Valco Baby Snap Duo Trend versus Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2018
- Hello, Everyone! I have received multiple requests to review/compare the Snap Duo Trend to the City Mini GT-- here is a quick video to help answer some questions regarding these two strollers. First and foremost, I want to commend Valco Baby and Baby Jogger for their customer service- both of these companies went above and beyond to answer my questions (without knowing why I was requesting the information). As you will see in the video, price point is similar, and some of the features are of the two strollers similar while others are very different. Fingers crossed this video was helpful for you, and that you are able to make a more informed decision regarding your next stroller purchase after watching.
Side note: because it will be asked, I will go ahead and answer the question of which of the two strollers I prefer. I want to preface my answer by stating that both of these strollers are amazing, and I don't think a person would be disappointed in either purchase- different families have different features that matter most to them. For me/our family, we prefer the Snap Duo Trend. Why I/we prefer the Snap Duo Trend: lightweight; clean fold technology (stroller folds in on itself to keep surfaces child touches clean); much easier fold; fabric is stunningly beautiful/high quality; more upright seating position; greater seated head height (greater height available from hip to top of head under open canopy); fits in the back of my SUV while still allowing me to use part of my 3rd row seat (without needing to 'tweek' the stroller at all); longer crotch strap; included bumper bars; magnetic closure mesh peek-a-boo windows; true zippered pockets on the back of each seat. The Snap Duo Trend, with air tires, is perfection for me.
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I love how detailed u where about everything . Most reviews I'm still asking certain questions & u covered everything thoroughly THANK U FOR THAT !!!!!!!
Thank you so much- I always wonder if I give too much info. lol
Such a detailed video! Thank you! I was thinking about getting a City Mini but because of your video i now want the Valco Baby.
Yay- thank you so much for the compliment and for watching!
I have absolutely no need for a double buggy but I absolutely love your videos 😊
I can not tell you how much this comment made my morning today- thank you for the compliment, and thank you for watching!
Thanks for the video! It would be so amazing to see the updated comparison with the 2020 Duo Trend and the GT2! Please!
I want to see this too!
Hi! The Valco seems to have the space for 2 adaptors for infant car seats, is it for sure that it can’t fit 2 car seats at the same time?
Thank you!
Can you do a side by side comparison of the Valco versus the GT 2 Double?
Great video!!
Thank you! ❤️
Which do u prefer the snap duo trend or the neo twin? Is the snap duo trend more narrower in the seat? My 3yr old daughter likes the step in the city mini gt to climb into her seat. Does the neo twin have a kind of step to climb in ? Does the snap duo?
Hi. Can you compare the snap duo to the new city mini GT 2 double? I know the city mini GT doesn’t sit up very straight, is the snap duo the same way in its most upright position? Thanks!
Hi great review so neither of these are jogging strollers?
Any idea how easy they fit through doors? And btw it helps a ton that you showed how it fits in the trunk and even better because we have the same SUV ☺️
Katrine McMath I am so glad the review was helpful! The stroller fits through all standard doorways- I have yet to find a door I could not push the stroller through. 😊
Such a great review! Just a few questions. 1. Can you fold either stroller with snack trays attached? 2. Are valco materials machine washable? If so, how hard are they to remove? If no, are they as easy to wipe clean as CMGT? 3. How much extra do valco air tires weigh in comparison to stock tires? Thanks again
Hi, and thank you so much! To answer your questions: 1) Yes, the stroller can fold with the snack trays attached; 2) Some parts of Valco strollers are removable, but some are not- I am fanatical about keeping my strollers clean...damp washcloth, or baby wipe, and our Valco cleans up perfectly; 3) I am guessing a bit, but I think the air tires add about 2 lbs total. 😊
Another great video!
Aliza Hausman Thank you so much! 😘❤️
You have me sold on the Snap Duo Trend!!! I prefer the quality on the Valco Neo Twin and the weight on the Snap Duo Trend. ;)
Aliza Hausman I think you will love it- the Valco strollers have amazing quality, and the push is phenomenal. Let me know what you think of yours when it arrives. Yay, super excited for you!
I promise to post a not as great review on StrollerQueens and Amazon. :)
Aliza Hausman I am sure your reviews will be perfection!
Thank you for this super helpful video! Do you happen to know if the belly bars on the Snap Duo Trend are completely removable?
Nicole Wilks Thank you for watching! Yes, the belly bars on the Snap Duo Trend are completely removable. 😊
Do you know anything about how easy it is to clean the strollers? This was SUCH a helpful video. Thanks!
Thank you for the wonderful compliment. I don't own a CMGT, so I can't speak to its cleanability, but the Valco strollers have a water resistant fabric that wipes clean easily with a wet cloth or a baby wipe- all three of my Valcos look brand new (and we use them all the time). :)
You are the best that was the best demo i am currently debating on the two for my soon to come twin girls do either these strollers come in color?
joanna santiago Thank you for the amazing compliment! As far as I am aware, neither of the strollers come in bright colors such as pink or yellow...the GT comes in a teal and a crimson as far as colors go. Valco favors classic colors such as shades of grey and black. 😉
I love your reviews! Is the velco considered a jogging stroller?
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! No, the Valco Snap Duo Trend is not considered a jogging stroller. ;)
These are the two we are having trouble deciding between for our theme park trips. Do you prefer one over the other? Thank you again for the great content!
These two strollers are very similar in push, canopy coverage, and in under-basket size, but I vastly prefer the Snap Duo Trend as I can't stand the way the City Minit GT folds-- it is awkward, and the fabric tends to look disgusting as the stroller fabric that the child sits on is what comes in contact with the ground (and all the filth and germs) when it folds. I can't say enough good things about Valco Baby's Clean Fold Technology where the stroller folds in on itself instead of outward like other strollers. I hope this helps.
Thank you for the informative video. I am wondering if you can use a bassinet with the Valco baby. Thanks!
You can!
Hello and Thank you for the great review! You really did answer nearly all my questions. I do have just a few...1) Do you know if the Valco Trend can fold with the car seat adapter attached? 2) Can the Valco fit in your Pilot trunk if the entire 3rd row is up/in use? What year Pilot do you have? (my apologies if I missed these in the video!)Kind Thanks!
Thank you for the fantastic compliment. 1) I do not believe the Snap Duo Trend will fold with the car seat adapted in place (but, I am not 100% sure); 2) If the 3rd row is up in my Pilot, I can put the stroller in if it is on its side.; 3) My Pilot is a 2011. I hope this helps. :)
Thank you so much for the quick reply!!
FruitySpirit9 You are very welcome. 😊
which one has he better push in your opinion? it is my understanding that the valco does not have suspension? i am looking for something light and compact as a second stroller as we already have a double jogging stroller. this will be my leave in the car stroller to take from a gravel parking lot to the grocery store, to the playground that has gravel path, grass and woodchips, to around town with uneven surfaces.....I will purchase the all terrain tires for the valco I am just wondering if that is enough? loved my umbrella stroller with just one child but with 2 there is no way. my umbrella stroller is high end with all wheel suspension....thoughts?
Sorry I am just seeing this comment/question. The SDT push with AT wheels is very smooth/easy and is our every day stroller of choice...but, even with AT wheels the push is not the same as a great suspension push over extremely gravely/uneven terrain. All that to say, for everyday normal road/dirt/gravel the SDT with AT wheels is great.
Hi, how do you compare the Snap duo trend VS Snap duo? (For use from newborn) I am unable to test a Trend in store, but it lookslike different dimensionson the Valco website. Thanks
Hello, I would love to help answer your question, but I am unsure what stroller you are wanting to compare to the Snap Duo Trend?
How is the push on the Valco stroller? I loved the Neotwin but the Duo has Eva wheels so can u still go on grass and some light gravel?
Hi. The push on the new Snap Duo Trend is fantastic...does great on grass and some pebble type roads-- I never pushed the Snap Duo Trend on chunky gravel and super lose gravel. If you prefer the all terrain tires, you could always purchase a Snap Duo Trend and switch the tires out. I hope this helps.
Perpetual Mommy awesome! That's also what i was wondering. It looks beautiful and with the all terrain tires I think it would be perfect for us.
How do the prams perform on all terrains? Could jogging for both prams be accomplished?
Neither of these strollers is for jogging, but the Valco Tri Mode X is a double to triple stroller that is for running 😁
Thank you for the video demo! Super helpful as we are debating between those two! Two questions-do you know if the Valco can add a third toddler seat? Also because the valco is so lightweigh, does it still feel sturdy? Will it topple over easily you think? Thank you!
Hi, I am so glad the video was helpful. The Valco Neo does not allow you to add a third seat, but the Valco Tri Mode Duo X does. The Neo feelsstudy, but it is extremely lightweight-- if you were to hang anything from the handle bars you potentially create a tip hazard. I never hang anything from my Neo, but I do use a stroller console.
Hi thank you for such a great video. I know these aren’t jogging strollers but are they good to take to the park for walks ? I plan on walking a solid 30 minutes about 3 days a week and the park I go to is a bit hilly and somewhat bumpy but it’s not lose gravel. I’m wondering if any of these 2 would be good for that sort of terrain. This will also be our regular stroller for use outside of the park so i want something that will hold up. Newborn & toddler if that makes a difference
Hello, and thank you for the wonderful compliment. No, these are not jogging strollers, but they are fabulous for long walks. I take our Valco SDT out just about every weekend, and we are out walking for hours on end as we greatly enjoy being outdoors as a family- zero complaints from me. :) Happy New Year's Eve!
Thanks so much for posting this review, these are the two strollers I am trying to decide between. I am just hung up on the seat weight limits, 50 vs 45 lbs. is this a recommendation for safety of the child ? Would this sway your decision on which of the two to choose? Thank you!
Hi, thank you so much for watching, and for your sweet words! So, this is a bit of a complicated question. I make super tall and skinny children, so head height room/clearance is much more important to me than weight capacity-- my girls will probably be six or seven before they hit 45 pounds. That being said, I have two friends with Valcos who regularly put 55 and 60 pound children in their 45 lbs per seat strollers. Valco only tests the stroller capacity to 45 lbs, so that is the safety limit they will back/support...it does not mean that is all the weight the stroller can manage, just all that it has been tested to. I don't want to tell you it is okay to go over the listed weight limit as safety is a priority to me, but I have seen it done numerous times without any issues- would tell you, follow your mama gut with this one.
thanks so much! i will definitely be getting the valco :) my daughter is off the charts in height, but skinny, i was just worried about the future. The height allowance will be more valuable to us. do you happen to know when they will release accessories? thanks again, you rock!
Hi, sorry for the slight delay in response- I wanted to contact Valco for you. As it stands right now, the bassinet is available, the adapter is about 6 weeks out, the air tires will be available in September, and we are awaiting an ETA on the snack trays. :)
Thank you so much! This is such a great help, and I will be ordering this stroller, thanks to you!!
Can the city Mini fold with the car seat adapter?
Hi, I am not sure as I don’t own the City Mini...the CS team is fabulous, I would just contact the company and ask. 😊
I didnt see what carseats they will hold ??
Hello, if you go to the Valco Baby website and look under the accessories tab it will list compatible car seats that work with the adapters for each stroller. I hope this helps.
Hi there! ❤️ your videos, thank you! What cup holder are you using with the Valco Baby Snap Duo? I’m looking for accessories for it.
Thank you! Since there are six of us, I use a combination of the StrollAir stroller console and the Valco Universal cup holder (sometimes two of these). 😉 I hope this helps. 😘
Perpetual Mommy Ok great, thanks! And you can still fold it while the organizer and cup holder are still attached?
Marjorie Roman Hi- yes, folds fabulously with both attached. 😉
Which color is the Valco Snap duo trend stroller??
The Snap Duo Trend is in the deeper/darker grey and the Neo Twin I reviewed is in the light grey color. I will be recording a comparison video, side by side, of the Snap Duo Trend (in charcoal) and the Neo Twin (in grey marle) in the next few weeks.
Perpetual Mommy okay I know this is Crazy but I am totally confused. If you look on their website the Grey marl is the light grey and the charcoal grey is the darker one. Can you please confirm this?
Okay, so I just looked at the Valco website, and you are correct-- the light grey is listed as Grey Marle and the darker as charcoal. Please remember, I had the prototype stroller that came to me a year or so prior to product launch, so it is very possible that the product color name changed from what I was told the color name was. I will amend my previous responses to reflect this new information. So, to summarize, you are correct, according to the information on the Valco website, the Snap Duo Trend prototype I reviewed was in the color charcoal. Sorry for any confusion, and I appreciate you catching this and bringing it to my attention.
Perpetual Mommy did you use that same stroller for all of your reviews on it including this one? You used the charcoal colored stroller? I am asking because I ordered the grey marl thinking it was the color in this video above but now I think it was charcoal.
I am so very sorry if you ordered the wrong color-- I will feel awful...try to PM Valco and you should here back quickly if you want to change the color, or email me your order number and I will contact Valco for you. Same Snap Duo Trend (in charcoal) and same Neo Twin (in grey marle) in all my Valco videos. The newest video I will be doing will be on the Snap Duo Trend (actual stroller- no longer the prototype) and the Neo Twin.
Thank you for the video. There aren’t many videos on the Snap Duo Trend. Since I can’t test it in store, do you feel the Snap Duo is more compact overall than the City Mini GT? The GT seems a bit bulky so considering an umbrella for that reason but I like all the features of the Valco Baby! Thanks!
Hello, and thank you! Yes, the Snap Duo Trend is definitely more compact overall than the CMGT. :)
Hi! Thank you for the video. I’m surprised you said that the snap due trend is more compact than the CMGT because when folded it looks like thr CMGT was significantly slimmer. Do you disagree since you can visually see them in person? TIA
Do the wheel on the valco easily come in and off. I need to be able to fit in my suv boot space with both 3rd row seats up. I own a fiat freemont and it has the smallest boot space in the history of boot spaces.
chelsea timoti Hi. I totally understand...my husband owns a Fiat. 😂 The wheels come off extremely easily- there is a push button in the middle of each wheel- just depress the button and the wheel comes off. 😊
Does he own a fiat freemont? & if so do you think you could see if either the valco or baby jogger fit
chelsea timoti Sorry, Hubby owns a Fiat 500 as his commuter car. I wish I could help more.