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

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Phil & Teds Vibe

Phil & Teds Classic Buggy

Mountain Buggy Urban series offer rear suspension as well.

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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Accessories

Accessories Included in Price (please check before buying):

• Raincover
• Hood

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Alternatives

These are pushchair models that are strong in the areas where The Vibe is weak…

Alternative Pushchairs to this Model:

Maclaren Techno XT Pushchair

Review

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:

Alternatives

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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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