Customer Reviews

Chicco Capri Lightweight Stroller, Tangerine

5 star:		(86)
4 star:		(55)
3 star:		(21)
2 star:		(13)
1 star:		(16)

 

 

We bought this stroller primarily for travel purposes (airport/gate check, train, etc.). We used a Bugaboo Bee previously. My wife likes this one so much that she uses it almost exclusively. Granted, she is petite and the weight savings over the Bee were a huge factor for her. I still prefer the Bee. There are just some features you cannot do in an umbrella stroller.

Likes:
- Lightweight! At 11 lbs., it's almost half the weight of traditional strollers and a good 7 lbs. lighter than the Bee. I didn't think a lousy 7 lbs would make a significant difference, but it is noticables and makes all the difference to the wife. There is also a built in carry strap that is handy at the airport.
- Compact. This is the greatest advantage of the umbrella. By "collapsing" in two dimensions, the Ct0.6 takes up less room than my golf clubs. The bee only "folds" in one dimension such that it ends up taking much more trunk space.
- Overall construction. The frame seems to be sturdy and the folding mechanism seems safe and secure. The locking mechanism for the frame is a easy "step-on" bar across the rear (imagine a rear axle if you will) and clicks into place when the frame is locked open. Folding the frame requires a "pull towards you and up" double move (to prevent accidental folding of the stroller) that can be accomplished using one foot.
- Full suspension. This feature (which the Bee also has) helps to absorb bumps and irregularities on the street or sidewalk. Although the suspension on the Bee is "springier" and works a little better, to me, the suspension on the Ct0.6 works well.
- 5 point harness. Honestly, would you even consider anything these days that doesn't come with a 5 point harness?
- Sun canopy. Works well and can be "buttoned" at the rear to the top of the seat back. When unbuttoned, can be adjusted over a decent range. Somewhat small (covers maybe a 15 to 20 degree arc versus the 30-45 degree arc on the Bee).
- Handle "grips". Wonderfully rubbery and grippy and ergonomically upright.

What I don't like:
- Brakes. I don't like having to lock each rear wheel independently. I prefer the single brake pedal mechanism on the Bee. Unfortunately, I don't know that a single brake pedal is possible on an umbrella stroller due to design limitations. Of note, the brake pedals on the Ct0.6 are unusually stiff. I have to give them a good stomp before they are locked down. They also require a decent tug to release.
- Recline. I am glad that they at least offered some sort of recline here, but I have 2 complaints. 1.) It really doesn't recline much. 2.) The recline mechanism blows. I love the 4 position recline on the Bee (which, by the way, goes all the way flat) and the single handle mechanism to recline the Bee's seat. On the Chicco Ct0.6, the recline mechanism works very much like the expandable zipper on your rollaboard suitcase. In other words, you unbutton a strap at the top of the seat on either side of the seat and unzip an expansion gusset on either side (one zipper on each side) to recline the seat. It works to provide maybe an additional 15-20 degrees of recline.

No opinion on:
- Handles. There are a number of complaints here that the handles are not adjustable and are uncomfortable for some. Of course there truly isn't such a thing as "one size fits all", I believe that there is a "one size fits most" and that would apply to the Ct0.6's handles. I'm 6'0", my wife is 5'4" and we both find the Ct0.6 handles to be at an appropriate height and therefore comfortable to each of us. Anatomically speaking, shorter people have shorter arms while taller people have longer arms and for the majority of people, appropriate "grip height" would fall in a similar range (anyone who has been fitted for golf clubs should understand what I'm talking about).

Overall assessment:
Great, cheap (cost), lightweight stroller that performs wonderfully as a travel stroller and can double duty as a primary stroller for toddlers. Cheers!

As a very compact stroller, this one is pretty good. I looked at many umbrella strollers and most did not have 5 point harnesses or aren't comfy for someone over about 5'2". Now I'm a hair under 5'8", but I wouldn't recommend this for anyone taller. My husband at 6' had to hunch over to push it. Another issue is that the wheels are pretty close together and the handles don't tilt back far enough to provide a lot of separation between your feet and the wheels. You do have to walk heel-toe if you are going to walk behind the stroller and that not only takes a little getting used to, but can be tiring because you don't use your normal walking muscles.

It has a very small basket underneath that can store some smile items, but because of the cross back support, you can't put a bag of any size under there, but it's good for small purchases. Also, while it does recline, it's not much, but more than you would see on other umbrella strollers.

Another plus is that it is significantly wider than the Jeep umbrella stroller and the other low price ones. My 3 month old looked cramped in that one and I cannot imagine her being able to use it for long. This stroller should last us for travel purposes (especially on the subway) for a couple of years.

I also like that the sunshade can be snapped to the back of the stroller or you can unsnap it and change the angle depending on where the sun is.

I recommend you take a test push of this before purchasing. They have them instock in limited colors at Babies R Us, but that's good advice for any stroller purchase.

I have had this stroller for over 2 years now and I love it. It held my son from the time he was 6 weeks old (that is when we purchased it). My nephew who is 6 can still easily ride in this stoller, so it will last you a long time. It's one of the only umbrella strollers on the market that has 2 storage compartments, a canopy, and it RECLINES. It also has a leg extender on it so when they are little their legs don't dangle off the end, and then it folds down for when their older. It does not have a cup holder, but it has a storage pocket on the back that you can put a drink in and it holds it great, or if you have a diaper bag or blanket in the bottom you can easily support a drink in the bottom. I have taken this stroller everywhere, up in the mountains hiking, through grass, even in snow (I walk over 5 miles daily with it). It also fits easily into any trunk and takes up little space. Look no further this is the best stroller out there.

Well, I had other umbrella strollers, but my daughter could last no longer than 10 minutes in them. I ended up using our travel system stroller, but my back would be hurting as I lugged it in and out of our trunk.
Thank goodness for this stroller! She can last forever in this one. The slight recline is enough to keep her comfortable and the backing helps her from looking slumped over. It is light and collapses just as easily as other umbrella strollers. I also like the five-point safety harness and great sunshade. Oh, and unlike other critics, my feet hitting the wheels while walking has never been a problem.
I give it four stars b/c the material is not washproof and the keylime color soils easily (if I had known this, I would have purchased a darker color). Also, I thought it would recline more (only goes down 10-15 degrees from upright). Having said that, my daughter still seems to last forever in this stroller though!
All in all, a good purchase!

We purchased this stroller as an extra for around the house or quick trips out (in turquois) specifically for the shoulder harnesses because it's hard to find an umbrella stroller with this option. The stroller is well made and visually pleasing (thus the 2 star rating). unfortunately my average size 8 month old finds it extremely uncomfortable. The problem is that the seat part is too inclined and even with the back in the upright position it makes his feet point up too high. therefore he has the tendency to lean forward because of the unnatural angle and he cannot relax. He ends up slumped to one side with his head resting on the side bar. This one will only be used for around the yard for short periods. Prior to purchasing this stroller I bought the "Kolcraft Tour Sport® Umbrella Stroller With Adjustable Canopy ". It was nearly half the price of the Chicco. Although it did not come with shoulder harnesses, it's just as well made, the handlebars are foam padded and comes with a cup holder. The best part is that I use it daily inside the house and my son loves it. The seat is flatter and it reclines as well. He falls asleep minutes after strolling him around the house and even watches his "Baby Einstein" shows in it. It's the best money spent so far. I also recommend any of the Maclaren Strollers, pricy but worth the money. I use the XLR for shopping and outing trips and he has plenty of room and is comfortable.

Okay, we all like to nitpick our strollers, so here's what I dislike about this one:
1. The release mechanism to fold it is hard to use when you are wearing flip flops. I live in a hot state and wear flip flops most days.
2. The basket underneath is trivial. I can throw a water bottle and my wallet down there, but that's about it. Typically I hang my diaper bag on the handles.
3. The clip that holds it together when folded takes too much pressure to engage, so I just don't bother. I really couldn't care less about this since I can wrap my hand around it so that it stays put, which is what I do!
4. Yes, the wheels rub on the canopy when folded. My canopy is black so this doesn't show very much. I have found that it wipes right off. I've only had to clean it twice in the year I've been using it. But then again, I'm not off-roading with this thing. I have a jogger for that.
5. Yes, the harness clip is hard to engage, but I prefer this to one that is too easy for my kid to undo. So I find this to be a perk.


Now let's get real about some of the "issues" that people have here:
1. This is an umbrella stroller. Repeat: umbrella stroller. This is not the stroller you use to go out walking. This is not the stroller you use for a hard-core shopping day. This is the stroller you keep in your car so that you're never without one. This is the stroller you use for quick trips in and out of a store because you don't want to use your bigger, nice stroller. This is the stroller you grab because it sets up quickly. This is not a workhorse stroller. To compare it with a travel system stroller or an all-terrain stroller is unfit. It's comparing your compact care to a large sedan or SUV.
2. This stroller is light on features. Again, because it is just an umbrella stroller. Of course it doesn't have trays or fancy breaks or fancy handles or fancy reclining systems.
3. What makes this better than the el-cheapo $25 strollers you see everywhere is that it does have some features, and that is what you are paying for. The handle grips are wider and more comfortable. It has a basket, though small. It has a canopy. It reclines, though just a tad. It has a 5-point reclining system. The seat is wider. It is sturdy. My beef with the generic store umbrella strollers is that they look as if they might crumble if my fat cat jumped into them.
4. If you think that these features are not worth the extra $30-$50 in price, then go get the stripped down version. Or spend the extra money for that all-terrain you've had your eye one ;)


Long story short: If you want a fancier umbrella stroller, this is the one for you. If you want something other than an umbrella stroller, look elsewhere.

I really liked how light weight and durable this stroller is. The only problem I have with it is that the foot release, to break it down, is a little tough. I love the color and it reclines back (not a lot) so my son can sleep.

I bought this product because I needed a new stroller smaller and lighter than my PegPerego P3 stroller. This stroller was the solution. It is a great product, for an excellent price, is very nice, very light (even my wife agreed) and its design is very modern and cool, the color is excellent, and my baby sits very good in there.
I recomend it 100%

I love how light and simple this stroller is, but the handles are too short. I am 5' 7" and the handles are pretty short for me, but they are way short for my 6' 3" man. We both kick the back wheels of the stroller when we walk. I'm really disappointed because I wanted a simple, easy stroller, but I think we're going to have to replace this one. Also, from the picture, the lime green looked more green, but when it arrived it's basically flourescent yellow. Ick.

I actually bought the aqua color last year, but they are all pretty much the same. It is a good, lightweight stroller for a walk in the park or mall or a shorter daytrip. The basket is not large, but sufficient for a purse and small diaper bag. I quickly found out if you place too many shopping bags on the handle and take your child out of the seat, the whole stroller tips backwards! (yep, in the manual!) The travel bag it comes with is good for car travel, but got pretty beat up on one airplane trip. It's not made with strong material and the seams are weak.

My only complaint is the way the stroller folds - the wheels (always dirty) come into direct contact with the underside of the canopy when folded. Unless you remove the canopy each time before storing it in your trunk or SUV, it gets dirty and is difficult to clean. You also have to buy your own cupholders to attach, but all in all a good lightweight stroller.