Mia Moda Compagno Stand-on Tandem Stroller
The Mia Moda Compagno is a stylish, Italian sounding stand on tandem stroller. But guess what? It's made right here in the good ol' USA. Mia Moda is actually a small company based in Charlotte, NC. There focus is on making stylish high tech strollers from quality materials. Let's see what their Compagno stroller has in store for us...
Standout Features
The Compagno tandem stroller has a couple of nifty features worth mentioning right off of the bat.
Cool design - The stroller looks great and has a more modern design than most others.
One handed fold - the stroller can fold easily with just one hand. Super convenient and a great time saver.
Adjustable handlebar height - something that is missing on most other sit and stand strollers. Great for Dads (or is it? More on this later on...)
Parent tray with cup holder - Most manufacturers sell the parent tray as an added accessory. It's great to see this included.
Lockable front swivel wheels - A nice option. Helpful for different terrain.
Easy handling - Many owners of the Compagno have commented on just how easy it is to push and maneuver the stroller. When you are pushing a stroller loaded with two kids this is a big deal. You want a stroller that rolls smoothly.
The Front Seat
The Mia Moda Compagno front seat has 2 recline positions, a five point safety harness and a removable child tray with cup holder. There is also an overhead canopy with a window and sun visor.
Universal Child Carrier Adapter
The Compagno also has a universal child carrier adapter that fits most child car seats. According to the user manual, the following infant car seat models are compatible with the Mia Moda Compagno Tandem Stroller:
- Graco Snug Ride
- Graco Safe Seat
- Peg Perego Primo Viaggio
- Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP
- Chicco Key Fit 30
- Baby Trend Flex-Loc
- Evenflo Discovery
- Century Asura
The front stroller seat is suitable for children from 6 to 36 months old when an infant car seat is not installed.
The Rear Platform
The rear position on the Mia Moda Compagno features a standing board, handle bars and a resting pad for your child. There is also a seatbelt and a padded back rest. Judging by the photos of the stroller, the back rest appears to fit onto the parent tray (Velcro maybe?). It's a unique addition and is something that I haven't seen on any other models of sit and stand strollers.
The user manual states that the rear stand-on platform and the rear bench seat are designed for a child that is at least 2.5 years old but LESS than 40 inches tall and no more than 45 lbs.
Other Features
Rounding out the rest of the stroller is a heavy duty steel frame and a cargo basket located underneath for all of your storage needs. The plastic wheels are larger than other strollers and feature all wheel suspension. A good combo for any off-road paths or trails you might find yourself on. There's also an easy to use one-touch rear brake.
The stroller is available in 6 great looking color options:
- Rosso
- Black
- Navy
- Nero
- Pink
- Mint Java
Mia Moda Compagno Customer Reviews
This stroller has 20 plus customer reviews on Amazon.com and currently has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars. Here's a small sample of what people have to say about it:
Click here to read more user reviews of the Compagno from Amazon.
Customer Complaints
There are two negatives that I could find customers talking about. The first is about the adjustable handle that I mentioned earlier. A couple of people have stated that it would have been useful if the handle adjusted even higher than it currently does. Considering that most strollers can't be adjusted at all, it's a minor complaint.
The other is due to the size of the stroller. It's pretty heavy at 34 lbs. Like any other sit and stand stroller, you'll want to make sure that it will fit in the trunk space of your car.
User Manual
The user manual for the Mia Moda Compagno stroller can be downloaded here:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/55969889
Specifications
Dimensions Folded: 20.7" D x 25.25" W x 43.7" H
Dimensions Open: 47" D x 25.25" W x 39.5" H
Weight: 34.4lbs
Weight Capacity: 85lbs (45lbs for standing board, 40lbs for seat)
Where to buy the Mia Moda Compagno Stroller
I really love Amazon.com due to the fact that they almost always have the lowest price online as well as free shipping. The price on the Compagno varies slightly depending on what color you choose, but Amazon sells most of them for less than $200.
>> Click here to check the current price <<
Joovy Cool Essentials Parent Organizer
"I wish I would have bought this sooner!" is a common phrase heard from owners of the Joovy Cool Essentials Parent Organizer. It's one of those items that should be included with every stroller. It's also on of those items you don't think you need until you've actually used it. People rave about it for good reason.
What is the Joovy Cool Essentials Parent Organizer?
The Joovy parent organizer is a storage system that fits onto the handlebar of most strollers (more on that later). It has one storage pocket with double zippers that can be used to store your keys, wallet, cell phone or other valuables. There are also three additional pockets (not zippered) that can hold drinks, sippy cups, snacks or whatever you need to be within reach. There's over 2 feet of storage space in total.
It is made out of durable and lightweight neoprene. This has 4 main benefits:
- it's very light weight (only 8 ounces!)
- it's washable
- it keeps drinks cold
- it's less bulky than plastic alternatives
Saves You From Carrying a Purse
The main benefit of the Cool Essentials Organizer is that it can work as a replacement to your purse. No extra bags to carry! Everything you need is laid out right in front of you on your strollers handlebar.
The organizer is also easy to put on and remove. It just slips right on. No straps or fasteners to mess with. Just make sure that you either remove loose items from the organizer or remove the parent organizer all-together before you fold up the stroller. If you don't loose items may fall out and you'll find them all over your trunk (trust me on this one).
Stroller Compatibility
Since this is a Joovy product it is obviously meant to work with their own products. It is compatible with the following model lineups:
- Joovy Caboose
- Joovy Big Caboose
- Joovy Caboose Ultralight
But wait! Users at Amazon.com also report that it works with other strollers including these ones specifically:
- UppaBabby Vista
- Bugaboo Frog
It may also work with many other brands and models.
Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 10 x 7.4 x 2.2 inches
- Weight: 8 ounces
Other Customer Reviews
The Joovy Cool Essentials Parent Organizer is very popular at Amazon with 45 customer reviews and an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Here's just a small sample of what customers are saying:
Click here to read more customer reviews from Amazon.com.
Where to Buy
I'd recommend buying from Amazon.com they have the lowest price online at just under $25. The product also qualifies for free Super Saver shipping. Also, if you are planning on purchasing the Joovy organizer with a stroller, Amazon has several package discounts.
Joovy Big Caboose Stand-On Tandem Triple Stroller
The Joovy Big Caboose is the SUV of the Joovy lineup. It's a big triple stroller with a stand-on platform and bench at the back. It's perfect for family's that have twins and a toddler or for any parent who needs to take three young children out on their own.
I've had a bunch of people email me asking for info about the Big Caboose, so I did a bunch of research which is presented here. I hope that it helps you out when comparing triple stroller options.
What Makes the Joovy Big Caboose Unique
There are a few things that make the Big Caboose unique compared to other triple strollers on the market:
- Price: less than half the price of many triple strollers (more on that below)
- Car Seat Capacity: can hold two car seats at once
- Flexible Configuration: Lot's of configuration options as your family and children grow
We'll talk about all three of these standout features in more detail below. Let's continue...
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