This Is How We Roll

It even has big wheels so you can feel like you're rolling on dubs.

Obviously one of the best parts of having a baby is all the sweet loot you can buy.  The stroller is one of the most important tools in your arsenal and so we decided not to cheap out. This led us to the Inglesina 2009 Zippy (in gray).

The things we were looking for in a stroller were thus:

1. Lightweight so that Bunky could lift the stroller
2. Small size so that the stroller would fit in our tiny car
3. Easy folding/unfolding
4. Smooth handling

On all these counts, the Zippy seemed like the best.  The only thing holding us back was the fact that it is nearly impossible to find a Zippy to try out in a store.  You just have to read reviews and watch videos and hope that what you order online ends up being the right stroller for you.  Fortunately, the Zippy actually exceeded my expectations with incredible craftsmanship and a surprising number of features.

First off, the one-hand folding/unfolding is no lie.  It is amazing.  You press one button to unlatch the Zippy and then pull up to complete the unfolding process (if you aren’t super strong like me, you can also step on the pedal to lock the Zippy open).  Even more amazing, to fold the Zippy, you simply press a small button on a handle and then pull the handle up with one hand, and the entire thing folds up into a very tight package.  The wheels can lock in place so that the whole folded stroller stands upright on its own, and it’s very easy to push/pull.  The stroller is only 18 lb (which I suspect might still be a bit much for Bunky), and is very maneuverable.  The stroller also seems remarkably resistant to tipping, even when empty.

You make me take off my shoes before you let me get in

I did have a few quibbles with the Zippy, but they are minor.  In the 2009 edition, Inglesina added adjustable/telescoping handlebars, and while they are a welcome addition, they don’t feel quite as sturdy as the other parts of the Zippy (sometimes it is a little difficult to lock them in place).  Also the stroller accommodates carseats by way of straps; it seems sturdy, but it would have been sweet if you could just click the car seat into place instead of strapping it to the stroller.

I also had a small problem with the Zippy not coming with the napper bar.  This is the bar that holds the other part of the carseat in place and it was simply missing from the box.  It was difficult to contact Inglesina (an Italian company) since their US customer service hours are like 12-4 PM, but I eventually got through via email.  They never replied to my email with the copy of the receipt and serial number, but a few days later a new napper bar showed up in the mail so I wasn’t too mad.

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