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- Nov 13, 2006
Yes another stroller thread. But this is just informational for maybe those parents still debating the whole stroller issue.
We decided to buy a decent stroller that could hold up to 55 lbs so that our will be 3.5 yo could use it for WDW (then pass on to baby sis). We decided owning something vs. just renting and having a stroller for outside the park would be better for us (we are also bringing our pliko p3). I figured renting would cost us about $100-180 so that was my spending limit. I am willing to pay a bit more because we do have an infant at home yet who will get more use out of the stroller (and I know I can resell a quality stroller for decent money too).
I looked at the local baby stores. The Graco Ipo was pretty nice for only $80. Mac Volo was fine but I wanted one that reclined a bit (did NOT have to lay flat though). Based on reviews here I was really leaning towards the Quest or Triumph which I tried in the stores and thought were nice.
Then I found the Zooper Twist online but couldnt find it at the stores here. On paper it sounded perfect so I took a chance and ordered it. Got here this week and thought I would come here and rave about. (we dont go to WDW until Aug but heres my "at home" review).
I got it for about $180 including shipping. It holds up to 55 lbs. Its lightweight. It does not have a child or parent tray. It does have a detachable cup holder which holds a can of soda or up to a 17 oz bottle. It has a small mesh bag that hangs from the side of one of the handles (I could see putting small toys/keys/or another bottled water with cap in here).
It pushed fabulous even with my 42 lb 7 yo. It does not have a totally flat recline but enough for napping and has 4 position seat. The seat is wide and deep. Both my sons (3&7) were able to comfortably sit and have the seat support most of their thighs. Both able to rest their feet on the footrest and NOT touch the wheels (we had that problem trying out the combi's). The footrest extends and gives firm support to my baby girls legs. My 3 yo has actually been pushing it into the living room to use as a chair to watch tv he likes it that much.
The fabric is great. The 5 pt harness is nice (i prefer it over my pliko p3 harness) as the straps are nice and wide and comfy. I was able to quickly secure my 9 mo in it and she loves it.
The canopy on the Twist makes everything on a Mac look like a joke. The Twist canopy has FULL coverage. You can even quick zip open another part of the canopy to extend even MORE. PLUS the part of canopy covering the back of the seat zips off to expose just mesh if you want more ventilation.
Theres a pocket on the canopy and a zip pocket (this would fit a wallet or other small items).
It says it can hold up to 7 lbs on the handles without child without tipping over. Well, it CAN! I thought my leather diaper bag was heavy but was only 5 lbs. This included full bottle, diapers, full wipes case, spare outfit, 3 baby toys, my wallet, and my "makeup" bag. I hung it on the empty stroller and it stayed put, NO tipping. Yeah!
Fold is super fast umbrella fold and it auto latches and has a carry handle.
On top of that it includes a foot muff (for cooler weather), RAIN COVER AND UV COVER. All easily snap on. The rain cover and uv cover come in a flat bag together that can be hung/buckled onto the handles.
I really have no complaints about this stroller so far. The kids love it, it pushes great, has all the things we need. Should be perfect.
(so theres just another option besides a maclaren).
I do have photos of my 9mo and 3 yo (34lbs and about 40 inches) so could email those if someone wants them. I cant post photos.
We decided to buy a decent stroller that could hold up to 55 lbs so that our will be 3.5 yo could use it for WDW (then pass on to baby sis). We decided owning something vs. just renting and having a stroller for outside the park would be better for us (we are also bringing our pliko p3). I figured renting would cost us about $100-180 so that was my spending limit. I am willing to pay a bit more because we do have an infant at home yet who will get more use out of the stroller (and I know I can resell a quality stroller for decent money too).
I looked at the local baby stores. The Graco Ipo was pretty nice for only $80. Mac Volo was fine but I wanted one that reclined a bit (did NOT have to lay flat though). Based on reviews here I was really leaning towards the Quest or Triumph which I tried in the stores and thought were nice.
Then I found the Zooper Twist online but couldnt find it at the stores here. On paper it sounded perfect so I took a chance and ordered it. Got here this week and thought I would come here and rave about. (we dont go to WDW until Aug but heres my "at home" review).
I got it for about $180 including shipping. It holds up to 55 lbs. Its lightweight. It does not have a child or parent tray. It does have a detachable cup holder which holds a can of soda or up to a 17 oz bottle. It has a small mesh bag that hangs from the side of one of the handles (I could see putting small toys/keys/or another bottled water with cap in here).
It pushed fabulous even with my 42 lb 7 yo. It does not have a totally flat recline but enough for napping and has 4 position seat. The seat is wide and deep. Both my sons (3&7) were able to comfortably sit and have the seat support most of their thighs. Both able to rest their feet on the footrest and NOT touch the wheels (we had that problem trying out the combi's). The footrest extends and gives firm support to my baby girls legs. My 3 yo has actually been pushing it into the living room to use as a chair to watch tv he likes it that much.
The fabric is great. The 5 pt harness is nice (i prefer it over my pliko p3 harness) as the straps are nice and wide and comfy. I was able to quickly secure my 9 mo in it and she loves it.
The canopy on the Twist makes everything on a Mac look like a joke. The Twist canopy has FULL coverage. You can even quick zip open another part of the canopy to extend even MORE. PLUS the part of canopy covering the back of the seat zips off to expose just mesh if you want more ventilation.
Theres a pocket on the canopy and a zip pocket (this would fit a wallet or other small items).
It says it can hold up to 7 lbs on the handles without child without tipping over. Well, it CAN! I thought my leather diaper bag was heavy but was only 5 lbs. This included full bottle, diapers, full wipes case, spare outfit, 3 baby toys, my wallet, and my "makeup" bag. I hung it on the empty stroller and it stayed put, NO tipping. Yeah!
Fold is super fast umbrella fold and it auto latches and has a carry handle.
On top of that it includes a foot muff (for cooler weather), RAIN COVER AND UV COVER. All easily snap on. The rain cover and uv cover come in a flat bag together that can be hung/buckled onto the handles.
I really have no complaints about this stroller so far. The kids love it, it pushes great, has all the things we need. Should be perfect.
(so theres just another option besides a maclaren).
I do have photos of my 9mo and 3 yo (34lbs and about 40 inches) so could email those if someone wants them. I cant post photos.
