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The Evenflo Pivot Xpand Double is an inline favorite double stroller that can accommodate up to three passengers with the right accessories. This useful stroller is compatible with two infant car seats of different brands and includes adapters for Evenflo seats attached to the frame. This stroller has features and functionality often only found on higher-priced products, and we think it is a good choice for parents of multiples or twins who want a stylish inline stroller that is easy to use. This stroller is somewhat heavy and large, and it also isn't the highest level of quality. However, for the price, it provides a good-looking stroller that can grow with your family in a way no other budget-friendly top-ranked stroller in this review can.
REASONS TO BUY
Multiple seating options
Accepts 2 car seats
Easy to use
Price
REASONS TO AVOID
Harder to push and turn
Heavier
Lower quality
Linking to Single Stroller
The stroller is currently offered as a single setup which is what we are linking to, and you can purchase the Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular Stroller Second Seat separately.
Editor's Note: The Xpand review was updated on April 20, 2023. The review was updated with information resulting from 5 new products being added to the overall review.
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Our Analysis and Test Results
Evenflo, an Ohio-based company, launched with nipples for infants in 1920. As time went on, the company created more gear for its bottle-feeding collection. In 1995, Evenflo Juvenile and Evenflo Juvenile Furniture Company merged to form a single entity. The company now sells supplies for feeding, strollers in our best full-size strollers review, car seats, high chairs, and more.
Performance Comparison
The seats on the Pivot can face each other for fun sibling bonding.
Both seats on the Pivot can also face the parent for bonding and comfort while strolling.
Children of different ages may enjoy facing opposite directions as shown here with the toddler seats on the Pivot.
Ease of Use
The Xpand provides easier-to-use features than much of the competition, which is nice to see in a lower-priced option. Each test metric is actually a total of weighted smaller tested results that impact the overall score.
You need to unlock the Evenflo frame before you can fold it.
The Evenflo automatically locks when folded for easier transport.
Fold and Unfold
How easy a product is to fold or unfold can be important for daily use. The stroller folds with two seats attached, which is not always found in the competition. The fold is relatively easy, if not instinctive, and after you unlock the frame (above left), it folds in on itself. The stroller has an auto-lock (above right) and self-stands.
The Evenflo has a cup holder on the side of the frame that can hold water bottles but some items can potentially fall out while strolling.
The Pivot storage bin is extra large and fits almost anything, but it has a smaller weight limit than the impressive competition.
Storage
The storage bin is easy to access no matter how many seats you are using, and there is good access from most sides. The bin fits our extra-large diaper bag, but it only has a 10 lb weight limit, which could be too low for supplies for two children.
The Pivot harness is functional and straightforward but the height adjustment is harder to use.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Harness
The harness has a chintzy feel, and it has a more convoluted rethread height adjustment that is harder to manage than much of the competition. However, the buckle works well, and the other adjustments for fit are straightforward. With any luck, you won't be making height changes often.
The rocker-style brake pedal on the Pivot is very easy to use and foot-friendly.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Brakes
The single-action brakes on the Xpand have a rocker-style pedal on the right side of the rear axle area. The pedal is easy to access and smoothly set and released without problems. The Pivot earns one of the best results for brakes in the group.
The Pivot would be easier to push and turn if the wheels were larger or rubber instead of plastic.
The handlebar on the Pivot is adjustable on a pivot point that puts taller parents closer to the rear axle.
Maneuverability
Thanks to foam-filled plastic wheels, the Pivot is harder to push and turn than similar strollers. In general, inline strollers can be challenging because they are longer and harder to turn.
The frame and the handlebar flex more than we'd like on this stroller, which translates to a lack of control and responsiveness. Attempts to push one-handed led to some potential for tipping in our tests, and this problem got worse on rougher terrain, like on grass and gravel. This option isn't the best choice for those who frequent parks or off-road adventures.
The Pivot can fold smaller if you remove the second seat. If it is going in your house or car this could be convenient, if not, it may be a hassle.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Transporting and Storing
The Pivot isn't heavy or light compared to much of the double competition, but it can still be cumbersome to lift, carry, and transport.
Weight and Folded Size
The second seat makes this option much larger than it really is, and if you have the ability and time to remove it before folding, you can likely fit it into smaller spaces.
It weighs 34.6 lbs, while the average is closer to 33 lbs. Folded, it measures 21,827 cubic inches in a group that is 18,500 on average.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Kid Ride
Our kid ride metric is an analysis of what kind of comfort features are available for kids and if little ones will enjoy riding in the stroller or even napping.
The Evenflo seats can recline with the lift of a lever.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Seat
The Pivot accepts two infant car seats, two toddler seats, or a combination of both. The seats can face forward (below left) or back toward the parents, with the ability for them to face away from one another or toward one another. The connection adapters for the second seat are already a part of the stroller and remain attached, so there is no risk of losing parts.
The Pivot offers tandem stadium-style seating that in our opinion is better for passengers than the rumble style seating with one seat under the other sitting in the storage bin.
The toddler seats on the Pivot can lay flat for napping or a bassinet style experience.
The toddler seats recline with a lift of a lever and works with one hand. They can recline flat, and the back and footrest can drop down to create a bassinet-style seat with depth designed to protect infants that can't roll or sit up (above right). This design creates even more versatility in the stroller that isn't available on all of the competition. The seats work better together than those on some of the competition that are too close together and prevents good use from either.
The canopies on the Evenflo have mesh filled peek-a-boo windows.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Sunshade
The canopies on the Pivot aren't the highlight of this stroller, and while they offer adequate protection from overhead sun, that is about all you're going to get from these stylish but smaller sunshades. The shades have a peek-a-boo window, and it is mesh for additional ventilation.
While not the top tier of quality, the Pivot is good quality for the price.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Quality
The Pivot isn't the best quality, but it is nice for the price, and there is no obvious failure for a product in this price range. It has some flex in the frame and handlebar and can wobble a little, but it isn't so bad you'll be frustrated. It is stylish and resembles much of the higher-end competitors and could easily fit the bill for those looking for this style stroller but care about looks.
The materials are nice, and there is attention to detail in that there aren't loose threads or errant stitching. The fabric fits the parts well, and it feels durable enough to survive strolling years, though it may not make it to hand me down or resell status depending on how hard a life it has, in our opinion.
Car Seat Compatibility
the Enflo is compatible with some Evenflo infant car seats, and there is an adapter available for seats of other brands like Chicco (including the Chicco Keyfit 30 and Chicco Keyfit 35), Graco, and Peg Perego (including the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35). Several seats from these brands won awards in our infant car seat review, giving you multiple options for high-quality car seat combinations.
Ease of Setup
The Evenflo is about average to set up, with an assembly time of about 8:43 minutes.
Setup is pretty straightforward and requires no tools to complete. All you need to do is snap on the wheels and attach the seats. Most of the assembly time is spent unboxing and reading the instructions.
Twins
This is a good choice for twins as it can accept two infant car seats, or the toddler seats can be converted to bassinet-style seats. The seating arrangements are similar and are unlikely to cause fighting or discord between older children, making it a good choice for twins or those of similar ages. For parents on a budget looking for a stroller they can use from birth, this is a rare find.
Should You Buy the Xpand?
The Xpand is a great budget-friendly stroller with various seating configurations for up to 3 children at once. This useful option from our best stroller review works with two infant car seats, making it good for twins, and the toddler seats work well together. While it isn't the nicest in the review, nor did it offer the same performance for maneuverability as the more expensive choices, we think many families will be pleased with what it offers and be happy with the savings.
What Other Double Stroller Should You Consider?
If you aren't married to an inline stroller and don't need twin-level infant car seat attachment, you might consider the side-by-side strollers in this review that often sport a lower price like the Joovy Scooter X2 with Trays. This stroller offers similar seating, a large storage bin, and better quality. It is not suitable for 3, and it lacks car seat compatibility, but depending on your needs, it could fit the bill. Alternatively, the Baby Trend Expedition Double is also less expensive and gives you the option of jogging or moving off-road. It also lacks an infant car seat connection. If your budget allows, and you want the best of the best, the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double is hard to beat, with excellent performance in almost every metric.
