Review

Hauck Apollo RS in Red

Hauck Apollo RS is a 2-in-1 Pushchair that comes in a package that includes everything you’ll need from your child’s birth to her toddler years. It’s perfect for parents like me who wants to get the most out of their tight budget.

Hauck Apollo RS: The Pros

The best thing I like about the Apollo RS is that I definitely feel I got so much “bang out of my buck” so to speak. This package includes:

• Pushchair stroller
• Soft carrycot with carry handle
• Changing bag
• Apron or Footmuff
• Zipped-on Raincover

This pushchair is suitable from birth to 3 years. I’ve had it for 2 months now, and it’s my first pushchair so I guess I don’t have anything yet to compare it to. However it’s been so good and easy to use – so far!

One of the reasons why it appealed to me (apart from the price and what the package included) was the reversible seat. Being a first time parent, I’m paranoid about everything – whether I’m doing things right or if my baby is alright. So the criteria of having a pushchair that offers parents the option to have their baby facing rearward of forward was high on my list!

The length of the handle bars are adjustable. The documents say it can be adjusted from 99 to 106 cm, which works well for me and hubby because I’m 5′5″ and he’s 5′11″.

The back support of the seat has a 3 position recline, varying from 110 degrees up to 170 degrees. Again this was something I was looking for because I wanted one that is excellent to use for newborns, who need a recline of more than 150 degrees to held develop their spine properly.

There are 4 wheels, the front ones are lockable and swivel 360 degrees. On top of that, the rear wheels have suspension which offer a smoother ride for my little one.

The foot rest are adjustable and you can also remove it too if you want. I presume this is for when your baby gets older.

I wouldn’t say the shopping basket is massive, but it’s suitable enough. I like that it remains accessible even when I have the pushchair in pram mode – that is, when the seat is fully reclined. I know a hard to access shopping basket is a common problem for many pushchairs, so I also wanted one that wouldn’t give me any hassles when I’m trying to get something from the shopping basket whilst I only have one hand free or whilst I have other things going on.

There are many more features that I appreciate like the 5 point harness with shoulder pads to make it more comfy, the hood is detachable, there’s a removable bumper bar, the frame is well built and sturdy, etc.

Hauck Apollo RS: The Cons
I’m perfectly happy with the Apollo RS, but if I really must complain I will say that it’s quite bulky when folded, and weighing 11 kg, it can be heavy as well though this weight is the average for travel systems. I knew this already when I bought it so I can’t really complain.

It’s not an all terrain pushchair so using it heavily on country roads is not advisable however the rear suspension helps a lot to make the ride a smoother one for your baby.

Lastly, I can imagine how people shorter than myself (e.g., 5′4″ and below) may find the handles a bit high or uncomfortable as the handles only go as low as 99 cm.

Conclusion
Yes I would definitely recommend the Apollo RS for parents who want a reliable travel system that comes with all the bells and whistles – but not with the hefty price tag!

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Apollo RS is Available in the following colours:

• Black
• Lime
• Red

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Alternatives

Here are other All-included packages you might also like:

Hauck Infinity

Hauck Apollo 4 Travel System

Hauck Condour

Review

Bugaboo Bee Baby Stroller in Pink

Before I set my eyes on the Bugaboo Bee I didn’t think it was possible to fall head over heels in love with a stroller – and at first sight, at that! But then again I’m a certified pramaholic so I should really have seen it coming!

I could still remember how I got so nervous trying it out because I was dreading the possibility of it “breaking my heart”. What if it was all looks and no substance? What if it wasn’t as reliable as it looked? What if using it wasn’t as easy or pleasurable as a dance in the park as the advert portrayed? Well, only one way to find out…

Bugaboo Bee Travel System: The Pros
When I first tested it at the shop I had to keep telling myself to remain rational (I had a feeling that there was a huge possibility that regardless of the test “outcome” I was still going to buy it!). I couldn’t help myself- t’was a jaw-dropping eye candy. Like a puppy so cute and adorable, you wanna steal it from the mother and take it home with you and wish it wouldn’t ever grow up and change.

So yes, I bought it!

That was about 3 months ago, so I’ve had enough time to evaluate it. And yes, I still love it just as much as the first time I set eyes on it.

It’s so gorgeous that it turned heads. Sometimes I even felt disappointed for people noticing the buggy first, before my li’l Natalie! Lol! It’s obviously been designed for the fashionistas who’d willingly sacrifice practicality and functionality over looks, but thankfully the Bee actually delivered well over my expectations.

One of the best thing about it is that it’s a dream to push. Rounding corners, getting it over kerbs, getting on and off the bus, turning it in tight spaces… all It’s so easy to manoeuvre that I can even do it with one hand sometimes.

A really handy feature is the reversible seat, which was a huge plus for me. I was due in about a week when I got the Bee so I wanted a travel system that would let me have my baby facing me during the first 3 months.

Another great feature is the bright coloured hood that’s also washable. Even though mine suffered a lot of spillages it hadn’t stained (so far!), so I really appreciate that because the hood is one of the biggest factors that makes up its overall look.

The seat recline has 4 positions, but it doesn’t recline to more than 150 degrees so even though it is suitable for newborn, it’s actually not the ideal position for them. That’s why I bought it with a car seat.

I think the Bee is compatible with many car seats, but I use the Maxi Cosi cabriofix car seat with it which works great. It’s so easy to attach and detach.

I love the fact that it’s teensy so have no trouble putting it in the boot with enough room for other things, too.

I think it weighs about 8.5 kg, which is relatively light for a travel system. I have no trouble carrying it when I need to, but then again I’m fairly fit so someone else might find it quite bothersome.

The height adjustable handle bar goes from 89 cm to 107 cm, so in my estimate people from 5′2″ to well over 6 foot tall will be able to find a comfortable handle height for themselves. I’m actually 5′7″ and my darling hubby is 6′2″ and we both find the Bee’s handles comfy enough.

The tyres are rubberized with spring suspension, making what could have been bumpy ride like a walk in the clouds. It’s not an all terrain though, so I wouldn’t use it on the country side too often.

Many parents complained about the brakes in reviews, but Bugaboo had already fixed the issue now. Mine definitely works and I had no problem with it whatsoever.

Bugaboo Bee: The Cons
Although I’m fairly in love with the Bee, I have identified several factors that for our purposes here may need highlighting:

As I mentioned earlier it doesn’t lie fully flat which is best for newborns. So my recommendation is to get it with a suitable car seat.

The storage basket is hard to access, and can only be accessed from the front which is a real bummer.

The seat is narrow and there’s little headroom that it’s very easy to outgrow it. Taller and bigger children will easily and quickly outgrow it. My Big Ben is now 3 years old and he could barely get his head in the hood.

Lastly, it is expensive (about £420 a pop) but that’s part of what makes it iconic and precious, i guess!

Conclusion

Yes, I would definitely recommend it to parents who would like a trendy, lightweight, versatile, easy to use city buggy that will fit anywhere. It’s pricey, but the Bugaboo Bee is a style icon so worth the price!

Specifications

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Bugaboo Bee is Available in the following colours:

• Pink
• Black
• Red
• Yellow
• Blue
• Khaki

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Accessories

Pushchair Accessories Included in Price (May vary from Merchant to Merchant):

• Sun canopy
• Shopping basket
• Raincover
• Demo DVD + user guide
• Hood convertible to a canopy during summer

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Bugaboo Chameleon

Review

Graco Quattro TourDeluxe TSB in Air (Grey)

I love the Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe because it’s a great off-roader and travel system in one. It’s very versatile, feels sturdy, ultra comfortable, and extremely easy to use on Public Transportation. If you want a reliable, good value pushchair and you don’t mind it being heavy and bulky, this is definitely a suitable Best Buy.

Graco Quattro Tour: The Pros

First off, you’re getting a lot for your money. Included in the package are your: Pushchair with hood, large shopping basket and apron, carrycot, baby safety base, and junior Graco autobaby car seat. As mentioned earlier because it comes with a car seat it also forms a travel system.

The safety base just remains inside your car, attached to the passenger seat. This enables you to conveniently get your baby in and out of the car with the least fuss possible.

The Graco autobaby car seat fits easily into the pushchair. It’s suitable from birth to 13 kg and comes with a head hugger to support your newborn baby’s neck during those early crucial months. What’s brilliant about it is that it can also be used as a feeding station and a rocker – very handy especially when you want to conveniently send your baby to sleep. It also has an adjustable hood and a level indicator that lets you know whether or not you have fixed the car seat at the proper recline angle.

The soft carry cot come a skirt of fabric that attaches via a zipper onto the hood of the pushchair to extend the hood to cover the carry cot , allowing you to use it like a pram with the baby facing you.

Now let’s talk about the pushchair. It has a foam-covered, ergonomically designed handle positioned at 107 cm in height. The hood has a mesh viewing window which also provides good ventilation during hot days. The mesh window can be closed and opened up by a flap that can be rolled down or up and secured by velcro.

The pushchair also has a well-padded seat for luxurious comfort, an adjustable 5-point harness, and what with it being an off-roader buggy, it has rubber wheels to give a more comfy ride and all-round suspension, too!

Yet another great feature of the pushchair buggy unit is the play tray which can be easily opened up and taken off, and the calf support can also be set in various positions and can even be tucked in to offer more support and stability to the soft carry cot when it’s in use (see video).

On top of all that, the pushchair can easily and conveniently be folded with just one hand, and the back support of the seat can easily be adjusted to recline up to 5 different positions (from completely flat to completely upright). The brakes are easy, too – just push on one side to lock or unlock.

But the best thing that tickles my fancy about the Graco Quattro Tour DeLuxe is the uniquely adjustable shopping basket. As you probably already know, accessing the shopping basket whenever the pushchair’s seat is fully reclined is awkward, if not impossible. Well, not with this pushchair, because the basket can be put up or down, allowing you to easily get things in and out of it without disturbing your sleeping child. How brill is that!

Other pros worthy to note:

• lockable swivel wheels
• freestanding when folded
• sunglasses case
• bottle holders
• clock
• temperature gauge
• a pocket for your small bits and bobs like house keys or mobile phone

Graco Quattro Tour: The Cons

The only downside to the Graco Quattro Tour is its weight and size. Even when folded, it’s still a chunky good-sized pushchair that will easily occupy the boot of a medium sized car leaving not much room for anything else.

Weighing about 13.5 kg, some parents find it rather heavy and especially difficult to carry up and down stairs. So if you want this travel system but live in the upper ground floor flat, well you better get ready for some good exercise!

Conclusion

The Graco Quattro Tour DeLuxe TSB is an excellent off-roader Travel System with lots of great thoughtful features and useful accessories all included in the package. It gives an absolutely comfortable ride for your child, it’s so easy to use, simple to fold and unfold and is reasonably priced, too. I would recommend it to anyone who wants an all-in-one package that can be used from birth until toddler years but doesn’t mind a heavy and bulky pushchair.

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Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe: Specifications

Graco Quattro Tour is Available in Colours:

• Air
• Fudge

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Pushchair Accessories Included in Price (please check before buying):

• Apron
• Carry cot with detachable fabric hood
• Large hood that adjusts to several positions
• Graco car seat
• car seat base

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Alternatives

If you’re not too happy about the weight and bulkiness of the Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe, there are lighter off-roader travel systems that you may want to check out such as Mothercare MY3 and Mothercare MY4 but they are considerably much more expensive (by as much as £135 more), and only lighter than the Graco by a few kg’s.

If price is what’s causing you to hesitate from buying the Quattro Tour Deluxe, then you may want to consider the Graco Mirage, Graco Mosaic One Travel System, Mutsy Spider and Hauck Apollo RS Travel Systems.

Review

Graco Mosaic One Travel System in Chocolate

The Mosaic One as a Travel System is suitable from birth to 3 years of age. It comes with a Graco car seat, but you can buy the Mosaic One as a stand alone pushchair.

Graco Mosaic One: The Pros

It’s not very bulky and folds down to a small enough size to fit in any medium sized car boot. For your convenience, you can easily remove the wheels to give you more storage flexibility. It has a lightweight aluminium frame with oval tubing, weighs only 9 kg and can even fit in a Corsa boot no problem. It folds in an umbrella fashion and relatively easy to fold with one hand, but better to fold it with two.

It gives a smooth ride, and is very easy to push and steer, but be aware that although it has all-round suspension, the Mosaic One is NOT an off-roader so don’t expect it to remain super smooth when used on rough terrains. I’ve read reviews from parents who bought strollers without first understanding which types of pushchairs are best for what purpose, and then they moaned when the model they bought was inappropriate to their lifestyle. Please don’t be one of those.

The front wheels are swivel ones with an autolock mechanism, and it has 6 wheels for extra manoeuvrability. The brakes is operated with a single on/off cable braking system. It’s quite easy and simple to operate.

The seat reclines in a multi-position, continuous way and you can simply adjust the back support with one hand.

Another thing I love about it is the pocket on the back of the hood – very handy when you need an easily accessible place to store your mobile phone and other personal effects.

Thy raincover is a bit fiddly at first, but once you get used to it, it’s no bother. It also fits over the pushchair even with the car seat attached to the pushchair. When folding the pushchair, it’s advisable that you remove the raincover first.

Actual owners vouch that it’s very easy to use, the car seat attaches very easily on the pram, and it’s no bother getting on buses with it or using it in public transportation facilities.

The car seat attaches via a one-click technology which means that the car seat locks automatically onto the pushchair – so no need to disturb your sleeping baby. It can also be used as a rocking chair, but you can also stabilize it with the handle so that you can use it as a feeding station. It’s got an adjustable hood, and it is a group 0+ rearward facing seat with a maximum capacity of 13 kg, which is approximately 9 to 12 months old.

Other Pros Worthy to Note:

• Foot muff keeps baby warm and fits all the graco pushchairs
• There is a window at the hood for ventilation, and it’s also removable and washable
• Bumper bar is easily removable
• Adjustable Calf support
• The seat padding is removable and washable

Graco Mosaic One: The Cons

Even though locking the swivel wheel is simple and easy, it does require you to reach down where the wheels are and so there is a risk of touching the wheels sometimes (especially when it’s covered with mud) and so can get your hands dirty (good thing you always have some wet wipes!)

Another thing we’ve noticed when we tested it is that the back support doesn’t let your toddler sit completely upright. This may not necessarily be a bad thing – that is, unless your little prince or princess prefers to sit straight all the time.

As we have mentioned before, the Mosaic One when used as a pushchair, is a regular buggy so don’t expect it to be an all-terrain pushchair and give a very comfy ride when used off-road or on bumpy grounds. On the plus side however it’s easy to steer and maneuver around obstacles and on kerbs.

It has a fairly sized shopping basket which can hold up to 5 kg, but it’s not accessible when the seat is fully reclined. This however is a common issue with many Baby Pushchairs.

When you fold it, the hood can easily touch the wheels, so make sure you prevent this from happening, especially if the hood is light-coloured.

The foam-covered handles aren’t adjustable and may be too low for taller users. So it’s perfect for short people, and I wouldn’t recommend it for taller people, or for couples with a big height difference between them.

Lastly, if your car seat gets damaged for some reason, you wouldn’t be able to buy it on its own.

Conclusion

Over-all, the Graco Mosaic One Travel System is a great, nippy, lightweight all-rounder. If you don’t have much room in your house or boot and want a lightweight, affordable pushchair that you can use from birth until your darling baby’s toddler years, the Mosaic One does tick all those boxes.

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Graco Mosaic One is Available in Colours

• Chocolate
• Ocean (Blue)
• Air (Black)

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Accessories Included in Price (please check before buying):

• Raincover
• Hood
• Car seat
• Footmuff
• Head Support
• Sun/wind canopy

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You can purchase the Graco Mosaic One as a standalone pushchair stroller or as a Travel System with all the bells and whistles. Check out the various packages below:

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Chicco Trio-For-me Travel System

The Chicco Trio Travel System is perfect for those who’d like to get an all-purpose pushchair system that can be used from birth until their child’s toddler years

Chicco Trio Travel System: The Pros

This Travel System comes with so many extras that you will feel like you are getting so much value out of your money:

• Stroller
• Fleece-lined footmuff
• Changing Bag
• Chicco Auto fix Child Car Seat with base
• Carrycot
• Raincover
• sun canopy

Compared to other Travel Systems, the Trio For Me is relatively lighter and more compact.

Stroller

The Stroller is suitable from birth until 15 kg (about 3 or 4 years old) and includes a footmuff, hood and reversible seat

The stroller’s seat unit is well padded and comfortable for your little one, and it is also reversible so you can have your child facing you or towards the direction of travel. It has an adjustable leg support and and an adjustable 5 point harness with full body support.

The back rest can easily be adjusted to 4 positions smoothly even with one hand, because all it involves is pressing a button and then either pulling down or pushing up the back support.

The big, adjustable hood has a see-through part making it light and airy during hot summer days or when you’re holidaying abroad.

It’s easy to fold and unfold, and you can fold it easily even with seat on – but much easier to fold it with seat on if the seat is facing you.

Although the handle height is not adjustable, the angles of the handles can be adjusted in unique ways. The handle can be adjusted from a single handle bar to a double handle bar by removing the middle part that joins the 2 handles together. The angle of the handle bars can be adjusted to various positions, too. When folded, you can also make the length of the pushchair shorter by adjusting the length of the handlebars.

Other Pros worthy to note about the Stroller:

• Removable bumper bar
• It’s easy to push even on rougher surfaces.
• Stands upright when folded

Car Seat

The car seat is suitable from birth to 13 kg and comes with a base. It is suitable to use from birth until about 9-12 months.

The car seat is very sturdy, but the most brilliant thing about it is that it’s incredibly easy to attach and remove. It has a 3 point adjustable padded harness, a hood, and removable, washable covers.

Carrycot

The carrycot can be used from birth up until about 6 months. It makes a pram or travel system when fitted on to the chassis.

It’s got a hood with air flow opening and sun visor, front apron, fully padded inside with mattress and removable covers. There is a round disc at the bottom of the carry cot that you can use to adjust the back rest. This just gives your baby the option to slightly sit higher as they get older and older. It’s got a one piece adjustable handle, too.
Chicco Trio for Me: The Cons

Because of the many things that come with it, you can already imagine how much storage space you will need to fit all these in to your storage space or boot. Also it can be quite heavy, but as we said it’s relatively light for a travel system.

The only other fault we can say about it is that although the shopping basket is roomy, it is difficult to access because of the cross bars which act as supporting mechanism for the chassis.

Conclusion

A common let-down of travel systems is that by trying to be everything (a pram, a stroller, a car seat, etc.) they often end up being great at very little. Not so with the Trio For Me. It has successfully achieved being an all-around system that can cater perfectly to your newborn’s transporting needs up until they are old enough to outgrow it. The Trio For Me is a big hit among parents, some of whom mentioned that they have used the same pushchair for their second and even third child.

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Chicco Trio For Me: Specifications

Urban Detour Vesta is Available in Colours

• Sunshine Yellow
• Saturn Blue
• Princess Pink
• Cube (grey)
• Romantic (beige)
• Fuego (red)
• Miro (yellow, black and white pattern)

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Accessories

Accessories Included in Price (please check before buying):

• Stroller
• Fleece-lined footmuff
• Changing Bag
• Chicco Auto fix Child Car Seat with base
• Carrycot
• Raincover
• sun canopy

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Chicco Trio For Me is available in various packages and colours:

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Bebeconfort Loola Up in Red & Black

The Bebe Confort Loola Up Pushchair is an innovative, stylish little pushchair designed for those who enjoys strolling around the city but have limited space in their boot or at home to store a pushchair in. Easy to use, light to carry, and super simple to tuck away, the Loola Up is a cool, feature-rich cute pushchair perfect for trendy city dwellers.

Bebe Confort Loola Up: The Pros

The Loola Up Pushchair is the next model up from the Loola model, hence the name. They added a few improvements for extra comfort, control and style, giving maximum comfort for your baby.

The height of the single-piece handle bar is easily adjustable to 3 positions and is designed to make it easier for the pusher to get the push chair on and off pavements, so that even doing it single-handed is easy.

The Loola Up may be little, but this baby stroller has several features, some of which are unique and patented:

1. The seat cover is reversible, giving you 2 colours without having to buy 2 seat covers.
2. It has the patented 3D folding to make it easy to fold and unfold.
3. The seat itself can be made to face toward the pusher or toward the direction of travel. If your child is 6 months or under it’s best to keep them facing you as this helps increase their communication skills and seeing your face also gives them comfort. However when they are older they prefer to see the outside world and this also provides a higher mental stimulation.
4. The front wheels are lockable swivel wheels, but instead of having to reach down every time you want to lock them, you just slide the patented Modulo Drive (R) control on the side of the chassis and viola – your swivel wheels are now locked! No more fiddling with the wheels themselves or risking to get your hands dirty. (Speaking of which, remember to lock the swivel wheels first before folding)
5. Another great feature of the Loola Up is the all round suspensions (yes, it has suspension on both the front and rear wheels). As you will see in the video, it has a unique suspension that you can set to either 1 or 2 (set it to 2 for heavier kids).
6. Yet another unique feature of the Loola Up is that the raincover is zipped onto the hood instead of going over the hood. This may take a bit of getting used to, but in our opinion it’s quite good because your rain cover is not as big so you won’t need as much space when you unfold it or store it in your bag.

Remember too, that if you use it with a compatible car seat and carry cot it would make a travel system. A list of compatible pushchair accessories is listed under the ‘Pushchair Accessories’ Tab above.

Other Pros worthy to note:

• Easy to use foot brakes – red for ‘on’, blue for ‘off’
• Suitable from birth to 15 kg
• Easy to fold and unfold
• removable bumper bar with a soft cover that is also removable
• 5 point fully adjustable harness
• Reversible seat
• The hood has a viewing window so you can easily check up on your child
• Easy to clean – the seat cover is removable and washable
• Convenient for public transport use

BebeConfort Loola Up: The Cons
The under carriage storage is bigger than most pushchairs but some parents claim that things can fall out of it relatively easily.

Some parents find the bend in the middle of the handle bar a bit annoying, but when I’ve tried it I didn’t find it bothersome at all. However I can understand why some parents find it fiddly.

One of the most common complaints for the Loola when it first came out was that its harness wasn’t long enough. I’ve heard that the manufacturer had taken action on this already and had this issue fixed.

Lastly, the Loola Up is not an off-road buggy so if you plan to use it often on rough terrains, remember that it’s not meant for this, that’s why it’s mainly marketed towards people living in the city. If you live in the countryside, consider buying 3 Wheeler Pushchairs or all-terrain pushchairs instead.
Conclusion

The Loola Up has some unusual accessories that are not found on other pushchair models.For such a little pushchair, it does pack on a punch when it comes to useful and functional features. It also looks great, very adjustable, comfortable, easy to use and is perfect for city dwellers.

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Loola Up is Available in Colours:

• Blue
• Pink
• KidArt
• Red
• Brown
• Black
• Starlight Grey
• Colorlab Astral
• Colorlab Khaki

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Pushchair Accessories Included in Price (May vary from Merchant to Merchant):

• Hood
• rain cover
• detachable support ring and 5-point harness
• shopping basket

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Alternatives

Not happy with the Loola Up? These Strollers might tickle your fancy:

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Mutsy 4 Rider Light

Mutsy 4 Rider Light Baby Stroller can also function as a Pram and Travel System if bought with the relevant kits. It’s perfect for those looking for a sturdy, well-built, extremely versatile pushchair that handles well on most terrains, easy to fold and unfold and easy to manage for public transport use.

Pros

One look at Mutsy’s product range and you can easily see that they are catering to young, fashionable parents who values both looks and functionality, both design and practicality. We are yet to meet a parent who owns it who’s got something big to complain about the Mutsy 4 Rider.

The 4 Rider is one of the most versatile pushchairs in the market to date. If used as a travel system ( with the Mutsy Safe 2 go child car seat), the 4 Rider will give you the convenience to take your sleeping baby while she’s in a car seat, move her out, clip the car seat onto the chassis, and off you go. No need to disturb her while she’s fast asleep.

We found it quite easy to clip the seat unit, carry cot and car seat directly onto the frame. The chassis is very lightweight and it’s so easy to attach and detach accessories to / from it. You just put a car seat/ carry cot / on it and it easily clicks in place.

The storage basket, as you can see in the pictures here, is easy to reach and will remain accessible even when the seat is in full recline position. It’s quite spacious, too albeit slightly shallow for my liking.

The baby stroller comes with a big and easily removable hood with window so you can easily check what your sweet li’l ‘un is up to. The hood also has a back pocket – handy for storing little things like your iphone, purse or house keys.

It’s got a reversible seat, and it’s suitable for newborns as the seat can lay almost completely flat, but as we mentioned earlier you can attach the Mutsy carry cot to the chassis and there you have a pram. Parents we spoke to love using the carry cot with a matching Mutsy footmuff.

One of the things that’s really great about the Mutsy is that it’s so easy to push and steer, so it’s great to use when you’re in the city but because of the rear pneumatic tyres and lockable front swivel wheels at the front, it’s also great on rural areas, too. Some users often said that they can easily push and steer this Mutsy with one hand. It also performs well on stairs – it’s probably one of the easiest pushchairs to pull/push when going up/down stairs.

A common problem with tall people is that many pushchair models seem to have been made only for shorter people only. The 4 Rider’s designer however, considered tall people’s concerns as well when they made this stroller. The Mutsy’s foam-covered handles adjust from 93 to 114 cm at a single click of a button so this is rather handy when there’s a big difference between your height and your partner’s, making the 4 Rider easy to push for either of you.

Mutsy also has a wide variety of compatible gears and kits and accessories that will cater to every whim. You can purchase a carry cot, a nursery bag, footmuff, sun canopy, step up board, car seat and probably the best loved of all is the “Fun Seat” – a seat with a steering wheel – presumably made for your little race car enthusiast (please see the Pushchair Accessories Section for more details).

Other Pros worthy to note:

• The fabric is very easy to clean with a wet sponge.
• Easy to fold and unfold
• Easily removable front bumper
• Seat reclines to 4 positions
• Safety harness is well padded
• Leg support has 3 positions
• Self locking and free standing when folded

Cons

The Mutsy 4 Rider is relatively bulky,but the wheels are easily removable so this makes it easier to fit even in a boot of a hatchback. It won’t leave much room for anything else though, so you are probably better off with a bigger boot if you are going to store this pushchair in your boot a lot of the time.

It can be heavy for some and awkward to lift, but again this is down to your personal fitness. Some parents find it heavy, others find it moderately heavy, while others don’t mind at all. It also doesn’t have a carry strap, which makes it more awkward to carry. However, many of its users seem to find this inconvenience to be a very trivial thing.

The reclining button mechanism requires 2 hands to operate.

While it’s quite easy and simple to fold , it cannot be folded with one hand.

Conclusion
Despite being heavy and bulky when folded, the Mutsy 4 Rider Light made it to our Best Buy List because of its versatility, durability, impressive performance and handling, and because it’s so easy to use and push. Not to forget of course, that it’s an extremely good looking but practical and fun pushchair.

Specifications

Specifications

Mutsy 4 Rider Light is Available in the following colours:

• Cargo Black
• Colllege Green
• College Red

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Accessories

Pushchair Accessories Included in Price (May vary from Merchant to Merchant):

• Car seat
• Hood with window
• Apron
• Raincover

Optional Pushchair Accessories

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Alternatives

Think this pushchair isn’t pressing all the rigth buttons for you? You might like to consider these Stroller Pushchairs…