For the last 5 months we have owned a Summer Infant 2015 3D Lite Convenience Stroller, and this one blows it away on several key levels. First, quality. The Summer Infant stroller folding mechanism began to wear down with just a couple months of use; it now requires such a fierce kick to the sticky folding lever that my 65 year old mother (who's in great health) can't generate enough force to fold it. No such problems with the Joovy; the hardware has held up fine and the folding mechanism is much easier to work with. Also, comfort. The Joovy has a larger footrest coverage area than the Summer Infant, and it's also adjustable, so you can change the footrest incline just like you can change the back incline. The sunshade also provides significant better coverage, and the frame itself seems sturdier and better made. (My 3.5 year old definitely prefers riding in the Joovy to the Summer Infant). Lastly, we prefer the steering on this stroller. The Summer Infant requires 2 hands to steer, this Joovy has better cushioned handle bars and improved steering mechanism so that it's easy to steer one-handed even with our 33 lb toddler in the seat.
What am I not quite as keen on with this stroller? First, weight. It's definitely heftier than the comparable "ultralight" strollers out there. While it has an adjustable shoulder strap you can clip on or remove (a nice touch) the stroller is heavy enough and bulky enough that it's not really comfortable to wear over the shoulder.
Second, there seem to be two slightly different versions of this stroller; we ordered a second one just a couple weeks later (we liked it so much!) and it was the "2017" model, which is actually slightly different - includes a removable cupholder, slightly different frame shape on the bottom, and slightly more square sun shade. Not a big deal - the 2017 cupholder one is actually a nice touch - but would be nice to know which model you're getting.
On the whole, this has been a great umbrella stroller. Definitely recommended. Pictures below compare the Joovy (Red) to the Summer Infant (Green) for improved comparison.
| Product Dimensions | 32.5 x 20.5 x 42 inches |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 8120 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Awards won | 2017 Mom Trends Must-Haves Winner |
| Maximum weight recommendation | 55 Pounds |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Batteries required | No |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Is portable | No |
| Item Weight | 15.7 pounds |
