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183 of 192 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad, but take a look at the Joovy Caboose before buying this one, October 4, 2006
I was in desperate need of a double stroller. When I had a newborn and a toddler, I got a Kolcraft Jeep double. It was heavy and bulky and nearly impossible to navigate. I recently purchased a double umbrella side-by-side, thinking it would solve my problems. While I loved the size and maneuverability, it was simply too wide to handle some door sizes and many store aisles in the city we live (forcing us to wait outside while family got to look around - no fun!). So, I began hunting for something better. I debated between the Safety 1st/Eddie Bauer Transit Tandem, the Baby Trend Sit N Stand, and the Joovy Caboose. After inspecting them all, measuring, and going for test drives, here are my results:
Safety 1st/Eddie Bauer Transit Tandem:
Weight - 33.8 lbs. (according to the Walmart website, but it sure didn't feel that high)
WHEELS footprint (not to be confused with manufacturer dimensions) - 33x20
TOTAL folded/collapsed size (including all attachments such as footrests, canopy, etc. since who wants to remove them every time?) - 47 long x 13 wide x 16 high
Overall impression - I really liked this stroller: compact size, cushy child straps. The only problem I had was leg/foot room. My 3-1/2 yo daughter and almost 2 yo son (both VERY low on the height percentile, like 5%) already had very little in BOTH positions. Considering they will only get bigger, I would definitely recommend this stroller for smaller children, like 4-24 months. Otherwise, excellent navigation and good collapsed size.
Baby Trend Sit N Stand:
Weight - 25.3 lbs.
WHEELS footprint - 40x21
TOTAL folded/collapsed size - 50 long x 21 wide x 14 high
Overall impression - Not bad, and if I hadn't tried the next one, this would have been my choice (by default). Fairly good maneuvering, although the parent cup tray was very cheap.
Joovy Caboose:
Weight - 24 lbs.
WHEELS footprint - 31.5x21.5
TOTAL folded/collapsed size - 46 long x 21.5 wide x 15 high
Overall impression - Excellent! The very compact wheel footprint makes this a dream to handle. It fits in tight squeezes with ease, which was my main concern. The lack of parent cupholder doesn't faze me, since they're easy to add. Some people have negative comments on the sliding seat. While I can see how some wouldn't like this, in my opinion, it's not like it slides constantly and easily. It requires a little effort to move, so that doesn't bother me either. In fact, my 3 yo daughter LOVES LOVES LOVES (her words) this stroller, so I let her pick which color (she chose orange). This stroller is by far the most compact, affordable double and well worth the slightly higher expense over the BT Sit N Stand. That is, if you want a better constructed, smaller footprint, easier to navigate stroller.
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72 of 72 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best stroller of it's kind, February 6, 2007
Prior to buying this stroller I had the Joovy. It was heavy, awkward to fold, and had a very small basket underneath, and no parent tray. Even worse, the child tray did not move. This meant I had to squeeze my child in between the seat and the stroller, and adjusting her body and legs was very difficult. She was very uncomfortable and cried any time I put her in it. I bought this stroller and we all LOVE it. Here is why:
1. Easy opening child tray so child goes in and out of stroller easily
2. Large undercarriage basket
3. Parent tray, with 2 cup holders and a closed compartment, big enough for a few keys, money etc.
4. Good head/body room for the standing child
5. Weighs about the same as a one child stroller
6. Opens and folds with one hand
Skip the Joovy, go for this one, you will be glad you did.
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 star stroller! A+ for 2 children even 4 years apart., February 25, 2007
I got this stroller last week... I agree with the other reviewers to skip the joovy... I only got that one because I thought the more expensive the stroller the better. Was I wrong... the Joovy way too heavy and hard to push - no tray to carry anything, not as big of a basket on the bottom. The sit n stands front seat is way bigger. My 4.5 year old has more room in back to sit & stand. I have a 4.5 year old that is by no means short neither she is 44 inches and weighs 42 lbs and a 7 month old that weighs 15 lbs. I love the infant car seat holder. This works our really well... I didn't know they had this option when I bought it so it was a bonus for me since I thought I was going to have to take my 7 month old daughter out of her carseat to put in this stoller, but I just put my infant carseat in there. This stoller is compatable with almost all infant car seats - we have Graco. It it by no means at all hard to push... my 4.5 year old loves to sit in the back of the baby... definately worth the $120... I wish I would have gotten this one before the joovy. I have taken this stoller to the airport and shopping so far and it has made my life easier with a 4.5 year old and an infant. I am 5'7 and the handle to push is perfect for my height - usually a problem I have with other strollers the handles being lower.
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