I know a lot of ladies on here have the BOB, but I'm also looking at the Joovy Zoom because of its similarity and lower price range. We are not avid runners by any means, but DH and I would like to start jogging around our neighborhood. I will be using it as our main stroller so need it to be easy to get in the car (we have a CRV), and easy to maneuver around stores. Do I really need to spend more for the BOB? If you have either of these strollers can you tell me what you like/dislike about them? How old was your LO when you started using it?
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We have the BOB and LOVE it!!
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Have you tested both out? I haven't seen the Joovy Zoom before, so i can't really say how it is, though from what i just read, it's definitely bigger (up to 75lb baby) and has a larger sun canopy with covers included (whereas the BOB has it sold separately).
I have the BOB and LO used it from infancy. We used it with the infant adapter. It moves VERY smoothly and easily with one hand. When taking it out of the car, i can flip it out with one hand easily. Folding it down is easy as well. Just two side buttons to click and it folds down in seconds.
Have you thought about the City jogging stroller? I think it's smaller, and probably a better stroller if you're going to use it at the mall. Either way, i'd recommend comparing the strollers side by side!
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@Freckles: thanks! I'm definitely going to compare them side by side, but also wanted some feedback from people who actually have them and use them on a daily basis. I did notice that joovy came with a lot of accessories that you have to buy separately with the BOB. I did not look into the city jogging stroller but will now!
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We have the Joovy and love it !!
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Just know you can't do any running with most of the City strollers (Elite, Mini, etc), right on their website it says it's not a running stroller
I thought I definitely liked one of them better than the bob, but then learned I couldn't run with them, so even though I didn't want to do a lot of stroller running, I wanted the option!We have the bob, haven't even heard of the other option you're considering, but another biased I love my bob comment
I use mine every day, in town, country roads, stores (in/out of car) and it's so easy to use.
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We have the BOB, and love it! We got the car seat adapter to click in for when he was small and just turned him around now at 6 months.
One thing to know, you can't jog with the baby until 8 months. The BOB website recommends that, and I can see why. Though LO is great with head support now, he does tend to slouch down and I can see his head bobbing all over the place if we tried to run with him now. But we do use it as our every day stroller. It's very easy to close up, but is a little heavy to lift into the car.
Overall though, we love our BOB and it was our splurge for ourselves.
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I looooove my BOB. But I wouldn't want it to be my only stroller. I think it would be really cumbersome in stores. We use our Uppa Baby Vista if we are going to be inside and mostly use the BOB for outside adventures. If the Joovy Zoom is smaller that might be a better option for your needs.
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I love our BOB, but I wouldn't use it for an everyday stroller. Its hard to get in and out of the trunk/back of the SUV, and its a little bit to maneuver through stores.
If you did go with the BOB, get the infant seat adapter, so you can use the stroller before LO has great head control.
I am not familiar with the Joovy Zoom.
We have a City Mini and love it for our everyday stroller. Someone above suggested jogging with Baby Jogger strollers, but the City Mini is definitely not a jogging stroller.
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Not really helpful, but I ended up with the BOB mostly because I needed a double, and the options for good doubles are far less. Otherwise, I would have seriously considered other options - the joovy looks like a great option.
And side note, I know a lot of people say that a single BOB is too cumbersome for shopping, but I see them all the time around here. And with all the places I take either of my double strollers, I think it would be fine almost anywhere.
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The Joovy is awesome.
Very simple to fold, pretty light, fits easily in the back of our vehicle, handles rough dirt roads/snow/mud really well. Kind of big for travel (airplane) but we've done it and it was fine, and it's a really smooth ride on city streets and easy to maneuver indoors. Great storage: a pocket on the back of the seat, big bin underneath, and little pockets on the sides where your babe can get to them (nice for a water bottle or snack). We started using it when our babe was about 6 months; at 1 yr+ it's still going strong. No obvious wear, and I use it all the time and am really hard on it. I'm also really happy with the canopy, which is bigger and shadier than on a lot of other strollers. The only thing that's sort of weird is that the front wheel juts out a little more than on the Bob, so it seems a little longer, but it's never been a problem (even in tight spaces) because of the turning radius.
I don't often comment here but it drove me crazy trying to find reviews of the Joovy 360 vs. Bob, I couldn't find anything helpful so I wanted to throw in my two cents. The 360 totally rocks, and is so much more affordable. I'd do it again.
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We tested both and went with the BOB. The Zoom is nice, and bigger, but the ride wasn't quite as smooth. And I preferred the smaller BOB. They're both huge, but I know lots of people that use their jogger as their everyday stroller. I rarely take my BOB out of the neighborhood. I have a B-Agile that's my car stroller.
I thought I definitely liked one of them better than the bob, but then learned I couldn't run with them, so even though I didn't want to do a lot of stroller running, I wanted the option!Reply
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