I had been drooling over this wagon for months, probably before our twins were even born, so when we started brainstorming for a 1st birthday present for the babies, the storm didn’t last long. This was a definite go-to gift, and it did not disappoint. The babies absolutely love their wagon. I can tell from their apparent joy that they choose this one well over their stroller, and their parents love it, too.
First of all, there’s the UV protection canopy, which comes in really handy in the Georgia heat, which is already starting up now in early Spring. Secondly, I like the padded seat covers and the seat belts, although I’d prefer that the seat belts be of the five-point variety rather than the three-point type that come with the current model. The seat covers add comfort and the seat belts obviously provide safety. What else can I say? Oh, that the backs of the seat covers have little pockets: one seat cover has two cell phone pockets and the other has a single, larger pocket for whatever you can fit in it (sunglasses, sunblock, taser, etc.). Thirdly, there’s the fact that there are so many configurations with the seats. You can fold them both down to use the wagon as, well, a wagon–to carry stuff in or give the baby(ies) a place to nap. If you have just one kid in it, you can leave one seat up and fold one down for a little desktop. And there are several other options as well. Then, there are the large drain holes in the bottom to prevent messes or to keep your children from using the wagon as a canoe to escape from you. The drain hole feature isn’t described anywhere online or elsewhere that I can remember, but I immediately recognized how important this feature would be, due to the messy nature of children (not necessarily because I fear my children are plotting to run away…or float away in this case). Also, I really like the no-tip handle, which is attached to the wagon body and not the wheel axle like the old wagons we had when I was a kid, which would explain all the head injuries back then (that and the lack of helmets). Then, there’s the awesomely huge storage bag attached to the back, which is really impressive. I don’t remember the description on the website really emphasizing how huge this thing is and the fact that it rests on an aluminum frame for extra support. You can load an entire picnic in it, or just use it to smuggle a third kid into the park. And finally, there are a million cup holders on this thing! OK, there are really only four, but the fact that there are two up front for Mommy and Daddy (or other significant other) and two for the kids in the cargo area (with drain holes in the bottom) is brilliant.
If you’re considering getting this type of wagon, with all the choices and configurations out there, you definitely want to strongly consider this one above all others. You’re not going to find as many bells and whistles as this one and the price on this one at Amazon.com at the time I bought it, can’t be beaten, either. I checked extensively online, and this is about as cheap as you’re going to get, so go get your kid(s) one. They’ll thank you for it, and you’ll thank yourself, as well.
Product Features
- Seats fold 5 ways for maximum versatility
- Removable padded seats provide a comfortable ride
- Expandable rear storage folds away when not in use
- Removable UV protection canopy
- Extra-large Dura-Tred® tires for a quiet ride
- Front axles designed for non-tip turning