Stokke AS is a Norwegian company most parents in the US may not have heard of, but in Europe, they’re one of the most popular children’s furniture manufacturers around, and have gained quite a following around the world, and in the US, for their Tripp Trapp adjustable high chair (which I’ll review soon). This review, however, is about the Stokke Scoot Stroller version 2, which I (Susie) had a chance to borrow for a weekend. In short, it’s a compact luxury stroller that’s definitely worth a look at if you can afford it. It competes with other high-end single seat reversible strollers like the Mamas & Papas Armadillo Flip, UPPAbaby Cruz, and UPPAbaby Vista.

Quick Review of the 2015 Stokke Scoot Stroller V2

The 2015 edition of the Stokke Scoot, also known as the V2, is simply a refresh of the Scoot, which is one of the best lightweight compact luxury strollers on the market with a built in reversible seating option.

The major changes to be aware of between the new and old Scoot are larger, beefier wheels in the new Scoot and a more useful handle bar. The wheels aren’t big enough to turn it into an all-terrain stroller like our Bumbleride Indie, but they’re definitely big and sturdy enough to make the Scoot a feasible choice now for mall visits, grocery runs, park trips, or pretty much any kind of pavement if you’re in a suburban or urban environment. This difference alone makes it worth it.

If style matters to you, however, the Scoot still delivers with its clean Nordic design, sleek feel, and understated colors. Practically, some of the great features that debuted in the Scoot and made their way to the Scoot V2 include the large canopy, deep recline, adjustable foot rest, and sensibly-sized and readily accessible basket. The Scoot is also one-hand foldable, which is still one of the best features strollers ever developed.

Unlike some of its competitors in the compact luxury market, there isn’t a bassinet option for the Scoot, but you can buy a “Soft Bag” that’s newborn-friendly and makes a bassinet-like space right in the seat. Naturally, you can also switch out the seat with an infant car seat (Mike has reviewed a ton of those here) to make a travel system. You can fit a child from the newborn stage until s/he weighs 45 pounds in the stroller.

Overall, I’d give the Scoot V2 5 out of 5 stars due to the wheel upgrade. It did come with a slight weight upgrade from 23 to 25 pounds, but the wheels make it worth it. The main drawback to the stroller, in my opinion, is the lack of a one-handed recline function. I’d also like to see a full bassinet option. The cheapest price I’ve found so far for the 2015 Stokke Scoot V2 is here on Amazon, which includes free shipping, free returns, and no sales tax, depending on your state.

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Pros of the 2015 Stokke Scoot V2 stroller.

Good, large-enough canopy.  I’m a sucker for functional canopies, and the one in the Scoot V2 doesn’t disappoint. It’s not the biggest I’ve ever seen, but it’s definitely big enough to keep your children out of the sun without looking like you deployed a parachute on top of them. It’s larger than the one in the original Scoot with a larger pop-out sun visor. It’s a two-panel style canopy that can be extended all the way down to the bumper bar, which means your kids don’t need to see the sun if they don’t want to.

There’s a middle mesh window you can unzip so your little one gets better air circulation when you’re both out and about in the middle of summer, and you also get to use it as a peek-a-boo window. There are also a pair of small mesh windows on the sides of the canopy for additional air circulation if you place the seat in its lowest recline position (more on that later).

Adjustable handle bar. If you’re like Mike and I, you and your partner aren’t going to be the same height. I love when stroller companies get that and allow you to set your own handle bar height. The one in the Scoot V2 rotates on an axis and spans between 36″ and 42″ in height above the ground. If you’re a tall or short parent, you’ll love this.

Reversible seat. One of the definitions of a luxury stroller these days seems to be that it features a seat you can turn so you can see your child. It’s great for both bonding and for keeping an eye on your wee one. The reversible on the Scoot V2 helps with both of these tasks, and due to its relatively high position on the stroller’s frame, it brings you closer to your child. As a result, it doubles nicely as a high chair at restaurants, and will be far better constructed to boot.

Dimension-wise, it’s friendly for taller children due to the good amount of head room it gives older ones, measuring 24″ tall from seat bottom to canopy top, and is around 11″ wide.

There is a 3 position recline in the V2 compared to a 2 position recline in the original Scoot. You maneuver the recline through straps; you recline the seat by unlocking the straps and moving the seat down. Adjusting the seat up means reinserting the straps and lifting the seat. The method makes sense once you use it, but it’s still sort of clunky, especially if you’re dealing with a sleeping child. I’d prefer to see a recline based on a lever system instead. That said, I’m definitely a fan of how deep the recline is, as it makes it safe for newborns. The seat itself can be used with children from when they’re born until a child weighs 45 pounds, and all recline positions are available whether the seat is forward- or rear-facing.

Padded 5-point harness. As is standard in nearly every stroller these days, you can strap your child in the Scoot V2 with a 5-point harness. It’s padded and adjustable with a nice strong center release buckle. There are 3 positions for the harness and it doesn’t take much effort to adjust them from the seat back.

Adjustable foot rest. There are a pair of foot rests available for the Scoot. The first is built into the frame and is designed for older children while the second is attached to the frame and can be adjusted up an own depending on the height of your child. It’s a unique design that’s different from the typical adjustable leg rests you see in most strollers.

Large basket. There’s a decent-sized basket beneath the Scoot. It’s large enough for a diaper bag and a few jugs of milk or other groceries. I found it pretty easy to reach from both sides as well as from the back.

Bigger tires and wheels. I’m definitely a fan of the upgrade in wheel and tire side. The tires are made of a durable rubber and are filled with foam. They aren’t quite as shock-absorbing as air-filled tires, but they do a good job and never need to be refilled. The front tires are 8″ in diameter while the rear tires are 10″ wide. The front wheels can be locked or allowed to swivel. The tires do a good job on sidewalks, through grass in parks, or in pretty much any urban environment I could find in Chicago.

Parking brake and all wheel suspension. The all wheel suspension helps when smoothing out bumps on the pavement while the foot-activated parking brake between the rear tires helps you keep the Scoot from scooting when you don’t want it to.

One handed fold. The single hand fold is a feature every stroller should come with, in my opinion, and it’s great to see it on the Scoot. You do it in two steps. The first is to bring up the seat bottom and the second is to fold the stroller in half by pulling the lever beneath the stroller. The seat stays in place and can face forward or toward you before you fold it up. The whole thing folds up into a pretty compact space given its size, but you can still remove the wheels if you need even more space. The stroller still stands once folded and locks automatically.

Goodies and extras. Three neat things included are a cup holder, a rain cover, and a bug net. The rain cover and bug net are almost always separate accessories in luxury strollers, and it’s nice to see them thrown in here.

Optional Softbag. The Scoot unfortunately doesn’t come with a bassinet, which is a shame, since it’s best to have babies in flat positions when they’re newborns and a bassinet allows you to do this while looking at your baby while you’re on the go. A number of the Scoot’s competitors either have bassinet options or bassinets included, such as the Bumbleride Indie 4. That said, the Scoot has an available Softbag accessory that’s essentially an insert for newborns. You slip it into the seat and it’s sort of like a bed. Your baby will outgrow it in a few months, but for those initial months, it’s a pretty neat idea. You can buy it here.

Optional travel system. It’s easy to make the Scoot V2 a travel system simply by removing the built in seat and adding an infant car seat instead. If you have the Stokke iZi Go X1, you can use that without an adapter, since it’s compatible out of the box. If you buy an adapter, you can use the stroller with infant seats by Nuna, Cybex, Maxi-Cosi, and Peg Perego, such as the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35.

Cons of the 2015 Stokke Scoot V2 stroller.

Clumsy strap recline. The strap recline is my least favorite part of the Scoot V2. It works, but it’s not nearly as convenient as having a simple one-handed lever recline system instead. I’m hoping to see that on the Scoot V3 whenever Stokke comes out with it.

Lack of bassinet option. Again, this is a relatively minor quibble, but as a strong believer in the utility of bassinets, I’d like to at least see an option to use one with the Scoot.

Specifications of and Warranty for the 2015 Stokke Scoot V2 stroller.

The Scoot weighs 25 pounds with its seat included, and has a 45 pound weight limit for one child. The handle bar spans 36″ to 42″ in height, and the interior height in the seat is 24″ from the seat to the top of the canopy. The stroller is 21″ wide and 30″ long, and comes with 8″ tires in the front and 10″ tires in the back. When folded, it’s 28″ long, 12″ tall, and 21″ wide.

Stokke includes a 3-year warranty for the original owner that starts ticking when the stroller is originally purchased. You can read all of the details about the warranty here.

Where to Buy the 2015 Stokke Scoot V2 stroller.

Whenever possible, I buy my strollers, car seats, and other baby goodies on Amazon, since their prices tend to be the lowest I come across. They also sweeten the pot with free shipping and free returns, and you typically don’t pay sales tax with them unless you’re in a state that charges it.

As far as high-end single seat reversible strollers go, the Stokke Scoot V2 is a solid competitor to alternatives like the Mamas & Papas Armadillo Flip, UPPAbaby Cruz, and UPPAbaby Vista. You can buy it here in Black Melange, Aqua Blue, Purple, Red, Slate Blue, and Soft Pink. You can buy it here in Urban Blue. You can buy the Softbag in a range of colors here. You can buy the Car Seat adapter here. Canadians can buy the Scoot and a range of car seat adapters here.

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