Evenflo Pivot XPAND Stroller Review - Best Budget Travel System?

This is a review of the Evenflo Pivot XPAND modular travel system which includes the SafeMax infant car seat. At only $399 for the entire travel system, it's one of the best budget stroller packages you'll find. But is it better than the Mockingbird stroller or the Uppababy Vista? Not exactly.
Buy the XPAND travel system (Amazon): amzn.to/3XLPE9l
Buy Mockingbird here: bit.ly/3aGMKte
Car Seat Adapter: amzn.to/3jtuGdw (Graco SnugRide30, 35 & 40, Chicco KeyFit 30, Peg Perego Primo Viaggio)
Introduction: (0:00​​​​)
Handlebar: (0:51​​​​)
Fold and Open: (1:17​)
Convenience: (2:24​​​​)
Canopy and Seat: (2:50​​​​)
Expand to Double: (4:12​)
Versatility: (5:28)
Basket and Brake: (5:51​​​​)
Wheels: (6:10)
Should You Buy?: (6:58​)
XPAND vs Mockingbird: (7:57​)
Outro: (8:30​)
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Have any positive or negative experiences with Evenflo strollers? Be sure to comment for us to hear you out. Buy the XPAND travel system (Amazon): amzn.to/3hfvsrH Buy the XPAND travel system (BuyBuyBaby): go.magik.ly/ml/18eoo/ Buy Mockingbird here: bit.ly/3aGMKte

[@KarlRichguy]

My wife and I got the pivot xpand travel system and had to take it back. The car seat is waay too long. Couldn’t fit in my impala. We swapped to a Chicco bravo and the car seat fit with ease. If you have a van I can see it being nice but not for people w cars

[@abdoulayesow7937]

Can you compare it to the gold or do the Pivot Gold Xpand

[@Yanaruskova]

Bad experience. Bought it because it looks aesthetically pleasing and the price was good. However, the box came with missing parts, no handle bar, no coffee cup holder. The car seat does not easily attach to the stroller at all and it's always a struggle. So I returned it and will get the uppa vista or nuna instead.

[@newkirk7591]

We have both this stroller and the doona. Compared to the doona, this stroller is a piece of junk.

[@Ashley.cThompson]

I’ve been waiting for this review for over a year!!! So thankful that you are reviewing this product, can’t wait to watch! 🎉🎉🎉

[@Jose243]

Being able to find a dad perspective on all things baby is amazing. Been watching all your vids, much success in continuing to grow the channel!

[@kylagabaldon1028]

LOVE LOVE LOVE that you showed putting into a vehicle trunk!

[@emeraldcollier178]

My husband and I got this stroller JUST IN CASE we have another baby within the next 2 or 3 years which we plan to. It's such a great stroller!!

[@MrsSpcDomo]

To the point and informative! I greatly appreciate your videos bro!

[@dadverb]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@TheHouseOffice]

Amazing stroller review. Thank you

[@jordannicole2015]

We have this stroller- got it because we knew we’d have a second child quickly (we’re due in November with our second and they will be 2 years apart). To loved the car seat, we used the one it came with, and have enjoyed the stroller. I’m excited to use it as a double and see how we feel about it then. I will say for smaller grocery store trips the basket is large so we don’t need a shopping cart, which we love.

[@dianacast1019]

Hi, just wanted to ask you said your baby was due November. How has it been now with two baby's and the double stroller? I'll be having two under two and would like to know how it has been using this stroller?

[@bellebohler6408]

after using the bassinet and stroller combo i truly think its the best one for my family's needs. its convenient to be able to switch back and forth especially when my baby is bored. I didn't get the expand (first time mom) but now looking at this 'review I should have since we are planning to have 1 more in the future.

[@dadverb]

You can always just get the ride-along board for your older child. Our toddler loved it and was on that more than his actual seat.

[@bellebohler6408]

@@dadverb 🤯🤯🤯 I am so going to screenshot this comment for the future. 🤣 You are a genius 🙌 thank you

[@estefir2930]

I got this system when my daughter was born and HATED IT. I did not like the material, the way it handled, how big it was etc. I sold the whole thing and got a city mini and switched my daughter to a convertible car seat. 2 years later I’m pregnant with my second and got a (gently) used Vista and I am in love! It does not compare. The price difference is there for a reason. That’s my 2 cents. Great review as always. Your content is just magnificent and I will continue supporting your channel even after I’m done having kids 😂 God bless!!

[@jayob1]

Can't speak on the anything else but the expand, but we have been using it for 16 months now. We have put well over 600 miles on it and it still rides like the day we got it. Our baby had his best naps in the bassinet configuration. That being said, I will echo the issues with the canopy on afternoon walks and the foot adjustments do stick. Also we haven't traveled much with the stroller. Most of this miles have been around the neighborhood .

[@haileyhall3286]

The Evenflo GOLD Pivot Xpand is the upgraded version of this. All I know personally is that the tires are more durable and all-terrain. Would love to see a side by side comparison to see what other differences the two have 👍🏼 they also might have fixed the sticky buttons 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@abdoulayesow7937]

Exactly what I’m looking for the comparison of the Gold and the regular

[@CMHMom23]

Do you have this version? Do you like it?

[@yarirosado1880]

Have you ever done a review on the Chico Bravo Primo Trio system, or any of the Bravo Trio models? If not, would you consider? I can’t seem to find any reviews on it, and the way your lay out your reviews is so helpful!

[@amberjames8971]

Uno 2 Duo next! 😁 Great video.

[@longochu8588]

Nice to see your review on XPAND. With newborn twins I got both Pivot XPAND and regular Pivot travel system that comes with one baby seat and a bassinet that can turn into toddler seat (opposite to XPAND's seat-turn-into-bassinet). This way we have 2 identical baby seats with 2 strollers to fit when we need to take one or both kids out. I found XPAND is a lot smoother to maneuver than its slightly smaller cousin. Besides better build design and quality on axles and handles, with adaptors moved up XPAND has a lot most weight on back wheels and can turn a lot easier. I like Pivot XPAND stroller a lot and recommend it over regular Pivot, with just a little smaller footprint. (Never used other higher-end double stroller so I don't know what I missed.) Something odd about this Evenflo series, though. The toddler seat and bassinet are NOT interchangeable, despite using the same car seat. So I had to buy one more toddler seat when twins grew bigger. That's my thoughts on Pivot XPAND vs. Pivot. Hope it's helpful.

[@sarachamboullides4355]

Can you explain more about what you meant when you said the bassinet and toddler seat are not interchangeable? Do you mean a bassinet from the smaller system?

[@longochu8588]

@@sarachamboullides4355 The toddler seat that comes with Xpand can not be out on the regular Pivot, and the bassinet in Pivot can't be used Xpand either, even the baby seat that comes with each system can be used on the other.

[@bethabing4723]

Do you have a review of Contours Element convertible stroller? I am trying to decide between a tandem and a side by side.

[@michaelhutchins6142]

Made the decision to get the more expensive sibling of Evenflo with the cybex gazelle s. I find it’s a good middle ground between the evenflo and mockingbird doubles and the luxury brands

[@alexandraherron8810]

If you get the gold version of this stroller maybe it might put it on the table for more families. The gold you can get for about $100 more & it has a larger canopy plus a lifetime warranty. Do you know if it has other nicer features?

[@KarlRichguy]

You should review the vtech 2 camera system from target. Only decent one I’ve seen that has a dedicated monitor AND an app. Very intriguing

[@rajasruji2476]

The mocking bird product you mentioned in the description doesn't show a car seat like this one and still costs $400?

[@carrietaylor8447]

I would be very interested in your take on the Venice Child Maverick single to double stroller and even how it compares to the mockingbird. Great video! Enjoyed it!

[@dadverb]

This is a stroller I want to get more acquainted with. I haven't pushed the Maverick in person but it looks like yet another great purchase in the range of the XPAND, Gazelle S, Mockingbird, B-Ready field of strollers. It looks like it may have a better fold, larger wheels than Mockingbird (smoother ride) and it may even be a better double option. (Mockingbird as a double has a few more configuration restrictions) I can't say how good it is for sure, but the Maverick certainly has my attention.

[@bibiyounus6663]

What do you think is better overall between the evenflo and the maxi cosi travel system

[@tayloromori7194]

If you ever get the chance could you compare the Joovy kooper x2 and the Zoe twin?

[@okarivia9875]

I have a click connect graco car seat, I’m told I need to buy a whole new stroller for the 2nd baby as the stroller isn’t expandable. Looking at some suggestions between graco ready2gro 2.0 vs even Flo xpand 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@avnikataria6251]

Can you please review Graco modes nest2 grow travel system?

[@angelachii3614]

Would love to get your thoughts in peg perego ypsi

[@abdoulayesow7937]

Can you do the Evenflo Gold Pivot xpand and compare it to the pivot xpand

[@isabelfomin1795]

I have this stroller! (Actually I got it because of one of your videos) I used the bassinet a lot and it was a life saver at many moments when my daughter was a newborn! The car seat became small for her when she was around 6 or 7 months and I moved her to the Cybex 360 car seat. But it was great until then. One issue I had was that walking a little faster made the wheels jiggle too much. Like if you are running from the rain. Other than that, no complaints. Looks good, useful and lots of storage. Eventually I got a jogging stroller and stopped using the Evenflo. But I’ll definitely used it again when I have a second child.

[@cinthiaalonso6156]

Which car seats are compatible with this stroller?

[@loveinseattle]

Can you review bike trailer/stroller combos? I'd love to hear your take.

[@jayjayg2392]

I loved it as a single. I had my 1 year old in it since she was born. Loved the car seat that came with it and it was super helpful while using it with the car seat since I didn't have to take her out of it during the winter. The transition to the toddler seat was awesome and we used it all summer long. Fast forward to now. I have a newborn and a 1 year old. I love that I am able to use it as a double and didn't have to purchase anything for my newborn since I am using the car seat from a year ago and the toddler seat. I have notice I am beginning to dislike it as I am using it as a double more. It is way to hard to maneuver as a double. I have a big 1 year old she is 27 pounds and with her weight in the front it's harder to turn the stroller. I have to put the toddler seat at the top and car seat at the bottom and I don't like that since my newborn is further away. I am looking at other options because this is a huge no for me. If it had bigger tires at the front that would be awesome. Or just bigger more all terrain tires would work too similar to what the wagon has.

[@HAYGURLHAY22]

If you had to choose this or mockingbird which one would you pick!?

[@9983Kaywalker]

I'm a new dad of our first baby (girl) since June, and have been watching your videos pretty regularly since the beginning of mama's pregnancy last year. I'd love to hear what your fitness & diet routine is like as a dad. How do you maintain body & mind, when low on sleep and time? I'm finding that my willingness to do healthy habits are quickly going down the drain/deprioritized as a new dad.

[@itsweepwoop]

Has anyone taken this stroller on a transit bus? We primarily walk or bus when we must. We've bought this stroller, but I'm worried it's too wide for the bus now that I have it :(

[@jordanbrekenda5744]

Yeah you are right I just don’t like the sun shade canopy is not that big. And also how you have to take out one seat in order to close and than other thing is you can’t put the car seat to attach to the seat.

[@mattmaguire8953]

Did you experience any issues with the front casters wobbling/shaking back and forth like some of the Amazon reviews? We're about to have our first so I'm trying to figure out a wallet friendly travel system but we're more active so I'm wondering how the Evenflo systems hold up.

[@dadverb]

Not often, but yes. There were times when I picked up my speed to catch up with the family at the park or at Target and the front wheels gave us that wobble, but only when I was going fast. Never for just casual strolling.

[@TheRealWinser]

In all honesty you can get this and a running/walking stroller for the same/less than other systems. We are active too and have thought about having a stroller with large wheels and air tires but haven't caved in yet. This stroller has held up to the abuse.

[@dadverb]

@@TheRealWinser Bumbleride Era man.

[@dnice.oc714]

Unrelated to this video, but I need to choose between the Uppababy Cruz V2 and the Nuna Mixx Next by the end of the month! Can you please do a video comparing the two?!

[@dadverb]

I can't make that video in the short term but I vote Cruz.

[@witor19]

I can't believe that I'm gonna ask this. Whats your car set up like? As in the car seats?

[@dadverb]

Because of the channel, I have a variety of seats between our family vehicles - but right now we have a Britax Boulevard and a Maxi Cosi Pria in one car (going to swap out the Pria soon) and a Graco 4Ever and Extend2Fit in another car.

[@Xxcupcake623xx]

Curious your opinions on only getting a convertible car seat instead of an infant? Also, wagon vs. stroller? Want to go the most minimal as possible without sacrificing too much.

[@paigealexandriax]

Hi mama!! I actually opted to go straight to the convertible and skip the infant with my daughter. I ended up wearing her mostly when we’d be out and I really didn’t miss the ease that they say the infant car seat brings. I knew I wouldn’t mind taking her out of the car seat regardless if she was sleeping or not because I wanted to minimize her being in that scrunched car seat position. Doing the same when we have next babe 🤍

[@meganrose5224]

I'm considering the same with my second, I can't really decide!! Used a travel system with my first and UT was just okay. He's now in a convertible which has been so much better for him since we made the change from the ts car seat.

[@anumqassam2963]

As a sleep deprived mom who had limited support from my husband M-F, the infant car seat is clutch if you have an amenable baby -- because when that little baby is asleep the LAST thing you want is to wake them up. In that case just get a Doona. But all babies are different. Ultimately I gave birth to a little tyrant who would only fall asleep on me and not in the car seat. So we probably could have avoided the infant car seat altogether :)

[@highflyer011]

This or the Graco nest2grow dlx?

[@malgrace5122]

Has anybody tried using the seat from the pivot modular(the one the goes from a true bassinet to a toddler seat) on the expand in a double configuration? Wondering if it would fit the same and if you could use bassinet function on top and toddler seat on bottom? This is the only thing holding me up from buying this even flo. Otherwise looking at the Venice child maverick

[@autumnbenthall]

did you ever get your answer to this question? lol im having the same dilemma

[@amberdhillon7586]

I’d really like to see a video on Lovevery and other play kits!

[@dadverb]

I’m on it!

[@Fathercraft]

In the meantime check out our channel for a Lovevery review! Just until Andrew comes along with a better one 😁

[@lindaseewer3796]

I’m not @DadVerb, but LoveEvery has quality items that keep babies’ attention.

[@estefir2930]

Oh yesss. Although it’s not like I need any more reasons to give Lovevery any more of my money 😂

[@TheRealWinser]

Did you also face sticky buttons while removing the toddler seat? This has been a pain to deal with. Flipping the seat can be quite a workout.

[@dadverb]

The buttons on the seat were actually okay for me, but I always have trouble snapping the seats onto the stroller. I can never seem to line it up properly the first time. Took some getting used to.

[@TheRealWinser]

@@dadverb at first it wasn't an issue but my guess is the spring mechanism gets worn with use and doesnt fully open when pressing the buttons.

[@dadverb]

@@TheRealWinser Great insight! Thank you for sharing this.

[@madisonlehrke2109]

Evenflo Pivot XPand vs Mockingbird?

[@Mike-.]

This goes on sale for $329 pretty often at Target. We bought the Pivot instead and it's been fine.

[@dadverb]

True, I just saw it at $329 on Amazon as well.

[@mercedessalinas9481]

I was going woth mockingbird instead of xpand evenflo but they're not compatible with litemax evenflo carseats 😢 major downfall 😢

[@dejacromartie3313]

I wish that had adapters like mockingbird just to turn your single stroller into a double 😢

[@evanhorton5113]

Evenflo Xpand Vs. Britax B-Ready. Would love to know your take.

[@dadverb]

Dang, that’s tough. I like the fold more on Britax but overall I’d maybe just go with the XPAND.

[@evanhorton5113]

@@dadverb Expecting our first this November. I really appreciate the time you put into the videos. They’ve helped me 10000% for prep and ideas of what to be ready for. Thanks for your input!

[@britts12]

Seat looks small. Sometimes my toddler falls asleep in the car and I need to shop so he sleeps in the stroller no way he would fit in that little seat. Never had luck with evenflo products just ordered the cruz for #4

[@Canadianlove]

Not good for an older child lol my son is not 2 years yet he is 20 months and I don’t like that his foot can’t fit in very well.Please do a review for a good stroller for bigger kids

[@Mrshyguy775]

What age did the kiddos grow out of the Uppababy Minu?

[@dadverb]

Around 3-4 for us

[@Mrshyguy775]

@@dadverb Thanks!

[@mizchellgonzalez1067]

Lost me at the crossbar 😢

[@Canadianlove]

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[@ryanimhof2661]

I hate it. It tries to do to many things, and does not seem good at a single one of them. Worst purchase I’ve made in a while. Complicated to use, bassinet settings is awkward AF. Avoid.

[@erwingvargas2272]

Leather? Handles? Hahahaha why? People are ridiculous 😆 if anything shuld be cork because it is moisture wicking durability properties

[@ramom2240]

400.00 budget friendly?? 🤣🤣 okay...

[@anumqassam2963]

Sad but true ...I had sticker shock on stroller prices when we had our first. At $329 this is a great deal especially since other strollers "get you" on the accessories like 2nd seat and adapters and such. We ended up just buying a nice stroller used...and it was still expensive.

[@ramom2240]

@@anumqassam2963 it’s not really true, this isn’t my first but is my last and with a 10 year age gap between them I’m starting all over with everything, I have found several “budget friendly” options much cheaper than 400.0 🤷‍♀️

[@anumqassam2963]

@@ramom2240 Can you share which ones? I'd love to know!

[@Hal3yPerez]

@@ramom2240 id love to know what strollers you’ve found that you think are better. This one comes with a car seat and I haven’t found any other double strollers cheaper then 200$ and they don’t come with a car seat.