The ultimate compact stroller!
March 11, 2020
This is such a great on-the-go/travel stroller. We have quite a few strollers already (wagons, configurable double strollers, umbrella strollers - the list goes on), but the GB Pockit is quickly becoming my go-to.
SIZE: We have two girls (3 years and 9 months) and the large stroller is becoming too cumbersome (my oldest likes to walk more), it takes up too much room in the car, it weighs a million pounds and it feels like overkill when we're running quick errands. I love being able to keep the GB Pockit in the car, it is so convenient. It folds up incredibly small (I didn't believe that the whole stroller was in the box, assembled when it arrived), so it is easy to bring into restaurants, shops etc.
COMFORT: We have other compact strollers but we increasingly find that our oldest (3ys) is not comfortable in them. Her head hits the canopy or the straps are too narrow for her. She fits in the Pockit GB perfectly, she has plenty of room above her head and she is comfortable in the stroller. We will get a lot of usage out of the stroller as she continues to grow and then again with her sister. I also love the mesh back on the stroller, it is light and breathable and will be cooling when the warm weather comes.
PUSH: My oldest weighs about 35 pounds and the GB Pockit is very comfortable to push with her in it. It requires very little effort, is a smooth ride and the steering is very precise. To turn the stroller, you almost lean towards the side versus actively pushing it one direction or the other.
FOLD: As I mentioned, the fold is the smallest I have seen in any compact stroller. It can easily fit in a backpack, overhead or even under the seat on small airplanes and in trains/buses as well, making it great for travel. At first I had a hard time opening the stroller but after a couple of times it was easy. You have to push the buttons on the front of the handlebars and at the same time flip the stroller out/away from you, it wasn't a natural movement but it wasn't impossible either - if you didn't do it on a regular basis it would probably be challenging (I wouldn't ask my in-laws or nanny to try it without a bit of practice). The fold on the other hand is very easy. To fold the stroller you push the buttons in, walk the stroller towards the ground and then collapse the wheels into themselves.
WEIGHT: The GB Pockit is extremely light-weight at under 12 lbs. As I mentioned, it can fit in a backpack and it is light enough that it wouldn't be uncomfortable for someone to carry it that way.
CANOPY: This is the only real negative that I have with the stroller. I don't actually use the canopy because it is so small. It is almost pointless unless the sun is directly overhead. I like having a larger canopy for my youngest (9 mos) because it helps her nap by blocking out the business of the world. Because this canopy is so small, I don't use the stroller as much with her unless we're running in/out of stores.
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