Top 5 All-Terrain Prams
If you're planning on pushing your child around on a variety of surfaces, you'll require an all-terrain stroller. They typically have larger wheels to cope with rough surfaces like gravel paths and muddy areas.
Look for a pram with large puncture-resistant foam tyres and an excellent suspension to ensure a smooth ride. Consider a shopping basket or a weather protection system.
Bugaboo Fox 5,
The Bugaboo Fox 5 is a full-sized pram that offers superior comfort, superb mobility and durability. It comes in a variety of fabrics and colors to fit your personal style. The sleek chassis design has a short wheel width that allows for greater mobility. The Fox 5 also offers improved suspension and more puncture-resistant tires, ensuring an enjoyable ride for your child. The pram is able to be used from birth with the included carrycot. It can also be transformed into a toddler seat once your child is old enough. The pram also features a large sun canopy, as an ample under-seat storage basket.
The Fox 5 is easy to manoeuvre and can be used with various car seats due to its adaptors. It's lightweight and can fold down to a small size, making it easy to fit in the back of your car. The pram is very well-built and comes with a steering system of high quality that allows you to operate it using just one hand. You can adjust the handlebar, rotate the front wheels and fold the pram with your baby in your arms.
The Fox 5 features a new chassis with improved steering in all directions, as well as a large storage basket under the seat that can hold up to 39 litres thanks to flaps that are able to be extended. It also has a premium appearance and feel, featuring new color options and details. A front bridge design creates an automatic self-stand position and the redesigned canopy has new style, including an exclusive Astro purple. The canopy is fully adjustable and offers UPF50+ protection from the sun and has breathable vents to allow airflow during hot days. It is constructed of mass-balanced biobased material that reduces C02 emissions by as much as 20 percent.
Mamas & Papas Ocarro
The Mamas & Papas Ocarro pushchair is an extremely sturdy model that is able to handle bumps and bruises on urban or rural trips. It comes with a large, padded baby seat and dual suspension that can take on rough terrain without affecting the experience. It's also compatible with car seats and a carrycot which makes it a sleek travel system that you can use from birth. Additionally, its compact one-hand fold makes it easy to transport and put away when not in use.
This luxury all-terrain stroller comes with a huge shopping basket, an extensible canopy and a handy tray for parents that has an ice bucket and a storage compartment. You can also add the foot muff to keep your child warm and allow access to the harness. A rain cover will protect you from unexpected rainstorms.
The Ocarro is a great choice for families looking for an investment that lasts for a long time, and that will endure as your baby grows. Its large, lie-flat design supports healthy sleeping patterns for babies, while its reclining options give you flexibility on the go. It can be used both the forward and rear-facing positions, and it's fully compatible with a range of infant car seats, including those from Chicco, Maxi-Cosi, Joie and Cybex.
The Ocarro is made of light, high-quality aluminum and has wheels that are puncture-resistant. It's also easy to clean with warm soapy water, and you can purchase accessories such as cup holders and a coordinating changing bag. best all terrain pushchairs offers the valet cleaning service, that will deep clean and sanitise your pram.
Cybex Avi
The Cybex Avi is designed to be used for all future runs with baby The Cybex Avi is lightweight and streamlined for excellent running performance on urban streets and parks. It has a comfortable handlebar that allows for easy steering and soft suspension to deliver a smooth ride. The front swivel wheel is able to be locked to provide stability when running. air-filled tyres offer comfort and cushioning. It comes with an ergonomically reclining seat which is suitable for babies from birth. It can also be used with any Cybex infant seat or the Cot S Carrycot to create a travel system. Reflective details guarantee safety while the XL sun canopy provides you and your child ample protection against the elements.
MadeForMums has evaluated the Cybex Avi Spin on our behalf and had the opportunity to test it on with Genevieve Gregson, one of the top middle-distance athletes in Australia who is also a new mother. We asked her what she thought about the pram and what she thought could be improved.
The Avi Spin is an all-terrain stroller that offers the flexibility that modern families require from day one. The front swivel is unparalleled for its manoeuvrability around city corners and the air-filled tires provide comfortable cushioning when strolling through the city or on nature walks. The swivel can be locked for extra stability on uneven terrain or when running. The fully reclined seat has an ergonomic lie-flat position that's suitable from birth. The one-pull strap makes it easier to get in and out, while the compact folding makes it easy to store or transport. Wheels can be removed to create a smaller fold. It's unfortunate that the brake lever is on the right-hand side of the handlebar as this can make it difficult to apply the brake using just one hand.
Out N About Nipper V5
With the Out N About Nipper V5 You can take your child on thrilling off-road excursions and jogging in total peace and comfort. Its lightweight frame, rear suspension, and air-filled tyres ensure an enjoyable ride on all terrains including city streets as well as scenic countryside routes. This single pushchair can be used from birth and, if you have the right adapters, it can also be used as an entire travel system.
The V5 model is equipped with high-tech fabrics that are water resistant with a new magnetic peekaboo window, an improved 5-point safety harness, as well as an easier one-handed fold mechanism. It also comes with rain cover and basket. If you plan to use your stroller right from birth, you can purchase a baby insert. You will need to purchase the newborn insert separately but only if you intend to use your Nipper in conjunction with a car-seat.
The Nipper Double is at the higher end of the price range of side-by-side prams. It is sturdy and well-constructed and can be used by newborns up to the age of four. It is more expensive than other models, as it doesn't have a parent-facing seat option and isn't compatible with car seats. However, it offers excellent maneuverability and can take on any terrain.
The assembly process is relatively simple, and the manual includes refreshingly clear instructions. The only issues I have are that they're noisy, clunky and that the Velcro used to secure them can make your baby scream. This is particularly a problem when you're walking in a quiet area of the park, and you don't want to disturb other parents. The lack of a storage space beneath the seats was considered a disadvantage.
Britax Romer
Britax Romer is a multi-award winning brand that is committed to 'protecting dreams' and ensuring that your child's safety possible using child mobility solutions. They strive to make family travel more safe by providing car seats that have been rigorously tested and will last an extended period of time.
The Dualfix M i-Size is one of their car seats worth investing in. It's easy to install and will last until your child turns 4 years old.
It's designed with soft, deep wings on the sides that wrap around your baby to reduce the force of an impact and their high back design gives optimal head protection. It's got an innovative feature that lets you know if the seat is correctly installed.
There are also a lot of other features, like smart lighting that changes color to signal whether your child is sleepy or hungry. There's also a ventilation window to keep your little one cool and there's even an extra-large hood that comes with mosquito guards.
It has a few drawbacks though it's not cheap and should you be looking for something to use from the time of birth until it's possible to get a better deal elsewhere. It's also a bit heavy, so you might need to enlist the help of someone when it comes to lifting into your car. The other thing is that there are a couple of small honeycomb-like exposed areas at the lower part of the seat where spilled smoothies and vomit might move - you'll need to be careful about this when your child is prone to sickness.