Review

Maclaren Quest Sport Baby Stroller

Maclaren Quest Sport is a smart, Sporty baby stroller perfect for daily use around the city. It’s suitable from 3 months onwards, is lightweight and easy to manoeuvre.

Maclaren Quest Baby Stroller: The Pros

This Maclaren baby pushchair is suitable for 3+ month-old children to toddlers weighing up to 15 kg (3 to 4 years old). It’s a basic pushchair stroller that will suit those with limited storage space.

The hood tilts for added sun protection and has got a UV protective viewing window and can be adjusted. It also has a storage pocket where you can put small things like your purse or house keys. The raincover is zipped onto the hood and goes all the way down underneath the stroller.

The back support reclines in 4 positions, and is easy enough to prop up or down.

The stroller has the usual safety features typical of Maclaren Pushchairs, like a sturdy, aeronautical-quality aluminum frame, 5-point adjustable harness, lockable front swivel wheels, reflective strips for those gloomy British days, ergonomic padded handles, a removable washable seat cover, adjustable leg rest and calf support, mesh shopping basket, and foot brakes that are simple to put on or off.

The umbrella folding mechanism of the stroller is so easy you can do it with one hand. When folded, it’s only 27 x 104 x 32 cm so it’s quite compact. It weighs about 5.5kg without hood, basket or raincover so you can imagine how light it is to push, steer and even carry around or up and and down stairs.

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

• Hood
• Shopping basket
• Raincover

Maclaren Quest Sport: The Cons
The handles of this Maclaren stroller, although not adjustable, are ergonomically optimized and foam insulated.

The Quest Sport, although Sporty looking, is not an all terrain pushchair so if you know you’re going to use it on rougher surfaces like gravel, cobbles and country roads very often, be aware that the Maclaren Quest’s small wheels are not made for that sort of use.

Conclusion
The Maclaren Quest Sport Buggy is a great buy for those who are looking for reliable, compact, lightweight pushchair that can be used from 3 months onwards. I will recommend this baby stroller especially for those who want a buggy for daily city use, those who rely on public transportation, and for those who live in upper ground flats.

Specifications

Specifications

Maclaren Quest Sport is Available in the following colours:

• Black/Scarlet
• Silver
• Champagne
• Pink

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Accessories

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

• Hood
• Shopping basket
• Raincover

Optional Pushchair Accessories

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Alternatives

Maclaren Techno XT
If you want a more basic Maclaren stroller, the Maclaren Volo will be perfect.

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

Cosatto You 2 Twin Pushchair in Sugar and Spice

The Cosatto You 2 Twin Pushchair is a massive hit among parents not just because it fits through most standard-sized doors, but also because it’s a dream to push, surprisingly light and easy to steer, is good-looking, and comes with various accessories. Practical and functional but also funky and fun, the Cosatto You 2 is almost impossible to fault.

Cosatto You 2 Twin Pushchair: The Pros

This Twin pushchair is suitable from birth because it fully reclines, and each seat can hold a child up to 15 kg (about 3 years old). Because of its features, this isn’t just limited to twins but also to kids of varying age. So yes you can use this pushchair to accommodate your toddler and your newborn – which is pretty darn handy.

Feedback from users are mostly favourable. Many parents who have written reviews of the You 2 Twin Pushchair agreed that it’s comfortable, lightweight, easily stowed away, easy to maneuver, and offers a smooth ride for the babies. Some mothers also remarked how relatively light it is compared to other twin pushchairs – light enough for them to carry into the car with no strain or bother.

It is 75 cm wide when open (each seat is 30 cm wide) so you can get through standard sized doors which is a HUGE advantage, not like other twin pushchairs which are usually far too wide that it makes it more of a hassle than a convenience.

Speaking about size, this twin pushchair does fold up easily and can fit in most medium-sized car boots.

The back support can recline to up to 4 positions, while the calf support can be adjusted to2 positions.

Many parents have expressed how much they appreciate the fact that it comes with great extras, making them feel they need not buy anything else. The You 2 comes with a raincover secured by press studs and velcro, 2 thermo insulated bottle bags which fits onto the frame, 2 matching footmuffs, 2 head supports, 2 chest pads, and 2 hoods with viewing window.

Other Pros Worthy to Note:

• 3 padded handles
• 5 point padded harness
• easily lockable swivel wheels
• can be folded with seats on
• self catching safety clip
• great brakes and suspension
• 2 separate storage baskets
• Easy to clean fabric

When you buy it, make sure to register it with Cosatto online within 28 days to take full advantage of their 4 year guarantee!
Cosatto You 2 Twin Pushchair: The Cons

Because the You2 Twin is a Double Pushchair, it will be riddled with one fault: not being versatile. So if this is your first time to consider twin pushchairs, expect now that you will not find many with adjustable components. You 2 has non-adjustable handles, non-reversible seats, and you won’t be able to fit it with car seats. But then again, most twin pushchairs are limited in this way.

The only real faults we can come up with is that it can’t be folded with a single hand and that you need 2 hands to recline the seat positions. Apart from that, this pushchair poses no major issues.

Of course, with it being a twin pushchair, if you live in an upstairs flat you might struggle taking this pushchair up and down the stairs particularly if your stairs are narrow.
Conclusion

The Cosatto You 2 Twin Pushchair is one of those pushchairs that consistently got raving reviews from parents who bought them. Utterly convenient, easy to use, and surprisingly light and compact, what’s not to like about it? Frankly we are still struggling to come up with faults! If you have twins or you already have a toddler and expecting another baby soon, we highly recommend this twin pushchair.

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