Bumbleride Indie Stroller Review & Giveaway

Posted by Shannon on October 24, 2009 · 1,242 Comments

I had the awesome opportunity of working with Bumbleride and reviewed the Indie Stroller in Lava! I really loved the color of Lava – black and charcoal – and it was a great fit for my family of 3 boys! The Stroller was shipped to me quickly and was packaged well – preventing damage to the stroller during transit.

Bumbleride Indie

I waited to open the box until my husband got home, since he is the pro in our family at putting things together. There were more pieces to attach than I thought there would be, but the directions were helpful and came in handy. The stroller came with an air pump to fill up the tires to the perfect level, which also came in handy.

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Once the stroller was put together, I was excited to go for a stroll around the block! There are many things I love about the Bumbleride Indie Stroller! I love the front swivel wheel, making it easy for me to turn the stroller around or quickly change directions. I also like the fact that you can lock the front wheel in place – perfect for brisk walks. I also loved the amount of storage space in the basket underneath – the amount it held and the openness (perfect for storing a diaper bag and jackets). The pocket on the canopy came in handy for carrying my keys, cell phone, and camera!

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The ride with the Bumbleride Indie was a smooth one and even put my 18 month old son to sleep. I like that the extended canopy pulls over the front so that you can block the sun from your little one and prevent unnecessary sunburns. You can zip off the back of the canopy for extra air flow to your child during the warmer months. You can also secure the backrest of the seat with the easy slide backrest adjuster, placing the backrest into a flat position for your sleeping child. The multi-adjustable footrest comes in handy, as does the brake for the rear wheels. You can use the Indie with your infant car seat, making it easy to use this stroller for your child from infancy to toddlerhood. I also LOVED the handle and clips to lock it into place, making it super easy to put into your trunk when you’re on the go with little ones! Plus, the fact that it was lightweight is a selling point for any parent looking for a stroller.

Standard accessories include a rain cover, air pump, jogging strap, cup holder, headrest and shoulder pads, and infant seat adapter bar and safety belt.

Optional accessories available for the Bumbleride Indie Stroller include a Snackpack, Carrycot, Jampack, Car Seat Cover, Footmuff & Liner, and Travel Bag. We received the Snack Pack, which is awesome for snacks and drinks for your little one and it comes with a waterproof lining, making clean-up quick and easy.

There are a few things I hope to see on the next release of this model. First, I liked the one-push harness system, but would love to see a sternum strap in the future. I would also like to see a sippy cup holder where the child sits, perhaps a pocket or mesh material. The other thing I would like to see is an improvement in the multi-adjustable handle. My handle was fairly sticky and challenging to move when I first tried adjusting it. However, as I moved it around more, the stickiness wore off.

The Mommy-Files gives the Bumbleride Indie Stroller an overall rating of VERY GOOD.

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I received an Indie Stroller from Bumbleride to keep so that I could share my honest opinion of the stroller in this post!

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Author: Shannon (2189 Articles)

Written by Shannon Shannon is the author of The Mommy-Files Blog. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Marriage, Family, and Human Development with a Minor in Business Management. She is a stay-at-home of 3 active boys in Seattle, Washington and has been married for 10 years. On her blog, Shannon talks about motherhood, family fun activities, and kitchen tips and recipes. Shannon reviews products, performances, restaurants, and different businesses, and also conducts giveaways.