Easywalker Jackey

HI, Maj,

If you need durability plus the comfort for a 9 months old, I think I would go with the Metro+. It has chunkier wheels, sturdier chassis, and a bit longer seat surface with really cool padding. The Jackey is not bad at all, just a little flimsier - not because of the picking it up by the belly bar, that is rather normal - but it has a bit better suspension though it is really quite slanted. You shouldn't hang any bags on the handle of either, as these small ultra-compacts are not made for that, and they might tip over, the more so with a smaller child.

Hello, there,

The Jackey and the same-in-design Mini Buggy SNAP can be carried by the bumper bar when folded. Otherwise, you'd need to get it in a buggy transport bag of sorts to carry it differently.

Hey, Moe,

The good thing to know here is that these are ultracompact strollers (read more here). They are not made for multiple kids and superb durability, they are made for occasional use on holidays, during shopping, easy walks, etc. To expect them to be heavy duty for a few kids is not realistic, to be honest.

Grass and cobblestones, the same story. For that, you need larger wheels and stronger, a bit bulkier chassis. The frame with multiple points of folding will get loose and rattly quick when daily on rattly terrain.

Maximum comfort for the child means a more upright seat, which no ultracompact has, a lot of space, which no ultracompact has, and a large hood, which almost no ultracompact has. This is important to know, really, these strollers are not comfort strollers. The more comfy here is the Jackey, as it is more padded, but other than than, this is no comfort for a toddler for multiple hours, none of these two. And the leclerc is also not upright, unfortunately. Both buggies lie flat enough, not 180 degress, but close to 170, which is ok for smaller babies.

My own advice is something a bit bugger. From the Baby Jogger City Mini Zip/Baby Jogger City Mini2 to an Oyster Zero, TFK Dot 2, Gesslein S4, ABC Design Avus, these lightweight mid-size strollers will be comfy for the child, not the travel, holiday strollers made with only one thing in mind - fold small enough to fit the overhead compartment.

I know I was harsh, but I am sorry, you want your baby to be in comfort, but go for the strollers that are only comfortable to store in your car boot, not roomy and functional enough for daily use. Try to reconsider your priorities, as for a 3mo, is not just occasional, I would get a more full-featured stroller.

P.S. And which is better from these two? I'd go for Jackey, because of the padding. But soon, the Miley2 will be out, and that will be a tiny bit more spacious.

Hi, Tom,

I am so sorry but I won't make you happy - the Jackey is actually pretty slanted (as almost all ultra-compacts are). I never measured the degree properly, but it can be somewhere between 110 and 120 angle from the sitting part. If your girl doesn't like a not-upright position, this will not be a stroller for her. No ultracompact will, for that matter.

The closest you can get, perhaps, would be the Joolz Aer - which still isn't completely upright.

Heya, Valentina!

Well, it can and it can't (or shouldn't). I mean, yes, you can attach the Easyboard (or any universal sibling ride) on the frame, it will fit.

On the other hand, this is a ultracompact stroller made primarily for occasional use, shops, and travel - so, small, weaker than a large pram, and, again, small in every aspect from wheels to joint mechanisms... And as such, it is not mad eas durable. Putting so much strain as a sibling board with a 15-20+ kg toddler in the back may cause its chassis to loosen up (or different damage to it). Before doing so, think of this, as it is quite important (not even talking about the discomfort caused by very very short steps you'll have to make plus a much more difficult push).

So, yes, you can attach it. But it's not an optimal thing to do to this particular stroller. If you want to know more, read this guide about sibling boards and their pros, cons, and uses.

Hi, Erika,

There are a few viewing windows in the hood, none of which is, however, a full-featured one, so to speak. After extending the canopy, you'll get two ventilation windows on the top sides which also serve as peekaboo windows. There is also the option of rear ventilation on the reclined rear part when the child is napping, so through there (after opening the flap in the back), air can also circulate through and you can also see the child if you bend down.

The EVA foam-covered wheels are the most lightweight but also the most basic ones. They are certainly less durable than rubber wheels but for such an ultracompact buggy, their low weight and maneuverability suit well enough. Read more about wheels and their different types (+comparison) in this stroller wheels article.

To your last question, you picked reasonably well, this is a nice, quality travel stroller that folds down by itself, so great for one-hand folding. The 22 kg weight capacity here is, however, a bit overrated, as the seat is not as large as to accommodate a 22 kg, approx. 5 years old child. I have one such at home and he doesn't fit. It is pretty much true for all of these compact travel buggies - however, if you absolutely need something for that bug of a toddler, go for a taller seatback and more space up to the top of the canopy (the Ergobaby Metro+ is a bot longer, seat surface-wise, but I would consider a Joolz Aer more in terms of seatback height). Then there's also the Chicco Goody (full Chicco Goody/Goody+ review here which is spacious enough, but without the peek-a-boo window you needed.

Still, even the Jackey will be OK if not asking it to last for a 5yo. For a 1-to-3 years old, I can recommend this one just fine. If a larger toddler is on your mind and shoulders, however, do consider taller backrests or mid-size strollers instead - I mean, you can always take it on board as the baby's free luggage. Last thing - if your stroller priority is the small size with the larger toddler in mind and you're only considering the Jackey vs. the Metro, I personally would go with the Metro, I think. The Metro is also a bit smaller after folding. However, for ride comfort, the Jackey might be a little better off.

Hello, Chaity!

I'll start with the seat - it is slanted a bit, yes. It is not completely upright. It's not horrible but if you're looking for an ultracompact stroller that is upright, this won't be it. Actually, that is very rare with ultra-compacts overall.

Moving on to the wheels and the stroller suspension, well, again, it's a travel stroller. There is actually quite a nice suspension on these, but as you say, they are small. That means even with the best suspension possible, you will hear a bit of noise on cobblestones and such (actually heavy - cobblestones hurt every stroller, even a Cybex Priam) terrain conditions. It won't be horrible but it won't be absolutely comfortable either.

That's an honest answer - you cannot expect more of the smallest stroller type there is. Not too noisy, but not too quiet either. The Jackey is actually better off in this department than many cheaper small strollers. And even the Babyzen Yoyo does get noisy on cobblestones, and that is one expensive stroller...

Hi, Jason,

The cabin luggage size varies quite a lot from airline to airline, so you will always need to check with yours to make 100% sure. In general, however, the Easywalker Jackey's folded size of 56 cm x 47 cm x 26 (Jackey's a bit wider as this model is compatible with a car seat) and the Easywalker Miley's size of
58.5 cm x 44.5 cm x 27.5 (narrower but a bit higher) fit many airplane overhead compartments required folded size.

So, yes, these are travel-friendly, ultracompact strollers, and even quite good ultracompacts, quality wise, and they should fit - but they're not the smallest out there, and as with all cabin luggage sizes, do check before boarding, alright?

Hey there!

Actually, no, it can't. The stroller is made so that it folds forward - that means if a child is sitting in the pushchair, it's practically impossible to fold it. For the auto fold to work, you need to kind of "throw" the handlebar forward which, again, with a child sitting inside is not possible.

Also, the folding button consists of two buttons actually, one is the main middle button and one is hidden underneath - it is in the form of a sliding mechanism. It is rather difficult to smaller children to activate both at the same time.

So, to sum it up, it should not be possible for a child to fold the stroller down by itself with another child inside. That said, it is of course always advisable never to leave the child unattended in the stroller.

Hello,

Yes, of course, I am attaching the Easywalker Jackey versus the Easywalker Buggy XS.

Do understand the difference is also in the automatic fold that Jackey does have and the older Buggy XS doesn't. In other functions, they are quite similar, even if maybe different, design-wise.