Joovy Too Qool double stroller review

Won't you be mine, my Valentine, oh won't you be mine....

Well that's what I thought the first time I laid eyes on the Joovy Too Quool. It was the first time anyone, anywhere, had laid eyes on it, in fact. It was at the ClubMomMe Fall Fest.

Cybex Twinyx Double Stroller Review

Every year, as the weather warms up,  I start getting asked the same question over and over... "StrollerQueen, what is a good double stroller for travel?" Here's a new one to try..brought to us by our good friends at Regal Lager and Cybex..the Twinyx! It's basically a double version of the popular Onyx umbrella stroller. My friend Emily and I had a lot of fun playing with it at the park, with our children, of course! She really liked the push, the seat size,the handle height, and that it took up so little room in her car. I liked the silky smooth fabrics that are easy to wash, the sharp look, the easy harness adjustments, and the canopies that slide up or down, for taller or smaller children. Go Regal Lager! Go CYBEX!



Cybex Twinyx Double Stroller

Weight: 29 lbs

Folded: 16.5"W x 38.5"L x 15"H 

Open: 29.5"W x 41" H x 24.5"L

11" Seat Width

9"-13.5" Seat Depth
9" Drop to footrest

18.5"  Seat back

25" Seat to canopy

15" Seat to ground
 5.5" Wheels 

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Combi Twin Sport

Combi Combines

I may be in the minority, but I love double strollers. Love them.

Especially when they are so light and user friendly, like this Combi Twin Sport.

Doubles make Christmas shopping so much easier. This time of year can feel exhausting and overwhelming to young children. It's nice for them to have a seat of their own to rest in.

Crowds are also an issue. It is much safer, and easier, to contain a small child, when you are busy deciding what gifts to buy.

The guardrail swings open, or pops off, so they can climb in or out easily. Really gives you something to shout about! 
 
 Now I have heard some people say that Combis aren't good for bigger children.  But, at nearly 5, this little girl still fits!  And I had no problem pushing her and StrollerPrince 2.0 around the Christmas tree lot.

 The Combi Twin Sport is one of the only doubles I can think of that has a carry strap. Most would be simply too heavy to sling over your shoulder. This makes it ideal for your holiday travels.

It also has two big baskets that are easily accessible,

The canopies have large pockets in the back, for storage, that velcro shut.

And there are peekaboo windows on the top

With a mesh vent, that velcros closed.

The seats are thickly padded, with a breathable mesh lining for better airflow. Maybe it's cold outside now, but in the summer, nothing worse than a hot and sweaty baby!

and there's a cupholder, of course!

 Here is how an 18 month old fits, but he is so bundled up that he looks like the Michelin baby!

 And here is SP 2.0 with a 5 month old. She's sitting up nicely in it, but there's a pretty good recline is she wants to nap. Like the single, there is an "Infant safety boot" that wraps up around the guardrail, so there's no worry about her sliding out. It's hidden under the seat fabric, when you aren't using it.

 

It doesn't seem so long ago that SP 2.0 was that size, sigh.

I think she's eyeing his ice cream.

And loyal readers, fear not. I have not changed my stance about eating in strollers. It was DH who gave him the cone. He never spilled, thank goodness! But if he did, the seat pads are easy to remove, and washable.

 Because after all, there are three, count 'em, three, little holders here for eating and drinking on the run.

That's something to bark about!

 

 I found it interesting that the "Sunset Scribble" matched the flamingos so well. And, how much do you think I found it for on sale?

  

OK, I'll "bite". How much?

 

What? Did you really say $199? Holds a "Shuttle" car seat? And it weighs 24 pounds? And it stands folded, in a compact package? We are craning our necks, to see this Combi double wonder!

Combi Twin Sport

Weight: 24 lbs.

Seat Back: 19.5"
Seat to canopy: 25"
Seat Width: 12"
Seat Depth:  8.5"
Drop to footrest: 7.5"
Seat to ground: 15.5"
Length: 26"
Width:  30"
Height: 41"
Tri-Fold: 41"x 25"x 17"
Flat Fold: 30"x 8"x 42" 
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Zooper Tango Review

Tango with the Jonas Brothers

Maybe it was the total lunar eclipse. Or the Ursid Meteor Shower. The Winter Solstice. Or the alignment of everything celestial. Because, as we were reviewing the Zooper Tango, some heavenly bodies appeared. Like shooting stars. Or more accurately, Disney movie and music stars. 

 

Can you tell who they are?                                                                                  

  

 How about now?

  Yes, indeedy, it is none other than Joe and Nick Jonas! Joe is in the grey sweater and black shorts; Nick is in the green hat and yellow shoes.  

 For some perspective on where we are, in relation to where they are.

First, this glorious 2011 Zooper Tango, in Jungle Earth, with the matching boot.

Behind the Tango, my friend Shelly playing soccer. And behind her, Nick Jonas.

Tango with the new, awesome, water resistant canopy. 

Which can be operated independently.

Shelly, and Joe operating independently.

This two-seater Tango is really handsome; quite the head turner. 

And these two handsome Jonas brothers are certainly turning the heads of a lot of tweens and teens.

The seats can be reclined individually, with the use of this lever. What is unique, although it shouldn't be, is that the seats go completely flat. Perfect for a younger child.

Younger brother Nick, with our youngest soccer player Peter.

The basket on the Tango is HUGE.

So are Joe's biceps, yikes!  

The upscale but cool Tango has a storage compartment on the back.

 

 As does Joe's upscale but cool Mercedes.

The Jungle Earth is a natural amongst the fall leaves.  Joe is a natural amongst the other players.

The Tango is very easy to open and close. In fact, a little too easy on the 2007/2008 models. They were recalled because several models collapsed in half, when children were in it. No serious injuries were reported, but there were reports of scrapes and bruises. I asked a Zooper spokesman if this flaw had been corrected on current models. He assured me it had. This is what he had to say:

"After extensive study and examination of the 2007/2008 Tango, we identified that the defect is derived from the plastic front latch frame lock.  We replaced it  with an extra-strong die cast front latch frame lock, for all 2009/2010 and 2011 models. With this new die cast front latch frame lock, we have not received a single complaint, or service request since. We are confident that the defective design of the plastic front latch frame lock has been rectified."

I did not, however, ask Nick and Joe to post for a picture. They were just out with the boys having fun, on a late fall afternoon. And I didn't want to spoil it.

A helicopter did, though, at least temporarily. Our peace was shattered by the loud whirring of blades.

We all looked skyward, thinking they might be Paparazzi. But after circling for a bit, they took off. Maybe chasing bad guys.

Joe was chasing his bulldog, Winston.

When folded, the Tango stands upright.

 

 The Jonas Brothers are known for being upright in their belief; real stand up guys.

 Finally, there were some reports last year that Zooper had gone bankrupt. As Mark Twain once said, "Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated."

 And, based on the success of the Jonas Brothers music, movies, TV, touring, and merchandising, don't expect their demise anytime soon!
     Zooper Tango

Weight:                                  32.5 lbs. (w/footmuff and cupholder)

Seat Back:                             18.5"
Seat to canopy:                      23"
Seat Width:                            12"
Seat Depth:                            9-13"
Drop to footrest:                     9"
Seat to ground:                      19"
Length:                                  25.5"
Width:                                    30.5"
Height:                                   43"
Folded:                                  41"L x 13.5"W x 43"H

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