Review

Jane Powertwin Pro Tandem 3 Wheeler Pushchair in Ebory

Jané Powertwin Pro Tandem Pushchair is a twin pushchair that also converts to a Travel System if used with suitable car seats. With its all terrain capabilities, you can explore any territory and have fun adventures with your kids.

Jané Powertwin Pro Pushchair: The Pros
You can adapt the Jané (pronounced Ha-ney) Powertwin to use for newborn and toddler, 2 toddlers, or 2 newborns. If using for newborns you’ll need to get the car seats which is sold separately or as part of a package. Both seat units have a max capacity of up to 15 kg, which is roundabout 3-4 yrs old.

Because it’s a tandem pushchair, you wouldn’t have to worry about whether or not it will fit through doors – which is a common dilemma of users of twin pushchairs.

The Powertwin comes with an elasticated, easily-removable raincover with opening flaps on the front and sides to prevent suffocation.

The padded soft-grip handlebar is easily adjustable from 96 to 107 cm and has got a bike-style brakes for the front wheel, making it so much more convenient to control and slow down the pram when you’re on a steep down hills or walkways.

Each of the 2 hoods has a viewing window and easily adjusts to several positions. The hood of the rear seat also has pockets – handy for storing your purse, keys or phone.

There are 2 recline positions for each seat unit, and the rear seat fully reclines. and also a removable bumper bar with padding. There are the usual features like a 5-point padded harness, removable and washable seat padding, adjustable leg support, head support, and a shopping basket underneath with reflective strips for greater visibility when it’s dark outside.

Always have your heavier child in the front seat. Also, when letting your kids out of the pushchair, remember to always get the child in the rear seat out first, as doing otherwise will likely make the pushchair tip! This is very important safety-wise so bear this in mind.

Now let’s talk about the wheels. The front wheel swivels, is lockable, and as mentioned earlier it’s controlled by you via a bike-style handbrake. The front wheel is actually removable too just like the rear wheels, however it is not advisable that you remove it because it’s difficult to put back on and ensure the handbrake works properly.

All the wheels are pneumatic air tyres, so your tandem comes with a pump. The foot brakes for the rear wheels are located just above the rear wheels and is easily applied and taken off. You also have suspension for the rear wheels and yes they are removable – handy for making storage less of an issue.

Folding this tandem pushchair requires 2 hands, but it’s simple and easy enough. Just make sure that when folding, fix both seats on upright position and pop your front seat’s hood forward. Failing to do so can damage your treasured pushchair.

Jane Powertwin Pro Tandem Pushchair: The Cons
One thing I don’t like about the Powertwin is the jutting front wheel when folded. It would have been good if you can push it in somehow or remove it.

Because it’s a twin pushchair, there’ll be problems inherent to it such as being harder to steer than single buggies, harder to fold, it will be bigger and heavier and so will be more difficult to lift, store, or use for public transport.

If you’re not very strong, it’s likely that you’ll find it hard mounting kerbs, changing directions, and rounding tight corners – however these issues are common to most Twin Pushchairs.

One issue I’ve noticed about it though is that you may have problems as your front child’s legs get longer. Although Jane have now improved this model by creating a bigger and wider footplate for your front child, if your child’s legs are long, your child’s legs could still end up touching the front wheel when they snooze off.

Specifications

Specifications

Jane Powertwin Pro is Available in the following colours:

• Noir
• Neo Classic
• Pigment
• Ebory

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Accessories

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

• Shopping basket
• 2 x Hoods
• Machine-washable seat covers
• Raincover
• Air pump for the wheels

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Alternatives

Silvercross POP Duo

Maclaren Twin Triumph

Mountain Buggy Urban Double

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

Optional Pushchair Accessories

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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

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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