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Joovy Kooper Lightweight Baby Stroller Featuring Removable, Swing-Open Tray, Big Wheels, Reclining Seat with Footrest, Extra-Large Retractable Canopy, and Compact Fold (Forged Iron)
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Brand | Joovy |
Color | Forged Iron |
Material | Iron |
Frame Material | Iron |
Age Range (Description) | Baby |
About this item
- SWING-OPEN TRAY has extra-deep cup holders for bumpy rides and this lightweight stroller is designed so little ones can’t kick the tray and lose their snacks! It also folds down with the stroller, so feel free to keep it attached
- BIG WHEELS on this compact stroller are the biggest wheels of any comparable stroller on the market. That means a smooth ride for little ones and an easy one-handed push for you
- RECLINING SEAT WITH FOOTREST lets little ones kick back and relax with the customizable recline of the Kooper’s seat without limiting your access to the storage basket below
- EXTRA-LARGE WATER REPELLANT CANOPY provides UPF 50 sun protection from almost any angle and unzips for even more coverage and includes a peek-a-boo window
- BUILT FOR FAMILY, DESIGNED FOR LIFE - Joovy believes that happy, healthy parents produce happy, healthy children and the Kooper foldable stroller is designed to be compact and hard-wearing to carry your little one up to 55lbs
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What's in the box
From the manufacturer
Premium, Compact Travel Stroller
The ONLY compact stroller in the US with a tray that folds with it
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Adjustable Canopy
With an option to extend even more with zipper, UPF 50 sun protection and a mesh peek-a-boo window
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Built-In Storage
Zippered pocket and mesh cup holder
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Flip-flop Friendly Parking Brake
One tap locks and unlocks both sides
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Car Seat Adapter Available
Minimum child age in Kooper seat is 3 months+
Kooper Universal Car Seat Adapter sold separately
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Compact One-Handed Standing Fold
Weighs just 16 lbs., making the Kooper a perfect option for travel
The Joovy Difference
Built-In Comfort
The deluxe extendable canopy offers added sun protection with extra headroom. The Kooper's wide seat offers comfort as your child grows.
Nap-Ready Reclining Seat
Let your little one kick back and relax. The Kooper's seat has a customizable recline, perfect for naps on-the-go.
More Storage
Compact strollers never bring the noise with storage space, but the Kooper is a game-changer, with a whopping 15 lbs of storage capacity.
Travel Friendly
With a one-handed fold and lightweight frame, the Kooper is great for traveling with limited cargo space.
Product Description
Joovy is an American company that makes vibrant, high-quality gear for your family. All their products, from high chairs to double strollers, have been designed to be useful, dependable, and just plain FUN. Say goodbye to ugly patterns and throwaway construction: you can use Joovy's products until they've been run ragged by the memories you make as a family. Joovy's Kooper is a full-sized baby stroller that is tough, compact, and lightweight all at once. The Kooper has a deep set, swing open tray, so no one will kick the tray and lose their snacks on their way off the stroller, as well as Joovy's signature one-step linked brake, to stop any runaways before they start. The Kooper was designed for comfort: it features the biggest wheels of any comparable stroller on the market, as well as an extra spacious, reclining seat for just kicking back and relaxing. As you've come to expect with all of Joovy's products, the Kooper has undergone extensive safety testing and is manufactured without flame-retardant chemicals or other harmful industrial materials. It comes in six colors--black, forged iron, glacier, olive, paprika, and sand--and measures 34.5" L x 21" W x 41" H.
Product information
Brand | Joovy |
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Stroller Type | Standard Stroller |
Is Car Seat Compatible | No |
Color | Forged Iron |
Included Components | Swing-open tray, 5-point harness, extra-large water-repellent canopy with UPF 50 sun protection and peek-a-boo window, extra-spacious reclining seat with footrest, one-step linked brake, storage basket, car seat adapter (available separately), canopy window, belly bar |
Age Range (Description) | Baby |
Model Number | 8229 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #49,080 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby) #135 in Lightweight Baby Strollers |
ASIN | B07NFSYJ3H |
Import Designation | Imported |
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Product Dimensions | 34.53"L x 21.06"W x 40.94"H |
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Item Weight | 16.2 Pounds |
Maximum Weight Recommendation | 55 Pounds |
Basket Weight Capacity Maximum | 15 Pounds |
Material | Iron |
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Frame Material | Iron |
Tire Material | Rubber |
Installation Type | Freestanding |
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Harness Type | 5 Point |
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Maneuverability | 4.7 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Light weight | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.8 |
Easy to fold | 4.7 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
For traveling | — | 4.2 | 4.5 | — | 4.6 | — |
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material | Iron | Polyester | Alloy Steel | Aluminium | Aluminum Frame + Polyester Fabric + EVA Wheels | Polyester, Aluminum |
harness type | 5 Point | 5 Point | 5 Point | 5 Point | 5 Point | 5 Point |
weight | 16.17 pounds | 17 pounds | 11 pounds | 5896.7 grams | 15 pounds | 16.5 pounds |
max. recommended weight | 55 pounds | 50 pounds | 45 pounds | 50 pounds | 50 pounds | 50 pounds |
folded size | — | — | 44*9.5*13 Inches | 44 x 9.5 x 13 inches | 10.5” x 20” x 28.5” (L x W x H) | 32.8 x 19.5 x 39.8 |
fabric | — | Polyester | 100% polyester | Durable, stylish lightweight frame (13.0 lbs) with large seat area, 5 point safety harness and 4 position recline | Aluminum Frame + Polyester Fabric + EVA Wheels | 100% Polyester |
frame material | Iron | Plastic | Alloy Steel | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
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Customers like the weight, quality, size and ease of opening and closing of the stroller. They mention that it's portable, easy to fold and unfold with one hand, has a nice sized storage underneath and that it reclines nearly flat.
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Customers find the stroller portable, lightweight, and compact. They also appreciate the light weight storage area, cell phone picket, and zippered pocket. Overall, customers describe it as a great compact stroller that fits perfectly in their trunk.
"...It is super easy to maneuver anywhere, it's lightweight but definitely NOT cheaply made. Handles bumps in the road with ease, I never get stuck...." Read more
"...I HIGHLY recommend Joovy Kooper Stroller, Lightweight Stroller, Compact Fold with Tray. It is the quintessential alternative to a 'regular' stroller...." Read more
"Pros: Compact, manevourable, sturdy, decently sized wheels, simple, quik fold and unfold..." Read more
"...It is portable, easy to fold, very comfortable when compared to the uppababy umbrella stroller and has bigger wheels for easier one hand navigation..." Read more
Customers like the size of the stroller. They say it has nice sized storage underneath and the tray is great. They also say it takes up very little trunk space, has ample butt and leg room, and has compartments for little things. Some say it's small, compact, and easy to move around.
"...Seriously fantastic.The sun cover has absolutely AMAZING coverage, with a a perfect peek through area to watch the baby/toddler...." Read more
"...In theory, you can get a carseat adapter for it. It has big wheels for walking off the postpartum weight, but it is still pretty compact and..." Read more
"Pros: Compact, manevourable, sturdy, decently sized wheels, simple, quik fold and unfold..." Read more
"...and has bigger wheels for easier one hand navigation with great storage under. 100% recommend this." Read more
Customers like the quality of the stroller. They say it's well-made, sturdy enough to maintain a soft ride, and holds up to 55 lbs. Customers also say the strollers features are great and well done. They mention the seat belts are very secure.
"...Seat belts are very secure from the child opening them....but easy to use for the adult (as I find some were horrible to try to open and close)...." Read more
"Pros: Compact, manevourable, sturdy, decently sized wheels, simple, quik fold and unfold..." Read more
"...lightweight stroller that can grow with my 2 year old that is also very well made and I totally found it...." Read more
"...Lightweight and folds up nicely. Excellent quality" Read more
Customers like the maneuverability of the stroller. They say it has good maneuverability, glides effortlessly, and is easy to maneuver. Some say it's lightweight and easy to steer with one hand.
"...But I wanted another stroller that was light and easy to maneuver around, especially for quick trips or a short walk, but even for a zoo day too...." Read more
"...You can steer it with one hand. You don’t have to remove the bar or tray to fold it...." Read more
"...It glides through tiny aisles. There is nothing worse than trying to push a GIANT stroller in any store. This is the solution...." Read more
"Pros: Compact, manevourable, sturdy, decently sized wheels, simple, quik fold and unfold..." Read more
Customers like the stroller for its ease of opening and closing. They say it can be opened with one hand and can be folded and unfolded with ease. The tray is also easy to open and take completely on/off.
"...The tray is fantastic!!!! Easy to open just one side, easy to take completely on/off, easy to clean and folds with the stroller!..." Read more
"...infant seat carrier that is incredibly lightweight and easy to fold apart and back together...." Read more
"...most comfortable stroller for my 2 year 30lbs toddler and I. So easy to fold and unfold, very light weight, so large inside, I have read people not..." Read more
"...Foldability: super easy to "pop" open and close, not "one handed" bc of the safety latch but I open the stroller before I get my kid...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the stroller. They mention it's compact, good looking, has a nice canopy, and a storage basket. They also appreciate the sturdy frame and beautiful fabric for the canopy and seat. Customers also appreciate that it comes in many styles and colors.
"I'm so impressed by this stroller, it's so portable, comfortable, and sleek!" Read more
"...FOR US: looks nice and sleek (I bought the all black) and unlike the minu the all black doesn't cost an extra $30 bucks after the $400 you dish out..." Read more
"...Love the canopy - comes down pretty low and provides UV protection...." Read more
"...I like the stroller, especially the basket, ease of fold, perfect canopy, snack tray and parent pocket...." Read more
Customers find the stroller easy to use. They say it's convenient, lightweight, and easy to place in and out of the trunk. They also appreciate the simple, quick fold and unfold. Customers also mention the backseat adjustment is easy to operate and allows any position you want. They love the strollers compact size and lightweight design. They mention that it'll be easy to transport through the airport and that it has a universal infant seat adapter.
"...Seat belts are very secure from the child opening them....but easy to use for the adult (as I find some were horrible to try to open and close)...." Read more
"Pros: Compact, manevourable, sturdy, decently sized wheels, simple, quik fold and unfold..." Read more
"...I have had it for a couple of months already and its the easiest and most comfortable stroller for my 2 year 30lbs toddler and I. So easy to fold..." Read more
"...THE KID: Kooper has a nice tray, which is a must for us, and the leg rest adjusts which we actually use a lot more then expected...." Read more
Customers like the reclining of the stroller. For example, they mention it reclines nearly flat, has good maneuverability, and the seat is flat enough for an infant even without a car seat. The stroller is lightweight and has a seat back that sits up straight. It also has reclining options between reclined and sitting up.
"...The seat CAN sit straight up if you pull hard enough on the string/tab thing...." Read more
"...It reclines nearly flat so she would be able to take a nap in it. In fact, she did take a nap in the stroller on the day 1 of using the stroller!..." Read more
"...Only thing I don't like is the seat doesn't sit all the way up but whatever, he deals with it and I don't have to be aggravated dragging him around..." Read more
"...only fall asleep for a nap if pushed in a stroller and the recline is deep enough that he can comfortably sleep in it for a couple of hours...." Read more
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I have been using this stroller for awhile now, so I can give you my honest review of it.
I was given a Bob stroller (a great stroller and must have for serious outings/hiking/walking/running).
But I wanted another stroller that was light and easy to maneuver around, especially for quick trips or a short walk, but even for a zoo day too. I also wanted features of a good sun cover, basket storage, and a tray. This stroller is EVERYTHING!!!
It is super easy to maneuver anywhere, it's lightweight but definitely NOT cheaply made. Handles bumps in the road with ease, I never get stuck. One finger easy turning. Seriously fantastic.
The sun cover has absolutely AMAZING coverage, with a a perfect peek through area to watch the baby/toddler.
The tray is fantastic!!!! Easy to open just one side, easy to take completely on/off, easy to clean and folds with the stroller!
The backseat adjustment is easy to use and allows any position you want.
Brakes are secure and simple to use, located in a convenient area as well.
Seat belts are very secure from the child opening them....but easy to use for the adult (as I find some were horrible to try to open and close).
Handle bar is nicely padded, comfortable to use.
The storage is VERY roomy.
It has a nice little pouch to put your phone and small things in.
There is a cup holder, but it is for lighter cups (not your hydro flask).
Folding is a dream, as well as lifting to put anywhere...and reopening too.
I bought the green color, which is beautiful in person (the video has the more accurate color...the picture on the website looks terrible).
Every time I used this stroller, I'd make my husband laugh...I kept repeating "this stroller is amazing."
Now I used my Bob stroller for the infant car seat, so I can not comment on the use of that, although I really imagine it's pretty great with this stroller too.
I can't say enough good things about it.
It's a fantastic stroller, a great buy!!!
2014 I got a Graco double stroller for my twins— a nightmare. Big, heavy, clunky, needed both hands to fold and unfold. Crappy canopies and storage. I found a Joovy double stroller on sale, and never looked back. The biggest basket and canopy on the market at the time. It traveled with us to several states, on planes, Disney, and held up to daily use until the twins turned five.
Cue 2023, surprise! Another baby! I bought into the hype for another new Graco travel system— the kind that has a bassinet and other stroller modes. I LOATHED this stroller. Sooo heavy and bulky. Impossible to fold and unfold easily.
“Why didn’t I just get a Joovy again?!?”
So I found this Joovy Kooper with the car seat adapter. This thing… THIS THING. It’s so incredibly lightweight and sturdy. At 5’2”, it’s the perfect height for me, I can actually see over it with the car seat installed. I have arthritis in my spine and herniated discs in my neck but I can still lift, fold and unfold with one hand and with no discomfort. You can steer it with one hand. You don’t have to remove the bar or tray to fold it. It takes up minimal room when folded— it came in such a small box I thought that it needed assembled. Nope! Just folded! The basket is a little underwhelming but all of the other pros blow that con away. Huge canopy. The seat lays *so close* to flat that I would have had no qualms using this when my now 6 month old was smaller if needed.
I did buy an additional cup holder/phone holder, and an organizer to hang from the bar.
I hope this review saves others from the big travel system clunky strollers!!
The first stroller you'll need is an infant seat carrier that is incredibly lightweight and easy to fold apart and back together. I can't imagine what I would have done without my Baby Trend Snap-N-Go EX Universal Infant Car Seat Carrier. When they are tiny, you're going to spend all sorts of time lugging that infant carrier around. You literally need something that basically falls right open to toss that heavy seat in and run errands. I used this thing constantly, and it was well worth the investment.
I tried other similar infant carrier holder/carseat combinations such as the Graco Modes 3 Lite DLX Stroller, Includes Reversible Seat, Pierce and Evenflo Urbini Reversi Lightweight Stroller, but they both turned out to be a huge waste of money. The Graco reversible only works with their propriety travel system car seat, and the wheels are still plastic! No matter how tempting it may seem, don't settle for a regular sized plastic wheeled stroller no matter how many gadgets it might have.
The Evenflo was also great in theory, but a waste of money. Being able to interchange the carseat, and flip the baby forward and backward just does not matter all that much at all. Instead, you REALLY just need a very lightweight and portable universal infant carrier. That's all I used for the first six months of my daughter's life, because she was so little.
The next stroller you are going to need is a good jogging stroller. I love my JOOVY Zoom 360 Ultralight. In theory, you can get a carseat adapter for it. It has big wheels for walking off the postpartum weight, but it is still pretty compact and lightweight. I would get the Joovy Zoom 360 Ultralight Jogging Stroller, Large Canopy, Lightweight Jogger, Extra Large Air Filled Tires instead of the original ZOOM for sure. It is absolutely worth it to get the rain cover and the bigger canopy. There is nothing worse than going on a walk with the sun in your child's eyes most of the time.
That said, you're still going to need something more compact than your jogging stroller. Don't fall for the trick of getting a regular sized stroller instead. That's a huge waste of money. You already have your jogging stroller, and an infant seat carrier. When they are less than six months old, those two should do the trick. Once they get a little older, you'll need to replace that infant seat carrier with an umbrella stroller.
I tried the Cosco Umbrella Stroller with Canopy stroller. Another giant waste of money. I took it through airport security, and my daughter literally fell out of it onto the ground! I left it at my destination, and opted to carry her back through security the other way. Every parent thinks they need a 'regular' stroller, but what you actually need a shopping/airport/errand running stroller for your trunk. The jogging stroller can live in your garage for when you want to get your walk/run in. This second stroller needs to live in your car where you used to keep your infant carrier. It needs to have a five point harness, but it also needs a great canopy. That's my biggest complaint about the Zoom Ultralight 360: the canopy is worthless. It makes a huge difference. You also need it to be super compact. A stroller that is for the purpose of lugging around your baby needs to be small. Trust me, you'll pay all sorts of money for a 'regular' stroller, and it will sit there in your garage unused. Either you will use your jogging stroller to power walk/run, or you'll need something for on the run. That's really it.
I HIGHLY recommend Joovy Kooper Stroller, Lightweight Stroller, Compact Fold with Tray. It is the quintessential alternative to a 'regular' stroller. It fits in my subcompact Scion XD no problem, and I just push the button to unfold it in an instant. It folds right back up no problem. The trifold takes up less space than a cheap umbrella stroller. It glides through tiny aisles. There is nothing worse than trying to push a GIANT stroller in any store. This is the solution. It is way more than an umbrella stroller, but way more helpful than a 'normal' stroller. You don't need your stroller to make your baby recline, or turn around. You just need a place for a snack, a cup, a water bottle, and some shopping items below the cart. The wheels are big enough, and even though they are plastic, they are only going to be for running in and out of stores. You'll use your jogging stroller for gravel, cement, rough roads, etc. This just needs to get you in and out of the coffee shop without needing someone to help you hold the door.
And there you have it! This is the review I wish someone had written for me specifically when I set out on this incredibly expensive journey of finding a perfect stroller!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021
The first stroller you'll need is an infant seat carrier that is incredibly lightweight and easy to fold apart and back together. I can't imagine what I would have done without my Baby Trend Snap-N-Go EX Universal Infant Car Seat Carrier. When they are tiny, you're going to spend all sorts of time lugging that infant carrier around. You literally need something that basically falls right open to toss that heavy seat in and run errands. I used this thing constantly, and it was well worth the investment.
I tried other similar infant carrier holder/carseat combinations such as the Graco Modes 3 Lite DLX Stroller, Includes Reversible Seat, Pierce and Evenflo Urbini Reversi Lightweight Stroller, but they both turned out to be a huge waste of money. The Graco reversible only works with their propriety travel system car seat, and the wheels are still plastic! No matter how tempting it may seem, don't settle for a regular sized plastic wheeled stroller no matter how many gadgets it might have.
The Evenflo was also great in theory, but a waste of money. Being able to interchange the carseat, and flip the baby forward and backward just does not matter all that much at all. Instead, you REALLY just need a very lightweight and portable universal infant carrier. That's all I used for the first six months of my daughter's life, because she was so little.
The next stroller you are going to need is a good jogging stroller. I love my JOOVY Zoom 360 Ultralight. In theory, you can get a carseat adapter for it. It has big wheels for walking off the postpartum weight, but it is still pretty compact and lightweight. I would get the Joovy Zoom 360 Ultralight Jogging Stroller, Large Canopy, Lightweight Jogger, Extra Large Air Filled Tires instead of the original ZOOM for sure. It is absolutely worth it to get the rain cover and the bigger canopy. There is nothing worse than going on a walk with the sun in your child's eyes most of the time.
That said, you're still going to need something more compact than your jogging stroller. Don't fall for the trick of getting a regular sized stroller instead. That's a huge waste of money. You already have your jogging stroller, and an infant seat carrier. When they are less than six months old, those two should do the trick. Once they get a little older, you'll need to replace that infant seat carrier with an umbrella stroller.
I tried the Cosco Umbrella Stroller with Canopy stroller. Another giant waste of money. I took it through airport security, and my daughter literally fell out of it onto the ground! I left it at my destination, and opted to carry her back through security the other way. Every parent thinks they need a 'regular' stroller, but what you actually need a shopping/airport/errand running stroller for your trunk. The jogging stroller can live in your garage for when you want to get your walk/run in. This second stroller needs to live in your car where you used to keep your infant carrier. It needs to have a five point harness, but it also needs a great canopy. That's my biggest complaint about the Zoom Ultralight 360: the canopy is worthless. It makes a huge difference. You also need it to be super compact. A stroller that is for the purpose of lugging around your baby needs to be small. Trust me, you'll pay all sorts of money for a 'regular' stroller, and it will sit there in your garage unused. Either you will use your jogging stroller to power walk/run, or you'll need something for on the run. That's really it.
I HIGHLY recommend Joovy Kooper Stroller, Lightweight Stroller, Compact Fold with Tray. It is the quintessential alternative to a 'regular' stroller. It fits in my subcompact Scion XD no problem, and I just push the button to unfold it in an instant. It folds right back up no problem. The trifold takes up less space than a cheap umbrella stroller. It glides through tiny aisles. There is nothing worse than trying to push a GIANT stroller in any store. This is the solution. It is way more than an umbrella stroller, but way more helpful than a 'normal' stroller. You don't need your stroller to make your baby recline, or turn around. You just need a place for a snack, a cup, a water bottle, and some shopping items below the cart. The wheels are big enough, and even though they are plastic, they are only going to be for running in and out of stores. You'll use your jogging stroller for gravel, cement, rough roads, etc. This just needs to get you in and out of the coffee shop without needing someone to help you hold the door.
And there you have it! This is the review I wish someone had written for me specifically when I set out on this incredibly expensive journey of finding a perfect stroller!
Cons: tiny water bottle pouch, does not fold completley flat for baby nap time.
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Reviewed in Mexico on June 27, 2023
However there are some things we found over time to be cumbersome or would be nice to have, even if it meant the price is a bit higher:
1) It should have a bumper bar for the baby. It already has the slots for the tray, it would be so easy to make a bumper bar available for safety and comfort, even if it had to be purchased separately.
2) It would be the absolute perfect stroller if the seat could turn around to face the parent.
3) The storage space (zipper) in the back was removed for the European version. Not sure why as this would be quite useful to store small items during the walk.
4) The seat structure is made from a relatively cheap corrugated plastic sheet material, probably for cost purposes. It's ok while it's in one piece but it can break or bend too much during folding or cleaning - In that case it is quite difficult to repair.
5) The recline function is great as it is but we find that the seat could be a bit more adjustable - somewhere closer to 90 degrees for sitting up straight, especially when using with the tray (eating).
Its lightweight design makes it easy to maneuver. Folding and unfolding are effortless.
I love the tray instead of the traditional bar. It's such a brilliant idea!
The extra-large canopy provides protection against both the sun's rays and light rain.
The Joovy Kooper Pram offers excellent value for money.