The Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller boasts a one-of-a-kind design which is made specifically for a smaller child riding in front, usually an infant, along with a bigger child standing on the purpose built platform at the rear. The bigger child on the stand on platform does not always have to stand and can use the rear seat whenever he/she so chooses. This Joovy double stroller is considered by many to be the best double stroller for families with a younger infant who cannot walk, and a toddler who has just started walking, but can tire quickly. With a tandem stand-on stroller, your older child can walk, stand and sit at any time – whichever is most comfortable. The main advantages of this particular Joovy double stroller is the significantly lighter weight as well as the lower price relative to other traditional double strollers. At $130, you get all the quality of the Joovy brand, at a non-brand price, thanks to the unique stand on feature. However, before considering the Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller it is highly recommended that you confirm your bigger child can stand and sit without being strapped in.
Features of the Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller:
- ‘Stand-on’ platform for an older child – the younger sits at the front
- Car seat connection mechanism compatible with most car seats
- Lightweight, especially when compared to traditional double strollers
- Very compact, can be folded quickly and easily
- Covering canopy and sun visor
- Removable child tray
- Maximum sitting weight – 45 lbs
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The Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller is the best double stroller in raw popularity terms that I’ve reviewed so far, and while popularity is not always a foolproof indicator of quality, with nearly 300 Joovy Caboose Stand On Double Stroller reviews and maintaining a very impressive 4.2/5 star rating on Amazon is one of the strongest indicators that I can possibly think of. One reason that this Joovy double stroller is so popular is that so many people have children who are not twins, but infants/toddlers of a significant age gap. There was a genuine need amongst parents for a solution which didn’t strap their often restless toddler down, but rather allowed him/her to stand, sit or even get off the stroller and walk. Joovy, already a household name in the stroller circuit, has come up with a patented stand-on platform which fulfills precisely these needs, and it is this platform that is the main selling point of this particular Joovy double stroller. Since it’s Joovy, we all know that the quality of the general aspects of the stroller are most likely to be good (and on testing, I can confirm they are), for example its structure, materials, wheels, mobility, ease of folding, and so forth; but what is less certain is whether this new patented platform idea can work well, or whether it was simply a nice idea, with very little practical success.
As you can probably guess by the sheer number of Joovy Caboose Stand On Double Stroller reviews and the overall average score on Amazon, the answer to the above question is that the platform does indeed work well. The main reason is because older toddlers often reach a sort of ‘twilight’ between being in strollers and walking on their own – they’re not quite small enough to be pushed around all the time, but not quite strong enough to walk independently for extended periods either. The patented stand-on platform of this Joovy double stroller is, therefore, extremely useful, because it has considered this predicament that most parents of such toddlers find themselves in. One thing I always hated when I had a single stroller was when my toddler would get restless and I had to unstrap her and let her walk for a while, or when her feet always used to drag against the floor unless she held them on the footrest. With the Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller, you don’t really have to worry about these ‘toddler issues’ anymore. You’re given a lot more freedom when your child isn’t always kicking and screaming; it also makes trips out much more enjoyable for him/her without really having to do anything. For the price of a single stroller this Joovy double stroller is an absolute godsend for any parents who have children spaced one or two years apart.
Of course, there are a few drawbacks to using the Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller instead of a typical double stroller. The main drawback is that if your older child gets really tired, there is nowhere he/she can recline and sleep. The seat at the back isn’t what I would call a full seat, because it just isn’t comfortable or spacious enough to sleep on it. So bear this in mind – make sure your child is old enough to not have to sleep, or if he/she does need a rest, you are going to have to stop somewhere. As such, the Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller is not necessarily the best double stroller if your children are both of similar age and both cannot walk or tire very quickly. The second drawback I noticed is that, for some reason, you can’t unlock the wheels after you’ve folded this Joovy double stroller up, so you can’t roll it behind you, which is a useful feature that many double strollers have. While the Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller is just over half the weight of most other double strollers, it’s still a big weight to be carrying about. Last but not least, the Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller is not quite as good at turning in tight spots as other double strollers, many of which have swivel rear wheels as well. Most people are happy with the way this Joovy double stroller handles but since I’ve also tested the Graco Duoglider, I know what the best (turning wise) feels like.
Overall, at around half the price of regular double strollers (after the Amazon discount), and at around half the weight, the Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller is the best, most convenient option for parents conscious of price, who have children spaced apart by a year or two (provided the bigger one is able to stand comfortably).
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