Perfect for a toddler and a baby
February 2, 2017
The Joovy Caboose Ultralight is really the perfect stroller for a toddler and a baby. We got this when my daughter was a newborn, and used the universal carseat adapter with our Chicco Keyfit30 and it worked perfectly. My son, who was 2 at the time, and quite busy, loved that he could just hop on and off the little platform as he pleased. You do need to have the front seat slightly reclined for the carseat to fit, so while it's not impossible to have the older child sit on the rear bench, it wasn't the most comfortable for him-he had to lean forward a bit.
The rear bench does have a seat buckle, which is perfect for keeping a wild toddler in the stroller when necessary. But it's also great to leave unbuckled and for letting a toddler to have the freedom to stand or sit as he pleases. And I like that it slides, so when he's standing I can get into the bottom storage basket.
As my youngest got older and no longer needed to be in her carseat, we utilized the caboose rear seat. That way, she would sit up and see what was going on and my son could sit in the front seat. It's easy to steer with an infant and a two year old. My only complaint is that the rear seat doesn't recline as much, so it wasn't really possible to have both of the kids asleep in the stroller at once. Although I only remember 2 instances where they both would have napped at the same time.
Maneuvering it with a baby and a toddler is a breeze, and it's perfect for shopping in stores that have a ton of clothing racks. I never had issues with not being able to fit it places. The parent organizer is a great feature. I like that it has the zipper compartment so I can always keep a spare paci or two in there and don't have to worry about it falling out in a parking lot when I fold the stroller up.
I had no problems folding the stroller, and it fits nicely in the back of our mini van or SUV. It folds up pretty compact for a double and is quite light. I never struggle with hoisting it in or out of our vehicles and I don't have the best upper body strength. I love the bright green color we have and it makes it easy to spot when you're required to park your stroller in a sea of black strollers.
I would buy this stroller again in a heartbeat and definitely recommend to friends. The quality of the stroller is top notch and after 2+ years of repeated use it is still in great shape.
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