Versatile, Affordable, and Intuitive Stroller
February 20, 2023
I would reccomend the Pivot Xpand Modular Stroller to anyone looking for an affordable and versatile stroller option. It does a few things exceedingly well, many things above average, and a few things a little less well than higher-end competitors, but none of those things are deal breakers, making this an overall fantastic stroller that will last through multiple years and multiple children. I received the stroller in Ayshire black and a second seat that is sold separately. I tried the stroller out in as many different configurations as possible with my three children aged 1 (30" and 26lbs), 3 (36" and 33lbs), and 5 (43" and 42lbs) before reviewing so hopefully this helps some of you decide if this stroller is a good fit for your family.
I'll start with what the Pivot Xpand does well. It's really, truly incredibly versatile and, just as importantly) it's easy to use. Adding the extra seat and changing to different configurations is intuitive. I had no problem figuring things out even before I read through the manual. The basket is large and roomy, the handle is height adjustable, and the safety bars on the front of the seats are super easy to pop on and off one-handed. It's lightweight, easy to fold, has a cup holder included, and the canopies have great coverage. It fits well in the back of my van and it's really easy to lift in and out while holding a child in one arm.
As for the few things I found to be not quite up to par: You are unable to recline either seat if they're both forward facing, which would have been a really great option when a child falls asleep and their head slumps forward. It would also have been nice for the seats to be just a tiny bit taller. My 3 year old appeared slightly more cramped than I expected in the seats. While everything feels sturdy and appears reasonably attractive, it still comes across as a budget stroller. No one is going to mistake this for a top-of the-line item and that's okay but for someone looking for all of the little details and something that feels stylish, this might not be the stroller for you.
All things considered, the Pivot Xpand is the perfect option for my family. It's versatile, affordable, and is the easiest double stroller to use out of all the ones that have passed through our house over the past 5.5 years. As seen in our photo, my 5 year old even managed to stuff herself comfortably into the basket and finish our afternoon walk in the new triple stroller! Thanks so much to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this stroller to test!
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