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Combi is a relatively new brand to the US stroller market. Combi is a Japanese company that has been making lightweight strollers since 1954, and is Japan’s industry leader in baby products. In 2003, Combi started making car seats and travel systems, allowing the company to compete in the US market. Since then, Combi strollers have been gaining momentum here is America. So what do you get when you buy a Combi stroller? Many parents say style and portability, but those perks come with a price.

Combi strollers tend to be very light, making them a great choice for people who need to do a lot of running around. Combi strollers range from 10 to 17lbs and up to 26.5lbs for a tandem model. Most Combi strollers are designed for urban environments, making them smart choices for city dwellers. Despite their low weight, most Combi strollers can hold a child up to 50lbs, meaning they will work for both toddlers and babies.

Combi strollers are also an excellent value. The most basic Combi model costs around $70. The deluxe Combi City Savvy All Weather stroller which features luxury fabrics, removable seat covers, carry bag, foot muff, and rain cover costs around $350, comparable to similar fancy strollers on the market. A basic Combi twin stroller runs around $200, and will feature Combi’s trademark lightweight portability.

Many parents like Combi strollers for their hip, modern styling. Taking a cue from popular European models, Combi has incorporated high-end fabrics and trendy colors in their stroller designs. Combi stroller colors like cherry, key lime, mango, chocolate, and pistachio sound good enough to eat, and they look delicious too.

Of course, Combi strollers can’t be perfect. Specializing in light, compact strollers means that Combi is automatically excluding some customers. Combi strollers do not do well in rural environments. Most Combi strollers have limited suspension and small wheels. Unless you purchase a deluxe model, Combi strollers are uncomfortable for people taller than 5’6”. Some parents complain that they have to stoop to use the handles or that they end up kicking the wheels a lot. Combi strollers are also lacking when it comes to storage. While most Combi stroller models feature shopping baskets, they are usually mesh and rather small. Cup holders and other amenities are skimpy and hard to use.

A Combi stroller is a good choice for someone who lives in an urban environment and needs a light, compact stroller—especially if this person isn’t too tall. Combi strollers also make a great choice for a second stroller to keep in the trunk for trips to the mall or errands. If you plan on taking long walks over bumpy pavement, or you are on the tall side, and Combi stroller may not be what you are looking for.