Customer Reviews

Joovy Cool Essentials Parent Organizer

5 star:		(32)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

Decided to write a quick review to let anyone interested know that this product also works with the UppaBaby Vista stroller (I have the 2010 model but I'm guessing it would work on previous models as well)
It serves it's purpose well- holds one drink and all the little extras, however I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 for two reasons:

1) As a previous reviewer mentioned, not all of the compartments are zippered and it's VERY EASY to mindlessly fold up your stroller without taking your things out first, thus having them all fall onto the ground. It would have been nice if all of the compartments were zippered that way you could have the OPTION of either zipping it and keeping items secure, or leaving it unzipped and have your items easily accessible.

2) There is only 1 cup/bottle holder on this and it's a tight fit for anything larger than the water bottle pictured. It would have been nice to have 2 cup/bottle holders so that baby AND parent could both tote their drinks easily and also if it had been made a little larger or more easy to stretch so that it could hold bigger sized bottles or cups, such as the Avent baby bottles, as those are larger around than the avg. sized baby bottle.

I saw a mom using this on her Bugaboo Frog and it was the first thing I ordered when we got our Bugaboo Cameleon. It's sleeker than most stroller organizers out there, and really looks as if it were made for the Bugaboo.

Yes, it fits the Bugaboo Frog. As for the Cameleon, I think the fit is a little different because it partially covers the handlebar extension. If you frequently adjust the handlebar height on your Cameleon, this might not work well for you. I rarely adjust mine, so I don't mind slipping the sleeve up a little to do so and pulling it back down.

The tilt of the handlebars on the Bugaboo means that I would never feel safe putting hot drinks in the cup holders, but then again, I'd never put hot drinks that close the baby anyway, so I feel it's a null issue. I use the cup holders to hold my CamelBak Water Bottle and keys/cellphone/wallet. (I find the zippered pocket too small and awkward to zip/unzip to be useful.) The small pockets will hold a diaper or two (sticking out a little) and a mini-pack of wipes, which means I can do short trips without the underbasket attached. The neoprene is soft, easy to wipe clean and doesn't show dirt easily.

I don't know how the Joovy folds up, but one thing to keep in mind when using this with the Bugaboo is to remember to EMPTY THE POCKETS BEFORE FOLDING! I dropped my cellphone and wallet many times because they were in the pockets when I folded the handlebar down & picked up the stroller to load it in the car. I've since made it a habit to load the baby in the car seat, empty the stroller pockets, and then pack up the stroller.

I just love this parent organizer. It fits very nicely on the handle bar. I can hold a big water bottle, cell phone, keys, wallet, and snacks for the kids. If we're just going for a walk I can hold my water bottle, 2 sippy cups, and a water bottle for DH. I really like that it's made from neoprene as when my son is getting on and off and he hits his head on it he doesn't get hurt...like the cut on his head he got while "test driving" a different (not Joovy) Sit and Stand that has a built in plastic tray.

Everyone asks me where I got this. Lots of people have the Joovy stroller, not so many have the organizer. It's a great place to store keys, phones, wallets, etc., but not so great for a drink. The cup holder is kind of floppy, so I find that drinks tend to tilt and drip when they're in it. I wind up using one of the regular pockets to hold a drink - it's more upright. The "drink holder" is great for keys, cell phone and camera.

I have a Bugaboo Chameleon, and needed some extra storage; based on another reviewer [with the same stoller] I decided to purchase this organizer. It works okay... I can store my phone and a bottle of water in it, which is what I wanted. However it restricts a lot of the features of the bugaboo. For example I can only recline the seat 1 setting, I can't swivel the handle (switch forward facing to rear), using the brake is difficult among other functions in that area. All in all it's just okay, not worth returning but not really worth the price either.

This neoprene organizer is the best! I didn't know how much stuff I wasn't bringing until I got it. Now I am always remembering stuff in the organizer on the stroller in the car. It really is handy, highly recommended

This works well and is a thick quality product. I didn't want to pay this much but after getting it, so worth the money. It stays on well.

This is a great organizer for my stroller. It fits my Uppa Baby Vista but it's a tight fit. It's great for bottled drinks but not for coffee cups.

The Joovy Caboose is incomplete without this carrier. It is a must-have! I love my stroller but FINALLY a place to put drinks, keys, phone, etc.

When I first saw this item on Amazon, I thought it was way overpriced. After I ordered it (to go along with the Joovy StandUp/Tandem Stroller I purchased) and saw it in person, I understood. The pictures online do not do it justice. There are two pockets on each side in the front that easily hold baby bottles or drink bottles plus a bigger pocket in front for misc. items. On the back (where you push) there is additional storage pockets and a zipper pocket where you can keep spare change rather than lugging a purse around with you while taking a walk with the kids. It is very well constructed and easy to put on the stroller handle. Shipping was super fast! I would highly recommend this product!!