Comments on: Graco Twin IPO Stroller, Navarro

By: Amanda Byrd

Amanda Byrd — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:52:43 +0000

Review by Amanda Byrd for Graco Twin IPO Stroller, Navarro Rating: We actually bought 2 of these to use at Disney World for our kids, ages 4, 3, 18 months, and 3 months. We wanted something that would accomodate all sizes of kids and steer well with any combination of kids, give everyone an actual seat to sit in (not like a sit and stand), and fold up small to fit on busses. We found the perfect stroller! It folded easily and small, it held all of the kids from the 3 month old to the 44" and 45lb older kids comfortably and steered relatively well. Some things that we especially liked: there was a carry handle on the side so when it was folded up you could pick it up like a suitcase which was especially handy for the busses, it was very easy to fold and unfold, the seats reclined to near flat (the 3 month old spent lots of time in it and never had a problem) and could be reclined or sat up easily with just one hand, and the baskets were adaquately sized, but not huge. It overall was a great little double stroller. It was much sturdier than I was expecting from an umbrella type stroller.
That being said, there were a few negatives. The sunshades are essentailly useless, and the clips to hold them open didn't work very well. They were pretty flimsy and the older kids kept knocking them off of the stroller and then we would have to reattached them. They also kind of got in the way when folding the stroller up, but not a big deal. The other bad thing that we came across was that the wheels in the front have a lever thing that makes the wheels swivel (easy to steer) or lock (tough to steer, but good for offroad). Sometimes the kids with their long legs, or Mommy and Daddy steering too close to an obstacle, would knock those levers into the lock positon and then the stroller would get difficult to steer, so we would have to stop and put the lever thing back. The stroller really isn't too bad to steer when all 3 front wheels are swiveling, but if one of them gets locked it becomes much more difficult. And if you have much weight in the stroller you HAVE to use 2 hands to steer. Since it is an umbrella stroller and has 2 handles instead of a continuos bar there will be no cell phone chats while you steer the stroller, at least not very long ones.
Overall, the strollers worked awesome for us at Disney World and I am excited about having one to use for the 2 younger kids as they get older. If you are looking for a small, easy to use double stroller for cruising the mall, going to the zoo, etc I would definitely recommend this one.

By: Santiago Montes V

Santiago Montes V — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:44:01 +0000

Review by Santiago Montes V for Graco Twin IPO Stroller, Navarro Rating: We are really pleased wit this stroller. It is at the same time strong to carry two big children (in our case of 4 yr and 1 yr) and easy to fold and unfold. I recommend it widely.

By: Callie O

Callie O — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:48:10 +0000

Review by Callie O for Graco Twin IPO Stroller, Navarro Rating: This stroller steers much better than my double snap and go. It feels nice and sturdy and is a little on the heavy side but that is why we bought it over a combi. It felt like it would be more durable. The shoulder straps attach to the waist clip before it is clipped to the center buckle if that makes sense. It is a little more difficult to get used to at first but getting the child out is a breeze. No squishing arms trying to get them out. I like the flocked feeling handles as opposed to the soft foam that was on my other stroller which snags and gets torn up easily. I am 5'10" and I do kick the wheel a little bit but I will get used to it. It isn't bad enough to worry about.

By: Rebecca L

Rebecca L — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:47:09 +0000

Review by Rebecca L for Graco Twin IPO Stroller, Navarro Rating: Great stroller! I researched all doubles for an upcoming trip to Disney (rentals are $30/day). Needed a stroller for my 4 mos. old and 2-1/2 year old with occassional use by my 4-1/2 year old - pleased with the sturdy frame, sleek looks, 50 lb/seat weight capacity. Remember that baskets are for umbrella stroller, they are a good size.

My second choice was a Maclaren Techno or Triumph but couldn't justify the cost and the Graco fit all my needs. Chicco only weighted to 40 lbs/seat and we have not had good results from a Combi single travel system. Pleased with this stroller, my four year old can push it. Cool seat adjusters to lay down and neat the way it switches from five point to three point harness. Easy to collapse and fits nicely in the car.

By: J. Flynn

J. Flynn — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:52:01 +0000

Review by J. Flynn for Graco Twin IPO Stroller, Navarro Rating: Just got my stroller yesterday. Put it together very easily. It is very small when folded, but heavy (over 30lbs). seems sturdy...but I just pushed it around my living room. It opens & closes easily.

We bought this for my 4y/o & 1y/o. My 4y/o is only 40lbs, 41 inches. She does not fit in this stroller. It holds her weight fine, but when the seat is reclined, there is a separate little "canopy" attached to the seat that she can't fit her head under. So, to lay in the stroller, she has to slouch down & is very uncomfortable.

I was really excited to find this stroller, but it's not going to work for us. We're taking it back.