Product Description

The Caboose Stand-On Tandem makes strolling two children a breeze! Hop on Board! Strolling around has never been easier with two children. The versatile Caboose Stand-On Tandem allows an older child to stand on its patented rear platform while a younger child rides comfortably in front. If the standing child tires, they can turn around and rest on the padded rear seat. Fully equipped with a universal car seat attachment system, the Caboose can accommodate an infant in the car seat so you can use it as soon as your new arrival comes. Parents love the Caboose because it is lightweight and folds up compactly. It also has a large basket and storage pockets for everything you'll need to take along with you. And the rear platform means no more lifting a heavier older child in and out of the stroller when they want to see or get tired! Features: Universal car seat attachment works with most infant seats (see chart below) Comfortable two-position front seat Accommodates children from 6 months to 45 lbs. Deluxe rip stop nylon fabric Deluxe harnesses includes reflective stitching for night time safety Adjustable padded rear seat allows standing child to take a rest Removable canopy with ratcheting adjustment Child tray with cup holder Foam covered handles for both parent and rear standing child Large storage basket under seat Stroller weighs 26 lbs Specifications: See image below Gift Wrap not available. Shipping Note: This item ships via UPS Ground within contiguous United States only. Cannot be shipped to AK/HI, PO boxes, US territories, or APO/FPO addresses.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23895 in Baby Product
• Color: Blue Check
• Brand: Joovy
• Model: 400
• Released on: 2006-06-12
• Dimensions: 10.30" h x 21.60" w x 38.70" l, 34.00 pounds

Features

• Comfortable two-position front seat
• Deluxe harnesses include reflective stitching for night time safety
• Adjustable padded rear seat allows standing child to take breaks
• Removable canopy with ratcheting adjustment
• Includes universal car seat adapter - accepts most major brands

Amazon.com
Toddlers can certainly be fickle—especially when it comes to traveling. One minute they want to be big kids and walk and next they want to be just like their baby brother or sister and ride in the stroller. Joovy’s Stand-On Tandem Stroller offers the perfect solution in a clever design: a front seat that accommodates an infant in a compatible car seat carrier or a baby from 6 months old until he reaches 45 pounds and a rear platform for an older child, starting at age 2-1/2 and weighing up to 45 pounds (or 40 inches), to jump on and catch a ride when he tires of walking. The platform even features a padded seat where the standing child can sit down and rest while Mom pushes the stroller.

The Joovy Stand-On Tandem Stroller is a great advancement in stroller travel for parents of two children under the age of five

For the front seat, a universal car seat carrier attachment is included and, similar to Baby Trend’s Snap ‘n Go stroller, the front can be adjusted to accommodate most major brands. At 6 months or when babies can sit up on their own, they may use the seat. The seat offers two positions, one upright and one slightly reclined for babies who fall asleep in the stroller. The black and blue check seat is made of durable ripstop nylon and is padded all the way around, including the armrests. However, the back and base of the seat is pretty hard so this stroller may not be comfy for long stretches. A three-point harness straps baby in and is easy to unbuckle with one hand. Webbing holds the top of the straps flat against the seat back to reduce twisting of the straps. A two-position foot rest snaps into a vertical position for little babies with short legs and then folds down when a toddler’s legs get longer and are more comfortable hanging down.

The stand-on platform area offers plenty of space for two little feet to ride in a forward-facing position. Two padded handles give toddlers a secure hold while riding and a belt-like harness clips behind the child to provide a little extra security in case he tries to lean back while cruising. This harness doesn’t provide a wealth of extra stability though and parents will need to watch that the child doesn’t try to step off the rolling stroller without warning. A rear-facing seat, cushioned with identical padding as the front seat, is also available for toddlers who get tired of being on their feet. When children are seated, the standing platform becomes a foot rest and a three-point harness contains them a bit better. The seat slides forward to provide access to a decently sized mesh storage basket. Because the seat does not lock into place, it could be prone to moving while a child is sitting in it.

Made of lightweight aluminum, the chassis on this stroller is sturdy in construction but barebones and functional-looking in design. A few of the features do appear flimsy, such as the front footrest, which is made of very lightweight plastic, and the ratchet on the canopy. However, the inexpensive design choices do keep the price low and affordable for most families. Not that there aren’t any design perks on the Joovy Tandem: The front wheels rotate 360-degrees for supreme maneuverability through crowds or twisting paths. There is also a front wheel lock to hook wheels in a forward-facing position; for example, when your older child wants to push the baby in the stroller and you want to make sure he aims straight ahead. Another great feature is the ratcheting canopy, which can be pulled down to completely cover one of the two children or left in the central position to give each child adequate overhead shading.

The handlebar for parents has soft, slip-resistant padding around the bar for comfortable pushing, but lacks the adult drink/accessory tray that is incorporated into the design of most strollers these days. The bar is on the high side so kids can duck under it to get to the ride-on platform and is not height adjustable. More petite moms might find it awkward to push a stroller that hits at chest level rather than at the midsection or waist.

When the ride is over, closing up the Joovy Tandem couldn’t be easier. The two red levers on each side of the handlebar lift easily and the stroller folds forward to a pretty compact position for storage or car travel (although it’ll be easier to stash in a "mom vehicle" like an SUV or wagon than a more compact car). The levers lock when the stroller is open so there’s no chance of the stroller accidentally collapsing during motion. Even though the frame is lightweight, this stroller is still pretty cumbersome to heave into a car or lug into a closet, so parents shouldn’t plan on carrying it too far.

All in all, the Joovy Stand-On Tandem Stroller is a great advancement in stroller travel for parents of two children under the age of five, offering plenty of cruising options for the older sibling. The only thing this stroller can’t do is prevent toddlers from wanting to push their sibling in the stroller—and they all want to do it. Moms, you’re on your own with that one. --Cristina Vaamonde

From the Manufacturer
Strolling around has never been easier with two children. The versatile Caboose Stand-On Tandem allows an older child to stand on its patented rear platform while a younger child rides comfortably in front. If the standing child tires, they can turn around and rest on the padded rear seat. Fully equipped with a universal car seat attachment system, the Caboose can accommodate an infant in the car seat so you can use it as soon as your new arrival comes. And parents make out too because the Caboose is lightweight and folds up compactly. It also has a large basket and storage pockets for everything you'll need to take along with you. And the rear platform means no more lifting a heavier older child in and out of the stroller when they want to see or get tired. The Caboose Stand-On Tandem makes strolling two children a breeze!

Customer Reviews

Great alternative to a double stroller...
We have a 3 year old and a 4 month old and this stroller suits us well. My daughter is very tall for 3 and her feet drag on the ground in most strollers so this is perfect for her. I like that I can buckle her in when I need to and she likes the option to stand giving her a little more freedom than in the past. After pushing around a Graco Duo-Glider that I borrowed from our sister in-law this thing seems so light! Other tandems are very long making them hard to steer, this one has a shorter footprint so it is a lot easier to manuever. My son is large too and outgrew his infant carseat very early so the front seat does need to be reclined for him due to his age. This does not give my daughter a ton of room when she is sitting but he'll be able to sit in the upright position soon enough. I think it is great for getting the older child from the car to the store w/o having to worry about traffic in busy parking lots. It's a lot more convenient than bring a HUGE double stroller everywhere for a 3 year old who might want to ride and might not. It should be useful for a lot longer than a traditional double stroller for anyone with kids spaced a couple of years apart.

BEST INVESTMENT YOU CAN MAKE
I had a similiar stroller "sit n stand" for my oldest two children which were 3 yrs apart and absolutely loved it even though it was more costly than this one and much heavier. Ten years later I have a 2 year old and expecting this spring. I have spent many hours online and in stores searching for a decent double stroller that is not heavy, hard to steer or bulky when folded to no avail. Then I found this! Even though I don't have the baby yet.....it folds up smaller than my single stoller and steers much smoother so I am extemely happy using it with only one child. With the holiday shopping I use the back section to carry packages and my toddler is content in the front, or if he gets bored I swap out positions with the packages. I know without a doubt I will love it even more when the baby comes.

The only "problem" if you can even call it that is there is no cup holder or tray for parent. I never have used the tray on my old travel system and a cheap $5 attached cup holder did the job for me!

Joovy is MUCH Better and worth the extra money
Yesterday I logged on the to the Babies R Us site to write a five star review for the Caboose Stroller. We absolutly love this stroller. I was shocked to see the recent one star reveiews that have been posted in the last few weeks. So I took the reviewers advice and visited the local Target. Here is what I found:

1. From Handle to tray front the Caboose is 11 inches shorter. The shorter wheelbase makes for much easier steering.
2. The Caboose has a higher handle height for the parent. It also has the same deluxe foam handles that the $800 Bugaboo has. The child handles have the same deluxe foam. The infant carseat attachment is even covered in the deluxe foam.
3. One reviewer mentioned that the Caboose is square tubing and not all accessories fit, but square tubing is far stronger than round or oval tubing. It also looks cool. The frame is very rigid and strong.
4. When folded the Caboose is half as tall 12 inches, the other one is 24 inches. The caboose tray and canopy nest perfectly when folded. The Baby Trend is 28 inches tall when folded if the canopy is left on. The Baby Trend tray also slams into the floor when the stroller is folded. The Caboose has a metal folding lock, the Baby Trend has a plastic one.
5. The Caboose canopy is much bigger and has canopy locks on each side.
6. The harness buckles on the Caboose are deluxe with light reflective straps. This is a good comparison of the quality of the strollers. The Caboose has a light reflective harness that has at least 3X more light reflective materail. The Baby Trend harnesses are very difficult to operate and can pinch. Research other Baby Trend product reviews and you will see this problem is already documented. The five point harness on the Caboose has two shoulder height positions. One of the positions is completely above the seat back height of the Baby Trend stroller. That is the reason that it appears that there is more room on the Baby Trend rear seat. The Baby Trend front seat back is so low there is no head support for the front child.
7. I checked the warranties on both products. The Caboose has a lifetime and the Baby Trend 180 days.
8. The parent tray on the Baby Trend I looked at was already broken. The push button on the side of the tray that releases it to rotate had fallen out and the tray could not be locked in place.
9. The Caboose infant car seat attachment is compatable with many more car seats. It will take the Chicco, Britax, Compass, Graco, Evenflo and Peg seats. The Baby Trend will not accept many of the new carseats on the market.
10. The fabric on the Caboose is rip-stop 600D nylon. This is the same fabric back packs and luggage use for it's durability. The Baby Trend is a light weight poly/cotton.

If you really look close there is really no comparison of the quality of these two products. The Caboose is a better engineered product and each important component is better quality than the Baby Trend. As I walked out of the Target with my Caboose the lady working in the juvenile department asked me where I got my cool stroller.