REASONS TO BUY
Price
2 infant car seats
Easy seat connection
REASONS TO AVOID
Heaver
Harder to push and turn
Evenflo Pivot Xpand Combo Review
Inexpensive, versatile product good for twins or multiples with easy car seat connection
The loop adapter connects to the Xpand where the toddler seat attaches which is why you need to remove the seat to combine the stroller with your car seat.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
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Our Verdict
The Evenflo Pivot Xpand Combo is a versatile, inexpensive full-size stroller suitable for up to two children. This stylish stroller has attached seat adapters for Evenflo car seats or to connect a car seat adapter (sold separately) for other infant car seat brands. We like that the adapter is easy to use and a loop style that only requires clicking in and no straps. The loop attaches easily to the stroller and carriers easily fall into place with little to no pressure to make an attachment. This stroller is heaven and larger than the competition making it a poor choice if your home or vehicle is small. However, we like what this stroller has to offer for the price and we appreciate that it works for two children making it a rare option for parents of twins or growing families who don't want to break the bank on a stroller. Get the skinny on how it stacks up against other top products in our article on the best stroller and car seat combos.
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Evenflo Pivot Xpand Combo | |||||
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| Awards |  Budget-friendly Full-size | Best Bang for the Frame Stroller Buck |  Great Lightweight Combo | ||
| Price | $350 List $349.99 at Amazon | $110 List $109.99 at Amazon | $450 List $399.99 at Amazon | $120 List Check Price at Amazon | $90 List $89.99 at Amazon |
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| Bottom Line | Budget-friendly, multi-seater with easy car seat connections for up to two infant carriers | Great frame stroller with parent console and easy carrier attachment | Compact and lightweight with easy car seat attachment and useful features | Hard to push and turn stroller with poor car seat attachment | Relatively universal with multiple strap installation that has too much room for errors |
| Rating Categories | Evenflo Pivot Xpand... | Chicco KeyFit Caddy | UPPAbaby Minu Combo | Graco SnugRider Elite | Baby Trend Snap-N-G... |
| Ease Of Attaching Car Seat (30%) | |||||
| Ease Of Use (30%) | |||||
| Weight/Folded Size (25%) | |||||
| Quality (10%) | |||||
| Maneuverability (5%) | |||||
| Specs | Evenflo Pivot Xpand... | Chicco KeyFit Caddy | UPPAbaby Minu Combo | Graco SnugRider Elite | Baby Trend Snap-N-G... |
| Weight | 24.3 lbs | 11.7 lbs | 12.6 lbs | 13.3 lbs | 10.9 lbs |
| Folded Dimensions | 26.7"W x 19.23"H x 32.7"L | 19.8"W x 11.5"H x 33.5"L | 20.4"W x 13.5"H x 24"L | 19.7"W x 10.3"H x 31.9"L | 19.5"W x 11.75"H x 37.8"L |
| Capacity Limits | Minimum: Infant - Toddler When stroller seat is in infant mode: birth - 6 months Maximum: 55 lbs/38" |
Minimum: Birth Maximum: Max allowable weight/height for the car seat. |
20 | Minimum: Birth Maximum: Max allowable weight/height for the car seat. |
Minimum: Birth Maximum: 45 lbs |
| Included Car Seat Compatibility | Evenflo SafeMax, LiteMax | Chicco KeyFit, KeyFit 30, Fit2 |
None | Graco all SnugRide Classic Connect seats, all SnugRide Click Connect seats, Infant SafeSeat |
Claims to fit most seats |
| Click-in Car Seat Adapters | Chicco KeyFit, KeyFit 30 Evenflo SafeMax, LiteMax Graco SnugRide Click Connect 30, 35, SnugRide SnugLock 30, 35 Peg Perego Primo Viaggio |
Chicco KeyFit, KeyFit 30, Fit2 |
UPPAbaby Mesa Maxi-Cosi Mico AP, Mico Max 30, Mico Nxt, CabrioFix, Pebble, and Pebble Plus Cybex Aton, Aton 2, and Aton Q Nuna Pipa |
Graco all SnugRide Classic Connect seats, all SnugRide Click Connect seats, Infant SafeSeat |
None |
| Strap-in Car Seat Adapters | None | None | None | None | Claims to fit most seats |
| One-handed Fold | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Locking Fold | Auto | Auto | Auto | Auto | Manual |
| Self-standing Fold | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Handlebar Height - Min/Max | 33"/44.7" | 36"/42" | 41.2 | 37.25"/41" | 39.75" |
| Sandal-friendly Brake | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Storage Basket Size | Extra large | Large | Medium | Large | Large |
| Included Accessories | None | None | Storage bag | None | None |
| Setup Time | 5:15 | 8:28 | 4:23 | 5:59 | 5:09 |
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Our Analysis and Test Results
Evenflo, a subsidiary of Goodbaby International, started in 1920 with baby feeding products. For years the company specialized in nipples, bottles, and nursing kits. In 1995, the Evenflo of today formed as a merger between Evenflo Juvenile Products and the Evenflo Juvenile Furniture Company. Now they sell everything from bottles and home goods to car seats and strollers.
Performance Comparison
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Ease of Attaching Car Seat
We purchased the Pivot Adapter (see below) for testing with the Xpand. This adapter allowed us to use the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 award-winning car seat with this stroller.
The adapter is a loop style adapter (above left) that clips onto the stroller via the side attachment points where the toddler seats connect or where an Evenflo brand infant car seat would attach (above right). The loop is easy to set up and attaching it to the stroller is straightforward. You need to first remove the toddler seat/canopy before you can make the connection, but that is also easy to manage. The car seat drops into the loop with ease and requires almost no pressure to click in place. There are no additional steps and we often had to double-check to ensure it was connected because it was so darn easy. There is no way to install it incorrectly, and each test resulted in almost no effort and a secure connection.
The Xpand is one of the heaviest and largest options in the group, but yu can fold it with the adapter still in place.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Weight and Folded Size
The Xpand is one of the heavier options which isn't a real surprise as it is designed for up to two toddler or car seat attachments. At 24.3 lbs, this option is one of the heaviest in the group and is something to consider if you have weight limitations on what you can lift.
This stroller is also larger when folded with measurements that equal 16,790 cubic inches. This total is the largest in the group and might be a no-go if you have a smaller vehicle or apartment where space is at a premium.
The Xpand has foam-filled plastic tires that are lower quality and likely impact the ability to push and turn this stroller.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Maneuverability
Despite have single front wheels on each leg (for a total of 2) the Xpand doesn't push or turn as easily as some of the competition.
Thanks to the plastic wheels on this stroller it can be challenging to push or turn even on flat surfaces. The frame and the handlebar both flex when pushed and this grows more significant when the stroller is weighted with little ones and seats. Difficulties increase if you move off-road on grass or gravel, and we suspect the frustration won't be worth it if you have other surface options.
The Xpand has a fabric parent console with open pockets on the top to hold smaller items like a mobile phone or keys. However, the pockets don't close securely, so you need to be careful.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Ease of Use
The Xpand is easier than the average stroller to use, but nothing to rave about.
Unlocking the Xpand is the first step to folding it.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Fold and Unfold
This Evenflo has a one-hand folding operation and an automatic lock to keep the stroller closed. It self-stands when closed, but doesn't have a designated carry handle or strap. It takes two hands to unfold it.
The single-action brakes on the Expand are easy to use and the rocker style pedal is foot-friendly.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Brakes
The brakes are single-action with a rocker pedal on the side of the rear axle. The pedal is easy to access and use, even with sandals on.
The Xpand is easy to access and very large fitting our extra-large diaper bag. However, its weight limit is only 10 lbs so you won't be adding groceries to your load.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Storage
This option has an open-access storage bin that is rather large and fits our larges diaper bag. The maximum allowed weight is 10 lbs in the bin, but we imagine parents will load it with significantly more as the size gives the impression that it can handle the load. It also sports a parent console of sorts that includes a fabric wrap around the handlebar with open pockets.
Sunshade
The sunshade on this stroller is attached to the toddler seat which is removed when you use the stroller with an infant car seat carrier.
Ease of Setup
The Xpand is easy to put together with average documentation and no tools required. Assembly is straightforward with snap-on wheels and the seat connection.
The Evenflo isn't the highest quality option in the group, but for the price, it does have a nice design and better fabric than you'd expect.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Quality
The overall quality is about what you'd expect given the impressive price and is about average for the group.
While this stroller lacks high-end details like rubber tires or flex-free handling, it does manage to provide a nice looking final product with no obvious flaws or missteps. The Xpand has reasonably sized plastic foam-filled wheels and a clean frame with nice fitting fabric on the toddler seats. The fabric on the seats is sturdy without being coarse but isn't truly skin-friendly. The stroller quality is hurt by the lack of rubber tires, exposed connections, and play in the joints and the connectors.
The Xpand has an adjustable handlebar for parents of different heights.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Manufacturer's Video
Accessories
If you want to use your Xpand with infant car seats outside the Evenflo lineup you'll need an adapter. The only adapter they offer is the Pivot Xpand Adapter. This adapter is exclusively designed to fit the following infant car seats, Chicco KeyFit 30, Graco SnugRide Click Connect 30, 35, Graco SnugRide SnugLock 30, 35, and the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio.
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Wendy Schmitz and BabyGearLab Review Team
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