Mags462
New member
When i was searching the internet i had major problems finding a decent review of this stroller. Very frustrating. $200 isn't small change and i wanted to SEE what i was buying.... so i thought i would put this up in hopes it helps any other mama's out there who are considering this stroller!
Here it is folded:
For reference sake it takes up half of the cargo space lengthwise in my Sienna. I can fit two gallons of milk in front of it.... so it's very narrow width wise. And it "Stands" on it's own pretty well. I can pick it up and set it down and it doesn't fall over. It's not designed to be self standing when folded but it seems to for me.
Here it is completely open and riderless:
The Canopies:
They are more than adequate IMO for most things. It seems that the Mini owners are very loyal to their larger canopies and since i have never owned anything but a Graco and a BabyTrend these "smaller" canopies seem HUGE in comparison.
The Recline:
Side
Front
I actually like that it doesn't lie completely flat.... my kids like sleeping upright and it's just sloped enough to be "lazy-boy like" My 6mo old who isn't in these pictures uses this with no problems.
The Back:
As you can see the basket underneath is a joke. It's pretty much the only thing i really don't like about it.... but it has the awesome mesh bags on the back of each seat so i have yet to even need to store anything on the bottom. If i were going to be packing heavy for a day trip or something i would just put the larger items i wouldn't need frequently on the bottom. But just be warned the basket is small and very hard to get to.
Tall child fit:
Completely Upright
Reclined
My DS is 4.5yr and just over 4ft tall. He fits with room to grow. In the mini he didn't like having most of his head in the canopy space. You can see that he has a few inches before this is the case in the Micro. It's the #1 reason i chose the Micro over the Mini. I do not regret doing so. DS is a rider.... he'll ride until he's going to college if i let him I'm sure.
Front View w/ Riders:
My DS2 is 2.5 and short for his age. He will fit for a long time to come. Combined they weigh roughly 62lbs.... and this thing pushes like there is NOTHING in there. I was shocked. No straining to turn, no hefty it up hills, it just glides. It's so easy to push my 4.5yr old will push it w/ his younger brother in it when i let him. He controls it completely w/out my helps which is saying a lot because he is not the strongest kid on the block!
It has fit down every aisle i have tried.... including aisles at Hobby Lobby full of boxes for stocking.... i thought i wouldn't get by, but nope, it fit just fine! :thumbsup:
The fold on this baby is AMAZING.... all Baby Joggers have the same fold and there are plenty of videos on YouTube for your viewing pleasure.... but if you have ever dealt w/ a clumsy Graco in a hot parking lot while trying not to curse as you arrange wheels and flatten baskets so it will allow you to clip it you will LOVE this feature. Words cannot express how i this fold. I will never go back to a traditional fold stroller. Even a Mac... this fold beats it any day. It doesn't have a clip to keep it closed once folded, but i haven't had any issues with it "popping" open as i move it around. But you should know that if you want to travel with it you'll need a clip of some sort of keep it closed.
It weighs 26lbs and is a little heavier than i was expecting, but it's nothing compared to the stroller i sold. The frame on this is SOLID... you can just tell it's quality.
So.... here is a short list of my likes and dislikes:
Loves:
The Fold
The Tall Seat Backs
The EASY Push
The Recline adjustment (cinch clips on the back - no more stupid brackets to break!)
The Mesh Storage on Back
Dislikes:
Storage Basket Underneath
No Adult Cup holder (easily solved w/ $10 cup holders from BRU)
They aren't making these anymore.... so once retailers sell out they will be gone. I love mine and plan to get a single in the near future to have for when we no longer need a double. I LOVE my micro!
Here it is folded:
For reference sake it takes up half of the cargo space lengthwise in my Sienna. I can fit two gallons of milk in front of it.... so it's very narrow width wise. And it "Stands" on it's own pretty well. I can pick it up and set it down and it doesn't fall over. It's not designed to be self standing when folded but it seems to for me.
Here it is completely open and riderless:
The Canopies:
They are more than adequate IMO for most things. It seems that the Mini owners are very loyal to their larger canopies and since i have never owned anything but a Graco and a BabyTrend these "smaller" canopies seem HUGE in comparison.
The Recline:
Side
Front
I actually like that it doesn't lie completely flat.... my kids like sleeping upright and it's just sloped enough to be "lazy-boy like" My 6mo old who isn't in these pictures uses this with no problems.
The Back:
As you can see the basket underneath is a joke. It's pretty much the only thing i really don't like about it.... but it has the awesome mesh bags on the back of each seat so i have yet to even need to store anything on the bottom. If i were going to be packing heavy for a day trip or something i would just put the larger items i wouldn't need frequently on the bottom. But just be warned the basket is small and very hard to get to.
Tall child fit:
Completely Upright
Reclined
My DS is 4.5yr and just over 4ft tall. He fits with room to grow. In the mini he didn't like having most of his head in the canopy space. You can see that he has a few inches before this is the case in the Micro. It's the #1 reason i chose the Micro over the Mini. I do not regret doing so. DS is a rider.... he'll ride until he's going to college if i let him I'm sure.
Front View w/ Riders:
My DS2 is 2.5 and short for his age. He will fit for a long time to come. Combined they weigh roughly 62lbs.... and this thing pushes like there is NOTHING in there. I was shocked. No straining to turn, no hefty it up hills, it just glides. It's so easy to push my 4.5yr old will push it w/ his younger brother in it when i let him. He controls it completely w/out my helps which is saying a lot because he is not the strongest kid on the block!
It has fit down every aisle i have tried.... including aisles at Hobby Lobby full of boxes for stocking.... i thought i wouldn't get by, but nope, it fit just fine! :thumbsup:
The fold on this baby is AMAZING.... all Baby Joggers have the same fold and there are plenty of videos on YouTube for your viewing pleasure.... but if you have ever dealt w/ a clumsy Graco in a hot parking lot while trying not to curse as you arrange wheels and flatten baskets so it will allow you to clip it you will LOVE this feature. Words cannot express how i this fold. I will never go back to a traditional fold stroller. Even a Mac... this fold beats it any day. It doesn't have a clip to keep it closed once folded, but i haven't had any issues with it "popping" open as i move it around. But you should know that if you want to travel with it you'll need a clip of some sort of keep it closed.
It weighs 26lbs and is a little heavier than i was expecting, but it's nothing compared to the stroller i sold. The frame on this is SOLID... you can just tell it's quality.
So.... here is a short list of my likes and dislikes:
Loves:
The Fold
The Tall Seat Backs
The EASY Push
The Recline adjustment (cinch clips on the back - no more stupid brackets to break!)
The Mesh Storage on Back
Dislikes:
Storage Basket Underneath
No Adult Cup holder (easily solved w/ $10 cup holders from BRU)
They aren't making these anymore.... so once retailers sell out they will be gone. I love mine and plan to get a single in the near future to have for when we no longer need a double. I LOVE my micro!