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Baby Jogger City Mini Zip
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Baby Jogger City Mini Zip

DISCONTINUED in 2019
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The Baby Jogger City Mini Zip is a very light stroller. It folds 50% smaller than a traditional umbrella stroller and is thus a popular alternative to one. The flexible handlebar allows the stroller to be folded in a 3D manner. The small wheels with good suspension offer good maneuverability in the city. Only one hand is needed to control the stroller. You can adjust the non-reversible seat to a flat position including the leg rest. The storage space of the shopping basket is expanded by the pocket on the rear side of the backrest. All accessories, including the bumper bar, must be purchased separately. Using a car seat with adapters, it can be converted into a travel system.

Baby Jogger City Mini Zip Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system
Stroller weight
7.3 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
100.3 cm x 49.6 cm x 100.3 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
75 cm x 31.8 cm x 26 cm
Chassis material
Aluminum
Country of origin
USA
Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately
Yes

The Seat unit

Maximum weight capacity - seat load
25 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
0-36 months
Reversible seat unit
No
L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
No
Reclining backrest
Yes, infinite recline
Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
Yes
Backrest recline type
Strap-operated
One-hand backrest recline system
No
Extendable backrest
No
Legrest positioning
Yes, 2 positions
Extendable leg rest
No
Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
No
Footrest
Yes
Backrest height
47 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
35 x 23 cm
Total length of the seat unit
91 cm
A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
No
Height-adjustable seat
No
Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
No
2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
No
Fabrics removable for cleaning
Yes
Seat fabrics cleaning
Machine washable
Safety harness type
5-point
Harness padding
Yes
Height-adjustable harness belts
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the seat
Yes
Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
No

The Canopy (Hood)

Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
Yes
Extendable canopy/hood
Yes
The canopy/hood features a sun visor
No
Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
No
Height-adjustable canopy
No
Removable canopy
Yes
Waterproof canopy
Yes
UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the canopy
No
A pocket integrated into the canopy
No
Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
No
Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
No

The Bumper bar

Bumper bar
No
Bumper bar can be purchased separately
Yes
Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
No

The Wheels

Number of wheels
4
Front wheel(s) type
EVA foam-coated wheels
Rear wheels type
EVA foam-coated wheels
Front wheels diameter
14 cm
Rear wheels diameter
18 cm
Swivel wheels
Yes
Lockable wheels
Yes
Removable wheels
Yes
All wheels are double wheels
No
All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
No
Wheels equipped with mudguards
No,
Two-wheel mode
No

The Suspension

Suspension
Yes
Wheels with suspension
Front
Suspension type
Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
Adjustable suspension softness
No
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
Push-push pedal brake (flip-flop friendly)
Deceleration handbrake
No,

The Fold

Folding system
3D
One-hand fold
Yes
Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
No
Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
Yes
Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
n/a
Self-standing fold
Yes
Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
Yes
Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
No
Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
No
Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
Yes
Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
Yes

The Handlebar

Handle height adjustment
No
Handlebar material
Rubber
Handlebar height
100.3 cm
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
No

The Basket

Shopping basket
Yes
Large shopping basket
No
Basket's weight capacity
4.5 kg
Closable basket
No
An extra basket can be attached to the frame
No
A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
Yes

The Carrycot

Carrycot compatible
No
Foldable carrycot
Yes,

The Car seat

Car seat compatible
Yes (with adapters)
Car seat sold separately
Yes
Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
Yes
Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
Yes

The Accessories & Extra features

Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
No
Cup holder can be attached
No
Reflective elements
No
No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
No
Rain cover included
No
Mosquito net included
No
Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
No
Seat liner/insert included
No
Changing bag included
No
Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
No
Motorized/Baterry-powered
No
LED light(s)
No
Built-in audio speakers
No
A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
No

Parent reviews of the Baby Jogger City Mini Zip

4.8/5
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Worth the investment

5
  • excellent compact folding - in the car I carry it under the back seat and we have a car seat with a supporting leg... fits better than an umbrella buggy
  • it's not a rattle like other buggies, it's more like a pushchair
  • the handle is non-adjustable but nice and high, even for taller parents who slouch over other buggies
  • the sprung wheels handle the terrain like cobblestones, a light trail, but I wouldn't take it to the gravel and other harsh surfaces
  • 5-point harness, adjustable, good fastening which the child does not unfasten by himself
  • cup holder for the parent
  • extra large hood, like neoprene, does not overheat and does not get soaked by rain
  • mesh at the back, possibility to ventilate
  • a large basket for a buggy, with good access from the side or the front
  • the wheels are rubber, but they get rubbed off a bit (aesthetic problem)
  • the newer model city mini tour lux has even better suspension and a reversible seat

Top of the line. I have tried really enough and this one stayed until the end of our stroller-needing time. It is worth the investment.

Even my husband was thrilled with it!

5
  • excellent handling
  • materials
  • spacious & comfortable
  • large wrinkle-free canopy
  • storage
  • carrying capacity - 25kg
  • weight - it is lightweight
  • I found nothing

Our last and best stroller. I regret not buying it sooner.

Favorite stroller of both of my sons - they argued over which one to take on. Everything about it suited me. Even my husband was thrilled with it!

  • Weight
  • Sturdiness, durability
  • Maneuverability
  • Compact after folding
  • Good also for taller parents and larger toddlers
  • The seat fits even a winter footmufff
  • Price
  • It's not a full-featured pushchair

A very good stroller, something between a pushchair and a buggy. It can be steered even with your left hand even whel it's fully reclined. It is not a full-featured pushchair, though. It is not enough for an only stroller. It can tackle lighter urban terrain, it doesn't rattle like an umbrella stroller, but it is not a soft ride over anything. It is simply a very lightweight stroller and you shouldn't expect more than from such a type.

There's the large canopy, the spacious seat, and a good-enough basket for its category. It can be folded one-handedly, but you need to get used to such folding first. The best things about it are the low weight (even when fully loaded, it feels like such), the great foldability and compactness, and the sturdiness - you are not afraid it will fall apart.

The price feels questionnable as I think it could be cheaper, since it's not a full-sized stroller.

The best choice for a toddler

5
  • Lightweight
  • Compact when folded
  • Spacious even for a 3yo sleeping child
  • For a travel stroller, it can roll through grass, gravel, field roads
  • Basket access

The best choice for a toddler, in my opinion. We have it as a travel stroller from 1 year up. I am keeping it for my second.

  • easy fold
  • spacious even for my 4yo
  • such help for vacations!
  • compact but generous in space
  • small but functional, quiet wheels
  • large UPF protective canopy
  • I don't think I found any - I would maybe make it even smaller to be able to be taken on board of a plane :-)

This buggy is so loved in my family... My little one is 4 years old, and I still couldn't imagine being without our Baby Jogger. You know it, you are on vacation, and you want to do a little sightseeing, and the child complains that he can't walk anymore... hell on earth. That is why we took it with us and used it every single day. I recommend this model because of the large UPF protective canopy and the rubber wheels handling all sorts of terrains (we were ok even with cobblestones) 🙂 And the most important thing - no rattling.

Very lightweight, very good push, very compact

5
  • Compactness
  • Weight
  • Manipulation
  • The hood is not held well in place - a very strong wind makes it fold back up

An excellent buggy. Very lightweight, very good push, very compact.

Your questions about the Baby Jogger City Mini Zip

1)

Hi Eli,

Thank you for this amazing site <3 U am searching for the most every day-ish (if super lucky maybe close to all terrain-ish) lightweight stroller for my 26m old 11 kg 86 cm kid :) She likes walking and exploring around so if I can find a stroller i can fold and carry in a bag (or at least carry with one hand) so my hands are empty/ready for the suprises of the toddler mom life, it would be a dream come true. I have an Uppa Cruz which she loves (upright, comfy, loves napping in it) and so do I, but it's bulky and a tad worn out at this moment :) Do you think city mini zip can do the job?

Heya,

Yeah, well, I think the Mini Zip is actually a fantastic, though already a bit lódler model. YOu might have to get one pre-owned as they are not much to be sold new anymore. The only thing you will feel, compared to yourCruz, are the small wheels which definitely aren't for much terrain. Otherwise the buggy is practical and light.

Apart from it, I will recommend looking at the Cybex Eezy S+2 which has a bit larger wheels than other in that category, while still being light and small. And also check out the Joolz Hub which again has small wheels, but otherwise is sturdier and nicer to handle, compared to others like that one.

.eli - 04 May 2024

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