Do you have two kids with small age difference or maybe the baby no. 2 is on the way? You donโt have to buy expensive and bulky double stroller. Recently a new expandable stroller has appeared on the market: Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular Travel System.
It grows with the family, itโs good-quality and inexpensive. What more could you ask for?
Expandable strollers are so popular right now. We have amazing UPPAbaby VISTA, Baby Jogger City Select and City Select LUX, Nuna Demi Grow, Thule Sleek (coming soon)โฆ But all these strollers have one drawback: they are so expensive. Purchasing the stroller frame plus two infant car seats plus two toddler seats itโs often a cost of $1000 or even more!
Expenses with two children are really big so itโs not a surprise that not all parents can afford these luxury, high-end strollers.
If youโre here youโre probably on a tight budget. Donโt worry! Iโve got for you a great new pocket-friendly alternative for these pricey strollers. And youโre going to love it!
Let me introduce you brand new Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular Travel System โ stroller that expands from a single to a double mode and costs like two times less than VISTA or Demi Grow.
Okay, but price is not everything, right? What about its features, pros and cons? Of course Iโve checked that for you too and Iโm excited to tell you more about Evenflo Xpand stroller!
Keep reading and youโll find out everything you want to know about this new low-budget expandable stroller.
Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular Review
As Iโve already told you this stroller grows with the family. It offers 22 seating options for one and two kids.
Youโll be surprised how well-equipped this stroller is. Just take a look at whatโs included in the basic set:
- Stroller frame
- Regular seat that coverts to infant mode
- SafeMax Infant Car Seat + Car Seat Base
- Built-in adapters for upper and lower seat
- Parent cup holder
The pocket-friendly price is the cherry on top.
As you can see with this equipment you can use Evenflo Xpand stroller for one child, but itโs also ready for two kids (infant and toddler). How great is that?!
If you want to use it for newborn twins or two toddlers you will need to add second infant car seat or standard seat (sold separately).
| Even in the most extended version (with two car seats and two regular seats) Evenflo Pivot Xpand is about two times cheaper than other popular expandable strollers: UPPAbaby VISTA, Baby Jogger City Select LUX or NUNA Demi Grow in a double version! |
Seating Options
Thanks to modular design, Evenflo Pivot Xpand stroller can accommodate one or two infant car seats, toddler seats or two different seats โ both rear and front facing. And the best part is that you can attach the second seat without any additional tools or adapters โ everything is built-in.
Source: https://www.evenflo.com
Regular Seat
The toddler seat that Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular comes with can hold a child up to 55 lbs.
It offers 3-position recline in both parent-facing and front-facing mode. Reclining the seat is very easy and one-handed, just like in high-end strollers. Keep in mind that the seat doesnโt go to fully flat position.
Reversing the seat takes only few second, everything clicks into the right spot. Easy-peasy.
There is also adjustable footrest with 5 positions and removable bumper bar (no need to spend extra money on this item!).
There is one more great thing about the toddler seat โ it converts to infant mode. You just need to recline it, lift up the footrest and undo the clip on the back of the footrest.
Itโs not a carrycot (like on the regular Evenflo Pivot Modular), but it still provides comfy and safe space for little infant. The backrest is not completely flat so I wouldnโt recommend it for newborns, but you can start using it at about 3 months.
The interior of the regular seat has good amount of padding so the baby will feel comfortable and cozy in it. There is 5-point harness with covers on shoulder straps. I wish there was a cover for the crotch strap as well, so it doesnโt rub babyโs thighs. Itโs not a big deal, but I had to mention it.
Now letโs take a look at the 3-panel canopy. Itโs not giant, but it shields the baby from the wind and rain, and keeps the sun out of babyโs eyes.
There is also mesh peek-a-boo window which gives nice air-flow for the baby and allow you to check on him whenever you want (no noisy Velcro, yay!).
Oh, thereโs one more thing I need to tell you! When you use Evenflo Pivot Xpand for one child you can keep the regular seat in the middle position or you can slide the adapters to upper position โ if you want to keep your little one closer to you.
Youโll love that you donโt have to take the adapters off, they are built-in, you just slide them up and down. Awesome feature!
The sibling seat has exactly the same features and weight capacity as the regular seat that this stroller comes with. So it beats VISTAโs Rumble Seat which offers smaller capacity for the sibling than the regular toddler seat.
SafeMax Infant Car Seat
Similar to the single Evenflo Pivot Modular stroller, with one also comes with SafeMax Infant Car Seat which has really impressive results from safety tests.
The car seat base is equipped with anti-rebound bar which is designed to limit rebound movement in case of a frontal impact.
There are few features that help you to install the car seat base in your vehicle properly: multi-position base, recline indicator and integrated belt lock-off system.
Besides, Evenflo allow you to schedule a video appointment with certified car seat safety technician guide who will help you with the car seat base installation!
Adjuster for the harness is up front which makes it easier to tighten or loosen the straps.
This car seat is also equipped with removable head pillow that adds comfort and security for smaller and lighter newborns.
There is also good-sized canopy that protects baby from wind and sun, as well as ergonomic handle so you could carry the infant car seat to and from the car conveniently.
And since it weighs only 7.6 lbs carrying it is literally effortless! Frankly, this is one of the lightest infant car seat on the market (if not the lightest). This car seat is suitable for a baby from 4 to 35 lbs and from 17 to 32 inches.
SafeMax Infant Car Seat easily clicks onto the stroller. It attaches to the same built-in adapters as the regular seat.
You can attach it in the middle position or slide the adapters up and keep your newborn close to you. Not many strollers have that function. Itโs really awesome because itโs easier to keep an eye on the baby and you can bond with him/her even more.
Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular includes one infant car seat, but you can always purchase the second one separately.
Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular As Double Stroller
There are 22 seating combinations โ some of them you can see in the picture below.
What I like about this stroller in a double mode? First of all, itโs great that the sibling seat is exactly the same as the regular seat. It has the same features, the same capacity, the same size.
Another awesome feature is that the adapters for upper and lower position are built-in.
The upper adapters simply slide up and down so you can use them in the middle or upper position.
The lower adapters are hidden in the storage basket when not in use. You just need to flip them out and click the seat onto them. Easy peasy! You donโt have to remember about taking adapters when you leave the house or be careful not to loose them โ everything is built-in!
But thatโs not all. Another thing that I love is the possibility to attach the infant car seat in upper position and toddler seat in lower position. Thanks to that your newborn is close to you and the older child can explore surroundings.
Many parents complain about UPPAbaby VISTA configuration for infant and toddler, because the regular seat cannot be attached in the lower position, only the Rumble Seat, but itโs smaller and in many cases suitable up to about 2 years.
Here you donโt have that problem โ toddler seat easily attaches at the bottom, both rear and front facing. Just keep in mind that full recline is possible only in parent-facing mode in this version.
Wheels & Suspension
You are probably wondering why this awesome and well-equipped stroller is so much cheaper than VISTA or City Select. Well, one reason is that Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular is good only for city use. It has smaller TPE* wheels that are less versatile than rubberized tires on VISTA and City Select (which can handle grass or gravel).
*TPE is a rubberized plastic which combines softness and flexibility with toughness and durability.
What is noteworthy, wheels on Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular are designed better than wheels on the old, single Evenflo Pivot Modular stroller. They are less smooth so the traction is better (they do not have thread but the structure is a bit rugged).
The rear wheels are bigger and have suspension to make the ride more comfortable, while the smaller front wheels swivel to make the stroller more agile and easier to maneuver. Iโd recommend Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular for walks on sidewalks, hard-packed gravel paths in parks, but thatโs it. This is not an all-terrain stroller and it will stuck on uneven terrain and bounce.
Frankly, the wheels are not bad, but you need to be aware that they are not as versatile as VISTAโs or City Selectโs , before you decide to buy this stroller. Thatโs it.
Handlebar
Evenflo Xpand stroller has 3-position handlebar that adjusts by rotation. Thanks to that pushing the stroller will be comfortable for most parents.
Brakes
Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular has foot-operated parking brake which is quite easy to use even in sandals and flip flops. The pedal is located near the right rear wheel, itโs fairly big so you wonโt have problem with finding it with your foot.
Storage Basket
This is another feature that I love about this stroller. It has enormous basket underneath the seat. It is 2ft long! Can you believe that?!
There will be enough space for your diaper bag, blanket, jackets or few shopping bags.
Youโll be able to take all the necessities for a day trip and be prepared for everything. ๐
Size, Weight & Fold
Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular is not the smallest and lightest stroller on the market, but its weight and size is typical for expandable strollers.
It weighs about 28.6 lbs with one toddler seat and about 36 lbs when you add infant car seat as well. The frame itself weighs 22.4 lbs โ it has to be strong and big enough to hold two kids.
It is 26.5โ wide so it fits through standard doorways. With one toddler seat itโs 34โ long, if you add the second seat it gets longer and more bulkier, but itโs still more compact than regular tandem stroller or side-by-side buggy.
But you should keep in mind that double version may be more difficult to maneuver in narrow or crowded spaces. You will have to make wider turns. And it may not be ideal for tight alleys in grocery store or restaurant, but itโs the same with any other single-to-double stroller.
Iโm sure you are curious how this stroller looks when folded and if it fits in car trunks. Dimensions of folded Evenflo Xpand stroller with one seat are: 26.5โ x 18.5โ x 31.5โ (WxLxH). Itโs almost exactly like UPPAbaby VISTAโs fold size!
Folding mechanism itself is very simple โ you just need to lift two toggles on both sides of the handlebar, the seat will fall backwards and the stroller will fold in half. It literally takes few seconds.
You can fold this expandable stroller with or without the seat and to make it more compact you can lower the footrest and detach the bumper bar. It should fit in majority of car trunks.
Pros & Cons
Specification
| Stroller | Data |
|---|---|
| Stroller Type | Convertible, Expandable |
| Stroller Weight | 22.4 lbs (Stroller frame), 6.2 lbs (Toddler seat), 7.6 lbs (SafeMax w/o base) |
| Weight Limit | 55 lbs โ toddler seat, 35 lbs โ SafeMax Infant Car Seat |
| Stroller Dimensions | 26.5" x 34" x 41.5" (W x L x H) |
| Fold Dimensions | 26.5" x 18.5" x 31.5" (W x L x H) |
Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular Travel System โ Colors
This stroller comes in three color versions: Roan, Percheron and Stallion (which looks like a grey melange โ itโs beautiful!).
Make sure to check which colors are available right now โ some of them may be slightly cheaper than others.
Accessories
Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular Travel System comes with one infant car seat (+ base) and one toddler seat so itโs ready for use as a single stroller or as a double stroller for infant and toddler.
It is equipped with large storage basket and one parent cup holder that expands for larger bottles.
There are few more items that you can purchase separately- seats for sibling or a standing board for the third child!
| Image | Description |
|---|---|
 | Sibling Seatโ great thing is that itโs exactly the same as the regular toddler seat (the same features and weight limit). You can use Evenflo Xpand with two toddler seats. No need for additional adapters. |
 | SafeMax Infant Car Seat โ Ultra-light infant car seat with awesome safety features. You can attach one or two infant car seats onto the Evenflo Xpand frame. Adapters are included with the stroller. |
 | Adapter For Other Infant Car Seat Brands โ This additional adapter allow you to attach Chicco KeyFit 30, Graco SnugRide 30, 35 and 40 and Peg Perego Primo Viaggio car seats. |
 | Rider Boardโ perfect place for older sibling. Evenflo Xpand can serve you as a stroller for three kids! |
Keep in mind
As a double stroller it is quite long so it may be more difficult to turn and steer in tight places.
This stroller is mainly for city use and flat terrain. It wonโt work well on bumps and itโs not suitable for off-road walks.
3 Reasons Why You Will Love Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular
| 1. It is really well-equipped and inexpensive. The basic set includes infant car seat & toddler seat, built-in adapters, parent cup holder and useful features like adjustable handlebar and XXL storage basket. 2. This is a good-quality, cheap alternative for high-end expandable strollers. 3. It has nice, sleek design. My rate: |
Do you like Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular? Before you decide to buy it, make sure to read reviews written by real customers who own this stroller and check if there are any discount available.
If this expandable stroller doesnโt meet your needs, you should check out other top strollers for growing family.
Pictures belong to Evenflo. Source: https://www.evenflo.com
Hello Moms! I am Zooey. I am a wife and a mother of three amazing kids: almost 5-year-old Haley and 2-year-old twins Jesse and Matthew. I am a jogger, cooker and blogger.If you have a question or a comment, do not hesitate to write to me! ๐
Hi Zooey, I love this stroller !!! I’m from Argentina and I want to travel to USA just to buy it, because they don’t sell it here!
Could you solve a question for me? When the seat is in the highest position, how far is it from the ground?
You help me a lot if you can tell me that, because I have back problems and could not duck.
We have this stroller. We live it!! Itโs not super effortless to click the car seats in place but itโs very doable with just a slight adjustment. No big deal in my opinion for the cost savings. Seems people expect the 1000+ dollar stroller quality for a third of the cost?
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Hi Karma! Thank you for sharing your experience. I also think this stroller is really great for this price ๐
Hi there,
Wondering if the car seat needs extra head support for newborns or if its equipped with the additional padding.
As per the instructions – SafeMax infant car seat can be used from 4 pounds, there is an infant insert (extra padding) which you can remove as the baby grows.
Hi. Iโm in search for a double stroller & really like this one. I donโt need the newborn carrier since I have the Nuna Pipa. I donโt see the Nuna Pipa listed as being compatible with the adapter on the website, however, I asked the question on Amazon, and a seller replied saying that it would work with the adapter. Any thoughts?
Hi Veronica,
I don’t think it’s compatible with Nuna Pipa – there is no adapter for this infant car seat. On Evenflo website the only adapter that is currently available is this one: https://www.evenflo.com/wheels/accessories/630440.html which works with some of the Chicco, Graco and Peg Perego infant car seats.
Hi i just wanted to know before buying the wrong one. There are 2 evenflo strollers i have been interested in but i just want to know the difference between the 2. Which is the better deal. One is called “Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular Stoller,” the other one is called, “Evenflo Pivot Expand Standard Stoller with SafeMax Infant Car Seat.” So i just want to know the difference between the 2 stollers and which would be the better one to buy.
Hi Jasmine,
There is the Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular Stroller (this one) – which is just a single stroller that has the option to expand to a double if you add a second seat (sold separately).
The Evenflo Pivot Xpand with SafeMax Infant Car Seat (I mean this one) is exactly the same stroller, but it comes with an infant car seat for newborn baby. The main seat on the stroller is not newborn-ready, you can start using it around 3 month. If you want to use the stroller from birth, you will need the infant car seat and you can buy it together with the stroller, as a set (the price for this set is a bit lower than for each products bought separately).
But whether you buy just the stroller, or stroller with the car seat, you will get the same stroller – Pivot Xpand ๐
There is a different stroller with similar name – Evenflo Pivot Modular (no “Xpand”) – which is a single stroller only, with no option to expand to double.
Hey! We were wondering g if there is any kind of food tray attachment, being the brand of the stroller or a universal one? Thanks!
Hi Branden,
Evenflo doesn’t have any snack tray for the Xpand. The seats have bumper bar so you may try to attach a universal “tray” (that looks like an organizer with some pouches) with Velcro. But I’m not sure how sturdy it would be, when you put there for example a sippy cup.
I am looking for a convertible stroller for an infant and a big almost 2 year old (they’ll be 22 months apart). The height limitations from other’s reviews are a bit concerning with this one as I don’t want him to be outgrowing it within a few months. I like how the evenflo xpand has the built in adapters, but am concerned it may not be worth it if it has issues. Do you have any recommendations?
Hi Brittany,
Xpand seat is recommended for a child up to 38″. If you have a tall child it may not serve you very long.
You may want to check Baby Jogger City Select stroller (my review), I think the seats are more roomy and the canopies adjust a bit for growing child. But this stroller doesn’t have built-in adapters unfortunately.
First time parent. I have been torn between this (over original pivot for the looks and stability on uneven sidewalks in NYC), Britax B-lively, and City GT. I was more inclined towards Xpand for the price and modular look. However, it concerns me with issue in clicking car seat in and out of stroller, specially with Infant in it and how tall a toddler can comfortably sit in the stroller. Do you have any recommendations?
Hi San,
The official recommendation for the Xpand seat is 38 inches. I would say it’s good for about 2.5 years. The seat is more ‘compact’ to make the stroller less bulky in a double mode. And yes, I’ve heard complains about the infant car seat not clicking easily onto the frame, I think there is a problem with some of the strollers.
Among these 3 strollers that you mentioned I think the best is Baby Jogger City Mini GT, the newest model (2019) has improved design and it looks quite modern and stylish. The seat is very roomy, generally speaking GT is often recommended for big and older kids. Besides, it has the best wheels among these three models and the ride would be smoother for your baby and for you. The adapters for infant car seat work smoothly.
I had to exchange mine aswell since the baby carseat had difficulty clicking in and out…it was exchanged by the maufacture..but it’s still the same…plus the handle bar you push the stroller with doesn’t click all the way up or down and when folding it it get scratched as it his the ground first…and the wheel in the front wobble and won’t sit straight to fold together you have to lay it on the floor causing more scratches
I want to buy this for my 2 toddler boys, that are 1 and 2. My 2 year old is already 39 inches tall. Do you think that he will be able to get much use our of the seat, height wise?
Hi Chanel,
I think your boy’s head will be close to the top of the canopy. Of course you could use the stroller with folded canopy, but in this case your boy will have no cover from the sun ๐
What is the length of this stroller with the car seat and toddler seat attached? Trying to figure out if it will fit unfolded in the entryway of my apartment. Thank you!
Hi Emily,
it’s 43 inches long (+/- 1 inch).
Do you happen to know how tall the backrest of the seat is?
Hi Leslie,
I think it’s about 17-18 inches tall plus there are about 5 inches above it, to the top of the canopy.
Do you know if the car seat adapter has been released yet? My daughter is expecting twins and has her sights set on this stroller. She already has a pair of infant car seats but she will need the adapters.
Hi Diana! The adapters will be available probably in January ๐ They will accept these infant car seats: Graco SnugRide 30/35/40, Graco SnugLock 30/35, Chicco Key Fit and Peg Perego Primo Viaggio.
What about Chicco keyfit 2?
According to Evenflo website it’s only compatible with Chicco KeyFit and KeyFit 30.
Would love to see a comparison of this vs the Graco Uno2Duo which seems to be very similar. Having a hard time deciding between the two but this is an amazing, thorough review of the Evenflo; thank you so much!
Do you know if this stroller system is compatible with the Nuna PIPA Lite car seat? Or adapters for purchase?
Thanks! ๐
Hi Paige!
According to the manufacturer information this stroller is only compatible with Graco SnugRide 30, 35 and 40, Graco SnugLock 30 and 35, Chicco KeyFit and Peg Perego Primo Viaggio. And of course Evenflo car seats.
Did you find this info on Evenflo’s website? I’ve been trying to find out what car seats would be compatible with the stroller!
Hi Julie! Yes, on Evenflo website they mention adapter for these car seats: https://www.evenflo.com/xpand/xpand.html (scroll down to the bottom). It should be available in October, I hope it will hit the stores soon ๐
Hey! Iโve been searching for days to find a retailer in ontario, Canada. No stores carry the xpand model. So far Iโve only been able to find this system on amazon and the shipping almost doubles the stroller price… is evenflo able to send these internationally? After all my research Iโm set on this system! PLEASE help me get this! Lol
Hi Erica! I checked all the popular online baby stores and Evenflo website and unfortunately this stroller is not available in Canada right now ๐ I will keep my eye on this and let you know if the situation change. Take care ๐
You can pre-order it on Baby-r-us website and it will be shipped in November 2018 ๐
I really like (almost) everything about this stroller and would love to buy it. But I do NOT need or want the infant car seat. Do you know if they sell it just as a stroller with the frame and seat alone?
Hello Kelsey! I just checked that you can purchase the Xpand stroller here on Amazon (just the stroller frame + one toddler seat, no infant car seat) ๐
Just saw this stroller in person at Target, itโs finally released! I have to say I am extremely disappointed ๐ It is not nearly as easy to change configurations as described and the car seat is extremely difficult to get the right click in. As a matter of fact, when arriving at the store it was already stuck maybe by the last frustrated person and so I had to get a store employee to pry it off. Once we got passed that, it didnโt steer well and the quality just seemed overall lacking. So sad since I had my heart set on this, but as much as I wanted to love it, I couldnโt look past the major flaws in person.
Hi Michele, thanks for sharing your experience, I really appreciate it!
I’m wondering if the adapters could have been broken or something (maybe by that frustrated person you’ve mention :)) because everything should click in and out quite easily.