Baby Trend TJ50B Stroller Instruction Manual

Warranty Information

DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE STORE. PLEASE CONTACT BABY TREND FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS, SERVICE AND REPAIR.

The Baby Trend® warranty covers workmanship defects within the first 180 days of purchase. Any product subjected to misuse, abuse, abnormal use, excessive wear and tear, improper assembly, negligence, environmental exposure, alteration, or accident, or that has had its serial number altered or removed, invalidates all claims against the manufacturer. Any damage to property during installation is the sole responsibility of the end user.

The Customer Service Department can be contacted at 1 (800) 328-7363 Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm (PST). Return Authorizations are required prior to returning product(s) to Baby Trend®. Warranty is valid only in North America.

(This section is also available in Spanish and French in the original document.)

Parts Included

Before assembling the stroller, check that you have all the parts for this model:

• Stroller (main frame)
• Seat
• Retainer plate
• Axel Nuts
• Front Wheels
• Rear Wheels
• Canopy
• Bumper Bar
• Soft Parent Organizer
• Infant Car Seat*
• Base*

*Please refer to the manual located under the car seat for base type and instructions.

Assembly Instructions

Important Safety Notes Before Assembly

WARNING: Please follow all instructions to ensure your child's safety. Keep these instructions for future reference.

WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death. Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out; always use the safety harness and ensure children are properly positioned.

WARNING: Never leave children unattended.

WARNING: Be careful when folding and unfolding the stroller to prevent finger entrapment.

WARNING: The wheel can detach and cause tip-over. Pull on the wheel to assure it is securely attached.

CAUTION: This single stroller is designed for one child only. Use with more than one child may cause imbalance and injury.

Purses, shopping bags, parcels, diaper bags, or accessory items may change the stroller's balance, causing a hazardous, unstable condition.

The maximum weight in the storage basket is 5 pounds (2.27kg). Excessive weight can cause instability.

Ensure the stroller is fully opened and locked before allowing a child near it.

Using the stroller with a total weight over 50 lbs (22.67 kg) will cause excessive wear and stress, potentially leading to instability.

NEVER use on stairways or escalators.

NEVER use with roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, or bicycles.

NEVER allow your stroller to be used as a toy.

For cleaning, use mild household soap or detergent and warm water on a sponge or clean cloth.

Regularly check for loose screws, worn parts, torn material, or stitching. Replace or repair parts as needed.

Discontinue use if the stroller malfunctions or is damaged. Contact customer service for repair or replacement parts.

IMPORTANT! To ensure safe operation, follow these instructions carefully. Keep for future reference.

IMPORTANT! Before assembly and each use, inspect for damaged hardware, loose joints, missing parts, or sharp edges. NEVER use if parts are missing or broken.

IMPORTANT! Adult assembly is required.

Remove stroller from box. Front and rear wheels MUST be installed prior to use.

Front Wheels Installation

To attach the front wheels, unfold the stroller:

1. Unlock the release lever (Fig. 1a). Unfold the stroller frame by pulling upward on the stroller handle until the frame locks (Fig. 1b). Lean the stroller backward so the front wheel posts point upward.Fig. 1a: Image showing a release lever on the stroller frame. Fig. 1b: Image showing the stroller frame being unfolded, with the handle pulled upwards until it locks.
2. Slide the front wheel onto the front forks (Fig. 2).Fig. 2: Image showing a front wheel being slid onto the front fork.
3. Slide the retainer plate onto the wheel. Ensure the raised lip points toward the fork and insert it into the slot on the fork. Align the plate tab with the slot before tightening the wheel (Fig. 3).Fig. 3: Diagram illustrating the front wheel assembly: showing the fork, slot, retainer plate, axle nut, and hub, with the retainer plate being slid onto the axle.
4. With the wheel in position, tighten the axle nuts with a wrench. You should feel significant resistance, and the wheel should be held tightly in place (Fig. 4).Fig. 4: Image showing the front wheel correctly positioned and secured with axle nuts.

Rear Wheels Installation

1. Lean the stroller forward to rest on the front wheel.
2. Press the rear wheel posts into the rear frame hub until they click into place (Fig. 5). NOTE: Pull on the rear wheel to ensure it is securely attached.Fig. 5: Diagram showing the rear wheel posts being inserted into the rear frame hub until they click.

Tires

1. Tires are shipped un-inflated. Inflate to 20-25 p.s.i. Use a bicycle-style hand air pump (Fig. 6).Fig. 6: Image of a bicycle-style hand air pump.

Multi-Position Handle

1. To adjust the handle, press the release buttons to move it up or down to a comfortable position. NOTE: Ensure the handle clicks into place before using (Fig. 7).Fig. 7: Image showing the multi-position handle with release buttons highlighted.

Bumper Bar

WARNING: Do not use the bumper bar to carry the seat with a child inside. The bumper bar is not a carrying handle.

1. Attach the bumper bar by lining up anchors with the seat slots. Push until it clicks (Fig. 8a). NOTE: The bumper bar must be securely attached before use.Fig. 8a: Image showing the bumper bar being attached to the seat anchors.
2. To detach, press the bottom release button, pull the bar out of the anchor, and swing it upward to access the seat (Fig. 8b).Fig. 8b: Diagram showing how to detach the bumper bar by pressing a release button and swinging it upwards.

Storage Basket

1. Use the zipper to open and close the storage cover to access the basket (Fig. 9).Fig. 9: Image of the storage basket with a zipper cover.

Attaching the Seat

WARNING: Never jog or run with your newborn in the carriage position. Use for strolling only.

Only approved SNAP TECH™ products can be used on the frame.

1. Ensure the seat fabric is properly attached to the seat support bar. If unzipped, wrap the fabric around the bar and zip closed (Fig. 10a).Fig. 10a: Diagram showing the seat fabric being wrapped around the seat support bar and zipped closed.
2. Attach the seat by aligning the seat anchors with the stroller frame anchors and pushing them together until they click securely (Fig. 10b). The seat can face front or back.Fig. 10b: Image showing the seat anchors on the seat aligning with the stroller frame anchors.

To Adjust Seat

1. The seat adjusts to upright, reclined, and carriage positions. Pull the recline button on the rear of the seat and rotate it to the desired position (Fig. 11a).Fig. 11a: Image showing the recline button on the rear of the seat and the seat being rotated.
2. Upright and Reclined Position: Buckle the footrest and headrest straps on the rear of the seat. Pull excess straps to tighten (Fig. 11b).Fig. 11b: Diagrams showing how to adjust the seat straps for upright/reclined positions (buckling footrest/headrest straps).
3. Carriage Position: Loosen the footrest and headrest straps and extend the seat surround fully (Fig. 11b).Fig. 11b: Diagrams showing how to adjust the seat straps for carriage position (loosening straps).

Removable Canopy

1. To attach the canopy: Snap the clips inside the toddler seat tubes (Fig. 12a).Fig. 12a: Image showing canopy clips being snapped onto toddler seat tubes.
2. To open: Push the front edge forward while holding the rear in place (Fig. 12b).Fig. 12b: Diagrams showing how to open (push forward) the canopy.
3. To fold: Pull the front edge backward (Fig. 12b).Fig. 12b: Diagrams showing how to fold (pull backward) the canopy.

Soft Parent Organizer

WARNING: Do not place hot liquids or more than 1 lb (0.45kg) in the parent tray. Serious burns or unstable conditions can result.

1. Strap in the organizer: Use the hook and loop to hang it onto the stroller handle. Follow illustrations 1-3 (Fig. 13). Fasten tightly.Fig. 13: Diagram illustrating the 3 steps for attaching the soft parent organizer using hook and loop fasteners.

Safety Information

Brakes

WARNING: Always engage brakes when the stroller is stopped to prevent it from rolling away. NEVER leave unattended on an incline.

1. To engage brakes, apply downward pressure to the rear axle brake levers. You may need to move the stroller slightly forward or backward to engage. Check that the stroller does not move once brakes are applied. To release, gently lift the brake levers (Fig. 14).Fig. 14: Image of the stroller's rear axle with brake levers.

Front Wheel Lock

WARNING: Always lock the front swivel wheel in the STRAIGHT position before placing or removing children, or when walking fast or jogging.

FALL HAZARD: Prevent tipping over before running, jogging, or walking fast by LOCKING the front wheel from swiveling.

1. The front wheel has a swivel locking device. Engage by pushing the button upward and disengage by pushing downward (Fig. 15a, 15b).Fig. 15a: Diagram of the front wheel showing the swivel locking device. Fig. 15b: Image showing the button to engage/disengage the front wheel lock.

To Secure the Child

WARNING: Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use the safety harness.

STRANGULATION HAZARD: A child can strangle in loose straps. Never leave a child in the seat with loose or undone straps.

1. The 5-point harness shoulder straps have 3 attachment positions. Select the position that places the strap level with or below the child's shoulder (Fig. 16a). To adjust height, unhook the strap from the crotch buckle, feed it through the harness slots (accessed from the rear under the fabric), and reattach.Fig. 16a: Diagram showing the 5-point harness with different shoulder strap attachment positions.
2. Place the child in the stroller seat. Bring the safety harness around the child's waist and over the shoulders. Place the crotch strap between the child's legs. Insert the male ends of the shoulder/waist belts into the crotch strap buckle. Tighten the harness snugly around the child's waist and over their shoulders (Fig. 16b).Fig. 16b: Diagrams illustrating how to adjust the harness for a snug fit around the child's waist and shoulders, and how to buckle the straps.

To Release the Child

1. Type 1: To release, push the button on the center clasp; the two harness buckles will pop free (Fig. 17).Fig. 17: Image showing the Type 1 harness buckle release mechanism (pushing center clasp).
2. Type 2: To release, apply pressure to both sides of each male clip until it is released (Fig. 18).Fig. 18: Image showing the Type 2 harness buckle release mechanism (applying pressure to male clips).

Jogging with Your Stroller

WARNING: Never jog or run with your newborn in the car seat or carriage position. Use for strolling only.

When jogging with your child, use the following safety features:

1. The seat MUST be forward and upright (Fig. 19a).Fig. 19a: Image of the stroller in a forward-facing, upright position suitable for jogging.
2. Lock the front swivel wheel in the straight position (refer to Step 15).
3. Safety Wrist Strap: Always connect the safety strap to your wrist when jogging. This strap will keep the stroller from rolling away if you trip (Fig. 19b).Fig. 19b: Image showing the safety wrist strap attached to the stroller handle and a wrist.
4. The safety strap must remain connected to the rear lower frame cross member at all times. This prevents the stroller from tipping backward if you fall. The strap includes a hook-and-loop attachment for storage on the left side when not in use (Fig. 19c).Fig. 19c: Diagram showing the safety strap connected to the stroller's rear lower frame cross member.

Folding and Unfolding

To Fold the Stroller

WARNING: Be careful when folding and unfolding to prevent finger entrapment.

CAUTION: Do not allow children near the stroller while folding.

1. Pull the stroller backward several inches to align the front wheels forward.
2. Fold the stroller by pulling both release triggers (Fig. 20a) and push the handle toward the floor. Ensure the front wheels lie flat, then secure the stroller in the folded position by locking the fold latch on the right side over the rivet (Fig. 20b).Fig. 20a: Image showing the stroller being folded by pulling two release triggers. Fig. 20b: Image showing the fold latch being locked on the right side of the folded stroller.

To Unfold the Stroller

CAUTION: Do not allow children near the stroller while unfolding.

1. Unlock the release lever (Fig. 21a). Unfold the stroller frame by pulling the handle upward until the frame locks (Fig. 21b).Fig. 21a: Image showing the release lever for unfolding the stroller. Fig. 21b: Image showing the stroller frame being unfolded by pulling the handle upwards.

Infant Car Seat Installation and Removal

Attaching the Infant Car Seat

WARNING: Never jog or run with your newborn in the car seat position. Use for strolling only.

WARNING: Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use the infant car seat harness.

Only approved SNAP TECH™ products can be used on the frame.

1. Attach the car seat by aligning its anchors with the stroller frame anchors and pushing them together until they lock securely (Fig. 22).Fig. 22: Image showing the infant car seat being attached to the stroller frame anchors.

To Remove the Seat / Infant Car Seat

1. To remove the seat or infant car seat, push both center buttons on each side of the seat and lift the seat upward (Fig. 23). DO NOT remove with the child in the seat.Fig. 23: Image showing how to remove the seat or infant car seat by pressing release buttons and lifting.

Care and Maintenance

Testing for Proper Wheel Installation

WARNING: ALWAYS check the double nut locking system before each use to ensure the front wheel is securely fastened to the frame.

1. Lift the front wheel off the ground and strike the tire top sharply (Fig. 24). The wheel should not be loose or come off.Fig. 24: Image showing the front wheel being struck to test its security.

If you experience front wheel wobble, you may need to adjust the front wheel housing nut.

1. Remove the footrest to access the nut. Use a standard crescent wrench to tighten the nut (Fig. 25). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN, as this can damage the wheel housing.Fig. 25: Image showing the footrest removed to access the wheel nut for adjustment.

Fender

If adjustment or replacement is necessary:

1. Align the front fender and press it onto the front frame assembly (Fig. 26a).Fig. 26a: Image showing the front fender being aligned with the frame.
2. Insert the 4 screws through the underside of the front frame assembly into the fender's plastic tubes. Tighten screws until snug (Fig. 26b). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.Fig. 26b: Image showing the screws being inserted to attach the fender.

Seat Pad

To clean the seat pad, use only mild household soap or detergent and warm water on a sponge or clean cloth.

Other

Regularly check your stroller for loose screws, worn parts, torn material, or stitching. Replace or repair parts as needed.

Additional Information

Riding Positions

Only approved SNAP TECH™ products can be used on the frame.

The seat can face in either direction, front or backwards.

Diagrams illustrate different riding positions: Forward Facing, Rear Facing, Carriage Mode, Car Seat Mode.