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GB Pockit - The World's Smallest Folded Stroller

6/6/2016

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If you travel with kids, navigate public transportation with the littles, or need a spare stroller for your trunk, you MUST know about this stroller. Get ready to be blown away with the Guinness World Record holding smallest folded stroller, the GB Pockit!
US Japan Fam reviews the world's smallest folded stroller - the GB Pockit
The Pockit weighs all of 9 pounds and folds to the ridiculously tiny size of 12” long x 7” wide x 14” high (and it can stand while folded, too!). You can see below it easily fits inside my Skip Hop Double Diaper Bag as well as in a tote bag! Whaaaaaat!? Of course it'll also easily stow in a plane or train's overhead compartment, in the trunk of your car, at your feet on the bus or in a restaurant, in your hallway closet, you name it!
US Japan Fam reviews the world's smallest folded stroller - the GB Pockit
US Japan Fam reviews the world's smallest folded stroller - the GB Pockit
There's no official carry strap, however there are a few options here. You can throw it in a bag with straps (see above). You can carry it by the handles or the foot rest (when folded the plastic foot rest becomes a little loop that is easy to grab onto). You can let your toddler or older child carry it (because at 9 pounds, it's feasible and let's face it, kids love to help with "grownup" jobs!). You can also make your own shoulder strap - I did so with a luggage belt - easy peasy (see right)!

US Japan Fam reviews the world's smallest folded stroller - the GB Pockit
The GB Pockit's biggest stand-out feature is the tiny fold, and to be able to fold that small it had to forego the bells and whistles that many strollers have. It does not recline, is not infant compatible, has no parent's console, no adjustable leg rest, and its canopy and basket are tiny.

That said, it is good for a wide range of riders - from 6 months old up to 55 pounds!! You can see in the photo above how well my 38" tall 34 pound 3.5 year old son still fits in it, with his head supported and well below the canopy. It's great for our 8 month old twins as well, one at a time of course! The angle of the seat is nice, allowing for both a good view for the child as well as decent napping despite having no reclining positions. The fabric seat (which comes in Monument Black, Lizard Khaki, Dragonfire Red, Sea Port Blue, Capri Blue, and Posh Pink) and strap pads all button easily on and off and are machine washable. 
US Japan Fam reviews the world's smallest folded stroller - GB Pockit, with Sureshop bag by Hatch Things
The front wheels have a 360 degree swivel and lock easily into place (see #1 below) for more difficult terrain, such as gravel or grass. There's a one-touch rear break and 5 point harness.

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The basket is small (see #2 below) but can hold up to 11 pounds... so a small bag, or a couple of water bottles and diapers, let's say. I highly recommend the Sureshop side bags by Hatch Things (pictured right) - if you get one for each side of the Pockit, you'll be able to carry lots without worrying about the stroller tipping over.

US Japan Fam reviews the world's smallest folded stroller - the GB Pockit
US Japan Fam reviews the world's smallest folded stroller - the GB Pockit
​The handles actually have 2 heights - the top position is the only one I can see an adult utilizing (and it's probably not the best for a 6'+ adult, though I'm 5'8" and find it to be a great height). The lower height can be fun for a child to push, if you trust them (see right)...

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Folding and unfolding the Pockit isn't the easiest thing in the world, there is certainly a learning curve. Upon unboxing I was completely clueless and couldn't figure out how to unfold it. I had to search YouTube in order to unfold it and find the manual tucked inside! HA!! After practicing a bit, you'll get the hang of it, don't worry! I also have to add that it had a pretty strong "new stroller" smell upon unboxing it. I let it air out for a few days before using it which helped a great deal. The manual recommends washing before using, and I highly recommend this as well - for anything actually (clothes, etc) that will be touching your little one's skin or be in their breathing space.

US Japan Fam reviews the GB Pockit, so small it fits in our double stroller's basket!Yep - that's the Pockit stroller in the basket of our StrollAir My Duo!!
As a family of 3 children ages 3 and under, the GB Pockit will not be our main every day stroller. We really need a double stroller to hold 2 of the 3 kids at any given time, as well as all of our stuff. How this stroller will really benefit our family is for holding that third child! Until now, when our toddler needs a rest or nap on the go, we have to wear one of the babies in a carrier so big brother can get a seat. But now... oh boy this is exciting... we can store the GB Pockit in the under-basket of our double stroller (StrollAir My Duo) and whip it out for big brother to use as needed!!! Of course, this is when dear husband is with us. Because there is NO WAY I'm able to walk around pushing two strollers, even being the "super mom" I am HAHA!!! But with the heat of the summer upon us, not having to babywear is pretty freaking exciting!

The GB Pockit will also greatly benefit us when having to use the bus, which requires you to collapse strollers. When I take the bus alone I have to put the babies in my TwinGo tandem carrier, and carry the diaper bag and collapsed stroller onto the bus, hold it all during the ride, and get it off the bus at our destination. NOT an easy task with a huge stroller! So, having this tiny one that my toddler can actually hold for me, or that I can throw over my shoulder using the luggage strap and then keep it compact at my feet out of the way of fellow passengers... ah-may-zing!
For an umbrella stroller, it has a really great smooth push. It feels oddly wobbly but in actuality is very stable. It handled New York City curbs and cracked sidewalks without a problem, and my son deemed it super comfy!
Be sure to check out out my video review featuring a demo of how to open and close of GB Pockit stroller:
You can order your own GB Pockit on Amazon for about $250 or $270, depending on the color.

So what do you think? Is the GB Pockit a "must have" or a "no thanks" for you?? Leave a comment in a post below!
Disclaimer: Although I did receive this product free of charge, all thoughts and opinions are my own and completely unbiased.
13 Comments
best sit and stand stroller link
6/26/2016 09:38:51 am

The Maxi-Taxi is the perfect lightweight solution that lets you keep your infant snuggly in their car seat as you transfer them to the stroller frame.

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Paulina link
6/27/2016 10:51:59 am

I love it. Great stroller, very easy to take everywhere. I have a double stroller for my twin boys, I like it but it takes great space in the trunk of my car. I will consider to get this one for next baby. Hoping being a singleton haha

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7/28/2016 07:40:45 am

This Babble blogger's favorite double strollers for every budget and lifestyle.

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8/29/2016 09:37:53 am

Shopping for umbrella strollers for special needs kids can be challenging enough when you consider all the different styles and colors out there. Its can be enough more of a task when you have to take into account additional factors such as the height and weight of the child.

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Gutter Brush Reviews link
9/7/2016 03:19:30 am

OMG! This has to be the most versatile baby stroller I have ever seen. I need one of these

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Adam E. Casanova link
9/14/2016 03:36:45 am

This product was awful! I ordered what I thought was a new product in a damaged box. Wrong! The product was used and has food smeared all over it. Someone certainly used this before and then returned it. Now we leave for vacation tomorrow and I am stuck using it or having no stroller. So angry!

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Best Double Stroller link
9/23/2016 03:43:37 pm

For those parents with 2 children less than 3 years of age the best way of getting them around when out and about is in a double stroller. But with so many on the market today how can one determine which is the best double stroller to buy. In this article we take a look at a number of factors that need to be taken into consideration.

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Amber Ludwig
3/3/2017 06:39:19 pm

Oh my does this stroller really just blow me away!! How perfect!! I mean seriously!! Is there anywhere that it goes wrong!?! I love everything about it!! Compact size, easy fold, light weight and comfortable!! Amazing

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Gb pockit stroller review link
11/3/2018 05:28:45 am

Thanks for sharing world's smallest folding stroller review. As a user of gb stroller,
Which thing I like to use this stroller: Incredible folding size, Perfect for travel on train, car, and plane or public transport, carry in handbag
But the canopy is too small to protect the sun

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Michal link
5/30/2019 03:50:33 am

Very nice article, thanks for sharing such a useful information.

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Lula Ruger
8/5/2019 01:25:23 pm

Wow This is super handy Love how compact it is This makes travel so much easier

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Dana Rodriguez
2/13/2020 10:51:21 am

This is a really clever idea for travel! It is perfect!

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wen budro
10/1/2021 06:10:18 pm

Wow......that looks like a wonderful and super useful product. It's great that it actually fits in an overhead plane compartment.

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