Inglesina Zippy Review

What the reviewers like:
Though it’s relatively pricey, parents say the Inglesina Zippy is one of the most durable strollers on the market. Its strongest feature is an easy-to-use one-hand fold that distinguishes it from the competition. Reviews also say the Inglesina Zippy is easy to push and steer, with a relatively lightweight 17-pound frame.

What the reviewers don't like:
Several owners of the Inglesina Zippy notice squeaking after long-term use, and several others complain about inconsistent customer service. This stroller’s small basket and inadequate cup holder are also issues with parents, and its price is high compared to the competition.

Inglesina Zippy review highlights

Many strollers claim to be easy to fold, but parents posting to review sites say the Inglesina Zippy actually delivers, with a unique one-hand-fold that distinguishes it from its competitors. Owners also say the Inglesina Zippy's 17-pound frame is lighter than that of many full-featured strollers. The Zippy compares well with the Zooper Waltz (*est. $200), but parents say the Waltz isn't quite as convenient.

The best reviews of the Inglesina Zippy can be found on the parent forums of BabyBargains.com, the web companion to the popular book of the same name. There is also a credible report on this stroller at Baby-Gaga.com, where ratings are based on hands-on tests along with parent interviews. In addition, we found several dozen owner postings at Amazon.com and Epinions. Consumer Reports does test strollers, but its editors have not yet evaluated the Inglesina Zippy.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Baby Bargains
Inglesina Zippy Reviews
Contributors to BabyBargains.com

This site is a supplement to the excellent baby-gear book, Baby Bargains. A large number of parents offer their first-hand experience with the Inglesina Zippy. The positives largely outweigh the negatives overall, according to parents. The reviews are well-balanced on the whole, offering both praise and critical comments.

2. Baby-Gaga.com
Inglesina Zippy Ratings
Editors of Baby-Gaga.com

This well-organized site offers ratings (based on parent interviews) on each of eleven stroller-performance factors, including harness system, maneuvering, sturdiness, weight, cleaning, folding, seating, weather protection, driver comfort and smoothness of ride. The site doesn't directly compare strollers, but each receives a total score. Overall, the Inglesina Zippy gets a good grade, with some points deducted for squeaky wheels and a flimsy cup holder. The one-hand-fold is said to be a big plus.

3. Amazon.com
Inglesina Zippy Reviews
Contributors to Amazon.com

It's a little hard to find the parent reviews at Amazon.com for the Inglesina Zippy, since comments are spread out over several listings that vary by color and features. The one-hand fold is a favorite among parents posting here. Negatives include a smallish basket, spotty customer service and some ease-of-use issues.

4. Epinions
Inglesina Zippy Reviews
Contributors to Epinions

The parent-written reviews on Epinions are thorough, often accompanied by long notes and specific pros and cons. Posters here echo other reviews, complimenting the Inglesina Zippy’s sturdiness and one-hand fold, but taking issue with squeaky wheels and a hard-to-reach basket.

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Inglesina Zippy Review