Chicco Capri Umbrella Stroller Review

If you're in the market for a basic umbrella stroller that has some convenient features, yet remains lightweight and portable, then the Chicco Capri is the stroller for you. This stroller has been compared to the Maclaren Volo with the same basic features, but at just about half the price.

The Capri weighs only 11 pounds, and for a Mom on the go, that's really important, especially during travel and transport. This stroller folds up quickly and easily and the carrying strap makes it a breeze to take with you onto the subway, down a flight of stairs or through the gate-check at the airport.

As you read through this review, you'll quickly discover why parents appreciate the compact and simple design of the Chicco Capri. The 4-star ratings become obvious. Let us begin with all the features.

Chicco Capri Features:

• Front swivel wheels with locking option
• All-wheel suspension for a smooth ride
• Storage basket under the seat
• Removable and adjustable rounded sun canopy
• Easy to fold with a carry strap and travel bag
• 2-position reclining seat
• Adjustable 5-point safety harness
• Child's footrest
• 11-pound stroller weight

Durability and performance

Your child can ride in this stroller up to about three years old or 37 pounds. This is not as much as some of the other umbrella strollers out there that can take up to 50 pounds, but those strollers are also more expensive.

The Chicco Capri. comes with an all-wheel suspension system and large wheels. While this is not an all terrain stroller, you can still take it over different types of surfaces without bouncing your passenger too much. Locking the front wheels provides additional stability when going over such terrain.

What is the seat like?

How about your child's comfort, though? The padded seat reclines in two positions, though not a full recline, just adequately enough so that your little one can have a nap. The five point safety harness is also padded and the locking snaps are covered so that little fingers stay out of the harness - one more safety feature to put your mind at ease.

Because this seat does not recline fully, your baby needs neck and head stability, so a six month old minimum age is recommended for the Capri stroller.

What do parents get?

But you don't have to sacrifice storage on the Capri just because it weighs so little. You still get a storage basket underneath the seat to keep small necessities.

Many moms who take the Capri shopping with them hang the diaper bag and other bags over the handles and they report that even when their child is not sitting in the stroller, it still stands upright with all that weight bearing down backward. This shows how stable and sturdy this stroller is.

What others are saying

Average consumer rating:

The Capri receives the most positive feedback about its lightweight portability for use during traveling. Lots of families purchase this Chicco stroller on family vacations and special day outings and it suits their needs perfectly. Parents love the compact, easy umbrella fold and the fact that it comes with a carrying bag and strap.

Quite a few parents have written in to say that this stroller is also very comfortable for their child. While the seat doesn't recline that far back, parents say that their child naps easily and feels comfortable and roomy. One reviewer says that the Chicco Capri has a far roomier seat than any of the Jeep umbrella strollers.

Disadvantages

The position and height of the handles have had some disapproving remarks made about it. Owners of average height have said that they still kick the back of the stroller when walking and a few daddies 5'10" and taller say that they cannot push the stroller from behind but have to walk to the side and must slump over. However, in defense, about the same number of taller reviewers wrote in to say that they had no problems with handle height and found the stroller comfortable to push. There seems to be a 50/50 split on this issue.

A few reviews have stated that the Chicco Capri leaves the sun canopy dirty from the wheels touching the inside once the stroller is folded. This is sometimes considered the only drawback by owners who otherwise love this umbrella stroller.

Here are a couple of video stroller reviews to help you decide if the Chicco Capri is the stroller for you.

The video reviewer below quotes some prices for the Chicco Capri toward the end of her presentation. This review is a few years old and may not reflect the current retail price.

Where can I buy the Chicco Capri?

One of the best places to buy strollers is on Amazon. They have a couple of colors available for a very good price. Free shipping and prompt service, it's fantastic.

The Capri comes in a wide variety of sporty fabric color schemes and parents love the way this stroller looks. Priced between $65 and $80, families find this mid-range umbrella stroller an economical choice that doesn't skimp on quality.