Joovy Zoom 360 jogging stroller Review & GIVEAWAY!! $270 RV

Joovy is a USA based business known for their high quality products for babies and kids.  Which means we, as mother's, love them.

We love that their products include: 

• extra large canopies
• ball bearing wheels
• "accessories" that come standard
• when you call, they answer~ personalized customer service

When I decided on a jogging stroller, I didn't have to look far.  The Joovy Zoom 360 is the Bentley of jogging strollers.  

Made from aircraft grade aluminum, the Zoom 360 offers a suspension system for smooth rides, an over sized canopy, a washable parent organizer and a custom rain cover.  It's amazing!

The Zoom 360 quickly became my favorite stroller of all time.  It rides so smooth and even, even in gravel, so it's the perfect fair and amusement park stroller.  And, apart from being wonderful and extremely stylish, the Zoom 360 also offers some great upgrades.

In the left picture, you see that the safety strap is anchored in two places, the top and bottom.  Think about it, you're jogging along and *oops* you're on the ground.  Stupid shoelace!!  Since the Zoom 360's safety strap spans the height of the seat, the stroller won't tip backwards at your abrupt stop.  This also helps prevent the stroller from tipping on it's side.


The storage basket underneath holds up to 3 lbs but I have put more in there!  It is connected by snaps that will give way before the basket rips.  Perfect for when your toddler thinks it would be fun to ride in the basket instead of the seat...


The front wheel of the 360 can be locked into place for straight runs or can be used as a swivel wheel for when you're all over the place.  This is probably my favorite feature!  I am not much of a runner but the girls and I walk almost everywhere and the swivel wheel has been a lifesaver.  The lock is a simple lever pulled to the side as shown in the bottom right picture.  It only takes a second to go from a straight line to around the block!

There is also a retractable window in the top of the shade so you can keep an eye on your little one. 


I think the neoprene parent organizer is the best one I have ever had on a stroller!  It's removable, washable and will hold anything!  See how large the cup holders are in the above picture?  They will hold a water bottle of about any size!  The middle compartment is perfect for phones, keys and your wallet.  I love it!  With 4 of us, there is always way too much to carry but the organizer can handle just about all of it.

Look at the room in the Zoom 360!  My toddler can sit cross legged comfortably.  Also notice the size of the sun canopy!  You could be walking into the sun and your little one wouldn't hurt her eyes.  Mugsy has never complained about the sun in her eyes, and if there was ever a chance to complain, she wouldn't have passed it up.

The tires are real tires and come with a pump that conveniently straps into the storage basket.  When using the Zoom, you really appreciate the way the rubber tires contribute to the smooth ride and easy maneuverability.  Knowing the pump is there, while never having it get in the way, adds peace of mind.

 

Of course the Zoom 360 comes with a 5 point harness!  I wouldn't feel safe putting my child in a stroller with anything less!  There are also great pockets on the sides of the seat for storage.  Since there isn't a tray, the pockets are great for holding any cups, treats and toys your child brings along or use it to store diapers, wipes, etc in case of a toddler "emergency." 

If you're out a long time, your child may want to lay back and relax.  No problem with the Joovy Zoom 360!  The seat reclines almost flat but, don't worry, you can still keep an eye on your angel!  I love this mesh feature.  Not only does it offer a change of scenery for baby, it also helps to keep her cool on hot days.

Lowering the seats is very simple.  The top anchor of the safety strap serves double duty by also being the piece that controls the seat height.  Now, in all honesty, I don't like the way this is set up.  Letting the seat down is easy, but getting the seat back into an upright position is a pain.  I have to squat down and really pull on the strap.  I prefer strollers that have a more mechanical seat recline.  However, this is not a deal breaker to me on the Zoom 360.  The sheer awesomeness of everything else more than makes up for this flaw. 

While we're looking at it, do you see the big red break?  It's simple to use and there is only 1!  {I hate when strollers have them on both sides.}  You can also see the reflectors on the wheels.  Great safety feature!

Folding the Zoom 360 is almost a 2 step process.  If you have a child like mine, you appreciate this.  It's nice to know that my little girl won't be able to reach down mid adventure and fold herself in half. 

The red piece on the left needs to be pushed down off of it's neighboring black piece while you are pulling the red chord.  It takes a few times to get the hang of it but it's not a big deal. 

To open the stroller, you have to pull the black lock {see red arrow} while moving the same little red piece mentioned above.  

Another completely honest confession:  I don't like the way this stroller opens and closes.  I can not get it to go smoothly!  I have tried different positions and angles and everything I could think of and I still manage to mess it up.  However, like the seat adjustment, this is not a big enough deal for me to not recommend this product!  It might be a little annoying but I am still in love with this stroller! 

We took the Joovy Zoom 360 with us when we went to a local amusement park and it saved the day!  We flew through gravel with the big rubber wheels.  We stored all of our water bottles in the basket underneath.  We zigged and zagged around people and through crowds.  

One thing I didn't do though? I didn't bend over and stoop down to reach the handle bar.  I don't understand why people put themselves through that torture!  I refuse to do that, and I don't have to!  The handle comes up high enough to accommodate most people.  Even my 6'1" dad doesn't have to stoop to push.  I wanted to go up to each of these people and say "Look at my stroller.  It doesn't hurt my back!"  And, a plus to the high construction of the Zoom 360 is that baby sits higher!  Mugsy loves this feature as do I.  She can see better and I don't have to bend to adjust her. 

It gets even better~ we're giving one away!!

It's not over, though!  Make sure you check back frequently for extra ways to get entries!!

BUY IT: You can buy the Joovy Zoom 360 on their site for $270.

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