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Customer Review
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2017
I recently test drove this stroller at a Target and am definitely in love. We currently have the Joovy Ultralight Graphite (2016 model), so I will compare the two.
Chicco BravoFor2
This stroller looks great, feels stable, and is very intuitive to use. Let's jump right into the pros and cons.
The toddler "jumpseat" is made of hard plastic. It folds up, which makes the large basket much more accessible than on the Joovy. There are also handles for the child to hold onto while riding, which were at a good height for my 4-year-old. Kids with good balance can also lean back onto the parent console. Unfortunately, this is likely why the handle isn't height adjustable. I found it to be at a good height; I am 5 foot 6 inches.
Like the Joovy, the Chicco comes standard with a parent console. It has two hard plastic cup holders and a zippered pouch that fits an iPhone 7 plus with room to spare. The plastic cupholders are similar to our Keyfit click and go frame, and I will say it's not great. Drinks tend to wobble to the point they almost fall out. I prefer the Joovy console.
This stroller accommodates only Chicco car seats (which are the best anyways), very easily. The seat actually clicks into place easily, and easily releases. Yes, I put my daughter in her car seat into the floor model at Target and I could figure it all out without an instruction manual.
On the Joovy, when the carseat is placed in the stroller, my older child basically can't sit on the jump seat, she can only stand comfortably. Because of the way the car seat clicks on the Chicco, the older child still has plenty of room.
The Chicco folds much easier than the Joovy, hands down. Again, I could figure out how to do this without an instruction manual. And it stands up once folded so you can get your trunk open without tipping it over in the middle of the Target parking lot.
On the downside, the front seat is much smaller than the Joovy. I had my 4-year-old sit in it, and she had to fold herself into it. I would say it would comfortably fit up to a two-year-old. This is definitely something to consider -- how long do you want two kids to be able to use this stroller?
This stroller pushed very easily around the Target baby department. It almost self-propelled forward. Turns required two hands due to the weight of the stroller with two kids and a carseat.
Overall I prefer the Chicco stroller. My key complaint is the smaller forward-facing seat, the weight of the stroller, and the higher price tag.
Joovy Caboose Ultralight
The Joovy is cheaper than the Chicco, with a price drop this year to $199. There are also multiple colors available, not just shades of black. I also like the cupholder better on the Joovy. The Joovy is also lighter at 22 lbs. The Chicco is similar in weight to the Joovy Caboose, and heavier than the Ultralight by four additional pounds (26 pounds).
Like the Chicco, the handle is not adjustable. While as I understand it, the Chicco stroller only works with the Chicco carseat and no adapters are available, the Joovy can take any carseat, but it doesn't click, you are supposed to strap the carseat in. We've found this to be a bit wonky, but on the plus side you don't have to purchase an adapter. However, the carseat placement makes the older child's jumpseat pretty tight quarters. It's best to plan for the older child to stand when you have a carseat in place.
We have only used the stroller about a half dozen times, and the wheels already squeak. Joovy customer service is baller and immediately sent us replacement wheels.
Folding this stroller is not really a treat, i.e. getting it on and off the tram at Disneyland with two kids takes 2 adults. I definitely wouldn't take it by myself to Disneyland or an airport, especially when using it with a carseat.
I find the basket to be somewhat inaccessible because of the jumpseat placement. The jumpseat slides back and forth to allow additional accessibility, but it's still difficult to get a diaper bag in and out. It's easier to get smaller items in and out of. i.e. you could dump your entire diaper bag down there.
I like that the Joovy is cheaper and lighter than the Chicco. The fabric quality and wheels seem similar.
So there you have it! Happy Stroller Shopping!
Chicco BravoFor2
This stroller looks great, feels stable, and is very intuitive to use. Let's jump right into the pros and cons.
The toddler "jumpseat" is made of hard plastic. It folds up, which makes the large basket much more accessible than on the Joovy. There are also handles for the child to hold onto while riding, which were at a good height for my 4-year-old. Kids with good balance can also lean back onto the parent console. Unfortunately, this is likely why the handle isn't height adjustable. I found it to be at a good height; I am 5 foot 6 inches.
Like the Joovy, the Chicco comes standard with a parent console. It has two hard plastic cup holders and a zippered pouch that fits an iPhone 7 plus with room to spare. The plastic cupholders are similar to our Keyfit click and go frame, and I will say it's not great. Drinks tend to wobble to the point they almost fall out. I prefer the Joovy console.
This stroller accommodates only Chicco car seats (which are the best anyways), very easily. The seat actually clicks into place easily, and easily releases. Yes, I put my daughter in her car seat into the floor model at Target and I could figure it all out without an instruction manual.
On the Joovy, when the carseat is placed in the stroller, my older child basically can't sit on the jump seat, she can only stand comfortably. Because of the way the car seat clicks on the Chicco, the older child still has plenty of room.
The Chicco folds much easier than the Joovy, hands down. Again, I could figure out how to do this without an instruction manual. And it stands up once folded so you can get your trunk open without tipping it over in the middle of the Target parking lot.
On the downside, the front seat is much smaller than the Joovy. I had my 4-year-old sit in it, and she had to fold herself into it. I would say it would comfortably fit up to a two-year-old. This is definitely something to consider -- how long do you want two kids to be able to use this stroller?
This stroller pushed very easily around the Target baby department. It almost self-propelled forward. Turns required two hands due to the weight of the stroller with two kids and a carseat.
Overall I prefer the Chicco stroller. My key complaint is the smaller forward-facing seat, the weight of the stroller, and the higher price tag.
Joovy Caboose Ultralight
The Joovy is cheaper than the Chicco, with a price drop this year to $199. There are also multiple colors available, not just shades of black. I also like the cupholder better on the Joovy. The Joovy is also lighter at 22 lbs. The Chicco is similar in weight to the Joovy Caboose, and heavier than the Ultralight by four additional pounds (26 pounds).
Like the Chicco, the handle is not adjustable. While as I understand it, the Chicco stroller only works with the Chicco carseat and no adapters are available, the Joovy can take any carseat, but it doesn't click, you are supposed to strap the carseat in. We've found this to be a bit wonky, but on the plus side you don't have to purchase an adapter. However, the carseat placement makes the older child's jumpseat pretty tight quarters. It's best to plan for the older child to stand when you have a carseat in place.
We have only used the stroller about a half dozen times, and the wheels already squeak. Joovy customer service is baller and immediately sent us replacement wheels.
Folding this stroller is not really a treat, i.e. getting it on and off the tram at Disneyland with two kids takes 2 adults. I definitely wouldn't take it by myself to Disneyland or an airport, especially when using it with a carseat.
I find the basket to be somewhat inaccessible because of the jumpseat placement. The jumpseat slides back and forth to allow additional accessibility, but it's still difficult to get a diaper bag in and out. It's easier to get smaller items in and out of. i.e. you could dump your entire diaper bag down there.
I like that the Joovy is cheaper and lighter than the Chicco. The fabric quality and wheels seem similar.
So there you have it! Happy Stroller Shopping!
