Does the seat only allow the child to walk sideways (side stepping) or with forward steps around the center unit?
822708
No, the fabric seat will actually turn INSIDE the yellow ring, so the child can walk forward or take side steps, whatever they prefer.
822709
The seat rotates so the baby can face the toys and sidestep, and run forward. My daughter loved when I would chase her from both directions and she would turn and run. Fun stuff.
923891
It's stationary. My daughter does kind of run into things (the wall, couch, rug) but she does like it. You do have to push forward; if you push DOWN on the handle it tips over. So definitely not for someone who isn't walking decently. This is not a "learn to walk" walker.
878704
No, the toddler does not walk. There is a seat with a seatbelt. The bottom is solid with small holes for water drainage. It is very easy to push, even for taller people - my husband is 5' 10" and he commented on how comfortable it is to push. Sometimes I even walk off to the side and push with one hand.
1311772
Check the website manual but I believe it's only forward. Also, the recline position is not a drastic recline, just slight.
825449
I bought this stroller a month ago and loved mostly everything about it, but came back on to see if anyone is also seeing that their toddler needs to lean forward or slouch a little when there is a carseat installed in front. My toddler needs to bend her head forward a little when the carseat is installed.
1342546
I agree with DOGLOVER. The seat is a little wider than some of the other seats, but my son was able to use it fine with a stepstool he just held himself up with his hands. It is not so wide that they will just fall right in unless they are really tiny.
1327152
The seat only faces forward. The only way to have your child face backwards would be in their carrier attached to the stroller. If you want to be able to change the seat direction look at the Baby Jogger City Select or Baby Jogger City Versa.
1233508
I have ony used it facing forward, but you could probably turn it to the side or back. However, if the seat was facing backwards, it may interfere with your walking?
1686168
In my opinion your child needs to have passed the infant stage for this seat to work and have enough strength in her/his neck to handle being forward facing. The seat sits really straight so there is little angle for the neck. Just my thoughts.
1844040
it can face forward but withour the rotating base, yo can use both the seatbelt or the latch system.
52838
No - the Indie is only forward facing, but has almost a lay-flat recline to it, which is very nice. Overall, this is a GREAT stroller and we always get compliments on it wherever we go. Plus, our daughter loves it!
2159324
Not the same as a rocking horse in that it only moves forward. It also doesn't turn making one only able to go in one direction. Also to make it move the child has to push on it up and down. You can adjust how much effort it takes to make it move.
2104365
Scooting/walking is not a problem. With the seat being adjustable for leg length, moving forward and back is not a problem for me. The left and right movement is controlled by the bar attached in front; however lateral movement could be cumbersome based on terrain and whether or not the ground is on a angle uphill or downhill.
944782
No looseness where the frame attaches under your seat. There is side sway which is necessary in order to turn corners, but this helps your youngster learn balance and turning.
626650
My son is 14 months and has been walking well for a couple months. I put him in it yesterday and he was able to scoot it around. I will still use it occasionally under supervision but he has pretty much grown out of it. The height adjustments are plenty sufficient. It's just lightweight enough for him to move it around with him.
843633
Yes it does but it does sit on a bit of a forward slant but it does serve the purpose of the little one being able to snack & stroll ;)
1228011
The little half circle opening you see in the photos is where they put their foot to step in. As they get older and it gets lowered all the way down, they won't need to use it. Awesome item to have if you have a child that loved to help you.