Transport for the little ones: TOP-5 pushchairs

Babyhit Rainbow

The Rainbow pushchair from BabyHit is one of the most popular models that young parents choose. The secret of her celebrity lies in the balance of characteristics and democratic cost.

The pushchair has a cane folding mechanism — when folded, it will not take up much space and, thanks to its light weight, will allow you to carry yourself in your hands. The model is based on 6 support points, represented by twin rear wheels and single front wheels that can rotate 360° around their own axis. All wheels have a diameter of 18 cm and are cast, so after walking off-road, dirt does not get stuffed into them at all. In addition, the shock absorption system provides the pushchair with a smoother ride.

The wide seat (33 cm) has a comfortable placement of the child, and the rigid backrest also supports the baby's still weak spine well. The angle of the backrest is adjustable in three positions: sitting, reclining and lying down (almost horizontal position). Five-point seat belts and a removable bumper are responsible for the safety of the child. You can additionally attach a fabric leg divider to the latter.

The delivery package of the pushchair includes the aforementioned bumper, mosquito net, polyethylene raincoat and a cape on the baby's legs for the cold season. Note that for some children the length of the foot cover may not be enough. Numerous reviews of the model also indicate a lack of space in the shopping cart.

The pushchair is easily controlled with one hand, and the location of its handles is convenient even for tall moms and dads. A clear illustrated instruction will help to understand all the nuances of the operation of the model. And a wide variety of bright and stylish colour schemes will satisfy the tastes of the most sophisticated parents.

Geoby C819

The model from the well-known manufacturer of children's goods Geoby is included in the middle price segment of pushchairs. It is equipped with large wheels (20 cm in diameter), which provide excellent cross-country ability on most road surfaces.

You can control the pushchair with one hand, which is facilitated by the one-piece design of its handle, which includes a mini-table with a cup holder for parents. In some configurations, a similar table is provided for a child — it is installed in place of the removable bumper. Also on the parent handle there is a key for the folding mechanism of the pushchair. When folded, the Geoby C819 takes the form of a kind of sandwich, maintaining stability on the floor with all wheels.

The wide and long seat for the baby is equipped with a comfortable backrest ("lying", "reclining" and "sitting" positions) and a footrest adjustable in two positions. The child will be comfortable inside the pushchair until about the age of three. That's just from the age of two, the complete cape on the legs becomes small and ceases to provide full protection when walking on a frosty day.

The model weighs about 11 kg, so it will be difficult for mothers to drag it home in case of a breakdown of the elevator or its absence. Another disadvantage of the owners of the pushchair is the creaking of the wheels, which manifests itself after some time of operation. These shortcomings are not so critical, and the overall reliability of the pushchair design deserves high praise.

The list of advantages of the pushchair is complemented by a bathyscaphe hood, lowered, if necessary, right up to the bumper, and a roomy shopping basket. So if you are not afraid of a lot of weight (as for a walking option), Geoby C819 can be a good solution for young kids and their parents.

Peg Perego Aria Shopper

A pushchair with an Italian pedigree from the company Peg Perego is folded by means of a book mechanism — when it is folded, the backrest and seat fold together, turning around the same axis, like pages.

The pushchair is easy to fold with one hand. Only it is necessary to do this before the characteristic click in order to avoid spontaneous unfolding of the mechanism. When folded, the whole structure does not take up much space and is easy to transport due to its light weight (6.5 kg in curb condition).

The dual front and rear wheels provide excellent stability and manoeuvrability of the model, which cannot be said about the cross—country ability - the diameter of the wheels (15 cm) does not have a comfortable off-road movement. In addition, parents blame weak depreciation, which is in principle characteristic of most models of pushchairs. The front wheels, as usual, are swivel and, if necessary, can be locked in the "straight only" position.

In a separate line, it is necessary to highlight a practical bumper — in addition to additional protection for the baby (in addition to five-point seat belts), it performs the function of a feeding table with a built-in cup holder. Do not forget about the cup holder for mom — the complete accessory is attached to the frame near the handle.

The handle evokes two feelings among the owners of the model. On the one hand, it is integral, which simplifies the management process, and on the other hand, the height of its location makes the pushchair uncomfortable for tall people. Similarly, they speak about the shopping basket: it is large and roomy, but at the same time it is too low fixed and constantly touches the bottom of the edges, speed bumps and other similar obstacles.

Another strong point of the pushchair is its hood, which has an adjustment in 4 positions — from fully opened to folded to the bumper. During sleep or wakefulness, the child will always remain under supervision due to the presence of a Hook-and-loop viewing window in the hood.

Inglesina Trip

Inglesina Trip is a time—tested pushchair. For more than five years of its availability, the model has won an army of devoted fans.

In almost 100% of cases, the real owners of the pushchair leave extremely positive reviews about it, which is explained by the high quality of assembly and reliability of all structural elements. The positive aspects of the model should also include its driving qualities — twin 17-mm wheels with rubber tyres provide excellent manoeuvrability and cross-country ability on most all kinds of surfaces. Overcoming the steps and eyebrows is also given to the wheelchair without any difficulty. And in order to improve cross-country ability when driving on sand or snow, you can lock the front wheels.

The pushchair is designed for a child aged six months to reach 15 kg of weight. The child is located on a comfortable seat, which has 4 backrest adjustment positions — from sitting to almost completely horizontal (convenient for sleeping while walking). A large hood will protect the baby from the sun or rain, and the bumper will not allow him to fall out of the pushchair if parents suddenly forgot to use seat belts.

Light weight (about 7 kg) and compact dimensions when folded allow you to always take the pushchair with you — Inglesina Trip fits in the boot of a passenger car "with a bang". That's just the front wheels can get dirty when folding the hood, which, however, is easily eliminated with a wet wipe. Another interesting feature is connected with the hood: many parents mistake an excessively small complete raincoat for a lack of a model, completely forgetting about the complete water resistance of the hood itself and, accordingly, the lack of need for its protection from precipitation.

The galaxy of positive qualities allows us to recommend Inglesina Trip to all parents, without exception, who value the comfort of their child, as well as the high reliability of the first transport for the baby. With careful operation, the pushchair will serve two or three children without problems, which is confirmed by numerous examples in fact.

Maclaren Techno XT from 11 989 up to 12 239 ₴ →

In the hierarchy of the famous English brand Maclaren, the model with the Techno XT index is located exactly in the middle between the representatives of the primary class Maclaren Quest from 7 999 up to 12 999 ₴ and Maclaren Quest Sport and advanced Maclaren Techno XLR .

The seat in the Maclaren Techno XT has a slight tilt towards the backrest, so that the child is better fixed in the seat. Due to the presence of this feature, the engineers of the British company considered it superfluous to include a bumper in the delivery package. If necessary, it can always be purchased separately. But it is necessary to fasten the baby without fail — five-point seat belts paired with a two-way mechanism for opening them almost completely exclude accidental loss of the child from the pushchair.

If the child falls asleep during a walk, it is easy to lower the back of the pushchair almost horizontally. To do this, click on the special handles located on the sides. The lifting of the backrest is done manually, and it is automatically fixed to its positions. A waterproof hood with an observation window for parents, as well as a special visor for the child, serves to protect the child from the sun and rain. Both the window and the hood are made of UV-protected material.

The frame of the model does not even have a hint of flimsiness — everything looks very reliable and turns out to be so in fact. The only drawback of the design lies in the tendency of the handles to peel off the paint, which lowers the aesthetic properties of the pushchair. But the handles have height adjustment — their position can be adjusted to any height of mom or dad.

Gravel, sand and loose snow are not an obstacle for the pushchair, although they are given to it with effort. Large wheels eat up these types of coatings, and an effective shock absorption system helps to ensure a softer ride and absorption of small irregularities of the roadway.

Lightweight, manoeuvrable, compact when folded and, most importantly, easy to fold — the Maclaren Techno XT pushchair acts as one of the recognized leaders among a wide variety of vehicles for the youngest.