Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stand On Tandem Stroller, Red

Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stand On Tandem Stroller, Red Getting around with your young family can be a challenge, but with the Joovy Caboose ultra-light Stand-on Tandem Stroller, travel is made much easier. Designed for use with an older toddler and an infant, this tandem stroller is a compact, lightweight, easy-to-use alternative to bulkier, heavier double strollers. It features a front-facing baby seat, which can also accommodate many infant car seats, and a standing platform and seat for toddlers over the age of 2-1/2 years. Both seat can accommodate children up to 45 pounds in weight, up to 40 inches tall.

The Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stroller offers:
  • Compact, lightweight profile for easy maneuvering.
  • Standing platform and seat for older children.
  • Front seat that is compatible with many infant car seats.

Adjustable padded rear seat allows a standing child to take a rest. (Shown here in sage.)


Universal Car Seat Adapter fits most major brands (shown in sage). View larger.
Streamlined Efficiency and Convenience
Double strollers can be bulky and difficult to maneuver, with side x side seats creating an extra-wide profile, or other tandems being too deep to maneuver easily. The Joovy Caboose ultra-light, however, is designed for streamlined ease. Weighing in at just 21 pounds and sporting a neat, compact profile, the Joovy Caboose ultra-light Stand-on Tandem Stroller is a breeze to get around. It measures 41.5 x 21.5 x 38 inches (HxWxD). Sealed ball-bearing wheels contribute to a smoother ride as well, and a foam-padded handle offers additional comfort.

A roomy under-seat basket provides room for your traveling essentials, and the nifty neoprene "Cool Essentials Parent Organizer," which includes a cup holder, keeps keys, your cell phone, and a drink close at hand.

A Fun, Comfortable Ride
The stroller is compatible with many infant car seats (see list below), offering easy "snap and go" convenience for traveling with a young infant. Once your baby is old enough to sit up independently, she can sit facing forward, secured safely with a five-point harness. Snacks and a drink are close at hand thanks to the removable child tray, and a wide sun shade keeps her safe from the elements.

Whether you're browsing at the mall or trekking through the zoo, your older child will love the versatility that the Joovy Caboose ultra-light provides. When she gets tired of walking, she can simply hop onto the standing platform. Comfortably padded handles are available for her to hold. Or she can take a rest on the adjustable, padded seat, which is also equipped with a three-point harness.

Compatible Car Seats
The Joovy Caboose ultra-light Tandem Stroller can be used with the following infant car seat models: The Graco Snug Ride Series and Safe Seat; the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio and Primo Viaggio SIP; the Evenflo Embrace; the Compass Light & Portable Infant Car Seat; the Britax Companion; the Safety 1st Designer 22; the Eddie Bauer Infant Car Seat (models 22-625 and 22-626); the Baby Trend Latch-Loc & Flex-Loc; the Chicco Key Fit Car Seat; the Combi Centre Series and Combi Connection; and the Maxi-Cosi Mico.

Also available in:
Sage

Black

Sunset

Camo


Customer Review: Great stroller but could use some improvements.
I really like this stroller however the basket could be a little larger and easier to get too. It does not have a standard cup holder but mine came with one and it would be great if it had a harder one. I understand that it needs to be soft for your little one but they could put it to the outside of the stroller towards you that way it won't get in the way of your little one standing or getting in/out of the stroller. Very light weight stroller and that's great. We recently took it on a weekend trip and I have no complaints about the weight or how it handles. As explained before it could use some improvements with other things.
Customer Review: Very pleased, but there's no such thing as perfect
Pros:

lightweight

smooth roll

accommodates 3 year old and newborn (using Graco snug-ride infant seat)

canopy protects both kids from bright sun

parent organizer- drinks don't topple over, zippered pocket for cell phone, miscellany

easy assembly, including carseat adapter

bench seat slides to access basket



Cons:

Small basket, holds a purse or SMALL diaper bag, but not your shopping bags at the mall

bench seat does not lock into place (minor detail, doesn't affect usability)

Requires two hands to fold and unfold... slightly awkward



We test drove multiple double strollers, and finally settled on the Joovy. I literally stopped Moms and Dads at the zoo and other places to ask how they liked their double strollers, and the Joovy received consistent praises.



No double stroller is going to be perfect, and as a parent you have to decide what features matter most to you. If the big storage basket and multiple cup holders are what you need most, this is not the stroller for you. (Though the 2 cup holders in the parent organizer are good, the snack tray's cup holder does not seem stable). If you are looking for maneuverability and something that will work as your kids get older and outgrow huge diaper bags, but still occasionally need to rest from walking, this stroller is practically perfect.



My 33 lb, 38 inch tall 3 year old loves the big kid seat. She also still fits in the front seat when the baby is not with us. The baby doesn't really have an opinion, but he does fall asleep on strolls, and between the canopy on his infant carrier and the canopy on the stroller, his eyes are protected from the sun.



It fits fine in the back of our Toyota Highlander.





I am pleased with our choice overall.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

The baby stroller in Red is very attractive to see and its features like front-facing baby seat, standing platform and seat for toddlers make it different from all other strollers. We have designed a Mickey sport buggy stroller with all extra features other than which in the market at affordable price.