Inglesina 2010 Zippy Stroller, Ecru
Inglesina 2010 Zippy Stroller, Ecru
- The easiest one action folding in the market period it matches the following car seats: – Graco, Snug Ride, Graco SnugRide 32, Graco Safe seat, Compass, Chicco Keyfit, Chicco Keyfit 30, Peg Perego, Primo Viaggio
- Adjustable handles
- 4-position reclining backrest
- Includes a bumper bar
- Cup-holder and raincover are standard; Comfortable, lateral carry side handle
Inglesina 2010 Zippy Stroller, Ecru
Inglesina 2010 Zippy StrollerZippy is the legendary Inglesina stroller that opens and closes with a single hand and single movement, a characteristic that makes it unique among umbrella strollers of its category. Special attention is given to the pushchair structure and padding to ensure they perfectly support the back and guarantee our little travelers the utmost comfort, whether they are sitting or lying down for a nap. Rich in textile details and complete with the practical raincover, Zippy i
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List Price: $ 379.00
Price: $ 291.93
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Review by Aili Ruuska for Inglesina 2010 Zippy Stroller, Ecru
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I purchased the Inglesina Zippy after owning a Graco Spree stroller and a Quinny Zapp. Neither stroller was quite what I wanted, though they both had features which I liked. The Zippy has almost every feature I wanted in one stroller, and is by far my favorite so far. I bought the new model as soon as it came out and have used this stroller for almost a month now.
Fold:
I can fold the Zippy with one hand while holding my one year old in the other arm. The fold is well labeled and very easy, it’s not one that you need instructions to figure out. You do need to jerk it up in the air a little at the end of the fold to get it to lock, so someone who is very petite might have a little trouble with that. Otherwise, I cannot see anyone having trouble with this fold. It doesn’t fold up as tight as the Zapp does, but for a full sized stroller with as many features as it has, I was impressed with how compact it was. Rather than being a wide fold, the Zippy has a tall fold. I have no problem throwing this stroller folded up in the back of my tiny Focus, along with a weeks worth of groceries, a diaper bag, and whatever else is regularly in there. Unfolding the stroller is easy as well. You push a button on the right hand handle, shake it open and your done.
The stroller also ends in a standing fold! This is wonderful when you are holding a baby. Other strollers make you pick them up from the ground , but the Zippy has a handle, which is a little flimsy, on the side which you can use to pick it up. Grabbing a part of the frame works just as well.
Accessories:
Inglesina provides a bumper bar and a snack tray for the Zippy, both of which are very easy to install and change. It wouldn’t take more than 15 seconds to switch them. There is also a cupholder which comes with the stroller, but it isn’t going to hold anything larger than a small water bottle. A raincover comes standard with the stroller as well.
Storage:
The Zippy has a good sized storage basket underneath, but it is only accessible from the side because of the fold mechanism. The bag is pretty heavy duty and won’t stretch and drag your stuff on the ground. The sides are also high enough that baby stuff won’t fall out (unless you really stuff it). You could fit a good sized diaper bag and a few other baby supplies in this storage bag.
The Zippy also has a storage pocket on the back of the canopy. It is good for throwing keys, a cellphone and couple other things in it. The pocket has a magnetic closure.
The Ride:
The Zippy is very easy to push with one hand. It has suspension to help with bumps, but it is not an all-terrain stroller. It handles bumpy pavement well, and I think it would be pretty good through grass, but I wouldn’t attempt anything more adventurous than that. The front wheels both lock independently for a smoother ride. The rear brake is one touch lock and unlock.
The seat is well padded and the material seems easy to clean, though I haven’t had anything too messy to clean off it yet, just the regular debris. I have not removed the seat cover either, though it is supposed to be possible. The only concern I have with the seat is the fact that is is so well padded on the side, the width is cut down. My (very thin) year old son’s shoulders are brushing the sides. As he gets taller, his shoulders will move into a wider part of the seat, but a larger baby might be a little tight for a while.
The seat recline is one handed, which is wonderful, and is very easy to do while the baby is in the seat. The baby’s weight doesn’t make the seat fall back all at once, like it might in other strollers. The seat reclines almost flat, enough for napping, but not quite enough for a really young baby.
The handles of the Zippy are adjustable for taller or shorter parents, but it doesn’t make too much of a difference where they are to me. At 5’10, when the handles in the lowest position, it is comfortable for me to push.
I did experience some squeaking of the front wheels, but that is any easy fix.
Overall I really like this stroller, and so does my son. He is willing to sit in this stroller for quite some time, and that has never been the case before. Yes, it is a little heavy, but for a full sized stroller with so many features I think the weight is very reasonable. It combines all the features I was looking for, plus it looks good, is comfortable for my son, and folds up reasonably small. I would buy this stroller again in an instant, but don’t expect to need another one for a long time.
Review by V. Agena for Inglesina 2010 Zippy Stroller, Ecru
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Before you read further, let me sum up my complaints at the onset: Squeaky wheels, NOT compact, poor craftsmanship and quality (feels cheap), not easy to maneuver one handed through doorways. Don’t waste your money thinking this is a great stroller, I fell for the rave reviews only to be disappointed.
August 2009 I read the Cookie Magazine reviews on strollers and they gave the Inglesina Zippy very high marks for being compact, easy to maneuver and it’s one-handed fold up. When I went to purchase it online, I couldn’t find one in the color I wanted. The tan color was sold out. So I bought the baby jogger city mini stroller instead. The city mini is very compact and easy to maneuver but my one issue was it appeared to be too large for my 13 month old.
A couple weeks ago, not wanting to let go of my obsession with the Inglesina Zippy, I went searching and found the 2010 models were available in the color I wanted so I bought one. It arrived last week and I have used it 3 times – hate it and regret buying it! The wheels squeak and it’s obnoxious. I’m not typically bothered by noises but this one is annoying especially since the stroller is so new. The stroller is not easy to maneuver through doorways because the wheels get turned around, caught on themselves and it becomes awkward. The one handed close option? A joke! You need two hands because the stroller is NOT compact and closing it one handed requires the second hand to be available to lift it into the trunk. I drive a SUV and with the Inglesina Zippy folded up, it takes up the entire back part of the trunk space. Overall the craftsmanship is poor, appearing rickety and cheap. I don’t recommend this stroller. You can get a better product for your money with something else.
Lesson learned, just because it gets rave reviews doesn’t mean it’s a good stroller.
Inglesina 2010 Zippy Stroller, Ecru
Review by W. C. McDade for Inglesina 2010 Zippy Stroller, Ecru
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We purchased our first zippy inglesina in 2004 when our first child was born.
That stroller lasted 6 years, through two children (boys) and over three continents of travel on approximately 30+ airline flights.
This new stroller now transports the latest edition to our family in his baby car seat. The new zippy inglesina has a functionally similar design to the old stroller, with improved look and feel.
We have owned a total of 6 strollers and/or joggers and this one is by far our favorite. It has held at least four different brands of baby car seats leading me to believe that it will hold any baby car seat.
The stroller opens and closes and can be driven with one hand, is sturdy, has enough room to transport all of our baby crap, yet collapses in to a relatively small bundle for transportation.
The new stroller has a smoother ride than the previous model – in the same way that my 2008 BMW has a smoother ride than my 2005 Acura.
I would recomend this stroller to anyone. It looks great, works great, and has been very reliable and handy for our family. Thank you, ZIPPY!
PS. – Be sure to pick up one of these very handy attachements for your new stroller. Jolly Jumper Stroller Caddy – Stroller Handlebar Organizer
Review by C Harris for Inglesina 2010 Zippy Stroller, Ecru
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We researched strollers extensively before deciding to splurge a little on an Inglesina Zippy. Amazon’s (MUCH) lower price than other outlets helped us make the decision in favor of purchasing the 2010 model instead of trying to get an older model on sale.
Our stroller arrived quickly and though it came with assembly instructions from the nuts-and-bolts stage, it was already 90% assembled in the box. About 45 easy-going minutes of reading the manuals and unpacking accessories, and I got the remaining 10% attached (like the canopy, the carry basket, the drink holder, the snack tray, etc). Directions were very clear and had lots of pictures, Ikea-style. The color we chose, Fiamma, is a very cheerful red– I think of this stroller as my son’s first candy-apple red Italian sportster.
The fabric is smooth and reasonably soft (not plush), but very practical– well padded and the “ballistic” style fabric makes it seem more than up to the washings and abuse it will undergo over the next several years. All the fabric parts are totally removable and washable by hand. The canopy is HUGE and will definitely keep the hot Southern sun off of baby. The styling is very gender-neutral, so Dad won’t feel silly pushing this stroller.
The stroller feels very sturdy, the suspension is nice, and the handle bars both telescope and pivot so that people of different heights and different grips can push comfortably. The wheels are easy to lock and unlock with your foot.
The famous one-handed fold REALLY WORKS. It takes no time to figure out at all. Push a button with your thumb, pull up on the handle next to the button with the rest of your fingers. Folds up tight and in a snap, and is light enough for a (VERY) pregnant mom to lift one-handed and carry. The stroller really does happily sit upright after being folded, even with all the accessories on. The truly amazing part is that the stroller fit into the trunk of my ’99 VW New Beetle. Really, trunks don’t get much smaller than a New Beetle trunk, and it fit like a glove. I could probably squeeze the diaper bag in there, too.
The seat itself tilts almost completely flat for a newborn, and the leg area of the seat tilts up so that little babies can’t slip out– I have heard that the 5 point harness is a little big for tiny babies, so the fold up footrest is comforting. With the seat back, you can also put most of the well-known car seats available on the market (ours is a Graco Snugride 35) into the stroller, secure it with the provided straps, and Presto! Instant travel system.
We have the bumper bar installed so that we can use the stroller with our car seat, but the included snack tray can be swapped out for the bumper bar with two quick button clicks.
The basket below the stroller is a good size and is made of a fabric that will resist puddle-splashes. You can also hang bags off of the handles and the stroller does not tip, even when empty (not that I recommend loading up your stroller handles). The little cup holder is big enough to hold a baby bottle or smaller diameter cup, but is not going to hold a Big Gulp.
A rain hood is provided, but this year’s model does not include the boot. We live in a warm climate, so rain is more of a concern for us than frigid weather.
As to Customer Service:
Our box arrived from Amazon with one end damaged– there was a large tear. When assembling our stroller, we noted that we were missing the bumper bar– perhaps because it fell out of the box. Since we had already unpacked and opened everything, we really did not want to pack it all up and ship it back just to get the missing piece. I called Amazon and asked if I would simply be able to get the part from Inglesina, and they assured me I could. It was a crucial piece if I wanted to use the stroller with my car seat (and I do).
Fact: Inglesina customer service is only available by phone on weekdays for the first half of the day, Eastern time. I was unable to reach them by phone when I tried the first day and when I called back the second day during those hours. That worried me at first. I think it may be true that they only have 1 person handling US Customer Service rather than farming it out to an answering service in a far-off land. They did accept recorded messages.
HOWEVER– I sent an email after failing to reach them by phone the second morning. I explained my problem, what I wanted (a bumper bar), and included my shipping information and scans of my receipt and the registration card for the stroller as proof of purchase. I received a very nice reply within 24 hours stating that I would indeed receive a replacement part free of charge in 5 business days and advising me to check a certain area of the stroller to make sure the part wasn’t tucked away there. Since I had already assembled the stroller and played with it quite a lot, I was sure, I told them I was sure via email, and about a week later, my bumper bar arrived. No problems, no questions asked, right on schedule, just what I needed. In the end, I would say the customer service was really quite good, but a little quirky. If you’ve ever been to Italy, you already know that “la pazienza non รจ mai troppa!” (you can never be too patient) are words to live by.
Very happy with this long-awaited purchase and will update this review as needed.
Review by Scott Horwitz for Inglesina 2010 Zippy Stroller, Ecru
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We purchased the 2009 Zippy. All I can say is that it was a complete disappointment.
The wheels do not fold into the proper position and make storing and moving in a folded position difficult.
The product does not latch in to place well and often requires extra care to get it latched in.
The stroller is extremely difficult to push directionally if you only have one hand on the stroller. If you have a dog and plan to take the dog for walks with the stroller, you will have an extremely difficult time.
There is very little room for storage at the bottom and getting items in and out of the storage can be difficult.
I would hardly consider this lightweight.
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