Stroller brand review: Joovy
Stroller brand review: Joovy. Joovy launched back in 2002 with a single model—the Caboose Graphite Stand-on Tandem (
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Over the last few years, Joovy has refined the Caboose—now the seat recline doesn’t interfere with the space for the toddler. And the infant car seat attachment sits higher than the previous model. FYI: the Joovy works with over 13 infant seats, including the Britax B-Safe and Chicco KeyFit.
The Caboose’s success has led to a series of spin-offs: the Caboose Ultralight, Big Caboose, Big Caboose Stand On Triple, and Caboose VaryLight. (There will be a quiz on this tomorrow).
The Caboose Graphite Ultralight ( , 22.6 lbs.) was originally 20% lighter than the original Caboose but now has lost even more weight–it’s 10% lighter than that! It features a deluxe canopy with extension, universal car seat adapter, child tray and neoprene parent organizer. A rear seat accessory (Caboose Too seat) is available for an additional . This seat also works on the regular Caboose and the Big Caboose, discussed next.
Got three kids? The Big Caboose ( $614.64 , 37 lbs.) has two seats plus a toddler padded jump seat/standing area. This model can also handle two infant car seats—so if you have twins and an older toddler, this would be one of the few models out there to hold all three tykes.
Joovy is adding yet another Caboose to the line, the Caboose S ( $459.99 ,pictured at right). This single-to-double convertible stroller has a huge 50 SPF canopy to cover both kids, one hand standing fold, pedicure friendly brake, and four-wheel suspension. Each seat will accommodate kids up to 55 lbs. and they’ve added an extra two inches between the seats to give kids extra room. The stroller is car seat compatible (although you’ll need adapters for the rear position). It has eight accessories available including a second toddler seat, bassinet, parent organizer and cup holders. There is also a platform for older kids to sit or stand.
Joovy has added a Caboose S Too Sit and Stand double tandem stroller to the line. It can be configured 16 different ways with it’s bench, toddler seat and standing platform for older kids to use. Price: .
While the Caboose is Joovy’s flagship model, the company has several other strollers. The ScooterX2 (
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The Groove Ultralight (
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For an even more compact stroller, Joovy has rolled out the Kooper ( and twin stroller KooperX2, ). The Kooper’s Z-fold creates a much more compact footprint that typical strollers. It also comes with folding tray, large wheels, car seat adapters, one-step parking brake, full recline, large basket, three-position leg rest, and parent storage plus cup holder.
Joovy’s Zoom 360 Ultralight (
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A Zoom X2 Twin Jogger is also available families of twins or with young kids close together. Priced at , it comes with a locking and swiveling front tire, air filled tires all around, one hand fold, parent organizer, air pump and holds up to 100 lbs. (50 per seat).
Joovy’s stroller frame is the TwinRoo+, (
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Joovy is revamping an older stroller in the line called the Qool ( ). It features a reversible seat, telescoping handlebar, four wheel suspension, large canopy, and an adjustable footrest. The seat offers a 140 degree recline. Accessories include a bench seat, toddler seat and bassinet. The weight capacity is 135 lbs. This stroller has been completely revamped by Joovy, but you may still see older versions also called the Qool and the Too Qool. Make sure you’re getting the newest version. Finally, Joovy is bringing out a new bike trailer/double stroller called the Cocoon X2. Available in June, 2018, the Cocoon comes with an included hitch, has an adjustable handle, 20″ pneumatic tires, aluminum frame and large cargo area. All this for
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Our view. Of all the Caboose variations, we recommend the Joovy Caboose Ultralight as tops. Reader feedback on this model is mostly positive—the lighter weight makes it a worthy upgrade over the regular Caboose. Fans like the easy fold and compatibility with most infant car seats. Critics note that infant car seats must be strapped down (there is no click-in lock). And even when collapsed, the Caboose takes up a large amount of trunk real estate.
Feedback on Joovy’s other strollers has been generally positive. The Zoom 360 Ultralight is a decent value for an all-terrain stroller, while the ScooterX2 also gets good marks for its easy fold, although it takes two hands. This stroller is a good choice for those looking at an affordable option for a side-by-side stroller.
The Joovy models that are least popular are probably its largest/heaviest strollers such as the Big Caboose. These strollers are large and bulky—and when weighed down with two or three kids, they can require Herculean effort to push and maneuver.
We’re looking forward to the release of the Caboose S and the new version of the Qool. Check back for more feedback as these strollers are released.
Bottom line: it’s unusual for a stroller company to have mostly positive reviews across nearly all its models, especially a line as large as Joovy’s. Fans love the overall value and features like oversized canopies. We are raising Joovy’s rating this year to reflect this. Baby Bargains Resale Rank: Good. Rating: A- Stroller brand review: Joovy
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