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

Specifications

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

Optional Pushchair Accessories

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Alternatives

Bugaboo Chameleon

Review

Micralite Toro Baby Stroller

The Micralite Toro is a luxury buggy stroller that’s capable of taking on any bumpy surface and still offer a very comfy, smooth ride. It’s perfect for those who wants a great all-rounder lightweight pushchair suitable for air travel, convenient and stylish enough for city use, and sturdy enough for off-road use!

Micralite Toro: The Pros

The Toro is a luxury pushchair designed to adapt to your child’s changing needs. It’s been designed to function as a 4-in-1 system:

1. a newborn system if used with the carrycot
2. a travel system if used with a car seat (e.g., Maxi Cosi Cabrio car seat)
3. Stroller / Buggy
4. All terrain pushchair, especially if bought with the all-terrain kit

What we are reviewing here is the stroller component only.

The first thing you’ll notice about the Toro is its good looks. It looks unique and trendy, and many parents who own it admitted how it turns heads anywhere and get a lot of compliments from strangers.

The Toro pushes extremely well and although it is lightweight, it feels very stable and sturdy. It’s one of the easiest Baby Pushchairs to steer – so much so that you can even manoeuvre it effortlessly with one hand. The raincover is included in the package too and can be zipped onto the hood.

The stroller is suitable from 6 months until your toddler reaches 40 lbs. (roughly 4 years). The seat is quite roomy, it’s made with waterproof fabric, comes with a removable bumper bar, matching front apron, a 5 point harness, and the matching hood has a sun visor that you can flip in or out from under the hood and offer good coverage.

The handlebars are not height-adjustable in the traditional sense, but the handle grips can be angled to point downwards, at 90 degrees, or to point straight up.

The seat recline is one of the easiest and smoothest I have come across. It has 3 recline positions and allow your baby to lie completely flat. You can even adjust it without disturbing your sleeping baby.

Like the Micralite Fastfold baby stroller, the rear wheels are pneumatic and air-filled, and the front swivel wheels are lockable (The front wheels are wider than the rear wheels). If you want to convert it to a full all-terrain pushchair, you can replace teh front wheels with pneumatic tyres.

Folding and unfolding it is very easy, and is secured in place with a clip when folded. It also stands upright on its own when folded. Its dimensions when folded is 96 x 38 x 41 cm and can fit in the boot of a medium sized car no problem.

Weighing only 8.5 kg, it really is easy to take it in and out of the car, taxis or even up and down stairs.

Other Pros worthy to note:

• Effective, easy to apply brakes
• Comes in a wide range of colours and trendy accessories
• Super comfy seats

Micralite Toro: The Cons

Now for the Cons. One thing we noticed right away is that the bumper bar is a bit high for a small baby.

As mentioned earlier, the handle bar angle position can be adjusted, but with an alan key. I think this is rather silly because it just makes it inconvenient, but in the bigger scheme of things it’s no big deal.

In fact I have a few improvements to suggest for the Toro, but they can all be regarded as minor flaws:

• The leg support is not adjustable
• The hood would have been better with a viewing window
• The shopping basket is prone to getting kicked by older kids as their legs grow and therefore have longer reach. It’s also got a capacity of 2 kg which is much less than many buggy strollers, and can be accessed only from the front of the pushchair. This set up makes it rather awkward to access. Now because of the limited storage you might be tempted to hang a bag or shopping bag over the handle bars. The manufacturer discourages this as this will make your pushchair buggy prone to tipping.

Taller people might struggle a bit with this pushchair. If you are taller than 5′8″, you might find the handles a bit low and you could find it easy to end up kicking the back wheels as you walk.

Conclusion

We recommend this baby stroller to parents who needs a pushchair that can take on any surface, is great for public transportation and one that can be opened and closed fast while on the go. If you want a pushchair that “does it all”, is big in style and functionality and yet still practical, portable and compact, then the Micralite Toro is for you. It really is as good as it looks!

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Specifications

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Micralite Toro is Available in colours:

• Yellow
• Burnt Orange
• Green
• Black
• Stone
• Red

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Accessories

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

• Shopping basket
• Front Apron
• Hood
• Car seat adaptors
• Air pump for the tyres
• Zip-on Raincover

Optional Pushchair Accessories

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Alternatives

Micralite Fastfold baby stroller

Review

Micralite Fastfold Buggy and Carrycot in Red

Micralite Fastfold buggy is a semi all-terrain pushchair that is very easy to move around, looks unique, easy to fold, and can be manoeuvred with one hand. It’s a very popular favourite of many mums and dads who have used it, and even won the Best Buy Award from Which? Consumer Reviews!

Micralite Fastfold: The Pros
The Micralite Fastfold pushchair is suitable for children from 6 months onwards, but the carrycot of course can be used from birth.

The buggy is small to begin with and so it’s even more compact when folded, making it ideal for those who will be using it with public transportation. It’s also ideal for those who live in flats, as it’s a cinch to carry up and down stairs.

It’s ergonomic design makes it so easy to be folded with one hand, as you can see in the video demo.

Weighing only 7 kg, it is a very lightweight buggy. It’s very easy to steer even around corners or tight spaces. It’s got a big hood with large window opening so you can always keep an eye on your little one. The window’s flap opening is held by velcro.

The seat of the pushchair is a simple fabric that can be attached and detached onto the chassis easily, almost like a hammock. There’s a secure 5-point harness with generous padding and a headhugger to support your child’s neck. The fabric that makes up the buggy can be tucked away and stored in a little hold-all bag included in the package.

The rear wheels are air-filled pneumatic tyres, while the front wheels are lockable front swivel wheels. This makes it very easy to use on tricky surfaces like gravel, sand, snow and even country roads. If you want to make it a full fledged off-roader however, you can also purchase the “All-terrain Kit”: a set of air-filled, pneumatic tyres to replace the 2 front wheels. Also, the wheels are removable so it’s handy when you need to make more room in your storage space.

The brakes are foot-operated and simple enough to engage and disengage. The Fastfold pushchair stands on its own when folded.

The carrycot comes with a removable hood that also adjusts to various positions. The front apron is included in the package. The woven fabric is waterproof, the padded liner is washable, and it comes with a nice comfy mattress. The carrying handles is made of fabric so it can be tucked away by folding it on the side. It’s easy enough to take off the chassis and weighs only 4 kg.

Lastly, the raincover is also included in the package and is fully aerated on the side. It’s elasticated and attaches by velcro. There’s also a nifty little carrying bag included for the raincover, and a little hand-operated pump for the air-filled tyres.
Cons

The only disappointments we have about this pushchair is the underseat basket and the handle height being in a fixed position at 102 cm.

The shopping basket is small, looks cheap and is not easily accessible. However there is an attached purse included for your small bits and bobs, plus you can always just hang a bag on the handles to make up for this flaw.

Conclusion
The Micralite Fastfold with carrycot is a great buy if you’re looking for a reliable, convenient, easy-to-use package that you can use from birth until your baby is a toddler. The baby stroller is perfect for those looking for a lightweight, compact, easy to fold buggy that’s suitable for both off-road use and great for public transport use.

Specifications

Specifications

Micralite Fastfold is Available in the following colours:

• Black
• Red
• Olive

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Accessories

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

• Raincover
• Hood with viewing window
• attached purse
• Shopping basket underneath

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…

Maclaren Techno XT

Maclaren 4 Seasons

Silvercross Dazzle

Micralite Toro

Review

Mountain Buggy Swift in Lime Colour

The Mountain Buggy Swift is an off-roader 3 wheeler buggy that successfully offers great handling and suspension but without being heavy and bulky – thus giving you all the comfort, convenience, versatility and ease of use you’re looking for – without having to compromise.

Mountain Buggy Swift: The Pros

The Swift is the smallest baby stroller in the Mountain Buggy range, but it’s proving to be a favourite of many parents and reviewers – and for good reason.

For a 3 Wheeler Baby Stroller that weighs 10 kg, it’s impressive that it has the capacity to take a child weighing up to 35 kg ( 77 lbs). The frame is lightweight aluminium, and the seat is roomy enough for larger and older children – in fact, its capacity allows it to be used even by kids between 3 to 4 years old.

One of the best thing about the Swift is how easy it is to use and how it handles well on rough terrain. Because of its front wheel suspension and 10″ air-filled pneumatic tyres, even bumpy surfaces feel smooth. So whether you are going to use it within shopping malls or over gravel, sand, snow or rural areas, you will feel confident that your baby will still enjoy a smooth, comfy ride. To make sure you continue to enjoy a smooth ride though, always have the supplied air pump on hand in case you need it.

The rubberized grip and the height adjustable handle bar makes it so easy to push and steer. The wheels have sealed bearings which makes this buggy a dream to push – even with one finger! The front lockable swivel wheels also helps in making it easy to manoeuvre even in tight spaces (very handy for those narrow corridors, crowded shops and public transport situations!)

At 10 kg, it is relatively light for an off-roader, although some people may still find this quite heavy, especially those who will be regularly lugging this buggy up and down stairs. Fortunately, it is one of those pushchairs who are actually designed to be very easy to pull up or push down a flight of stairs!

The buggy also features a 5-point safety harness that adjusts small enough for a newborn baby. The fabric of the pushchair, including the hood, is made from polyester and is hard wearing and water- repellent. Speaking of the hood, it has a viewing window so you can always see what your child is doing or have a chat with them as you go for a stroll. For your convenience, there are also handy pockets on the hood, great for storing your bits and bobs.

Another great thing I love about the Swift is the shopping basket. It can hold up to 5 kg of shopping and remains accessible even with the seat fully reclined which is why we think it’s brilliant.

Now with regards to the ease of folding, folding it up actually requires 2 hands and is a two-step process, but it’s easy and quick enough. The safety self-catching clip prevents the buggy from accidentally unfolding, and it stands upright when folded. It’s also very easy to move the pushchair when it’s folded, which helps a lot when you’re getting in and out of buses or when you need to take it in and out of the car. The process of unfolding is even easier and can be done one-handed.

Lastly, the Swift is compact enough to fit in the boot of most medium sized cars no problem. However, in case you find it difficult to fit in your limited storage space, the wheels can be easily and quickly released, giving you more storage room and flexibility!

Mountain Buggy Swift: The Cons

Now with regards to the downsides, the back seat recline adjustment may feel fiddly to some and requires 2 hands, however, the back support reclines in various positions, from completely flat to completely upright.

A feedback some parents have mentioned consistently in forums and review sites about the Swift is the sun canopy giving inadequate shade due to its size and reach. I don’t see a problem with this if you are based in the UK though as any sun your child may get (if we’re lucky enough to get some) must be welcomed!

Lastly, I’ve noticed that the handlebar is adjustable and perfect for those who are 5′4″ or taller. Shorter parents may have an issue with the handle height, as its lowest setting is higher than most pushchairs’ low handle height setting. But other than that there are no biggies in the Cons department that’s why we’re giving the Mountain Buggy Swift top marks on several areas and awarding it a Best Buy grade!

Conclusion

The Mountain Buggy Swift’s handle height is suitable for people over 5′4″ in height, its sun canopy could do with a bigger coverage, and the back seat recline could be less fiddly, however it more than makes up for these little niggles because of its superb performance and handling, superior steering and manoeuvrability, easily accessible shopping basket and convenient portability. It’s a hit with parents and critiques alike, that’s why the Mountain Buggy Swift 3 Wheeler Baby Stroller made it to our list of Top Picks.

Specifications

Mountain Buggy Swift: Specifications

Mountain Buggy Swift is Available in Colours:

• Chili
• Lime
• Flint

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Accessories

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

• Raincover
• Bottle holder
• Hood

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Alternatives

Think this pushchair isn’t the right one for you?

Phil & Teds Vibe

Phil & Teds Classic Buggy

Mountain Buggy Urban series offer rear suspension as well.

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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Accessories

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 Travel System: Specifications

Graco Mosaic One is Available in Colours

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

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Accessories

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:

Alternatives

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Review

Urban Detour Vesta 3 Wheeler Baby Stroller

Urban Detour Vesta is one of the most inexpensive, trendy 3 Wheeler buggy that’s surprisingly lightweight, handles well even on rough terrains, easy to fold, has a good sized shopping basket, and fits in most car boots.

Urban Detour Vesta: The Pros

The Vesta is a baby stroller that has a lot of useful features. It weighs only slightly over 8 kg (17.6 lbs), and it can stand on its own when folded.

The seat pad is reversible and you can get them on striking, contrasting colours which makes it look good. It’s also easily removable from the seat and is washable.

It’s suitable to be used from birth as the back support reclines for more than 120 degrees, which is the minimum angle for pushchairs back support required by UK law. It does not recline to more than 150 degrees which is best for newborn babies, as lying totally flat on their back facilitates their spinal development. Bottomline: you can use it for newborns, but it’s good practice not to leave your newborn baby in the Vesta for too long and too often.

Although it’s not an all-terrain (3 wheeler) buggy, the Vesta, much to our surprise, is quite easy to push. It’s easy to pull up and push down stairs, handles well on kerbs, pavements and manages to offer a smooth ride even on rough surfaces.

One thing we like about it a lot is the storage basket which offers a generous room for your stuff.

Other Pros worthy to note:

• The fabric is easy enough to clean with a wet sponge.
• Easy to fold and unfold
• Lockable double front swivel wheel
• padded bumper bar

Urban Detour Vesta: The Cons

The Vesta is not the easiest pushchair to carry by hand, so it’s great if you want a pushchair great for using outdoors, but not so great if you are going to be carrying it around a lot while it’s folded.

The Vesta is quite weak in terms of Adjustability. Although it is suitable from birth, it does not have a reversible seat unit so you don’t have the option to have your baby facing you. Its handle height is not adjustable, the number of back rest position is limited, and the leg rest is not adjustable.

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Urban Detour Vesta is Available in Colours

• Sunshine Yellow

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• seat covers
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• cup holder
• hood

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Review

Phil and Teds Vibe 3 Wheeler Baby Stroller with Double Kit (Black)

Phil & Teds Vibe is a good-looking all-terrain buggy suitable for those who require a pushchair sturdy enough to give a comfortable ride even on bumpy and rough grounds. If bought with the “double kit”, it can also function as a tandem pushchair that can accommodate a toddler and a baby at the same time. The trade off is that it can be a heavy and bulky pushchair for some.

Phil & Teds Vibe: The Pros

There are many thing to praise about the Vibe. It looks smart, it’s ergonomic, functional, and practical. It’s sturdy and feels solid. It’s got an easily removable bumper bar with padded cover, is comfortable to push, and easy to clean. Many users expressed that the unique hand-controlled brakes are quite simple and easy to use, too.

One of the things easily noticeable about the Vibe is that Phil & Ted seemed to have designed it to give the maximum comfort for your child. Many parents reported that their kids love the soft, padded seat and find it really comfortable. The seats are also considerably roomier than the average pushchair.

Perhaps one of the best thing about it is that it’s suitable from birth to 25 kg (5 yrs old), so you can potentially get so much out of it. Imagine the savings you would have made if it lasted you for 5 years!

As mentioned before, one of the coolest thing about it is you can convert it from a single buggy to a tandem buggy if you buy it with the “double kit”. This is very handy when you need a twin pushchair but don’t want the hassles that come with owning a Twin Pushchair! So for those of you who have a toddler and expecting another baby soon, the Vibe may just be THE one. And no, you don’t have to remove the second seat when you wan to fold it.

The back support is adjustable via a strap so you can have it on a wider variety of angles.

The handle is padded, ergonomic, and adjustable to 3 positions, so it can easily accommodate pushers of varying heights.

The fabric is washable and waterproof, and the hood is fully adjustable too, and as you can easily see in the pictures here, it provides ample shade.

The 5 point harness is fully padded and is designed to be tight enough to support small babies, and also adjustable enough to support growing toddlers.

The swivel wheel at the front is lockable, and all are fully removable, in case you want to adapt it to fit your storage space. The back wheels are pneumatic tyres you can fill with air using a compatible tyre pump, and they even have mud guards.

Now, about the storage basket. A common problem with many single pushchairs is that it’s difficult to access the storage basket when the back is reclined at its lowest position – not so with Vibe! Of course, you can see why the story is different when you fit the double seat above the shopping basket though, but if you check out the Accessories section, you will see that Phil & Teds have a lot of ingenious storage solutions available.

Phil & Teds Vibe: The Cons

If you are likely to be going up and down stairs a lot with this pushchair, you may find it quite heavy to do on your own.

Even though it’s NOT difficult to fold and unfold, it’s definitely not a job you can do with just one hand. It require both hands and you can’t do it with a single motion – there are a few steps required in the process. As such some parents find it a bit fiddly. We agree that it can be fiddly – if you compare it with folding a lightweight buggy that weighs less than half The Vibe.

Some parents in forums we’ve lurked into complained about how it can’t be folded with the double seat attached on the front side. This is probably because the double seat must be attached on the top setting (not the lower) for the pushchair to fold properly (see video).

The manoevrability is getting a mixed reaction from parents. Some think it’s a dream to push, some says it’s difficult. We personally think it’s easy to push and steer, but it can be tricky when you try to steer it in a such a confined space like a tight corridor or inside a packed bus or train – which is understandable, really.

Another feature that’s getting a mixed reaction is the brakes. Some users have complained about the brakes being awkward as the control for it is right on the middle of the handlebar so one can unintentionally set it off, while other users have reported that it’s so convenient and easy to control. We guess it boils down to preference.

One thing some parents didn’t like is the manner in which you have to adjust the back support (see video). As you can see this requires both hands, but the advantage is that you can set the backrest at several positions and varying angles.

The most obvious disadvantages of the Vibe is that it’s quite bulky and heavy, but you can take off the wheels when folding it and actually it can still fit in the boot of a medium sized car although there won’t leave much room for anything else.

And finally, it is pricey but you can potentially get 5 years out of it, so if you think of it this way it can work out as a huge saving.

Conclusion

The Phil & Teds Vibe is a very versatile buggy with a good sized shopping basket and is designed to be used on rough terrains. It’s suitable from birth to 5 years so you can potentially save a lot of money with this one. However be warned that it is rather bulky and heavy, so go buy it if you have the storage space (and the strength) for it. It’s not suitable for trips abroad or weekends away, but it’s probably one of the most flexible models and best value pushchair available these days.

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Phil & Teds Vibe: Specifications

Phil & Teds Vibe is Available in Colours

• Red
• Black

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