Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stroller, Brownie
From Joovy
Product Description
The new Ultralight Caboose is the lightest, most maneuverable tandem stroller available on the market today. At 21 pounds the Caboose Ultralight is 20% lighter than the original Caboose and far lighter than most double strollers. When we say maneuverable, we mean it. The Caboose Ultralight can navigate narrow spaces with ease. And thanks to its minimal weight, you can steer with just one hand. The large, comfortable front seat now includes three reclining positions for the front riding passenger. When the front seat reclines to its lowest position, your older child can still stand on the rear platform. The patented Stand On Tandem design gives your older child the freedom to choose between walking, standing and sitting. Parents tell us this single feature alone has given their child a head start at developing a healthy independence, a win win for both parents and kids alike. Parents of an infant or newborn will love that each Ultralight Caboose is outfitted with a Universal Car Seat Adapter that snaps easily into the tray housings. The new Ultralight Caboose has linked rear brakes adding extra security when the stroller is parked. The new 4 wheel suspension will make for the smoothest ride for your back seat passenger. A new and improved larger storage basket will hold plenty of gear for your outings. Joovy's signature oversized canopy has been designed with a sun visor extension that provides shade for both children and protection from the elements. The Joovy Parent Organizer is included with every Ultralight Caboose. After your outing, the Caboose Ultralight folds super compactly for storage. In fact, it can be placed in the trunk of most compact cars. And at 21 pounds, lifting the Ultralight in and out of your car is simple and easy.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #29299 in Baby Product
- Color: Brownie
- Brand: Joovy
- Model: 858
- Released on: 2010-05-14
- Dimensions: 21.00 pounds
Features
- Most lightweight, compact, maneuverable tandem available
- Oversized canopy with visor extension, three position reclining front seat
- Large storage basket, parent organizer included
- Linked rear parking brakes, easy trigger fold design
- Child tray with 2 cup holders, universal car seat adapter included
Most helpful customer reviews
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful.I ordered the Joovy ultralight caboose and it arrived in 2 days. Right out of the box I already knew I loved it. But I was worried if it was the right choice without having tried any others so we test drove it in the living room, then went to some stores to test drive others. I played out every scenario I could think of that we might encounter while out with the boys (3.5 yr old and 3 month old). So this is a long review, but should hit all the things on your checklist.We tested the Baby Trend sit n stand but the front didn't recline much so that was ruled out. The double sit n stand was a bus, so eve though their add on seat reclined more, it was just a huge stroller and we ruled it out too. Then I discovered that Graco had a simple sit n stand. It fully reclined, but everything felt cheaply made, especially the seat and canopy. Also the canopy was really useless. All of those other options were much heavier, longer, bulkier, harder to push, larger when folded, and harder to fold. So we came back to the Joovy.Here are all the aspects I tested:*parent console - The new Joovy ultralight comes with the parent console, which only holds waterbottles (not takeout cups or coffee) but honestly, that isnt a setback because first off any bump will send your coffee splashing up out of the hole in the lid anyway so I never put my coffee in the cup holder of our single stroller. I have a Brica cup holder if I really need that option anyway. The pockets are great for a burp cloth, some tissues, a pacifier, my cell, etc.*basket - The basket is big and can fit alot. It is also a sturdier material, not mesh or bouncy elastic at all. Yes, the basket isn't really accessible enough to put a large diaper bag in there but baskets under strollers have weight limits anyway so most bags are too heavy and shouldn't even be in there. I either carry mine, or use stroller clips from the child handles on the back when my 3 yr old is walking beside me. We use the basket for a blanket, a hoodie,shopping bags, snack bag, etc. the outside of the basket has velcro pockets as well which are great for small items or quick grab things like tissues or a plastic bag for trash.*Front seat - The front seat full reclines, has decent height, is padded, study, nice quality material. The buckle is easy to clip and open, no struggles. The foot rest goes down or straight out for little ones. Win!*Bench - The back bench is same nice quality material and padded (also doesn't slide off the bench like other brands do). The bench slides back n forth, but only if you don't snap the straps to hold it in place. I think those who complained of the seat sliding while their kid was sitting, didn't read the manual or see these under the seat. You can secure the seat back for standing or front for sitting. Sliding the seat forward also gives you more access to the basket. There is a seat belt for the bench and you can tuck the straps down into the basket below when not in use.*canopy- This canopy is awesome. It is very sturdy, stays where you put it, and can open all the way to cover both riders when sitting back to back. Love love love a good sun shade. You can also fold in the smaller section and just use the main part open if you need less coverage.*Stroller frame - The entire construction is very strong and study. The foam handle is good quality material just like all the materials used.*Use - This rolls smoothly and maneuvers beautifully. And you really CAN push it with one hand! Folds easily and has a latch to keep it I place. It's not a one handed fold, but I put the kids in the car before putting this away anyway so I wouldn't be holding a baby while putting away a stroller. It doesn't stand when folded, the sides are very flat and it cast and nicely on its side. I think that feature of standing after folding typically adds bulk anyway so this doesn't bother me. When folded, it's about the size of a standard single. There is some added height from the canopy but you could remove that if it was a problem for your trunk. I think this would fit inane standard size trunk though. We have a minivan and it fits in the area behind the seats seats just fine. It's lightweight both for pushing and lifting.Review of riding positions:*We have the seat only one position reclined when the car seat is installed, so that our 3 yr old can have the option to sit or stand. Sometimes he is leaning forward just slightly but ihe doesn't complain and it's really not much.*If the seat is fully reclined, the back rider can only stand. I just tell our son that it's his only option when his brother is sleeping and he is fine with that. But once the baby is out, I can raise it up one position and it's still a decent recline for a catnap while allowing my 3 yr old to sit.*If we go out toward the evening or will be out all day and think or 3 yr old might fall asleep, we just leave the car seat in the car and let our infant ride in the stroller's front seat with it reclined one position back. If our older son needs to nap in the front (rare occasion) then I just carry the baby in a sling or the ergo (we keep it in the basket below). Then both can sleep, problem solved without needing anything larger than this stroller. This solution worked out perfectly on our vacation! Tip- use those carseat strap pads on the shoulder straps for a more secure and comfortable fit for a smaller baby. They recommend the front seat from 6mo and up, but our 3 month old was perfectly fine (he holds himself up well but the recline was even better). He hates his carseat in the single stroller but LOVES sitting in this stroller.*I like the compact size of this stroller. It's not much bigger than my single stroller (a Combi Torino...which is pretty small for a single). I wanted the option for my 3 yr old to be comfortable and sit when he is tired, without pushing a bus. I also didn't want to be pushing a big stroller with unused space when he wants to walk beside me. (Like pushing a side by side with only the baby in it .) This stroller is like having a single with the adde bonus of a space for your old child to be very comfortable when needed.Bottom line, this is the BEST sit n stand style stroller out there and the best double stroller option if your first child is old enough to ride on the back. and if not, then get the Caboose too seat for the back and it's an instant double stroller for 2 babies! Can't go wrong with this thing! I'm still so impressed with it.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful.We have a 2 year old and 2 month old, and this stroller works great for us. My older son does not like to sit still for long, and the Joovy allows him to move about. He also likes being able to sit or stand. We made a big deal about it being like a train caboose and he ate that up. He asks to use the stroller! The infant seat portion works just fine. The basket underneath is next to impossible to access, so that is a con. I like having the handle bar caddy--I can store car keys, cash/credit card, sippy cups, etc. I recommend buying some hooks to hold a diaper bag since it is a huge hassle to try to retrieve anything from the basket below. I am a petite person, and I can easily push and turn the stroller when it is loaded down with the boys, infant seat, and 2 diaper bags. Some people complain that the older child in the back cannot nap. That was not a big deal to us because we would prefer our son not to nap in the stroller at his age.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful.We finally gave in and bought the Joovy Caboose Ultralight because our 5 year old still likes to ride along with our 3 year old. We had a Zooper waltz which I adored so it was hard to choose a new one but we couldn't be happier. Our first big test was a trip to Sesame Place for a week and my favorite feature is how easily is steers and turns. At 5 feet and 118# I could still steer it with one hand with about 70 # of kiddos in it! The storage basket, though small-ish was easy to access from the sides and really as big as you need it to be. We put several beach towels, clothes, etc in there. I couldn't fit my backpack but it hangs on the handlebar anyway so that's not a big deal. If I was forced to find a flaw it would be thatmy kids, after a long, hot day would get snarky and start leaning their heads back into one another....of course I think you're going to see that in any sit and stand and when the kids weren't snarky, the older one would sit forward facing (the seat in the back moves) so this wasn't a problem. I also like that you can take the front snack tray off so when we were just going from one ride to another each kid would just hop in and hold on and easily get off at the next stop. When we were going for a longer distance or where safety was an issue, there are harnesses in both the front and back which neither kid complained about using. Overall, we're really happy with the purchase!
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