if you want a superior wagon that is comfortable for the kids, durable and easy to use, I couldn't recommend it any higher.
As for the previous posters assertion that Fisher Price does not have this listed on their web site any longer is false! I just checked and it is still there and easy to find by using the search feature. Big relief as I love giving this as a gift to my friends expecting a second child.
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