Joovy Groove Stroller

by Joovy

Product Features

• All-Season reversible padded seat pad - fleece side for warmth and moisture wicking side for cool.
• Large sun canopy with closable view window.
• 4-position reclining seat with 2-position leg rest. Seat can easily be adjusted with one hand.
• One-step link parking brake. One click locks and unlocks both brakes.
• Ergonomically designed, foam covered handles

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 41 x 28 x 20 inches ; 25 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 25.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000SAYKJO
• UPC: 877408003526
• Item model number: 352
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,643 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Groove sets a new standard for premium umbrella strollers. It includes all of the features you expect from a high end stroller: a lightweight aluminum frame, reclining seat, oversized canopy with extending sun visor, drink holders and zippered storage, and a linked parking brake. These unexpected additions give your Groove the edge: all-season seat pad with warm soft fleece on one side and cool wicking fabric on the other side, a rain cover, and a zippered hanging storage bag to hold all of these accessories. If that's not enough, the Groove comes with two complete sets of seats and canopies. Yes, two seats, two canopies, two harnesses. That means you can remove your primary seat, clean it and still use the Groove with the second seat. Whether you choose the blue, green or pink Groove, you'll get a black seat and canopy to go with it.

Product Description

Like two strollers in one! The Groove sets a new standard for premium umbrella strollers. It includes all of the features you expect from a high-end stroller - a lightweight aluminum frame, reclining seat, oversized canopy with extending sun visor, drink holders, zippered storage and a linked parking brake.

These unexpected additions give your Groove the edge - all-season seat pad with warm soft fleece on one side and cool wicking fabric on the other side, a rain cover and a zippered hanging storage bag to hold all of these accessories.

If that's not enough, the Groove comes with two complete sets of seats and canopies. Yes, two seats, two canopies, two harnesses. That means you can remove your primary seat, clean it and still use the Groove with the second seat. Whatever color you choose, you also get a black seat and canopy to go with it! No other umbrella stroller offers the versatility, functionality or value of the Joovy Groove.

Features:

• Nylon mesh cover designed to wick away hot weather moisture from your child's skin
• Soft weave gentle to the touch and is completely washable
• Insulating fleece helps maintain warmth by trapping heat
• Child stays warm and dry even on the coolest days
• Oversized, 3-position sun canopy with closable viewing window
• Two cup holders for bottled water or soda
• Zippered storage pocket for glasses, iPods or wallets
• Deluxe fabric with reflective tape
• One-step link parking brake, one click locks and unlocks both brakes
• Ergonomically designed, foam covered handles for maximum comfort
• 4-position, one-hand reclining seat

Specifications:

• For children 6 months and up, up to 55 lbs.
• Assembled Dimensions: 20"W x 28"D x 41"H
• Folded Dimensions: 14"W x 41"D x 11"H
• Stroller Weight: 16 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Groove is pretty Groovy, July 2, 2007

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B. Stark (SoCal) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Joovy Groove Stroller Pink (Baby Product)

We bought this stroller for our 14 month old son. (We have the blue one). We have a Graco Literider, which my son rarely used because since birth, he has much preferred to be worn in a baby bjorn or now the Portamee hip carrier. He never lasted more than 10 or 15 minutes in the Graco stroller. I always ended up carrying him in one arm and pushing the stroller with the other. I was skeptical about buying another stroller, but we were going on vacation and I knew we would be walking A LOT and I was really hoping he would stay in a stroller.

I wanted a lightweight/umbrella stroller because of the compact fold and ease in transporting through airports. We needed one with a reclining seat (this one has a 4 position, one handed recline) since my son doesn't nap much, I wanted him to be comfortable if he wanted to on our long walking trips. I am 5'8" and my husband is 6'2", so we needed one with tall handles. The Groove handles are 41", which was very nice. I was a little nervous about buying the stroller without reading any reviews. I had seen the Groove2 (the similar model but it seats two). However, when I was looking at it, I didn't realize the Groove was not yet available and didn't take a very close look. We weren't sure the Groove was going to be available before we had to leave for vacation, so we had to come up with another stroller option, which was the Maclaren Quest.

I phoned Joovy multiple times to inquire about the availability. Everyone I talked to was very helpful (and pointed me in the right direction to get the stroller well before we went on vacation) many of them had been using the Groove and could answer some of my specific questions about it, which helped in buying it without any real unbiased reviews.

When we knew the Groove was going to be available for our trip, we ultimately chose it over the Maclaren because we were going to be in the sun and the canopy on the groove is much more substantial, the Groove came with cup/bottle holders (an add on for the Maclaren)and we would be walking on some dirt and the Groove's wheels looked slightly more rugged. Both strollers stand 41" tall and both have reclining seats (though I think the Groove's might be easier to recline one handed). The Maclaren is just 12.1 LBS, which really made me hesitate to get the Groove at 16 LBS. However, when I saw that there was an attachable umbrella for the Maclaren, I knew the standard canopy wasn't going to be enough to keep the sun off of our son.

So, now that we have it, how do we like it? Well, my husband and son took it for a stroll around the block the day it arrived in the mail. My son did not want to get out of it, so that was a huge relief. Without having much other stroller experience, I can say that it was pretty easy to fold/unfold once you get the hang up it. The canopy is large, with a nice window on top to spy on your child. The handles are comfortable and the one handed recline works well and my son did fall asleep with the seat up and I was able to recline it without him waking (though the directions say not to adjust the seat with baby in it). The cup holders hold a standard 16oz water bottle or a tall/skinny sippy cup very well. Our son never asked to get out of the stroller on our trip, which was a shock, but we weren't complaining.

The only things keeping me from giving the stroller 5 stars (I wish I could give 4.5 stars)are:

The wheels squeak. I didn't notice them squeaking until after my husband pushed it through wet grass and we haven't put silicone on them yet. I don't know for sure if the wet grass caused the squeaking.

The clasp that holds the stroller together (when folded) was unattached (so the stroller didn't stay completely folded) when we picked it up at the gate after a couple of flights. I don't know if airlines are just very brutal on all cargo, but I imagine people with umbrella strollers are going to fly and it was kind of annoying.

The stroller has a handle to carry it when folded. I don't know if it is the placement of it or what, but it wasn't very easy to carry by the handle. The weight distribution was just off. With that said, it rolls very easy by one handle when folded. The Maclaren has a shoulder strap, but I don't know that I would want the dirty wheels touching my clothes, either.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Premium Stroller that is Junk, June 8, 2008

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Damer (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Joovy Groove Stroller (Baby Product)

Joovy is supposed to be a premium manufacturer of strollers but this stroller squeaks horribly. The stroller appears to be made with high quality materials except for the wheels. The front and rear are cheaply made and make noise continously. We bought this stroller for a trip to Disneyland and were very dissatisfied with it's performance.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Joovy Groove is better for older kids, October 3, 2008

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Badger PharmD "Julie" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joovy Groove Stroller Pink (Baby Product)

We bought this stroller for my (then) 2-year-old since the weight limit is high and the canopy is perfect for taller kids. It folds pretty easily, although sometimes the bars in back don't like to close up. The clip for locking the stroller closed is very cheap and scratches the frame. Love the drink holders and small pocket in the canopy. The canopy is huge and provides a lot of sun coverage. Underseat basket is okay - wish it was a little bigger. It pushes very nicely, although, like everyone else noted, the wheels will squeak. Some WD-40 took care of that in a jiffy! I have owned many, many strollers (Peg Perego Uno, Peg Perego Pliko P3, Bugaboo Cameleon, Quinny Freestyle, BOB Dualie, Peg Perego Venezia, Mutsy 4Rider Next, Zooper Salsa, Britax Vigour), and all have their advantages and disadvantages. But as far as umbrella strollers go, I'd rank this near the top. I just wish it had a snack tray or kid's cup holder.

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