One of the biggest issues with lightweight strollers is the smaller child weight limit, and I wanted something that my oldest son, 4 years old, would also be able to ride in if he were to get tired of walking. The Inglesina Zippy Light has a higher seat weight limit of 55 lbs., my son is just under 40 lbs. so he has quite a ways to go! The stroller itself weights a very light 15 lbs., and folds up one handed almost as small as an umbrella stroller…in fact it is actually shorter than another I owned when folded. I know what you’re thinking, how can a stroller with such a small fold and lightweight be any better than any other light weight stroller? Simply put, because it is! Even with the small fold and lightweight, it opens up into a very roomy stroller. Aiding to the roominess of the stroller is that the seat reclines flat with an adjustable foot rest. Does your umbrella stroller do that?! On our most recent vacation, my youngest son was sleeping upon arriving at Mt. Rushmore, so we deiced to use the stroller. He happily laid there fully reclined, just strolling around until we took him out. He seriously looked SO cozy!
Another great perk is the UPF 50+ sun shade; it unzips and extends for great protection. It also has a small mesh window for air flow or to just peek in on your sleeping baby. The storage basket underneath isn’t huge, but I wouldn’t expect it to be with a small stroller. That being said though, it is a great size, easy to access, and held quite a bit when we needed it to. Unlike some other light weight strollers, the seat cover is soft, padded, and is completely washable…winning! The back of the seat feels so sturdy and that helps me to know my children are comfortable while riding. The Zippy Light also comes with a cup holder that hooks on to the frame, and a tried and true rain cover (I would not suggest having the child ride with the rain cover on as it would probably get way too hot, my child was already in the stroller when I remembered I wanted to take a picture of the just rained on cover, but I removed it right after).
Now I know I already mentioned the small fold, but the Zippy Light also stands freely on its own when folded, which is awesome for storage or when visiting spaces in which you need to fold and stash your stroller; and because of the easy fold and light weight, it’s easy to quickly fold and carry up a flight of stairs if needed. This stroller does have all-wheel suspension, but I wouldn’t suggest using it on bumpy mountain trails because it really wasn’t made for that kind of rough terrain, but it does handle the smoother rough surfaces like brick roads well when you lock the wheels.
Detail Round-Up:
- Stroller weight: 15 lbs.
- Child weight limit: 55 lbs.
- Fully reclining seat back
- Adjustable foot rest
- Large storage basket
- One handed, free standing fold
- All-wheel suspension
- Fully washable seat cover
- Sun protection (UPF 50+)
- Includes: Rain cover, bumper bar
- Infant car seat adaptable
The Inglesina Zippy Light is easily one of my favorite strollers and I have used it on vacation, around my neighborhood, and throughout the Disney theme parks. It is simple to use, convenient, and very sleek looking. It may not be the stroller for taller people (I am 5’5”) as it is easy to kick the wheels, though at my height I do not really run into this problem unless I am really booking it somewhere, which I don’t necessarily plan to do with a lightweight stroller.
This made in Italy stroller does a run a little pricey if you are looking for a basic umbrella stroller, but you can purchase it HERE starting at $349. Other retailers including Buy Buy Baby, Amazon, and Target sell the Zippy Light for the same price. We have the Safari Beige for reference.
*I received this product for free in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.
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