Best Baby Strollers

Quinny, a European manufacturer of baby products, is gaining popularity in the US market with its stylish, modern strollers and baby carriers. Moms (and especially dads) who are tired of babyish strollers with cartoon character fabric and clunky styling will appreciate the Quinny Zapp, a lightweight travel stroller with a modern esthetic.

Quinny has managed to make a stroller that looks sporty and chic. The Zapp is truly a unisex baby stroller. Dads love the Quinny Zapp’s minimalist, curvy brushed aluminum frame and vivid, eye-catching colors. Despite being a compact stroller, the Quinny Zapp has ergonomic handles that are comfortable for even tall men to use. The Quinny Zapp features a solid colored seat in aqua, orange, bright pink, and lime. A black version of the Quinny Zapp stroller is also available but hard to come by. The black version of the Zapp can cost up to $50 more than the other colors.

Quinny didn’t sacrifice function for form with the Zapp stroller—something that happens far too often in the trendy, stroller-of-the-minute market. The Quinny Zapp is the most compact stroller on the planet (or so Quinny claims), making it perfect for travel or keeping in the trunk for running light errands or cruising the mall. When folded down, the Quinny is remarkable 12” x 27”! That makes the Quinny Zapp small enough to fit in the leg room beneath your baby’s car seat or carry on a plane. The Quinny Zapp comes with a carrying bag to protect the stroller during travel.

Parents who use the Quinny Zapp rave about how easy it is to push and maneuver. Tales of weaving effortlessly through crowded shops abound. One mother said the Quinny Zapp is to easy to use, she can push the stroller with one finger over flat surfaces. Unlike most other light strollers, the Quinny Zapp has wide 2” wheels that allow it to travel over moderately rough road—but certainly not as well as a larger stroller would. Folding and unfolding the Quinny Zapp is pretty easy once you get the hang of it, but be prepared to use both hands rather than one as you would with a Graco model.

The Quinny Zapp featured on the American market is slightly different than the model found in the UK. The American Zapp has four wheels instead of three like all the UK models. More wheels mean more stability, and Quinny seems to have responded to complaints that its three-wheeled strollers were too unstable and prone to tipping, especially if bags were hung from the handle.. The American version of the Zapp also features an under-seat storage basket, a feature the UK parents sorely missed. The UK version also lacked adjustable shoulder straps. Some British parents complained that the Quinny Zapp’s straps were far too small for their older kids. Quinny has addressed this problem in the American model by including adjustable straps. Neither model features a reclining seat, something that many parents are upset with. Quinny had to sacrifice a reclining seat for the Zapp stroller in order to make it fold so compactly. While some bemoan this fact, it shouldn’t really be a problem if you are using the Quinny Zapp as it is intended: as a travel or second stroller. Babies can sleep in the Zapp if parents use it as a travel system with the Quinny Maxi Cosi car seat.

If you are looking for a lightweight, super compact stroller that is high on style and daddy friendly, the Quinny Zapp may be just right.