the Valco

We ordered our Valco and we were so excited to start using it, however, for the last couple of days we are having doubts
as to whether or not it is really worth the big price. I know that we can return it, but before we do anything like that, could
you give me your reviews on it?

We got the Brilliant Black in the Trimode Twin (of course ) and it is the new 2008 model. I guess these new models are supposed
to have some new brake system, which they say is similar to the original brake system. I think there are a couple of other little things
here and there with the foot plate and maybe the fabric.

Anyway, was it worth it? Did your twins like the stroller? And, I do NOT care about the weight. So, if that is your only negative, don't
worry about that.

Do you take it to a lot of places? I will, most likely, use it for everything: malls, walks, amusement parks, other shopping, festivals, etc.

Right now our girls are so not into the stroller. They don't make it for an entire trip to the mall, and we're talking four stores, without crying
and we end up carrying them! But, we are hoping they begin to enjoy the stroller and enjoy looking around. I recently put them into a double
side by side umbrella stroller that a friend gave to us and they seem to like that much more than the snap and go. So maybe there is hope...

Our girls are 3 months old, by the way!!!!
Thanks again!

 

I love our Valco! We also use the toddler seat with ours. It's the only triple that I found to be bearable. ;-)

We typically use it for walking/jogging around the neighborhood and it is a DREAM to push. I can steer it one handed (in a circle, mind you) while I have trouble doing that w/ most of my single strollers (graco, snap n go, peg perego, etc.). We do not take it many places since the twins are still in the snap n go and the carseats are just so easy, however we plan to use it this week at Disney. I hope it works out there!

We were also a little nervous that we had spent too much, but we have really enjoyed it for the past 6 months and hope to use it even more over the next few years.
Good luck! I hope your babies start to enjoy strolling about town!

 

Totally worth it, IMO. I have the Valco (purchased in Feb. 2008) and I love it! It has been my stroller from the beginning (my girls are 6 months). I never had a SNG because the Valco has full recline on both sides.

Things I love...
-It has a nice big basket (although it is split by a bar down the middle, so a little limited on access), plus several more pockets. I often just put diapers wipes, etc. in the pockets and then I don't have to carry my diaper bag.
-It pushes sooo easy. My friends call it the girls Cadillac.
-The pockets (mentioned above) zip off and vent the interior of the stroller so my babies were comfortable even in the heat of the summer. And we live in Alabama- it gets hot!
-It came with the bug/ sunscreen- like I said... we live in Alabama
-We bought the rain guard to go with it. My nanny strolls the girls in the rain and they LOVE it. Also, it is very easy to get on and off.

I use it everywhere you mentioned. We have taken it to the mall, downtown walking tours (rough roads), art festivals, a barbeque festival, etc. It has a pretty big footprint (bigger than SBS that are not all-terrain) so that is the biggest problem that we have had. Sometimes you have to ask people to let you through. It has never been a problem for us, and we have had it in several crowds.

The biggest problem that I have had with the stroller is that we get a LOT of attention with it. Many people comment not just on the kids, but also on the stroller.

By the way, I also have a inexpensive SBS stroller (Jeep) for quick trips into the gym, dr's offices, etc. The other day I took the girls to the mall and put them in it for about an hour and they HATED it. They have never fussed in the Valco like they did in the "cheap" stroller! From now on I will always take the Valco for trips over 15 mintues.

 

no thoughts, didnt even know the stroller existed, but i just looked at the website and its pretty!! lol i hope you like it, and even more so, i hope your babies like it!!

 

Definately worth it! I have 3 kids under 2 so I needed it! It manuevers (sp?) so easily. I too, call it the Cadilac of strollers!

 

WOW! You ladies have sold me on it!! Thank you for your comments. Those pros/cons comments were EXACTLY what
I was hoping/looking for.

I forgot to ask you about color? If you have time, would you just tell me the color you purchased?
As I said, we went with Brilliant Black.

 

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WOW! You ladies have sold me on it!! Thank you for your comments. Those pros/cons comments were EXACTLY what
I was hoping/looking for.

I forgot to ask you about color? If you have time, would you just tell me the color you purchased?
As I said, we went with Brilliant Black.


You will LOVE it! We got the Red with a toddler seat. Its very pretty.