Zooper Twist Review

What the reviewers like:
Parents praise the Zooper Twist for its large sunshade, easy-to-pull leg rest, large seat, generous rain hood, sturdiness and ease of steering. Most say this stroller is lightweight considering its features. The Twist’s seat has a four-position recline.

What the reviewers don't like:
One parent recommends the Zooper Twist only for short excursions, saying its suspension isn't comfortable enough for long walks. This stroller’s seat can’t fully recline, making it inappropriate for newborns. Also, the Twist lacks a cup holder and has only a small amount of storage.

Zooper Twist review highlights

Based on the reviews we found online, parents are very fond of the Zooper Twist, which is a bit heavier (14 pounds) than simpler umbrella strollers but also has more features. Unlike most umbrella strollers, the Twist folds from top to bottom. Intended for children 6 months or older, the Twist has a large seat with four-position recline (but it's not fully reclining). Parents say it is sturdy, easy to steer, and attractive. The large sunshade, generous-sized rain hood, and easy-to-pull leg rest are also appreciated. The Zooper Twist is very similar to the Maclaren Quest (*est. $200), although its price falls between the Quest and the Maclaren Triumph (*est. $150). For parents who want a stroller that’s a bit more full-featured yet still lightweight, the Twist is worth a test drive.

Although it hasn't yet been reviewed by expert sources such as Consumer Reports or Baby-Gaga.com, the Zooper Twist umbrella stroller does receive some fairly thorough evaluations from a handful of parents posting to the sites Celebrity Baby Blog, Baby-Gaga.com, Amazon.com and Epinions.

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

1. Celebrity Baby Blog
Zooper Twist Stroller: Lightweight Delight
"Nancy"
July 2, 2007

A poster to this site evaluates the Zooper Twist in depth. She says the 2007 model is "lighter and cuter" than the 2006 Twist, with a large sunshade and an easy-to-pull leg rest. She recommends this stroller for quick trips, but says its suspension isn't smooth enough for long walks.

2. Baby-Gaga.com
Anyone out there have a Zooper Twist?
Contributors to Baby-Gaga.com

A parent on this forum replaced a troublesome Zooper Salsa with a Zooper Twist. After trying the Twist for a few weeks, she calls it sturdy and easy to steer, with a large seat and "generous" hood. She writes that her picky 11-month-old rides in it without complaints.

3. Amazon.com
Zooper Twist Stroller Reviews
Contributors to Amazon.com

About a half-dozen parents post comments about various versions Zooper Twist here, giving it high average scores. One owner goes into great depth, calling it "snazzy, well designed, handy, lightweight and convenient. One mother reports problems getting replacement parts.

4. Epinions
Zooper Twist Umbrella Stroller Reviews
Contributors to Epinions

The two parents posting here are very happy with the Zooper Twist, praising its light weight, adjustable footrest and roomy seat. However, they do note that the Twist has nonadjustable handles, lacks a cupholder, and has a small amount of storage.

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Zooper Twist Review