Valco Baby Snap Duo
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The Valco Baby Snap Duo is a sibling/twin version of the well-known Snap suitable for twins or siblings with a small age gap. The Snap Duo is ultra-lightweight yet stable enough due to the double front wheels. As there is no suspension on the wheels, the stroller is best used for less demanding city walks. Like the other Snap models, you can fold the Snap Duo very quickly, with the seats folding inwards so they don't get dirty in the car.
The fabric on the non-reversible seats is easy to look after. You can purchase the colorful hoods to add to the basic black seats to make the desired color combination. The premium Tailormade version features color-coordinated seat fabric and the hood. The backrests and leg rests can be individually adjusted, suitable even for smaller babies. Optional newborn safety aprons are also available. In order to maximize the comfort of the babies from birth, you can add up to two carrycots or use the newborn inserts instead. Using corresponding adapters, one car seat can be added to the chassis.
The Valco Baby Snap Duo is a sibling/twin version of the well-known Snap suitable for twins or siblings with a small age gap. The Snap Duo is ultra-lightweight yet stable enough due to the double front wheels. As there is no suspension on the wheels, the stroller is best used for less demanding city walks. Like the other Snap models, you can fold the Snap Duo very quickly, with the seats folding inwards so they don't get dirty in the car.
The fabric on the non-reversible seats is easy to look after. You can purchase the colorful hoods to add to the basic black seats to make the desired color combination. The premium Tailormade version features color-coordinated seat fabric and the hood. The backrests and leg rests can be individually adjusted, suitable even for smaller babies. Optional newborn safety aprons are also available. In order to maximize the comfort of the babies from birth, you can add up to two carrycots or use the newborn inserts instead. Using corresponding adapters, one car seat can be added to the chassis.
Valco Baby Snap Duo Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system, Double sibling stroller (side-by-side)
- Stroller weight
- 11.8 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 103 cm x 75 cm x 94 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 76 cm x 75 cm x 35 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Australia
- Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately
- Yes
The Seat unit
- First seat's maximum weight capacity
- 20 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
- Yes
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 4 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 48 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 31 x 22 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 90.5 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
- No
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Wipe-clean only
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- Yes
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- Yes
The 2nd Seat unit
- Full-size second seat
- Yes
- Second seat's maximum weight capacity
- 20 kg
- Recommended age range for the second seat (best to use with a child of)
- 0-36 months
- Second seat unit's reversibility
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type second seat unit
- No
- Second seat's reclining backrest
- Yes, infinite recline
- Full-recline second seat's backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Second seat's backrest recline type
- Strap-operated
- Second seat features a one-handed backrest recline
- Yes
- Second seat features a leg rest
- Yes
- Second seat features a footrest
- Yes
- Second seat unit's backrest height
- 48 cm
- Second seat's width x depth of the sitting surface
- 31 x 22 cm
- Total length of the second seat unit
- 90.5 cm
- Second seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- Yes
- Second seat's equipped with a bumper bar
- Yes
- Usable also in single-child configuration
- 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
- No
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
- Yes
- Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
- Yes
- Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
- No
- Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
- No
The Bumper bar
- Bumper bar
- Yes
- Bumper bar type (style)
- Bar
- Removable bumper bar
- Yes
- Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
- Yes
- Height-adjustable bumper bar
- No
- Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
- No
- 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
- 19 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 23.5 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- Number of double wheels
- 2
- All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- No,
- Two-wheel mode
- No
The Suspension
- Suspension
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- One-step rocker pedal (flip-flop friendly)
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Flat (compact) fold
- One-hand fold
- No
- 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
- No
- 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
- Folds with both seats attached
- Yes
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 103 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- Yes
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- Yes
- Basket's weight capacity
- 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
- No
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- Yes (with adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 79 x 30 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- No,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- No
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- No,
- Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
- No,
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- No
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
- No
- Two car seats at the same time compatibility
- No
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
- Yes
- 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 Valco Baby Snap Duo
- Lightweight
- Compact
- Easy to fold and unfold
- Spacious
- Large basket
- Large canopies
- Fits everywhere
- We found nothing
We had already tried the Valco as a mono stroller, so with twins it was the obvious choice 😉.
- Great handling
- Really gets through 80cm doors
- Spacious
- Folds well
- No problem to drive up the kerb on the pavement :)
- Price
- Nothing
I got it for my siblings 2 years apart. For the little one a Hauck insert soft bag, and I used it with the inflatable wheels from mono Valco.
For me it's great. I originally considered other and more expensive strollers, but I'm glad I ended up choosing this one. The price-performance ratio is unbeatable. I have tried worse forest park road + city cobblestones and absolutely no problem. It handles great. For me, a yes.
- the stroller is lightweight
- can be folded in one piece and fits in a mini suitcase
- mesh at the back of the child's head - ventilation in the heat
- a window in the top of the canopy where you can check on the children
- lots of backrest positions, from lying down to full sitting
- Tailormade handlebar cover included
- canopy extension
- leg positioning
- spacious storage basket
- aprons included
- the parent handle cannot be positioned, it is only in one, fixed position
- it suits my height (166 cm), but my husband (178 cm) said he'd like it the handle higher
- rain covers are not included
- it is not possible to turn the children to face the parent
We bought the Valco Baby Snap Duo Tailormade.
Today we tested the stroller in real world and so I decided to write some of my observations and impressions of the model.
We have the version with basic wheels. You can also buy (for an extra cost) inflatable ones, which are supposed to have better driving characteristics. There are even two options for the twins - all black or Tailormade (grey and blue). We opted for the Tailormade version because I like the material better 😊 However, it is more expensive than the black version. And even that black one can be beautifully tweaked :)
If I had to sum it up, I was very pleasantly surprised by the stroller - especially its lightness and steering. I was worried at first that I wouldn't be able to see the kids, but it wasn't so. It is possible to check on the children through the windows in the canopies. The girls also enjoyed the stroller and napped nicely in it, so I can recommend it for us.
- Excellent, excellent, excellent
- Light
- Wide for children
- I get everywhere without any problems
- Easy to fold
- One-handed steering
- Child positioning is perfect (lie-flat)
- Perfect canopy, very large (protection against rain, sun...)
- Child restraint belts easy to close and open
- Large basket, beautifully accessible even when the children are lying down
- The handle is not adjustable, but it is suitable for 180cm height
- Brake is not on the handle
I only have the pushchair. An absolutely perfect stroller.
- Back and leg positioning
- Basket
- Easy folding
- Lightweight
- Bad aprons
A great basket - large, easy to access even when the kids are lying down. Lots of pockets on the back of the stroller.
Ventilation when kids are lying down. Reclining positions - as you like. Leg positioning. Large canopies.
Easy folding.
The only thing that sucks are the footrests. They fall down.
- weight
- none
The best stroller for twins. It is finally being offered with baby bassinets and one doesn't have to use just the insert soft cots.
- Easy to push
- Easy to fold
- Lightweight compared to other Duos/Twin strollers
- Great canopies
- Quality stroller. I pushed this stroller over 100 miles and it has fully held up.
- The magnetic window on top doesn't work with the canopy fully open
Great stroller for twins or two babies.
- Large hood
- Long seat
- High load capacity
- Belly bars and aprons included (for Tailormade version)
- Low weight
- Easy handling
- Separate and full backrest and legrest positioning
- Reasonable price
- No suspension
- No handle adjustment
- Foam wheels
- The hood lets in the wind
I was very reluctant to pick this stroller. The many complaints and complaints about the brake in a certain group on a social network discouraged me greatly. Due to my requirements and from my point of view a rather poor selection of strollers for twins, I finally just bought it new in the Tailormade Grey Marle version.
The main requirements were high carrying capacity, long and wide seat surface with full and separate leg and back positioning. I don't accept any handmade tweaks to modify the stroller's features. A long hood with windows and, if possible, belly bar(s) and aprons included, at a very friendly price. Inflatable wheels would be a nice plus. And of course, the lowest weight possible, as 2 kids can be quite a handful.
Of the above criteria, the Valco Duo actually meets everything except the wheels. The kids have plenty of room in it and are also protected by the long hoods. The independent positioning guarantees them comfort both when sleeping and sitting. The stroller is easy to handle, and when folded it fits into a smaller suitcase. I miss the inflatable wheels, which are not officially produced for the duo version, and also the suspension, which in my opinion is completely absent, making the stroller hard. Maybe I'm just spoiled from previous Polish prams. I also found over time that the back of the hood is narrow, and therefore it gets blown under in stronger winds. Also, there are gaps in the top center between the canopies through which it blows in.
Nevertheless, I was pleasantly surprised by this stroller. It meets the basic requirements of an urban mom for whom the comfort of the children is a priority.
Recommended to any twin mum. Lightweight, easy to fold, not too wide. Superb.
- a lot of space for the children
- fits standard doors
- extending hoods
- leg rest adjustment and backrest lays flat
- simple folding system
- sturdy, stable
- 20 kg weight capacity for EACH seat
- soft foam on the wheels, and the front wheels are double
- no handle adjustment
- the wheels touch the hoods when the stroller is folded
A practical and spacious stroller for twins or siblings. We used it for our daughters with an age difference of two years. It's wide less than 80 cm, while the children have plenty of space inside. My older daughter slept comfortably in it even when she was 3.5yo. The biggest pluses of the stroller are the spacious seats, the leg rest and backrest adjustment up to a full recline, the simple folding...
The biggest minus would be the soft foam wheels - they get full of gravel and also, they are quite noisy. After a month, we bought air-filled inflatable wheels - and it's a huge difference. They are quieter, the ride is smoother, and the push is better since the air-filled front wheels are single. I missed some handlebar adjustment option - it would be easier to get up kerbs if I could fold it down at least a bit (I have such experience with another double stroller). Also, the fold is not the smartest - it's better with the single Snap, but with the Duo, the wheels scratch the inside of the hoods, making them dirty.
We had it in TailorMade Denim fabric quality - it seems better and is nicer to touch than the cheaper basic ones. Overall, we were happy with it (mainly after the changing of the wheels). Even my husband got to like it, because it's sturdy, doesn't rattle nor squeak...