The Big Caboose from Joovy accommodates three riders. There are 2 forward facing seats that you’d find in a typical tandem stroller and there is a rear facing jump seat that accommodates and older 2½+ year old child. I call this a jump seat because it can fold up and out of the way so your child can stand on the Big Caboose’s rear platform.
What I find really impressive with the Big Caboose is that it is compatible with a wide variety of infant car seats (see the compatibility list below). Parents with two infants and a child around 3 years old… this is your stroller. Simply snap your infant car seats securely in place, adjust the canopies to protect your little ones from the wind and the sun, secure your older child into the rear seat with the 3-point harness and you’re off and strolling. If your older child gets tired of sitting, he or she can stand.
When your older child stands on the rear platform you can rest assured that he or she is safe. The platform itself is made from non-skid plastic and there are padded handles that your big boy or big girl can hold onto while you stroll.
Once your children outgrow their infant car seats they’ll enjoy the padded seats that recline for a comfortable ride. To keep the peace Joovy has positioned the rear seat higher than the front seat – so all of your children get a great view. And the front facing seats are equipped with removable full-sized child trays
There are a few other points about this stroller that are pretty interesting. First, the Big Caboose is a BIG stroller, though it folds up quite easily, its folded length is 63” – that’s over 5’ long… measure your car’s trunk or the back of your minivan before you buy this stroller. Second, even though the stroller is really big, it actually maneuvers quite well. And third, the one advantage of having such a big stroller is the storage basket… it’s huge. You can definitely store all of your baby gear in this basket and what’s more, the sides of the basket have an elastic opening… your stored gear is accessible.
Additional Features
- Two full-sized seats
- Two-position seat recline
- Rear seat sits slightly higher than the front seat
- 3- and 5-point safety harnesses includes reflective material for night time visibility
- Two full-size child trays
- Patented rear platform with a jump seat and a safety harness
- Padded grip handles for standing child
- Padded stroller handles for parents
- Two removable canopies
- Seats and canopies are made with deluxe rip-stop nylon fabric
- Extra large under seat storage basket with elastic sides for easy access
- Includes two universal car seat adapters; accepts most major brands
- Sealed ball-bearing wheels for a smooth ride
- Front and back wheel brakes
- Carries three children up 120 pounds total
Optional Features
- All season seat pads
- Parent organizer
Dimensions & Construction
- Folded length – 63”
- Folded width – 21.5”
- Folded height – 14”
- Weight – 37 lbs
- Height – 44.25”
- Width – 21.5”
- Length – 55″
- Max weight capacity for rear seat / platform – 45 lbs
- Max weight capacity for front seat – 40 lbs
- Suggested minimum child age for platform – 2.5 years
- Suggested minimum child age for front seat – 6 months
Infant Car Seat Compatibility
The Joovy Caboose comes with a universal car seat adapter that works with numerous types of infant car seats:
- Graco® Snug Ride™ Series
- Peg Perego® Primo Viaggio
- Evenflo® Embrace™
- Compass® Light & Portable Infant Car Seat
- Britax® Companion™
- Safety 1st® Designer 22™
- Eddie Bauer® Infant Car Seat (models 22-625 and 22-626)
- Baby Trend® Latch-Loc & Flex-Loc
- Chicco® Key Fit Car Seat
- Graco® Safe Seat
- Peg Perego® Primo Viaggio SIP
- Combi® Centre Series
- Combi® Connection
- Maxi-Cosi® Mico™
√ Pros
- Smooth comfortable ride
- Durable – built to last
- Easy to fold and transport
- Lightweight
X Cons
- Hard to maneuver
- Bulky when strolling
- Extra long when folded – does not fit into all car trunks… check the folded specifications closely
- One of the most noted problems was the inability to turn it easily when loaded.
Recommendation
First and foremost, if you are or if you are going to be the parents of multiple children – congratulations! You are at the beginning of a wonderful journey. The Stroller Shop recommends the Joovy Big Caboose for you and your growing family. The Big Caboose is big and bulky but it’s what you’ll need to get your family out of the house. And rest assured that because the Big Caboose is made by Joovy… this is one big stroller that is built for the long haul.
