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.

This stroller is perfect for children two years apart. I am constantly stopped by people commenting on how wonderfully it functions and asking where to purchase one. I do not mind there not being a parent tray as my daughter would surely knock about everything in such a tray as well as her head when climbing in and out. Both my girls love it as well as neices and neighbor kids who all hitch rides. It is a life-saver at fairs or carnivals or anywhere else my 3 year old wants to eat. She and her playmate climb on the seat in back and munch while I drive them and the baby safely through crowds. A double stroller was never an option for me because they are simply to heavy for me to carry but this is lighter than my single Graco stroller. It moves and handles turns so much better than my single stroller I use it even when I only have the baby with me. I would suggest anyone needing a double stroller consider how long they would be using a big carriage versus how much longer they can use this stroller. Then I would tell them to go to the store with your kids and diaper bag to make a run around the store in this one. We did just that and even drove it around the house when we got it home. The storage is big and the seat moves just easily enough for me to do it but not enough for the child in the back to be shifted while on it. The canopy covers both kids or can be taken entirely off so you can see them clearly. My diaper bag fits over the handle and the knobs hold it in place as I stroll. We love this stroller so much it made me want more kids to get more use out of it!

I had the other brand stand on stroller. It was way too big, heavy and bulky. I changed to this Caboose and love it. It is the best tandem stroller I have ever used. It's like pushing a single stroller that holds two kids. I would highly recommend this for any two child family.

Children:
br /K - 5 years old, 45 lbs
br /M - 3 1/2, 30 lbs
br /W - only 7 months but over 20 lbs.
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br /I bought this stroller after M couldn't walk out of the YMCA after swimming lessons, and I had to carry W, push M in the stroller one handed and make sure K didn't wander into traffic. I went home, and the stroller arrived 2 days later on my doorstep. I love Amazon!
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br /This weekend we were in NYC and this stroller was perfect.
br /K discovered that if there's nothing in the bin, she can pull the seat back and sit forward (feet in the storage bin). M actually fell asleep resting her head on the canopy, which was pushed all the way down, parallel with the ground to help keep a drowsy little girl in place. ( there is a seat belt for the "jump seat" too, which is top notch!)
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br /Also - as long as the girls are being nice to each other, M could sit on the jump seat, K could stand on the step, and their little brother was obviously still sitting happily up front.
br /This stroller is built to handle 90 lbs, so I wasn't worried about overstressing it with 95 lbs of 3 kids.
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br /So after a busy day in the city, the 5 year old was sleeping in the front seat, the 3 1/2 year old was sleeping on the back seat and I just carried the sleeping baby while my husband pushed the stroller.
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br /This is not as big as a regular double stroller. It is a bit heavy, but I don't mind, since the frame is tough - and can handle my three children.
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br /My husband was not happy when I told him I got a new stroller.
br /"Why do you need another one??"
br /But after this weekend, he's a big fan. The doorman at our hotel took down the stroller information after watching the kids climb off and jump in the car. And this is in NYC - home of the $800 *fancy* strollers.
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br /I think this is a great product. It may be heavy for some people to put into large SUVs. But it is very sturdy, and very well constructed.
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I bought this last year for our Disneyland trip, and it was perfect. I have a 3 2 year old and it's the best stroller we own. And trust me...we have 6!! It's lightweight, fits into my Tahoe or my mom's Civic easily. Great to get around in tight corner. My boys are comfy and happy. It's a great stroller and I highly recommend it!
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This stroller is the best stroller ever designed. It is a multi-purpose family mover. We used it with a Graco Safe Seat with our youngest, she loves riding in the stroller seat now. It has a deluxe harness and removable tray. Our oldest daughter loves sitting or standing on the back seat or platform. She does not feel confined to a stroller seat. It steers like a dream and handles like a single stroller. I highly recommend it.

I purchased this after moving to Germany with a 2 month old, 4 year old, and 8 year old. With the amount of walking we do I needed a stroller for my 4 year old to ride on when she gets tired. This was one of the better options since most tandem strollers are very awkward to stear with heavier children. My daughter can't ride in this when I have to lift the front of the stroller to get up on the curb. The stroller needs some tape over some of the frame next to where my daughter hops on. The ends of the frame scratched her a few times. Also the stroller is very hard to get in and out of the van. It is quite long when it collapses. The wheels aren't going to survive the cobblestone streets here very long. The seat also slides back and forth and has to be pulled out several times when my daughter gets in and out. This stroller may be better with a few modifications. I am able to use it but wish there was something better.

I bought this stroller after having read tons of reviews. I thought it had to be the greatest thing. Well, it is pretty good until your child reaches about 28lbs and 30 inches tall. The seat is WAY TOO SHORT for a child to comfortably sit in. And the back of the seat only adjusts two ways so your smaller child is not going to be sleeping comfortably in this stroller. The tray does not swing out so you have to take it off or slide your child into the seat. Which is not easy to do. Also, the footrest is poorly made and my sons feet already go over it and he is 30inches tall. It is almost impossible to get any large items or even a smaller diaper bag in the storage area. The sliding seat for bigger kids does not pull forward enough to get items in the storage area without smashing them. Yes, the canopy rips. I think this has happened to everyone, however, Joovy did replace mine with just a simple phone call. The stroller is squeaky (after only 6 months of use).
br /We are looking for a better Sit and Stand option.

Likes: Light weight, not as long as some tandem strollers, easy to collaspe and put in trunk (we have an SUV), easy to turn in tight spots, can use infant Graco snugride carrier easily with attachment.
Dislikes: no cup holder (& handle is square, so be careful if buying different brand cup holder attachments), canopy a bit hard to move compared to Graco stroller, no room for older child to sit down while infant carrier is attached - has to stand, seat does not lay flat for younger child to sleep. Piece of canopy attachment actually snapped off. Joovy sent a replacement part quickly, but it was still annoying that it actually happened.

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I have not purchased this Joovy stroller (only saw it at the store), so I cannot rate it. But after reading the reviews, I thought I should post this information about a different stand on tandem stroller...

If you don't like this Joovy stroller, try the Baby Trend Sit-N-Stand LX. I just bought it for my tall 2 1/2 year old son and our soon to arrive baby. There is plenty of room for my older son to sit (sitting forward or backwards) or stand even with the front seat in its "back" position and with the infant carrier sitting in the front seat. Infant seat "snaps" into the front seat just like the regular and convenient Baby Trend Snap-n-Go. It has 2 cup holder tray for parent and a tray for front seat. The handle bars are tall enough for tall people (I am 5'10"). The front seat seems more cushioned than the Joovy. The stroller turns fine while children are in their seats.

One downside, similar to the Joovy, is that the front seat does not lay all the way flat to accomodate sleeping babies which can be remedied by just placing the baby and the infant carrier into the front seat. Another downside, it is a tight fit to get the stroller into my car which is just a four door (not a SUV) but it does have a big trunk for a 4-door; I have to take the canopy off the stroller before putting it into the trunk. Fortunately, the canopy comes off real easily, so it is no big deal.

It is also less expensive than the Joovy.

Regardless of your choice, enjoy and blessings!

The Joovy Caboose is lightweight but solid. A very well designed, sturdy, and very functional stroller. Our 3-year old loves to stand on the back platform, and the rear jumpseat is perfect for when she decides to sit for a while. The front seat is designed well - it's easy to get our son in and out, and the buckles/straps attach/detach quickly. The cargo basket is reasonably easy to access, although we were not expecting to have to slide the rear jump seat back to get things in and out. The basket itself is large enough to accomodate a diaper bag, coats, and/or a couple shopping bags. On the negative side, there is no place to hang a diaper bag, so it must be carried or placed in the cargo basket. There is also no cup holder for the rear jumpseat/platform area, so Mom and Dad have to hold our daughter's cup for her while we're on the move. There is also no cup holder for Mom or Dad, although there is an optional organizer that can be purchased separately. All-in, we think this is an excellent product at a great price. It could be improved by adding a cup holder for the rear jumpseat/platform area, and a place to hang a diaper bag, but other than that the Joovy Caboose is great!

I went and looked at the Joovy at BRU and really liked it at first but after playing around with it for 30 mins I found somethings that really bothered me.

1. The closing mechanisms on the handlebar kept pinching my fingers when I closed it. It did close easily in 2 steps - flip the lever up (low on the leftside), slide the sliders up and push forwards to close.

2. The rear seat didn't seem strong enough for standing (my 33lbs 3yo stood on the seat to see the top shelf of toys) I know kids are not suppose to do that but they're fast. The bench bent down and stayed down. The rear seat on the BT sit&stand is plastic w/padded fabric cover (very useful for firework/parades at Disney world.)

3. The front seat is shallow, to shallow for my 1yo. He kept sliding out under the tray without even wiggling.

4. The front tray was very difficult to remove, you have to remove the whole tray. I like the style where one side comes undone and the tray swings away.

5. No parent cup holder!

Pros:

1. Maneuvers with finesse.
2. About the length of a "full-size" stroller.


*The current BT sit&stroller #7311 has a parent tray & a 5pt harness in the front seat.

This is a wonderful stroller. I have a 4-year-old and a 21-month-old. They love it and I can utilize the - um - family restrooms (and smaller) without taking the kids out of the stroller! A great help when you're out shopping without other adult help. The stroller steers and maneuvers as well as the infant travel system we used prior. The handle is higher than other models I have used and looked at which is nice for taller people.
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br /The seatbelts are easy to use - once you find them. Let me explain. The back seat is the problem. The belt often gets hung up on the bars under the front seat. It is a problem that only happens when you close and then reopen the stroller and only when you have already placed a child in the front. I have just had to buckle it once I am going to fold the stroller (and/or put the back seated child in first) and the problem does not happen. The storage basket is not extremely roomy. I am able to put a SMALL diaper bag in it and my purse might just fit there too but that is about it. (No, I am not a giant purse-carrying mommy.) However, I wouldn't put my purse there because the back seat covers up the access pretty well making it impractical.
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br /The folding is a bit cumbersome (it fold forward, away from you - it's just a bit odd but not a big deal) and you have to actually lock it shut. This is similar to umbrella strollers and most travel system (and larger strollers) lock automatically so that took some getting used to.
br /The stroller is sort of heavy but mostly bulky. It is not as large but just a heavy as the travel system we have used.
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br /I bought the parent organizer to go with it and I would highly recommend it. It is nice to put my drink somewhere too. It is neat and washable!
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br /The children are back to back and sometimes bump heads causing the inevitable squabbles, and the child in the back can dangle his (or her) feet on the ground causing the inevitable irritation of the parent pushing. My boys are -well let's say - active but the stroller is stable and has not tipped.
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br /I'd buy it again - and I don't often say that about baby/toddler products. Usually I feel that that products don't live up to the price tags, in terms of quality, usefulness, and durability.

This is our 3rd stroller--and my personal favorite. We have 3 kids, but our 2year old and 1 year old utilize the Joovy. The seat, in my opinion, is big enough for another child, but our 11 year old wanted nothing to do with it. ;)
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br /Pros-
br /Wheels will never have to be inflated...Thank God.
br /Pushes with ease...gravel, too.
br /Jump Seat in rear has seat belt.
br /Snack Tray for child in front
br /Canopy protects both children from sunny glare
br /Jump Seat in rear pushes forward to allow you to use basket.
br /Child can sit or stand in rear area...handles allow for child to feel confident that he/she will not fall while giving him the independence he desires.
br /Also-when the stroller folds up, the handle the child would hold onto serves as a carrying handle--very nice.
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br /Cons-
br /No Snack Tray or Zipper Pouch for mom dad...seriously...if you're gonna make a stroller for 2 kids, at least give mom a little place to stash her keys and bottle of water. There is a netted storage compartment behind the jump seat...but if your 2 year old is as grabby as mine--forget about it.
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br /That's it! This stroller is awesome in every way MINUS the overly common decision to forget about the parents when building a product that is supposed to make things easier for mom and dad in the first place. Pssh!
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br /P.S. We love our Joovy Caboose.
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I liked the idea of a sit/stand stroller since my older child is three and doesn't really need a stroller often. I originally bought the babytrend model and was very unhappy with the quality(three broken parts in a year). The Joovy model is well built and easier to navigate. I especially like the five-pt harness (Babytrend's only had a three pt in the front seat) the handle height(great if you're taller),the sliding rear seat(much easier to access the storage bag below) and the easy folding. It's on the heavy side, but no more so than any other tandem stroller. Overall, a great product especially if you have children at least two years apart.

I thought this would be the perfect stroller for me, with a two year old who doesn't ride a lot in strollers and a newborn. The stroller works great when my 2 year old decides the baby can go up front...however, there have been plenty of times when she throws a tantrum wanting to ride in the seat and I am stuck carrying an infant carrier and a stubborn toddler in the front seat. I know this might be a parenting issue on my side, but nevertheless, it is a problem I encounter (often I strap the infant carrier in the front seat area before getting the toddler out of the car to prevent this "problem"). When my 2 year old is riding up front, it seems like the harness is too short for her. Also, the clip for the straps in the back on the "running board" seat has broken (I never used it, I think it may have broken when I closed the stroller once?)

Also, I would like it if the stroller had the option of full (or almost full) recline on the front seat, I know that would make the back seat unusable, but there have been plenty of times this would have been handy. Maybe by the time my daughter is 3 and the little one is 1 things will change, but for now I am shopping for a true double...any suggestions?

My wife and I have been very pleased with this stroller but my kids have been even more. I have a 3.5 years old little girl and 1.5 boy. Both seem to love it. My daugther is usually the one jumping in and out of the back seat while my son just seats in the front seat enjoying the ride. Sometimes my daugther likes to be in the front seat, and my son likes to ride on the back seat. Whoever is riding in the back could either seat or choose to stand on. Stroller is easy to control and easy to fold. The only thing I didn't like about it is that is kind of heavy, and bulky.

I'm a mom of 2 year old twin boys and I've tried pretty much every stoller on the market. I have yet to find the Holy Grail of the perfect stroller that will cover all needs and ages, but the Joovy Caboose has been really helpful for kids 15 months+.
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br /Here are some reasons to get the Joovy if you have twins or children close in age:
br /+Great for short everyday trips, travel and as a backup or alternative to expensive side-by-side/double strollers
br /+Narrow width is easier in stores and on crowded city sidewalks
br /+Easy to collapse and even simpler to open
br /+Rugged construction, won't tip with bag on handlebar
br /+Safety belt and cushioned seat in back - some tandems don't have these
br /+Tandem format keeps twins from fighting over snacks, drinks and everything else
br /+Basket easily holds diapers, rain cover, small toys etc.
br /+Orange color easy to find in crowded playground
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br /The negatives mentioned by other reviews are accurate: heavier than a Maclaren twin, long base can be a bit hard with tight corners, your kids might fight over choice of seats (mine don't seem to care), not practical if you would have to decline the front seat a lot, may require patience from child in the back seat, no cup holder (but easy to get into a Starbucks). Definitely worth a test drive if you're on the fence.

i bought this stroller earlier this year so i could go for walks with my two younger children. a 2 and a 5 year old. and i love it. my daughter is tall but she fit in the front just fine and my son just love that he could stand up or sit down. he would go back and forth while the stroller was in motion and its great when we are out all day and he gets tired of walking. i would definetly recommend this stroller to anyone with smaller children. i even used it to do my workout walks and it worked great. dont hesitate to get this stroller.

My wife and I saw this stroller being used by a few people while we were on vacation and once we got home we decided to order one. It is a great product, it is very easy to open and close and it works awesome for 2 kids. We have a 2 1/2 year old girl and a 7 month old boy and the stroller is great for both of them. Our daughter loves being able to sit or stand on the back. There is a good amount of room underneath the front seat to store whatever you need. The only complaint that we have about the stroller it that it's a little heavy and can be difficult to get in and out of the car. We would definitely recommend it to anyone who has a toddler and infant. It is so much easier than having one stroller and trying to keep track of your toddler, especially when your toddler gets tired and wants to sit down.

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br /It looks like more than 150 people have reviewed this stoller already, so I'll keep this brief. Hopefully the engineers at Joovy are reading our feedback here...
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br /I am disappointed in this stroller and am confused why it received such consistently high ranks on Amazon. The truth, I think, is in the reviews that get 3 stars or fewer.
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br /My biggest complaint is that the sitting/standing toddler area is poorly designed. That is, when a car seat is in the front, the rear-facing toddler chair-back has to be pushed down to a roughly 70-degree angle. Our guy can't sit in there. It looks ludicrous.
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br /Worse, when he is sitting in there, two bright red levers are in plain view that invite near-constant pushing. What are they? THE BRAKES! How many times do we walk down a busy sidewalk starting and stopping because those red levers are just too much fun?
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br /I have minor complaints, too, about the "universal" mounting system for the infant car-seat, but I'm sure other people have delved into that already.
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br /Sigh. We spent a lot of $ on this stroller. I have to give it just 2 stars because it fails at its key purpose, which is enabling an infant and a toddler to share a stroller.
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I bought this stroller thinking that it would be perfect when I was expecting the second child. I have a toddler (3 yrs old) and now the baby is 9 months. Initially, the stroller worked great with her in the back and the baby in the infant seat (Graco). However, now that he no longer is in the infant seat, he hates the seat up front. I think it is because of two things: 1) not enough paddng to sit comfortably or lean on 2) it reclines very little. Also, when reclining, it is very hard for my toddler to sit in the back seat when she is tired of standing. Another con is that the stroller can be quite hard to steer with both children in the seats. Overall, it worked for a while, but now I am looking for another double stroller that will fit both children comfortably.

I'm moderately happy with our Joovy Caboose but there are several items that might not be clear to people trying to choose between a Sit-n-Stand and a Caboose (and I tried both in the store before buying!). First I'll point out that because my husband believes in weight limits (I think everything is engineered to 1.5 times what they print in the handbook) we had to buy the Caboose because our 4.5 year old is 40 pounds and the Sit-n-Stand only carries a second kid up to 35 pounds.
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br /First, neither the Sit-n-Stand or the Caboose have a lot of room for the older kid, having tried both in the store the Sit-n-Stand has more, but because of a weird carseat configuration the Caboose even less room than it appears when you try it in the store. For reasons I cannot understand if you use an infant carseat (which you will have to for several months since front seat doesn't recline very much) the front seat has to be in its reclined position which further encroaches into the 2nd child's space. We've resorted to ignoring the directions, which seems to work fine. I agree with other reviews that for the older kid sitting isn't a comfortable ride (nothing to lean against, no way to nap) but in fact our 4.5 year old is very happy with just being on the stroller talking to me, so that's worked out OK.
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br /Second it is irritating not to be able to carry coffee or a beer on a walk , and the 35$ accessory holds only water bottles. We've done OK with a 7$ add-on cup holder.
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br /Finally, the Caboose is heavy, and it really fills the trunk of the car. I suspect the same is true of the Sit-n-Stand (although it doesn't have that weird extension for the carseat). Since we use it from home for exercise and don't travel with it, that's OK.
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br /Good news -- the wheels can handle some off-road stuff -- hard packed dirt and gravel, and the dual configuration does bring us together as a family -- we don't have to carry the four year old.

We have had this stroller for about a month, and we love everything except that the storage basket underneath is too small for a diaper bag and anything else (picnic blanket, etc). My toddler loves to ride standing up or sitting down, and my 9-month-old is fairly comfortable in the front seat. I like how maneuverable the stroller is, and how flat it folds.

This is a great stroller. It's not too big or bulky and manoeuvers really well. My kids love it.

I have 4 kids so have owned various types and brands of strollers. When we had our last baby our youngest at the time was just barely two. She is a wanderer and is in no big hurry to get anywhere. I had decided I was going to need a double stroller for the two younger ones. I went on line and read a million different reviews on several different sit and stand strollers. I knew I didn't want anything big and bulky (like the double strollers) and I didn't want to spend a fortune. I decided to go with the Joovy, even though it was the more expensive one, based on the reviews. I barely had it out of the box before my two year old was wanting to ride. My baby can sit in the front seat with it reclined, while my 2 yr old sits on her seat in the back- there is plenty of room. The size of the stroller is great- not much bigger than a single stroller. If you pull the back seat all the way forward access to the under carriage is very easy. The front seat has an over the shoulder belt system so the baby is totally secure in their seat. Most reviews I read complained about there not being a parent tray, I am actually glad that there is not one- makes it so much easier for my daughter to jump on and off her chair. With a tray she would have to duck to get on and off and well she would hit her head every time. There is a pocket on the back of the front seat which is where I put my H2O bottle and snacks and even with my daughter sitting in the back I can still access that pocket and it doesn't get in her way. This stroller is the most well manuevered stroller I have ever owned. I told my husband we got our monies worth in the first five minutes we had it!!! No question about it, this is a great stroller and there is no way you can be disappointed.

This has to be one of the best tandem strollers on the market. It was easy to put together, very sturdy, and best of all the price was fantastic! My 3 year old loves to stand on the back of the stroller and it moves the same with or without him on the back which is great when you're pusing two kids around a crowded mall. This is a great buy and don't forget the parent organizer Joovy Cool Essentials Parent Organizerthat goes with it!

I bought this stroller for my 2 1/2 year old twin boys who have outgrown their Graco DuoGlider. My son who sat on the back jump seat looked somewhat comfortable but there is no back/head rest. My son who sat in the front seat was very uncomfortable! His feet kept touching the wheels and the seat is VERY shallow! I would only recommend this stroller for short rides and the front seat only for infants.

We have a 5 month old and a 3 year old. The good things about this stroller are that because it is narrow it fits anywhere. It's not any heavier than our Gracco travel system single stroller, but not light by any means. It holds our Gracco carseat fine, and it manuevers fine with both kids on it. It has a small storage basket under toddler seat which holds a few small items.
br /The not so great things about this stroller are, there is no cup/item holder. We purchased the Joovy Parent Organizer for about $25 and I'm glad. It can hold a bottle of water and my wallet. The stroller is very long when it's folded up, we have a Tahoe and it just fits the width of the back, if we had anything smaller than a Tahoe it would not fit in the trunk. When my toddler sits on the seat our baby kicks him in the head, this will be fixed once the baby moves out of the carrier but it does make my toddler not want to sit unless he really has to. I would definitely recommend it over a double stroller, especially if you have a younger child like mine that wants to sit, then stand then walk all within a 5 minute period. Just be sure it fits in your car.

A little heavier than I thought it would be. Great if you have two kids and the youngest is over 6 months old. With an infant in a car seat, the older child can't sit in the back, they much stand.

We bought this stroller for our 2 year old and newborn. Right now we use the car seat for our infant and our 2 year old sits in the back. I was surprised that my toddler enjoys sitting in the back facing us. I was worried he might want to face forward to see all the action. The stroller steers/handles well and is well made. There are a few reasons I gave it 4 stars - 1) the toddler seat in the back can slide back so that the toddler's back is running into the car seat; 2) the canopy is low for use with the car seat - if it's intended to provide coverage over the baby, it doesn't quite accomplish that; and 3) the stroller is heavy and awkward to get into the car - I know, I know... I didn't purchase the Ultralight but feel it's still worth mentioning. Overall this is a nice stroller and solid and at $147 (what I paid in Nov 08) I'd definitely buy it again.

I had a Graco Duoglider, and found that it was difficult to manuever when shopping. I saw someone with the Joovy Caboose at the mall, and thought it was worth a try. It is wonderful! My 2.5 year old loves being able to stand or sit. It is much easier to fold and to take in out of the car than the Duoglider was. It is also much easier to steer in general (my husband said he felt like he was driving a BMW), but especially in tight spaces, like clothing stores and fitting rooms. There are 2 cons to the Caboose:#1 is that it has much less storage space than the Duoglider, so a traditional diaper bag doesn't fit well, and doesn't leave room for much else. #2 is that your toddler/preschooler can put his/her feet on the wheels or even on the ground when sitting on the bench, so you do have to instruct them about keeping their feet on the platform. Overall, I am really happy with this purchase!

I bought this stroller because it's smaller in length than the other Sit and Stand strollers out there.(It's very compact) I also have a two and a half year old and a 9 month old. Which makes this stroller ideal. I love most everything about it the only exception it that it is very heavy. Try the newer "light weight" sit and stand by Joovy. It might be lighter.

This sroller is great. It is easy to push and turns easily in small spots. My only concern is that there isn't a lot of head room for the child sitting in the back, when you are using the car seat attachment (and a car seat) up front.

I really like my Joovy Caboose! My boys are crazy about it and want to ride in it all of the time. It unfolds easily and is fairly compact when folded up. My biggest complaint the tray on the front. It's not easy to open to get my nine month old strapped in. I have to take the tray off entirely before I try to place my child in the seat. Otherwise, we love it! It's incredibly strong and sturdy- much better than my previous Graco double stroller. I think this stoller will withstand my three sons!

We got this stroller for our 2 year old and newborn, after buying a $250.00 Graco double stroller that was heavy, long and not comfortable for the toddler. This stroller is slightly longer than a regualer stroller which is great. My now 3 year old can sit or stand when he chooses. Here's where Joovy needs to make improvements:
br /1. Make the front seat recline all the way. Sometimes I only have the baby, and when he's sleeping, he can't get comfortable with the seat up like that. Also, when we go to friends houses, I don't have a place for him to nap because of the seat.
br /2. The basket underneath is not deep enough to hold a diaper bag. Make it bigger.
br /3. The toddler seat could be a little wider and should have a way to lock it into place. My 3 year old often falls off because it slides back.
br /4. Attach a toddler basket to the side. I actually made one to hold his sippy cup and a car or two. Works great when he is standing and has to hold on with both hands.
br /5. Add a parent tray. This is so important. I never put drinks in, just want to throw my keys in there while I get the kids out of the car.
br /6. Change the fabric and add some cushion. The seat is hard as a rock and the fabric is what they make duffle bags out of. Not luxurious at all.
br /7. The Child tray needs to be easily removable on one side so we can get the kid in. I have to maneuver my 1 year olds legs into the stroller and he usuallly gets caught on the way out.
br /For this kind of money, these improvements should be a no- brainer!!!

I love this stroller. It's fairly easy to assemble. Very easy to fold and great for travel, especially in airports. It's a real bonus to have the carrier option and then the transition for baby into the front seat without the carrier.
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br /The only negative issue I have with it is that the front seat does not recline for a nap. If it offered this feature, I would say it would be perfect for carting around 2 little kids.

First off, hats off to the woman who must have written the instructions to put this stroller together. She thought of everything. I had no problems finding all parts and it was so clear that it was the least stressful event of my day. It even included extra parts. They must have known that if you have 2 kids (it is a stroller for 2) you might just lose a few things now and then. I also love the material the stoller is made of. It feels very durable. The materials it is made of are very strong. I wouldn't have picked orange as my first choice of color, but it was cheaper and times are tough. The restraints are simple enough, not high tech for those of you who want it to be done "for you". I do love this stroller. I would like to have had a parent drink holder and more storage for when I go shopping, but you cant have everything. If that is your priority, then you will not be happy with this product. If you are looking for a way to get an infant and a toddler around without a cumbersome double stroller, then do yourself a favor and invest in a joovy!

I bought this stroller after giving away my double stroller then having a new baby around. I love it! The baby has used both the car seat attachment as well as the tray attachment. The harness is a great feature I haven't seen on strollers. My 3 year old and even 6 year old ride on the back and love it. The basket is a little tough to get to, but not impossible. I strongly suggest buying the "Parent Organizer" to go with it for water bottles, keys, cell phones, etc. All in all, this is very easy to handle, easy to push, has easy fold-up levers and is much, much lighter than a double stroller. I looked and looked for the "perfect" stroller for my kids and I believe I found it in this. I think it's a great buy!

I just purchased this stroller recently and even though I only used it a few times, I already love it! It's a lot lighter to push then the Duoglider (by Graco double stroller). My 3.5 year old loves to get off and on when he wants to, it is a lot easier then lifting him in and out. I have the organizer and I think it's a must!

For my 1 year old and 3 year old, this stroller has been perfect. It's light-weight, folds easily and is easy to get the kids in and out. In fact, I keep the stroller set up near the door and even at 12 months, the baby can climb in and out herself. The kids love it so much they want to be pushed around, even inside the house.
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br /I highly recommend this stroller.

Love it, no complaints!!! I have a 2 1/2 year old son and six month old daughter. We graciously accepted my sister's hand me down Evenflo 'Take me Two' double stroller before the arrival of my daughter. Not only was that ridiculously hard to move (it weighs 47lbs), but my son (weighing 35 lbs) would throw a 2 year year old fit and end up kicking the back seat of his sister's chair and send her flying forward. My children are both super tall and heavy. After loading them into my suv, loading the stroller was like a joke! After some extensive research, my Joovy arrived two days ago and have used it on a crazy expedition to Walmart (one week before Christmas, mind you!). My 2 year old is extremely picky and he hopped right in, and rode the whole time. He felt he was a 'big boy' and my daughter rested happily in the universal car seat attachement bar. She is also big enough to just sit up, so that is what I will try next. Both kids were comfy, content, and safe. It glides with ease, is a BREEZE to open and close (lift up two small levers with your fingers and it collapses). The construction is obviously very sturdy and high quality. And, it only weighs 24 lbs, yeah!!! LOVE IT, so glad I bought it, it will be a life saver. Thank you Joovy!

I absolutely love this stroller! I read all the reviews and did research on a variety of strollers and I definitely picked the best one for us. I have a three year old and one year old and the Joovy is awesome. My three year old loves that he can either sit or "take a ride". One review said that the front seat doesn't lay all the way back and although this is true, it does lean back more than I thought it would. My daughter that is one and rides in the front has taken a nap in there easily but may be difficult for smaller infants. I did not use the infant carrier b/c my little one is bigger but perhaps that is the answer for that issue. Overall, I love this stroller and can't find one thing that I don't like about it. It is very well made, easily to fold, and my new best friend!

i love it there is nothing bad to say and i think is good that it does not have a cup holder for parents I put my keys and camera behind the bags that are behind the front sit. love the stroller

I buy this stroller for the birth of my second child. I had a bigger daughter of two and a half year. It was great. The car seat fits just fine. Now my daughter have three years and the other one a year and I used every where I go, because in there I now their are fine. Now I can go where I want without problems and I can stay as long as I want because the girls are never tired.
br /*You need to see the specifications for the car seats because not all of them fits.

I got this stroller in the mail yesterday (military). I LOVE it. My active 3 year old actually ENJOYS being able to sit on the bench for our walks, and my 5 month old likes it too. The basket is easy enough to get into once you figure out the bench moves. ;)
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br /2 things - 1, I wish the seat straps in the front seat were softer or padded. My baby fell asleep in the stroller, and the strap rubbed a raw spot on her neck. 2, I wish there were hoods covering the back wheels. It took all of 5 minutes for my toddler to realize she could rest her feet on the wheels, which not only wears her shoes down, it makes the stroller harder to push.

This is a fantastic stroller - I have a 20 month old and a 4.5 year old and we were going on a trip and I was really wanting something for both of them. My sister recommended this stroller and it is perfect for us. My 4 year old loves that he can get in and out on his own and also that he can rest and not have to ask to be picked up when we have lots of walking to do. The front seat for my 20 month old is very comfortable, he doesn't complain and seems very content. The seat can recline a bit, but it was enough for him to nap while we were at the museum. The stroller was easy to travel with and very comfortable for the boys. I would recommend it and also recommend you buy the Parent Organizer because there really is no where to put your stuff for easy access. The only thing I'm not too happy with is how hard it is to take of that snack tray from the front seat. It's a bit hard and you need both hands and usually I only have one hand available. I wish it was easier to snap on and off. Otherwise, I'm very happy we purchased this stroller, I just wish I would have gotten it a while ago!!

okay, who isn't on the quest for the perfect stroller... this may be close- esp for the price. i have two kids who aren't crazy about the stroller- they are 19 months apart- currently almost 1.5 and 3 yrs. we have a bob and a double bob- both of which are perfect for the terrain where we live and the running we like to do. however, to travel with either of those strollers is usually really inconvienent. the joovy rocks. it folds up super flat and latches so its easy to pick up and put in your car. the kids love it- my son can sit up and eat snacks the whole time, and my daughter loves the freedom to jump in and out when she feels like it. its easy to manevur and super narrow so i don't feel akward in stores or when i go downtown. also, the price is great- with amazons free shipping - i got in 2 days! i searched the internet and this was the best price i found. i love the joovy and you will too!

This is my third double stroller that I have purchased, and by far the best one. My 3 year old loves the fact that when he is tired of walking he can sit. It is much easier to deal with in the mall or huge crowds. It is a lot lighter than the other two double strollers that I have had in the past. Overall I love it and would recommend it to anyone!

I wanted a double stroller that I could still use an infant carrier with and this is the perfect stroller for that! It has an universal car seat adaption which is awesome and my toddler son loves riding on the back. It is metal so that makes it durable and the back seat slides so it's easier to put things in the bin underneath. The canopy moves in any direction I want which is nice in AZ because the sun is everywhere! :) I just love it and am happy with my purchase.

I bought this stroller to take on our Disney Vacation for my 3 5 year old. (This is the 3rd double stroller I've purchased) It was a life saver. I knew my 5 year old wouldn't want to do all that walking. It was easy for him to get in and out. It is compact enough to fit in the back of my small car (VW Golf) which most double strollers aren't. (The last one I had to take the wheels off every time I put it in my car!) I was stopped several times and asked how I liked it and where I got it. (A mark of a good product if you ask me.) I did purchase the parent organizer which was also a life saver. I was able to keep all the kids important stuff (aka autograph books!) handy so anytime we saw a character we could get to them easily, and a cup holder is always a plus!
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br /One other thing worth mentioning is that it is a bit heavy for such a small stroller at 35 lbs. I looked into getting the ultra light but there is only a 5 lb difference. I couldn't see paying for the ultra light for only a 5 lb difference. But for those of us used to carrying around kids sometimes a 35 lb stroller isn't too bad!
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br /All in all I really like this stroller and would highly recommend it!

I have only had this stroller for 3 weeks but so far it has been wonderful.
br /We used to have the side by side double stroller and it was always so hard getting around in stores and tight spaces but this one is basically the same size of a single and so easy to maneuver around. I even use it when I only have 1 child with me.

We take our stroller everywhere. My 2 yr old loves to go on walks now that we have this stroller. I think we will wear out the tires long before the rest of the stroller shows any wear. great buy to those with two little ones. Its lightweight and easy to manuver.

This stroller is wonderful. I can take my 3 year and 10 month old kids places without the hassle of "carrying" or "chasing". It's sturdy and easy to setup. Thank you for a great product.

I walk my three kids - ages 14 months, 3 and 5 - to school every day. My three-year-old can't quite handle the return trip after we've dropped off the five-year-old. I thought this style was a good solution to a child who's a little too old to want to be in a regular double stroller and it's a little shorter (from front to back). It's a little heavy, but comparable to any double stroller (or full-size single stroller). The handlebar is a bit higher than most strollers, which is a plus for me, since I find most of them too low. The review here had me worried because it said the seat for the older child didn't have a latch to stay in place, but it's much sturdier than that sounds. You really have to push it to make it move.

I highly recommend this stroller to anyone with kids two years apart.

this seems to be a well built stroller. easy to put together, easy to fold up but hard to store because you cant stand it up like other strollers. it does seem to be a bit more compact and maneuverable than the two seaters.

After I had my 2nd son, we bought a Graco double stoller, but it was SO long, heavy and cumbersome that I only used it a few times before we decided to get rid of it. We bought this tandem stroller a few months ago and I love it! Great stoller, lightweight, easy to manuvuer and my 4 year old loves to ride in it b/c he can either sit or stand in the back. It's much smaller when folded up than most of the other double strollers on the market too. I wish that I had known earlier that it also has an infant carseat attachment. I highly recommend this stoller, but do wish that the parent tray/cup holder came standard with the stoller.

We almost never used a stroller with our older son, but with a 3.5 year old who sometimes runs out of steam and an infant we needed a convenient way to transport both children. The stroller is smaller and lighter than a single Graco travel system stroller and it folds and unfolds quickly and easily. Our preschooler loves that he can hop on and off and choose between sitting and standing -- he feels like a big kid and wouldn't like to ride in a regular stroller seat. So far we have used the stroller with an infant seat for our 4 month old and it works well for that -- we have to take off the infant seat attachment to fit it in our trunk but it's easy enough that it's not inconvenient to do so. The stroller rolls and steers very easily on smooth surfaces. The only negative I've found is that the wheels don't take bumps very well so you have to be a little careful walking on rough sidewalks particularly when the older child is standing. All in all this is a great solution for our two kids, especially since the price is fairly reasonable.

Just bought this stroller. I've had it 3 days and absolutely love it. I wish I had bought it sooner. My son is 3 years old and my daughter is 9 months. This stroller is so compact and easy to maneuver. I've taken it on the bus, packed it easily in the back of our Versa hatchback (everything is easy to attach and detach, I set it up in the parking lot of the post office), and received several inquiries about it from other parents with/expecting two children.

This stroller, I am hoping, will ease my problems of my 3 year old refusing to ride in a stroller and running off in every mall and sidewalk around. When it arrived, it was super easy to assemble. However, one of the back tires was split and I had to call customer service for a replacement. The hood is a bit cumbersome. Overall it is an OK stroller, but I would not recommend it to others ONLY because of my split tire. What a headache!

This looks like it will be a good stroller (just pulled it out of the box) but I just wanted to point out to readers that this is as big as a tandem double stroller. I thought it was going to be closer to the length of a single stroller with a little stand on the back for my older child but it is really quite large and I wonder if I wouldn't have been better off with a regular tandem stroller - I'm not planning on returning it and I have no complaints - other than it's not quite what I thought it was (which I admit I could have figured out if I had just compared the dimensions with other doubles before buying). So, my 3 star review is simply because I had in my mind something different so I'm not as excited about it as I thought I would be but for someone who is fine with something on the big side I suspect you'll love it.

Overall I'm pretty happy with this stroller. The Graco infant seat fits in the front with ample space for my toddler to stand in the back (but not much room for her to sit though). It folds nicely and yes, it's a bit heavy. Also, it's difficult to access the storage area. I wanted the double McLaren but it's just not feasible for city living, doorways, etc...

I just received my orange Joovy Caboose, and am sooo excited!
br /We have six children ages 10, 8, 7, 5, 3, and 1 year. I purchased a brand new double stroller last year, and have hated it ever since! We decided to purchase something else. I saw this stroller in BabiesRus, and thought it looked neat. I came home and searched all the reviews and decided to purchase it online. It was not difficult at all to put together, and you could tell it is well made. Now I just need some good weather! But, for now, we have been pushing it through our house. Finally, something that won't fall apart, and is fun to use!!!

I purchased this stroller a few weeks ago. I have a 22 month old & a 4 year old & they love it... My 4 year old loves the fact that if she gets tired she can sit or stand in the back. We are going to NY in a couple of weeks and this is why I purchased this stroller because you have to walk everywhere, now I am sure that they will be OK. The reason why I only gave it 4 stars is because it's a little heavier than I expected. Other than that i's great! I higly recommend it. I plan to have another child so I know I will keep this for a while!

This was an awesome purchase. Especially if you have a newborn and a toddler. It really helps the toddler feel included and helps make the transition a lot easier. This stroller helped motivate me to get out and shop knowing that I would not have to chase my toddler through the mall.

I am very pleased with my purchase. I have a 3 year old and daycare a 1 year old and 3 year old so wanted something that I could walk with the baby in and let the older ones rest when needed. This works great! It isn't hard on the wrists like I found most double strollers to be. Can be easily steered. The only things "missing" are the cup holder which you can buy and I think that rubber wheels would have better suited the stroller especially for outside strolls. But other than that I am very pleased.

We have this stroller and aren't really thrilled with it. In fact, we're going to buy a different double stroller to replace it.
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br /Our children are aged 2 years and 4 months. While the 3 month old was still in his car seat/carrier, this stroller worked well for him. He's now out grown the carrier, and we've put him in the seat of the stroller. The shoulder straps are too tight for him and don't adjust well. The seat isn't padded well and there is no head support.
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br /Our 2 year old does not like the back of the stroller. With the infant in the front, we have to keep it reclined, so my daughter has to lean forward if she's sitting in the back. She hates standing on it because she is very short and she can't see anything. She would much prefer to sit in the front.
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br /We find that the basket in the bottom is practically useless. We can't reach it so we never use it. There is no cup holder or tray for the parents.
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br /It is also a bit bulky when folded and heavy.
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br /So, I think that we will put this stroller in storage until the kids are older and get a double stroller with 2 seats for now.

I am a mother of 2 with a 4 year old and a 5 month old and purchased this to give my older one a place to sit when we are at the mall or museum. I have since returned it. First of all if you are on an all day outing, your littlest one will need to sleep which you cannot due since the seat doesn't recline enough. Secondly it was AWFUL to push. It was heavy and bulky and I found myself not wanting to use it. Third for a super delux stroller shouln't it have cup holders, I mean if I am going to lug and push this monstrosity shouldn't it have a place for the water you need after pushing it. All in all I am still looking for something...but I wouldn't waste you money on this one just get a double with those easy wheels and call it a day.

I was able to get this stroller for free because of the Amazan Award points I had accumulated. If I had to pay for it out of pocket, I would have been a bit disappointed. First, the seat in the back is very uncomfortable for my 3 year old son. It's impossible for him to sit upright with his sister's carseat attached to the front. The seat also slides back making him have to crouch over even more. The storage space on the bottom of the stroller is limited and there is no storage on the handlebar. On the up side, it is much smaller than a double stroller and it's easy to open and close and maneuver. A friend of mine has the Baby Trend model and while it is longer, it has a much more comfortable sitting area in the back and storage space on the handlebar. I would recommend the Baby Trend over this model any day.

The idea of the stroller is great. However after purchasing and using it, it isn't well equipped. There is no cup holders, the basket for storage is not easy to get to and isn't even big enough to hold a diaper bag, let alone any bags when shopping. I also have to take it apart to even fit it in my trunk. Need less to say I don't even use it much b/c it is too hard to maneuver with two kids. I wasted my money on this.

Graco has a new one out that looks so much better and much for equipped for on the go Moms like me. Wish I would have waited. It is the same price. Wish I could have exchanged it.