If you thought lightweight strollers couldn’t get any better, well think again. Recently we had a visit from Valco Baby and let me tell you in one word, WOW!
Their “Snap” line features three amazing strollers; they’re all super lightweight, stylish, as well as great pushes, with many more remarkable features. Let’s go through each of them individually.
We start off with the Snap 4 stroller. This is a single full size stroller that weighs the same amount as an umbrella stroller, imagine that! It comes in two colors, black and silver with the option to buy a Vogue hood to give it a pop of color. It is car seat compatible with most major car seat manufacturers; Yup, you can choose a car seat and low and behold your travel system is set up for you right from the get go.
The seat is wide, roomy, and can hold up to 44 lbs, which is the average weight of a 6 year old child, so you will be able to get your full use from this stroller. The Snap 4 has a multi-position recline and can be used from when your baby is a newborn. The under carriage basket is nicely sized and can be accessed very easily.
Now one big feature of the stroller is the fold, we call it the “clean” fold and it’s not just talking about how easy it is to do. It is a two-step one handed fold (no need for a third hand to hold baby) and the way it folds keeps the seat clean not allowing dirt or dust to get on the fabric!
The Snap Duo is the next stroller coming up. It has the same great features as the Snap 4 with a second seat for your two children to sit side by side. The stroller comes in three color options, the black is the same fabric as the Snap 4 and they added premium fabric options from their Tailormade collection available in Grey Marle or Denim Blue. The seats can each hold up to 45 lbs.
Each seat has its own belly bar and you can use one car seat on the stroller at a time while the other seat still uses its belly bar. With the lay flat recline and adjustable foot rest you can easily have two newborns in the stroller at once. The push is smooth and super easy, one handed, and the canopy has full coverage. It still includes the same great fold on the Snap Duo as the Snap 4, so no worries of getting your stroller dirty.
The last stroller in the lineup is the Snap Ultra; a truly lightweight full feature stroller. The seat fabrics are from the Tailormade line as well, with four different color options. The seat has a multi-position recline allowing to be used from infancy, a reversible seat, a huge canopy, and adjustable foot rest; you also have the option of a bassinet sold separately. It has a nicely sized and easily accessible storage basket for all of your mommy and baby needs.
Another great feature of the stroller is that you can fold the stroller with the seat facing either direction. The most compact folds are either with the seat removed or believe it or not with the seat mom facing. Due to the fact that this stroller does have different features, it doesn’t have the “clean fold” but still the same easy fold one handed fold. You could even use this stroller frame as your travel system because it is car seat compatible and super lightweight making it easy to use in and out of your car.
If you don’t like the EVA tires that come standard with all the strollers, Valco Baby has given customers the option of purchasing “Air Tire Kit”. These are air filled tires which will give the stroller a better all terrain ride.
All in all, the strollers are a great option for any family and they’re budget friendly so that doesn’t hurt the pocket either. Check them out on our website and call a baby gear expert if you have any more questions!
20 Comments
Danielle
Can you use the air tire kit on the regular baby snap 4 or only on the ultra?
Ellena
you can
elani
how much would the duo 2 weigh with the air tires?
Ellena
The Air Tires for the Snap4/Snap Ultra will work on the Snap Duo stroller (just note the front wheels cannot be locked in fixed position).
The total weight with Air Tires on the Snap Duo stroller is estimated at about 27lbs.
Megan
Can the fabric on this stroller be removed and washed?
Ellena
Hi Megan – I just checked this with Valco and this was our rep’s response: The fabric is removable from the stroller. We recommend hand washing the fabrics with a mild detergent. We recommend removing the whole seat fabric in one piece and keeping the harness and backboard IN the stroller. Let me know if you have any other questions I can help you with!
Candice
Does this stroller have an adjustable footrest?
Ellena
it does!
sue sarran
does the snap duo 2 have reversible seats and bassinet option
Jeanine
Does anyone have any tips on how to adjust the harness straps easily. I have been pulling and moving the clips to get them to the right length to secure my 7 1/2 month old and really having a lot of trouble. And the instruction manual is no help. Thank you.
Ellena
The Snap Duo seats are not reversible, however there is a bassinet option: http://www.pishposhbaby.com/valco-baby-snap-duo-twin-bassinette.html
Ellena
Hi Jeanine – it should not be that difficult to adjust the straps – perhaps there is something wrong with your harness? Give Valco Baby a call at 800-610-7850 and they should be able to guide you through the adjustment.
Kacie
Is there a difference in the fabric type used in the 2014 Duo 2 vs. 2015 Duo 2 Tailormade? Another reviewer complained that the 2014 model was “plasticky” and not very breathable…
Ellena
Hi Kacie – yes there is! The new Tailormade fabric is of an entirely different fabric with its own texture and feel. It’s much more breathable than the fabric on the older model.
Rhonda
Does the Snap Ultra lay completely flat? Footrest and all?
Ellena
The Snap Ultra lies complete flat, however it’s a tilted recline so the seat remains as an “L” shape.
shternie
will the air tires make the snap duo easier to push on the side walk or wouldn’t make a difference? I’m looking for a lightweight duo but must be good for long distance walking and easy to push.
Hadi
Can you use this stroller for jogging?
Aman
Is the tilted recline (L Shape) safe for new borns?
Claire
Hi there
I’m looking at getting the snap duo ulta and I can see from photos that we can turn one of the seats around to face you but can you turn both so both babies will be facing you?
Please help and thank you in advance
Claire