Last month, I got the exciting news that I was chosen to be a Joovy Mom! Ever since receiving a Joovy Scooter in Orangie at my baby shower, I've been hooked on Joovy. They strive to design and manufacture family gear products that are extremely useful, practical, good-looking and FUN. I've always been attracted to the bright, bold fabric options and designs of their products, so being chosen for their blogger program was absolutely thrilling for me. In October of 2013, Joovy released a BRAND NEW Joovy Scooter and they let me be one of the first to try the new design!
I was sent a Joovy Scooter in Blueberry (at no cost to facilitate this review):
The Joovy Scooter requires some assembly, but I was able to put this stroller together by myself in under ten minutes. The directions were clear and very easy to follow. The Joovy Scooter is designed for children 3 months and up, with a maximum weight of 55 pounds. The stroller itself weighs in at 19.5 pounds, which is actually pretty light and definitely manageable for me at 5'3'' with an average build.
Let's begin by looking at the seat of this stroller. Like all Joovy strollers, the seat (and canopy) is made of durable 600D fabric. It's heavy duty and easily wipeable which is perfect when dealing with children. There is a reversible, washable padded seat liner with fleece on one side and 600D fabric on the other for your child's comfort. This is a really nice feature - the pad is plush and the fleece is super soft and cozy. If you have a super messy situation on your hands, the entire seat can be removed and washed. There are in-seat mesh pockets for your child's various essentials likes toys, snacks, bottles, and sippy cups.
The seat on the Scooter is very roomy. It includes an adjustable 5 point harness system and there are 3 height adjustments for the shoulder straps. The shoulder straps are padded for comfort and to prevent the straps from digging into your child's tender neck. My little guy seems comfortable and content when riding in his new Joovy Scooter. The recline system remains the same on this model when compared to the previous version. There's an easy adjustable sliding mechanism on the back of the seat that allows you to control the angle of the seat. It can adjust to almost any position and can lay at 149° for a near flat napping position. Joovy includes a bumper bar and the cover is removable and washable for your convenience.
The Scooter has a very cool, two-position adjustable footrest. It can either sit standard, or there is a flap underneath that can be velcro'd around the bumper bar to extend the footrest flat for nap time.
The canopy of the Joovy Scooter is fantastic. It's also made of the durable 600D fabric with light-reflective strips and it's huge! The canopy can be completely removed from the stroller, but with all of it's great features I'm not sure you'd actually want to remove it. It's got four panels and features a peek-a-boo window with velcro closure and a really neat elastic and toggle to keep it open. The back of the canopy has a mesh cup holder and awesome zippered storage compartment (8”x8”x2”) for your essentials. The back of the canopy sort of hangs free, but this allows for adequate shading when the seat is in the recline position. There is also a removable cup holder that attaches to the stroller frame for even more drink storage (seen in the photos below).
The storage basket on the Scooter is large and adequately fits a packed diaper bag. Your access to the storage basket will be blocked if the seat is reclined, but there is a great zipper access panel so you can still get into the storage basket when necessary without interrupting your sleeping child. You can see the easy one-step parking brake located on the back wheels in the photo below.
The plastic wheels on the Scooter have sealed bearings for easy pushing and handling. The 4-wheel suspension helps smooth out the bumps you may encounter while strolling. The front wheels are equipped with a swivel lock so you can better navigate rough terrain.
The handlebar on the new Joovy Scooter is a total upgrade from the previous model. The foam wrapped handle bar on the new Scooter is completely adjustable with 10 different positions. The handle bar height ranges from 29” to 41.75” high, so everyone should be able to find a position that's comfortable for them.
Lastly, let's talk about the stroller in the folded position. There's a quick trigger fold with in-seat carry handle so you can easily fold and transport your stroller. Thanks to the automatic chassis lock, your stroller will remain folded until you're ready to unlock it and stroll again. The Joovy Scooter will even stand upright when folded so you'll have more storage options. You can also pop off the quick release front wheels if you're really tight on space.
If you have an infant, there is an optional car seat adapter that is sold separately. It's compatible with certain Graco, Peg Perego, and Chicco car seat models and will attach in place of the bumper bar. Likewise, there is an optional child's tray that is sold separately if you prefer having a tray over the bumper bar.
After using the Joovy Scooter for a few weeks, I'm definitely impressed. Joovy has done such a wonderful job with the design of this stroller and I'm very happy with it! I think the Wubba is too!
Buy it: The Joovy Scooter is now only available in a double (which we have and LOVE). If you're looking for a single stroller, check out our review of the Joovy Qool and the Joovy jogging stroller.
Lindsey G says
Wow - this stroller has so many EXTRAS! I love the footrest for when they're sleeping and the interior pockets for toys. It's little things like this that make my purchasing decisions when looking for new baby gear!
Great review and great pictures!! I love seeing all the details.
Laura says
This looks fantastic. I just love Joovy and ALL of their products. It is wonderful to see them continue to develop, grow, and amaze 🙂
Jennifer Pierce says
This is such a nice stroller. I love how much room the kids have and easy it is to put together. Definitely going to have to rethink my stroller choices 🙂
Mary says
Fantastic review! Thank you so much 🙂 I have really been looking for a stroller where Parker's legs could be raised when he is reclined sleeping.
Leela R. says
I love the little footrest flap for naps. Perfect for those bigger kiddos who still ride in strollers!
Christian Lumley says
I LOVE the canopy and all of the extras!
sherry blamer says
I love how big the canopy is. I also love the straps on it are a five point harness. This would be a great stroller to have.
Sandra VanHoey says
The canopy immediately caught my eye on this and it has so many awesome features. they just keep on improving
Sandra VanHoey says
The canopy immediately caught my eye on this and it has so many awesome features. they just keep on improving
Rachele W. says
Love the canopy & roomy seat! The fabric is such a pretty color and looks easy to clean too...perfect for toddlers.
Lauren H. says
This looks like a great stroller. I'd never heard of Joovy until you and Thrifty Nifty Mommy started posting your reviews!
Cassie K says
I love the adjusting handlebar! My husband is a whole foot taller than me and he would love to have a handlebar that suits him better 🙂
jennifer wexler says
i love all the features of this stroller and the color you chose is very nice
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I love the blue color of this stroller and the fact that it is just under 20 pounds in weight. I am glad thait was easy to assemble
Adrienne L Rudolph says
this looks like a great stroller I love how big the canopy is, the sun always seems to be in my daughters face
alycia mundall says
That canopy is to die for..living in Hawaii we need the sun off the baby. This looks like a sweat stroller!
Brandy L says
I love joovy products, they always have the most unique savvy products on the market. Just wish they weren't so pricey so I could afford one.
Shalaina S says
Favorite things you mentioned are the assembly time (often children a running around bezel and screaming when anything needs to be put together) and that the whole seat can be washed. I can't stand when you buy something for children that you're only able to spot clean.
Nicholle Holycross says
What a nice stroller. I love the huge canopy!
Amy Hall says
I like this stroller, but I still think the Qool is my best bet, I really do love having a seat that can change directions.
Marcia Lee says
The Joovy Scooter Stroller is very nice. I like all of the features you highlighted in your review especially the comfort it provides. When I had a stroller for my kids there was no suspension for a smooth ride or padded cushion. This is such a nice perk.
Wendi S says
I love the strap on the back to adjust the seat back. Much better than grooves. This good be a much more comfortable ride for the little ones.
Lisa R says
I actually picked this one as my favorite. I absolutely love the color blue and my sister is having a boy
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Christy H says
We have the joovy jogging stroller, and this seems very similar except with 4 smaller wheels instead of the bigger 3.
DG Middendorf says
Thanks for this review. I'm a grandma looking for a nice stroller. This one looks great. I especially like the foot rest part.
Valerie Guerrero says
it looks really light and easy to close
Kristin Jenkins says
This is the stroller I wanted for my son, but couldnt afford it, still cant.
Nicole J says
I love the adjustable foot rest
Noura Ahmed says
Love the huge canopy, prefect for Arizona.
Holly W says
i love this stroller the umbrella cover, covers the whole seat that would be nice
Cindy Kong says
I love this stroller! There's so much great features on it. I love all the pics, it is so helpful to see it in different views. thanks for the review.
Sonya Morris says
I love all the extras on this stroller!
Veronica V says
I love the royal blue color. With so many brands and models of stroller's these days it's nice to be able to read reviews from people that actually take the time to write a thought out review. This sounds like a great stroller to try.
June S. says
I really like the quick trigger fold button for the easy transport of the stroller.
Michelle Lee says
I love the adjustable handlebar and that it stands upright when folded.
Ashley says
I love that footrest strap and that HUGE canopy. Your little guy is adorable!
saset Bamber says
I'd love one of these awesome strollers
Sarah Elyce says
I really like the Qool stroller but this may be more my price range and looks just as effective. I never knew how nice Joovy products were but we are preparing for our first, so never really relevant before. I love the reviews- they are very helpful.
Lauryn R says
Very cool stroller. I love the look, as well as the innovative design. The sunshade going 360 is awesome, as most strollers do not block the sun at all. Seems very easy to fold up, and the big wheels are a plus as well. Unfortunately, the price tag is insane and not something that would ever be within my budget. 🙁
Hannah Avery says
I like that the canopy is really large and the under basket is really large!
julie ferguson gould says
I love the review really got me to thinking this is which stroller I would pick if I won 🙂 Sturdy fabric, ease of assembling are my 2 favorite qualities 🙂
RICHARD HICKS says
This is one that the kid can ride in style! Love the big canopy on it.
Christina Strapp says
This is a really nice stroller. I really like the large canopy and the large basket.
Dorothy Boucher says
love how easy this stroller is to put together, and looks so comfy
Angela W says
I have been looking for the "perfect" stroller, thanks for the great review. I love all the extras it has.
kseniya edwards says
nice
Kelly Faber says
Oh wow! This is a nice stroller!! My favorite feature is the canopy and the zippered access panel!! How awesome! Oh I would love to own one of these!!
Lauryn R says
This stroller looks amazing. The thing that I love the most about it is the canopy, the fact that it covers the entire seat for maximum coverage from the sun is great. I also like that the seat reclines all the way down and is adjustable. I would love to win this for my son!
Jessica Edwards says
I love this, how many cool features can one stroller have and still look cool. My kiddo would love this!
Linda Mannst says
This is so nice. It is great that you were able to assemble it so quickly by yourself I love the padded seat and that it is easy to clean. Thank you for sharing
kina says
It's look good. I liked specially the style of wheels. I want to know more about the strollers for super cool babies. The difference kind of strollers ca vary the style and the price also.