Customer Reviews

Combi City Savvy Claret

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I bought the stroller when my daughter was just over three months old. I have a 6 year old, and a Peg Perego Venezia stroller and needed somthing a little easier to handle on quick trips. My husband saw no justification in spending more than $40.00 on another stroller.( I had recently purchased a snap'n' go..:))

I'm the one full time with the kids and that was enough justification for me. I bought the stroller and he was amazed at all the features. The adjustible recline is a must have if your baby is struggling to sit up like mine. She's four months now and the 5-point harness allows her to sit fully upright w/out falling forward. There is also a little front-zipper safety boot that zips over the front bar, so that when she's asleep, I can have her FULLY reclined with worring about her slipping out. The whole seating area is fully padded as well as the strap covers. The size, weight, and overall ease of use put this item along with my baby bjorn at the top of my list of could't function without it list.

While planning a trip to Walt Disney World with our two-year-old, I began looking for a stroller that didn't require Herculean strength to lift into the trunk or Jedi mind tricks to figure out how to fold it. I stumbled onto this little darling, and let me tell you -- it was a lifesaver on our trip!

The stroller, at under 12 lbs., is easily lifted and can be toted around on the shoulder using the attached strap. I recently ran across a parking lot in a downpour with this slung over my shoulder and my daughter in my arms with no problems.

It also folds easily, just tilt the stroller back on its rear wheels and pull the two levers on the handle simultaneously --'it collapes on its own. Join the two sides together and it easily latches itself and the wheels allow it to stand upright. There is a medium-sized basket underneath that, while not large enough to stuff a Vera Bradley diaper bag in it, is large enough to hold a purse, a couple o' diapers and a package of wipes for a quick trip to the mall. The back folds down and my daughter slept easily during her naptime while in Walt Disney World. The detachable front rail gives her something to hold on to, and if you have little ones you can velcro toys to it --'as they get older, you can completely remove it. Finally, it is easy to gate-check if you travel with your tot frequently.

We have since replaced our huge Peg Perego travel system with this little gem. I highly recommend it for all types of travel.

I typically don't add my opinions here, but thought that I should. We have the Graco Quattro in Mayfair and just love it. However, we spend a lot of time going to visit family 5 hours away and don't always take our Envoy, or have the additional room to spare. So, despite my husband's opinion, I decided to shop around. It was either this one or the Maclaren--but that was out of stock and we were traveling back to visit family for the holidays in a week's time. Having read the reviews of other parents and the editor's input, I took a chance. Fortunately it turned out to be a good risk. Let me tell you what I like:

1. It definitely is light! Especially being used to the weight of the big stroller, this one is a breeze to pick up.

2. It folds to be quite thin and takes up little space--a huge plus!

3. It has a canopy. This isn't a huge canopy like my graco, but the first time we used it, it was raining like a son of a gun and my baby stayed dry...mommy wasn't quite as fortunate, but that's another story.

4. It seems comfortable for my 7 month old.

5. It has the 5 point harness and the bar. She likes to put her feet up on it as if it were a recliner. Very cute.

What I'm not crazy about:

1. While the straps are adjustable, they aren't the easiest to work with. Takes a little time to get them where you want.

2. The recline isn't quite what you think it is. On the big stroller, there are actual positioned notches. On this one, it's adjusted with a strap on the back of the seat. Not the easiest or smartest of contraptions, but what we can't have everything. My daughter has yet to fully recline in it. I doubt she ever really will because it seems so flimsy.

3. The storage. Everything you read about it being small is true. I have a small diaper bag--the free black Enfamil one that I got at the hospital. That won't really fit in there. I just take the change pad, diapers, wipes, cream (I have a travel pack), my purse, a couple of toys, a blanket and that's about it for the storage. There is a nice compartment on the back for the cups and a cd/mp3 player if you have one--I don't, well not yet!

4. It doesn't close nearly as easy as my big stroller. Again, what can I expect for something that is considerably less expensive? It's not a one hander. Definitely put the baby in the car or have someone else hold you baby while you put this away. You need 2 hands because of the way it is designed.

Overall, for a lightweight umbrella stroller, I'm pleased. I bought it elsewhere for a lot less though. Make sure you can return it if you aren't pleased.

After going through everything from a travel system to an umbrella stroller, this stroller is the best for the money.

What we love: 1. It's lightweight(about 11 pounds) 2. It folds EASILY into a little rectangle, stands on it's wheels and has a handy storage bag 3. It has a strap to carry the stroller over your shoulder 4. The seat is nicely padded and can fully recline 5. It has a 5 point harness

What we don't like: 1. NO parent cup holder 2. No child cup holder 3. Our 2 1/2 year old is tall and she will not be able to ride in this stroller for much longer 4. Small storage basket

Overall, we are very happy and would recommend this stroller!

I bought the newer version of this 12/2005 (it is actually a 2006 model), this has 5-point harness and the one I got only had belt harness like you can get from an ordinary umbrella stroller. I was looking for an umbrella size stroller but a little sturdier, the sales clerk showed this to me from that moment I couldn't let it go. I am petite and always had a problem with bulky stroller. I bought a travel system but it was too heavy for me, then my husband bought a jogging stroller but too bulky for my Outback (nice size car), almost occupied my entire trunk and no place left for my groceries.

This stroller is light weight, 12 lbs. and has a handle strap that you can put on your shoulder. It also stands by itself after you fold it unlike other strollers they lay down on the ground. It is a tri-fold, amazing size that folds like an umbrella stroller and fold it again to hold the sides, perfect for small cars. It is well padded too! Reclines all the way down, very good for infants. There's front handle that is very soft where you can put toys. The bonus part; it is compatible to combi carseat. I wish I knew that when my baby is a little bit smaller so I don't have to buy a universal car seat stroller.

I've never been happier after finding this stroller. This is really a MOM's dream come true. I highly recommend this to anyone who are looking for functionality and space saving.

We got this stroller because we wanted a lightweight stroller to travel with. I was a bit worried about getting it because it doesn't hold our carseat, which is important when the baby is little. But we just got back from our airplane trip and it was a great thing to have. It takes a few times to get used to folding it, and it does take both hands. But once you get used to it, it's easy. And it's really easy to carry with or without the strap, because it's so lightweight. I'd buy this one over the other pricier brands because it does the same thing for less money. The basket is pretty non-existent unless you have a very small diaperbag or purse, but if you're looking for a lot of storage, you'd probably be looking at the bigger strollers anyway. I would recommend this one! It's very handy to have.

The City Savvy is a great stroller for its category. It's lightweight, easy to maneuver, and fairly stylish. I routinely carry it and baby up two flights of stairs without difficulty. We've even been able to securely fit our Graco Snugride carseat front-facing into the stroller when baby was sleeping.

However, there have been a few problems. The harness is hard to adjust with the child in it, and it doesn't adjust tightly enough for a small baby. The safety boot zipper broke the first time we used it. One of the brakes became stuck and rubbed on a wheel until we pushed it back in place. And after everyday use for a few weeks, the seat back began to slide down along the reclining mechanism cords. I plan to fix the latter problem by replacing the recline mechanism with a smaller diameter cord toggle. Despite all of these drawbacks, this stroller is still worth buying, if lightweight is on your priority feature list.

This is our main stroller, and it has it's good points - it's very lightweight, fits easily in the car, and it looks jazzy. But it's hard to push if you have your hands full - if you use just one hand, the front wheels tend to spin perpendicular to the stroller so you can't move. And the seat doesn't sit fully upright so I feel like my daughter is always lounged. The straps are perpetually twisted. The basket is pretty small and it has no drink holder, but those aren't big deals to me. Also, the handles are on the low side - I'm 5'6" and this hurts my back after a bit. It would be great as a spare or travel only stroller but for regular outings it's a little annoying. We also have a jogger, which is great for the outdoors, but not for the mall - and I'm not investing in yet a 3rd stroller to serve that purpose.

I love Combi strollers, but actually went with a Graco after trying out a bunch of strollers (we had a Combi, then got rid of it).

Combi has great strollers, but if you need basket room, forget it. There is NONE. I can't even fit my SMALL diaper bag in it.

That being said, these are INCREDIBLY lightweight, SUPEREASY to fold down, and really don't take up much space. If you just need a lightweight umbrella type, Combi is THE WAY to go!!

This is a wonderful stroller if you're looking for one that's portable and lightweight. It maneuvers very easy and our 15 month-old daughter loves to ride in it. We recently returned from an international vacation and the travel case came in very handy...no problems checking it and no concerns about its cleanliness after traveling in cargo. The shoulder strap also adds to its convenience...easy to carry over your shoulder and very lightweight. Incredibly easy to open and close. Great canopy for added sun protection. We are thrilled with this purchase...worth every cent over the cheap umbrella strollers!!!