STOKKE Scoot Review and Video

We are so excited to present to you one of STOKKE's new strollers this season! The STOKKE Scoot is a versatile full-size stroller that is designed to bring baby closer to you and to make life as a parent a little easier. With a silky smooth ride, easy one-hand fold, and generous storage, it's everything you need in a stroller and more. This stylish head turner and paparazzi magnet has a luxurious seat that can have the baby face out or face you. Don't worry, the canopy gives your little one plenty of privacy from curious strangers and photographers.

Without further ado, we would like to share with you our homemade video of the STOKKE Scoot to give you a glimpse of what this spectacular stroller can do since words can only say so much:

THE SEAT

The seat of the Scoot, oh the seat! It is by far the most comfortable stroller seat I've seen to date. Not that my 15 month old can say it (my 4 year old can!) - but I can see how comfortable he is, cradled in it and as if embraced on all sides. The most exciting thing about this seat? The fact that you can reverse it to face in or out! If you know me, you know this is a feature that's very important for me in a stroller. For several years I've compromised for a stroller with an easy fold even though it didn't have the seat I wanted. Now there is both in one! You see, I really love facing my baby, I love talking to him, pointing things out, looking at his hilarious facial expressions - just enjoying the interaction. As a babywearing mom I do spend a good part of the day with him in the baby carrier with me, cooking away in the kitchen. Every day. I love babywearing, but my back needs a break too. Especially after that stair accident, it's not the same anymore. So for strolls and most travel situations, I just love to have a stroller where the baby can face me. Now that we've tried it, I know he loves that too, he no longer has to go out of his way to make eye contact with me when he craves some bonding time.

The seat is plush, soft, cocoon like. It has a higher seat position and can be used as a high chair in cafes and restaurants. It only has one recline that's released with two clips on the back of the seat, but I do find that all that's really necessary is an 'awake' and a 'sleep' position for baby. Anything in between isn't exactly vital in our experience. So you end up with four seat positions: active baby facing in or facing out, and sleeping baby facing in or facing out. Covering the seat is a very generous, sturdy canopy. Even the canopy on this stroller is so precisely engineered, it doesn't feel 'cheap' like most canopies I've come across. It also serves as a support when the stroller is folded and has a neat little 'foot' for the stroller to rest on so that the canopy doesn't get dirty. The canopy visor can by flipped under the main canopy when you don't need it. There is a zippered flap that opens up to reveal a mesh window for ventilation on hot days. Of course, there is an adjustable five point harness to keep your baby safe. In case you're wondering, my four year old has trouble opening it, so it is toddler proof for little escape artists! Below, you can see the seat facing in and out.

STORAGE

One of my stroller pet peeves is insufficient storage space. The Scoot definitely makes up in that category for all the storage deprivation we've experienced the past few years. It has a huge cargo basket that's not just big, but easily accessible on all sides. The higher seat position gives you plenty of vertical storage space below the seat as well. You can put a really big diaper bag in there with no problem. The generous storage room is the best travel feature! Boy I wish I had that much storage when we were lugging around two kids on our Washington D.C. trip, complete with lunch and water to last us all day.

THE RIDE

The STOKKE Scoot is equipped with front wheel suspension for a smooth ride for baby. To sum it up, I am very impressed with the handling of this stroller. I can literally steer it and push it with one finger. My four year old can easily push her brother around in this stroller as well. The adjustable handlebar makes this even easier - it's absolutely perfect for us considering I am 5'2" and my husband is 6'2"! The handle bar is low enough for my four year old to push the stroller around. It's not an all terrain stroller, but suitable for most urban and suburban situations. You might not take it to the beach or off-road, but it would handle some lawn just fine.

WEIGHT

The STOKKE Scoot weighs in at 26 pounds with the seat and has a seat weight capacity of 50 pounds. I've had a stroller that had the exact same weight before. It was bulky, cumbersome, and a general inconvenience. The Scoot weighs the same but feels lighter because it is so well designed. The one-hand fold and the fact it stands on it's own makes up for it being in the higher weight range of the lightweight stroller category. Would I fly with it? Probably not, but only because I wouldn't want the stroller destroyed! It is great for travel and I would not hesitate to drop it in our car trunk. It will see a lot of road trips this spring and summer!

THE FOLD

The fold of the stroller is so important to me. I have had one that was such a pain to fold that my husband declared he will never use it and I have to put it in the trunk myself. Needless to say we got rid of that one fast. The STOKKE Scoot is very easy to fold, especially after a few tries. You really only need one hand. Retract handle and canopy, engage the break, pull up the seat, press and fold. All this can be done with baby in one hand. I am very petite and not the strongest of people and I can do it just fine. Of course the Scoot demo video makes it look even easier because a tall male does it. In our video I had a little trouble with it because it was only my third attempt at the fold and I forgot to engage the break. I was actually pretty surprised that such a roomy, full size stroller can fit in such a neat package. The stroller is large vertically, but has a small footprint. I can easily leave it standing in our super tiny entryway and it does not get in the way.

STYLE

I think everyone can agree that with the debut of their first stroller, the Xplory, STOKKE grabbed the 'stylish stroller' niche. The Scoot is certainly in line with the stylish modern stroller image. It's going to turn heads everywhere you go, I can guarantee it. It comes in seven colors, brown, red, dark navy, purple, beige, light green, and my favorite - black melange (closely resembles dark grey asphalt). 

ACCESSORIES

The STOKKE Scoot comes standard with a parent cup holder, mosquito net, and rain cover. There is also a car seat adapter available ($79.99) that works with Peg Perego and Maxi Cosi car seats. There is no carrycot for the Scoot, but their new Crusi stroller has a bassinet and a second seat option for a sibling. I'm sure some of the STOKKE Xplory accessories may also be used with the Scoot, such as the Foot Muff, Stroller Parasol, and Changing Bag. 

To Make It Even Better: As with any baby gear product, we felt like there is a little room for improvement with the Scoot. The first issue we ran into with our fifteen month old is that his legs are too long to fit into the seat like an infant, but a tad too short to reach the highest setting of the footrest (photo above of him trying to reach it). I do wish there was something to support those little legs for babies about 12 to 18 months at the in-between stage. Not a deal breaker, but it would make for a more comfortable nap. Another minor concern is that with the seat facing out, the parent cup holder interferes with the recline - just gets in the way a little. I do wish the recline was easier to adjust, I find myself needing two hands to do it - but it's something I can live with. The five point harness can be hard to open and close, but it's a good thing for toddlers and keeping them safe. Considering all the things we love about the Scoot, it's [very] easy to overlook these little inconveniences! We like to be honest with our readers, so we want to give you the whole scoop. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have in the comments!

VALUE

Retailing for $699.99, the Scoot is certainly a luxurious stroller that is not in everyone's budget. It's not something that we would afford, I admit. Would I cut a few expenses and save up to buy this for a baby? I would consider it. Would I buy it if our income had more wiggle room? In a heart beat. If I was having my first baby, I wouldn't hesitate to put it on a baby registry for several guests to pitch in on. It's one of those high quality baby gear items that you can invest in once without regrets. Don't forget that the resale value for a used STOKKE is pretty good too, so you will get some of your investment back even after your kids are done using it. I honestly, highly recommend it if it fits in your price range. Quite simply, the Scoot is a-m-a-z-i-n-g!

The STOKKE Scoot feels like a very complete, thought-out stroller. The attention to detail and precise engineering is evident from wheel to canopy. It really takes into consideration everything that a parent and their baby would desire in a stroller. 

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Disclaimer: I did not receive payment for this post. I was provided a sample of the product for review purposes. All opinions are genuine and my own, as always. May contain affiliate links that support Eco-Babyz at no additional cost to you.