The Cybex Gazelle has been through a lot with us as we transitioned from one to two and, most recently, to three kids! For more efficient travel experiences, I used the BabyZen YoYo stroller prior to purchasing to a double stroller. So grateful that I met Krishna when we were both expecting our baby #2s and knee deep in double stroller research to accomodate two kids with a 20-month age difference. I described to her my key criteria, and she told me it matched up with hers. She told me about her decision to select the Cybex Gazelle – specifically the Cybex Gazelle S Stroller.
I have now used this stroller for the past 14 months, for daily use around our residence in London, as well as several trips via train. Here are my thoughts!
Review of the Cybex Gazelle
Pros if Cybex Gazelle
The seats are front and back (Rather than side by side), which works better for the narrow sidewalks and entry ways in London.
There are approximately 20 configurations of the double stroller (i.e., car seat, bassinet, 2 infant/toddler seats) so you can experiment to see what works best for your family.
The ergonomic near-flat position is ideal for naps for the kids; and when the seats are faced opposite direction, both kids can nap simultaneously.
There is great storage space underneath stroller. The stroller also comes with a basket which fits well underneath, and can in total hold up to 50 lbs of gear.
The drive of the stroller is very smooth! I have gone for many, many long walks – and I always appreciate how easy it is to manuever.
If we want another child, this stroller also can attach to a buggy board for the oldest child to stand upon.
The bassinet was multi-purposeful for when we would go out, as well as a great soft for our baby to take naps on (under safe supervision).
The footmuff that matches the stroller made going out during the cold more manageable.
Cons of Cybex Gazelle
This is a heavy stroller! Between the weight of the stroller, all the gear I have under the stroller, and my two 25 pound toddlers (yes, they both weigh about the same) – it can be a lot to push around. Because of our London life, I generally have a few stairs to overcome, and it requires some strategizing to make it over.
My toddler is starting to get too tall for the cover on the seat. He looks slightly uncomfortable with his legs and head, and he is just turning 3!
Because both of my kids like to nap in the afternoons, I need the the seats to face opposite directions so that they can fully recline.
When both seats are facing the front, the top child’s legs might hit the bottom child’s one. I have not figured out the solution to this.
All in all, I feel like the cons of this stroller would pertain to most other quality sturdy double strollers. I love this stroller, and definitely would buy again.
Additional Thoughts on the Cybex Gazelle
In a separate category, I have folding. Because my friend has mastered quickly folding the stroller down; whereas I still struggle with it. I think my specific one might have a a glitch in the handlebar. The moves are simple, and my husband can usually get it done quickly, it just glitches up a bit (my action item for myself is to follow up on our warranty). When it folds, make sure to have a travel stroller bag for all the parts so that they stay together!
As the kids have grown, I sometimes opt to leave this heavier stroller at home or for train trips, while I take the combination of the BabyZen YoYo stroller, along with the Baby Bjourn Baby carrier, with me (See my full blog review on the YoYo here). For a full review on the carrier, visit my blog post here. However, when at home for day to day life, I like having the extra storage space of the Cybex.
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