Customer Reviews

Valco Baby Tri-mode Twin Stroller EX- Raven

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I have a 3 year old and had twins on the way when I started looking for a stroller that would accommodate two newborns and a toddler. After testing other side-by-side and front to back double strollers we were left unsure if we would find a stroller that would meet our needs. I stumbled across this stroller at a local zoo and asked the owners if they liked it. They professed it was a very expensive, but worth while investment. I did some research and found that this stroller would meet our needs perfectly. It can be used safely with newborns and there is an optional third "Joey Seat" and riding board. We decided to try it out and we couldn't be happier! This stroller is AMAZING! Very easy to use, fold, steer, adjust. It weighs 33 pounds which is right in line with other double strollers. It fits perfectly in the back of my minivan with space to spare for a few bags or suitcases if needed. The optional "Joey Seat" is a life (and back) saver! My 3 year old thinks shes the bee's knees riding up front and leading the pack. Something we didn't anticipate is, the "Joey Seat" has become a welcome physical barrier between nosy strangers and my preemie twin girls. The "Joey Seat" sits up and forward of the double seats and allows minimum access when the sun shades are pulled forward. My daughter is the first to shush loud onlookers and warn them not to touch her babies. A welcome thing for me! If anything would ever happen to this stroller, which I doubt, because it is made so well, I would purchase again without a second thought even with the high price tag!

We love our stroller so much! It rides like a dream. Only downside is that it does not fold down small and weighs about 8 lbs more than other double strollers but good luck finding a good double stroller that does. Our nanny drooled over this stroller and thanked me 10 times for getting it. The twins love it. We've gone through the forest preserve with it and never felt the bumps or gravel. LOVE MY STROLLER!!! My husband won't take any other stroller.

This stroller makes the Maclaren look cheap and annoying.

Pros:

- No center wheel to trip on (hard to find elsewhere!!!)
- Smoothest ride around
- Fits through all doorways
- Good looking
- Great sun canopy
- Ability to lay the seats down as little or as much as you want
- Space to add a toddler seat (maybe I will have another after these twins ;-) )
- Adjustable handlebar makes my 6'3" hubby love this stroller too

Con:
- Under-compartment is difficult to get into
- Not a super compact fold
- 33 lbs

If you need a stroller for 3 kids, or even four with a boogy board, this stroller in my opinion is the ONLY option out there! It is well built and sturdy, and can accommodate 3 kids up to 45lbs. It will end up being the only stroller you will need until everyone is in school!

The only thing I have bad to say is that it's pricey, heavy, and an attention grabber with the Joey seat on (takes me twice as long to get through the farmer's market because of comments). It's worth it though, because the next best thing is the Joovy Big Caboose which is unusable for my needs, because it's hard to push on uneven surfaces.

If you buy the Jeep Universal Stroller Hook, 2 Pack you can hook your diaper bag on the large handle bar, so the hard-to-access storage underneath is not that big of a deal. Also, it doesn't come with cup holders so buy the Valco Baby Bevi Buddy Self Leveling Universal Cup Holder, Black or something like it if you need a cup holder.

I can push this stroller with one hand so I can enjoy my coffee or talk on the phone and I have taken it on soft grass, sand and mulch with ease. It handles bad sidewalk cracks and uneven pavement well, and because my 2 year old son loves to ride in the Joey seat so much, we are going on walks more, which means mommy is shedding pounds. It fits through standard doors and has a relatively short wheel base so it's great for the grocery store, walks to the park, strolls in the mall, or hikes on modest trails.

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I love, love, love this stroller. I don't know what my triplets and I would do without it. It floats along over bumps and you can pull a nearly 360* turn. It has pockets galore. I use the hush bassinet on one side to hold two babies and have the joey seat to use once they are a little older. If you have triplets or twins +1, this is the stroller for you.

The only thing I would change it the under storage basket. It's a little small and hard to get thing in and out of. It's a small price to pay for this awesome stroller.

Love the stroller. Recently had twins and looked into side by side strollers. This one is awesome. Fits through a standard door, the tires and ride are great, and it is super light to push. It is a little heavy but all double strollers are. The directions to put together some of the additional parts are not very clear, but you can figure it out without much problem. My cousin has a small boy as well, and they went with the little jogger elite. They like it for one, but after seeing ours are planning on switching once they have another child. Would recommend this to anyone. And, if you are worried about the price, most used ones on craigslist are going for around $400.

Ok, so I used to be a "Bob Snob", BUT I needed to make a change. My older daughter is three years old and over 40" tall. She no longer fit in the Bob Revolution Duallie. She had to tilt her head to the side to fit during our walks. Poor thing!! Then I discovered that the Valco has the tallest height measurement from seat to canopy. She is much, much more comfortable now. It handles like a dream over unpaved, rough terrain as well as on paved sidewalks. Plus, it even has room for her to grow!! I'm very glad I went for it!!

This is seriously the best stroller out there for twins + toddler (once you get the additional Joey seat). I had another one that was hard to turn and didn't fit into the back of our minivan without some problems, but this one is awesome. It handles great and can make tight turns, it fits through standard doorways and it folds up really well as a stroller for 2 or 3. I can't recommend this stroller enough!