Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stand On Tandem Stroller, Black
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Baby Products Reviews of Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stand On Tandem Stroller, Black
Customer Review: Excellent for a Toddler and a Baby in the suburbs
Summary: 4 Stars
PROs:
*Excellent handling: I love the way this stroller handles. On good pavement and in stores, it turns with ease even one-handed. I've also taken it to Farmers' Markets and had to push it over large gravel, and the large wheels move it along well there too.
*It's a breeze to get my kids in and out. My daughter (2 1/2) hasn't tried standing, but she loves her "chair" in back, and also to fasten her buckle (Yes, lucky me). For the infant seat, I just drop the carseat in.
*The sunshade is nice and big to offer enough shade for both kids.
*I like that the handles for the parent and for the standing toddler are both foam padded. They're an easy and comfortable grip.
*Easy breakdown and set-up. With the carseat attachment (longest) it fits in the trunk of my Honda Accord -- no wiggle room.
*Good handle height. I'm 5'10", and my husband is 6'3" and we are both comfortable pushing this. A couple of shorter friends (5'5" ??) also found it comfortable.
*Attractive, durable fabric.
CONs:
*This is definitely designed for a bigger toddler in back, and a baby or small toddler in front. The footrest is definitely too short for my 2.5yo, who is more the size of a 3.5yo, and the back seat may be too tall for a shorter child.
*The basket is small, but is adequate for basics (wipes, diapers, snacks) not a hulking diaper bag. I usually wear my bag on my back anyhow. The basket is accessable from the sides -- it has elastic around the top.
*Sitting toddler can put her feet on the ground or the wheels. This is the case with most strollers, and aren't all toddlers michevious at times?
One area that I'd like to see improved in their next model would be: Put a cover or short wall at the edge of the jumpseat's footrest which would keep stray feet from accidentally putting the break on, or rubbing on the wheel.
Overall I think that this stroller is worth the money. I didn't test drive many, but this one is easy to handle, store (lays flat, not on it's end), and clean.
This was my second choice, but my first choice "Phil & Teds E3Phil & Teds E3 Buggy Single Black Orange" with the "DoublesSport Doubles Kit - Charcoal" kit cost a great deal more. (Very cool stroller if you have (and want to spend) that kind of dough.)
Customer Review: Very Good Stroller
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been using this stroller since my 2nd son was born 7 weeks ago. My oldest son is 2 1/2 years old. I am very very happy with this stroller. I like to walk every day and this is perfect.
It rides very smoothly. It folds up smaller than I thought it would (it fits in the trunk of our small Saturn). It is very easy to fold and unfold. It is very sturdy and well made. My oldest likes to have options (sit, stand facing forward, stand facing backward, walk).
Others have mentioned problems with the back seat. I have had no problems with having room for my son. If he is going to stand we push the seat forward and if he is going to sit we pull it back toward us. Yes, his feet will drag on the ground if he lets them hang over - but I tell him not to and he stops. I don't see how hanging feet is a problem with the design of the stroller. When he sits he does have to lean forward a very little bit. He has done that for long periods of time and has not complained. It is obvious that the jump seat on the back is dsigned to sit for short periods of time and to allow an active toddler to climb on and off - not for reclining and long comfy rides. Again, not a design flaw, just the fact of this stroller. If you want both of your kids to recline then you need to buy a double stroller.
I have not had a problem with the size of the basket either. But I will say that I never carry a big huge daiper bag. Just a small one with the basics. If I need a bigger bag for day trips or whatever I carry a back pack.
This stroller serves our needs perfectly. We did not want a huge double stroller (we have a small car and we travel to Europe alot and those big strollers just don't fit in small European stores) and our 2 1/2 year old will not sit still if strapped in anyway. This stroller allows me to walk with both our kids while allowing the toddler freedom. I am going on a trip to Europe for Christmas and I am eager to use this stroller in the airport and on the streets of Europe.
I bought this at Babies R Us where it was much cheaper.
Customer Review: Freedom on wheels
Summary: 5 Stars
I am thrilled with this stroller. So long, monster graco double that requires muscles I never knew I had to turn. My six month old, who doesn't sit up yet very well, sat right up in the front seat and happily hit the tray. He loves it! It is incredibly easy to put together (snap the wheels on basically) and lift. The best part though, is the movement. It turns so well and feels like it glides when I push it.
I was slightly concerned that my 26 month old wouldn't be into the back seat, but she seems to love it! She gets to be in charge of the cup holder for her cup and my water bottle, which face her when she is sitting. She won't stand up.. yet.. but when she does there is a net pocket behind the seat that she can use. I was also wondering if the storage basket would be useless if the toddler is sitting on top of it - I found out that it is a net so I can reach in through the side if need be. Yay Joovy!
I also wondered about if the handle would be tall enough. I am 5'10 and am really uncomfortable with most umbrella-type strollers both because I kick them when I'm trying to push and it hurts my back to have to bend to grab them. No worries with this one, it is certainly tall enough (compare the height in the specs to your other strollers if you are concerened) and I haven't kicked. I will add an image of my husband, 6'1 with the stroller because I would have found that useful.
I never got to test out a Joovy Caboose non-ultralight so I can't speak to that issue. Once I knew I was going to buy the parent organizer, which comes with the ultralight (don't buy it separate!), I just went for it and assumed I would appreciate the other product upgrades.
Customer Review: Needs lots of fixin up!
Summary: 1 Stars
In theory this stroller was great.....but then I got it and all heck broke loose!!
First of all, if you are using a car seat in the front it pushes the seat back so far that the toddler has to arch their back to sit down (my son is only two and a half).
Second, my toddler's feet could touch the ground. This meant that I had to be really careful backing up b/c I could catch the back of his feet
on the stroller. Also, when I would stop, he would pedal the stroller away with my six week old in it. When I put the locks on he could just bend over and take the locks off (even when he was strapped in). And he liked to put his feet on the wheels while I was pushing.
Third, if he was standing he wanted to face me, but the platform only allows them to face forward. If he did face forward he was poking at the baby the whole time, and then he figured out that he could turn around and grab the bar where my hands were and pick up his feet and hang there--very dangerous as the stroller could flip if the baby and car seat were not in it.
Fourth, because he faced the back when sitting on the seat, my son couldn't see anything, which was boring for him and led him to find mischief--like unlocking the brakes or dragging his feet.
I really wanted this stroller to be great and was sad that I had to take it back, but it wasn't worth the headache! I thought for the price it would have been better. This is all stuff that I wish someone would have told me before I bought it!!
Customer Review: Great stroller, some flaws still
Summary: 4 Stars
I have had this stroller for 2 weeks now. There are some great parts to it and some not so great, but I still think it's a wonderful stroller.
I have a 6 wk old and a 2-1/2 year old. The toddler is tall for his age, I'm also a tall mother. The stroller handle is tall enough for me to push comfortably. The ride is smooth, it folds and fits into my car trunk easily -- I drive a sedan. It is a little hard to push over bumps (like if the sidewalk is raised)
My son loves riding where he can stand, sit or get off. Although, I have had problems with him jumping off while I'm pushing, or while he's sitting, putting his feet on the ground. The jump seat does slide around a little which is annoying. Also, when the front seat is reclined (which it needs to be to put the car seat in) my son has to lean forward if he's sitting in the seat. Doesn't seem comfortable at all to me. The basket is a little small under and a little hard to get to, but not horribly so.
The parent organizer is great. fits bottles of water or sippy cups (without handles) in fine and has a place to put money, keys and a cell phone. It is a little heavy still, but not much more than the other single strollers, and is less awkward than a double.
The visor is a little stiff to use, but ok. Does cover nicely.
I would recommend this to anyone with a toddler and infant for trips to the zoo, park, etc. where the older child will want to get down frequently.