Best Baby Strollers

If you are looking to buy a Quinny Zapp, there is something you should know. Quinny makes two models of the Zapp, one for sale in Europe and another available in the United States. Which Zapp is better? The American version seems to be a newer design, and in many respect it outshines its European counterpart.

Style
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but this is one department where the European version of the Quinny Zapp seems to outshine its American rival. The main difference between the looks of the two strollers is the number of wheels. While Quinny’s American Zapp has four wheels like a traditional buggy, the European version only has 3. The overall shape of the Quinny Zapp is something of an oval, and the single wheel beneath the foot well on the European version completes the streamlined look. Quinny tried to address this by moving the front wheels closer together, but it just isn’t the same. If you are in to a minimalist look, the European Quinny Zapp is more appealing as it has no baskets, bags, or trays marring the sleek design. If you have your heart set on a certain color, you may be forced to by one Zapp or the other. Quinny features forest green and red on it European model and lime green and orange on its American Zapp. Both strollers come in back, aqua, and bright pink,

Function
Both models of the Quinny Zapp are light, easy to push, maneuverable, and compact folding. The extra wheels on the American Zapp don’t affect the tiny folding size. However, some parents with the European model claim that the Quinny Zapp is unstable and tips easily when going over curbs or rough terrain. Quinny has addressed this concern in the American model by adding the extra wheel in front, making the Zapp slightly more grounded. The European model also features fixed shoulder straps, making a tight fit for older kids. The American Zapp has two slots for shoulder straps—not a perfect fix but a definite improvement.

Convenience
This is where the American model of the Quinny Zapp shines. While the European Zapp has absolutely no storage, the American stroller comes with a mesh shopping basket beneath the seat. Both of Quinny’s Zapp models have convenient foot brakes and comfortable handles. Neither model has a recline seat, making the Zapp impractical for very long days with baby.

Value
Parents on both sides of the ocean complained that the included rain cover for the Quinny Zapp was flimsy and virtually useless. On the plus side, parents are happy that both Zapps come with car seat adaptors. In America, the Quinny Zapp sells for between $200 and $240 (£97-£116). In the UK, the European model sells for £150, about $310. Clearly, the American Quinny Zapp is more affordable and an improvement over the European Zapp in many respects.