Being that my little man is getting bigger every day, soon I will reach that stage where he is out of his infant carrier. I have mixed feelings about this, but whether I like it or not it’s going to happen. That means I need an a great stroller that is just as easy as the snap and go I have now. That is why I was lucky enough to get to try the First Years Ignite Stroller. It’s a stroller filled with the great features of an expensive stroller, but with an inexpensive price tag.

First of all it was extremely easy to put together. All that was required was snapping on the four wheels and the canopy. It was so easy that I was even able to do it myself! And if you know me, you know that is HUGE! If that doesn’t sell you, how about the nice price tag of $59.99? With that price it falls in between the cheap umbrella strollers, but still is much less expensive and easier than the large travel systems. Plus it folds up easy like the cheap umbrella strollers.

Some great features?

• Can hold your child till they are 50 lbs
• Has a great canopy that can easily be removed
• 5 point harness that can keep your little one safely inside
• Has a cup holder and a zippered pouch
• Reclinable seat; which is great for a quick nap
• 14.25 lbs which makes it light and easy to carry

The First Years Ignite Stroller also comes in many great color options which will suit almost anyone’s needs. Since it can hold up to 50 lbs, this stroller can definitely be used for a long time. It’s nice to not have to keep buying strollers.

Overall I was very impressed with this stroller, and I think that it gives a family lots of features at half the cost. Easy, useful, afforable…all words a mom wants to hear…and all words that could be used to describe the First Years Ignite Stroller.

I was provided with a First Years Ignite Stroller for the purposes of this review. As always all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This lightweight, Dutch made stroller has a lot of the bell & whistles of a heavier, larger stroller, but folds up into a tiny compact package that could make even and umbrella stroller envious. It takes up little room in the trunk and does not give me a hernia when I have to foist it in and out, ten times a day.

I’ve long been a fan of Mutsy. Their strollers are of the European tradition – high quality prams that are meant to be used, frequently, in all kinds of weather. Europeans know their strollers!  Mutsy has always been a popular choice for their forward thinking designs and details like their easy access baskets.

The Transporter has a very roomy and comfortable seat for children from about 3 months up to around 4 years. With a wide and tall seat they won’t grow out of this one quickly. The seat reclines to multiple positions but does not recline completely flat. If you have a baby under three months and want to use this stroller right from the start, you can get carseat adapters or a bassinet to use with the frame.

Some nice things about the seat: It is well padded and has a five point harness. The fabric is easy to clean and durable. I’m definitely dressing mine up with a cute aftermarket seat pad, because I am all about the stroller pimping/decoration, but there’s no need to embellish, it’s great as it. The seat has a well designed removable pillow with side wings – really nice touch for a toddler who wants to nap in their stroller. My son loves the pillow!  A padded bumper bar is also easy to remove. The only thing we’d like to see  (perhaps as an accessory option) might be a snack tray. An ample hood protects baby from the sun and we love the peekaboo side windows that let them see the world even when the hood is fully deployed.

Pushing the stroller is a pleasure thanks to EVA foam wheels. These wheels bounce smoothly over bumps, but no flats. I’d not suggest them for your off road treks, but they are perfect for urban use, trips to parks, stores and getting around the neighborhood. The  handlebar folds into multiple positions for various heights, so pushing your kiddo can be be a family affair. The handlebar tucks under for the fold.

Speaking of the fold, it’s remarkably fast and easy to achieve which is a great feature for those times when you are hopping on a tram at Disney, or dashing to the car during a shower.

Bonus points for the oversized storage basket on the bottom. There is room there for a big bag and a sweater to boot,  and it is accessible even when the stroller is fully reclined. No waking a sleeping baby getting your keys out.  We would have liked more storage up top for our stuff however. An included cup holder and parent console would  have been much appreciated. Fortuntately there are plenty of options out there for aftermarket add ons for snack, drink and sunglasses storage.

For more photos check out my Whrrl Story on the Mutsy Transporter. See the Mutsy site for Mutsy Transporter Stats.