Top 5 All-Terrain Prams
If you're planning on pushing your little one across various surfaces, you'll require an all-terrain pram. These prams have larger wheels that can withstand rough surfaces like dirt paths and areas that are muddy.
Choose a stroller with large puncture-resistant foam tyres and excellent suspension for a smooth ride. Think about 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. stroller all-terrain is available in a range of fabrics and colors to fit your personal style. The sleek chassis design features a shorter wheel distance which allows for greater maneuverability. The Fox 5 also offers improved suspension and more puncture-resistant tires, which ensure an enjoyable ride for your child. The pram is able to be used from birth with the carrycot included. It can also be transformed into an infant seat when your child is old enough. It also comes with a huge sun canopy and spacious under-seat basket.
The Fox 5 is easy to manoeuvre and can be used with many car seats due to its adaptors. It's lightweight and folds down to the smallest size, and can easily be fitted in the back seat of your car. The pram is well-constructed and comes with an engine of top quality that lets you operate it with just one hand. You can adjust the handlebar, reposition the front wheels and fold the pram while holding your child in arms.
The Fox 5 features a new chassis with improved steering in all directions, as well as an enormous basket under the seat that can hold up to 39 litres, with flaps that are able to be extended. It has a premium look with new color options and features. The new design of the canopy, which features an exclusive Astro purple, features a front bridge that can create an independent standing position. The canopy is fully adjustable and provides UPF50+ sun protection, while the breathable vents ensure ample airflow on warmer days. It is also made from mass-balanced bio-based material, reducing 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 take on bruises and bumps on urban or rural trips. It's designed with a large cushioned seat for babies, and its dual suspension is able to handle rough terrain while maintaining a smooth ride for all. It is also compatible with car seats and a carrycot. This makes it a sleek, travel system you can use right from birth. Plus, its compact one-hand fold makes it easy to transport and put away when not in use.
This pram is a luxury all-terrain model that features a large shopping basket, an expandable canopy, and a convenient parent tray with a drink holder. You can also put on a footmuff to keep baby warm and permit harness access. A rain cover can protect you from sudden showers.
The Ocarro is a great choice for families looking for an investment with longevity, quality and that will endure as your baby grows. Its spacious, flat seat encourages healthy sleeping patterns in infants while its reclining features allow you to be flexible on the move. It can be used in both parent-facing and forward-facing positions, and is compatible with a wide range of infant car seats, including those from Chicco, Maxi-Cosi, Joie and Cybex.
The frame of the Ocarro is constructed from lightweight, high-quality aluminium and has puncture-proof wheels. It is also easy to clean with warm soapy water. You can also buy accessories such as cup holders or a matching changing bag. The brand also offers a valet service, which will sanitize and deep clean your pram for you!
Cybex Avi
Designed for all your future runs with baby and baby, the Cybex Avi is lightweight and optimized for great running on parks and streets in urban areas. It features a comfortable handlebar that is designed to provide efficient steering and soft suspension that provides a comfortable ride. The front swivel wheel is able to be locked into place for stability when running and the air-filled tyres offer comfortable cushioning. It comes with a fully-reclining ergonomic seat, that is suitable for infants from birth. It can also be used with any Cybex infant seat or the Cot S Carrycot to create an entire travel system. Reflective details offer security, while the XL Sun canopy provides protection for your child and yourself from the elements.
MadeForMums has tried the Cybex Avi Spin on our behalf and had the chance to test it along with Genevieve Gregson, one of the top middle-distance athletes in Australia who is also a new mother. We asked her what she thought of the pram and if there was anything that could be improved.
The Avi Spin is an all-terrain stroller that has the flexibility required by modern families from day one. The front swivel wheel has no rival for maneuverability even in tight urban corners and the air-filled tyres offer comfortable cushioning on city strolls, nature walks or even runs. The swivel can be locked to provide extra stability in rough terrain or while running and the fully reclining seat has an ergonomic lie-flat position that's suitable for infants from birth. The one-pull harness simplifies in and out access and the compact fold makes it easy to store or transport. Wheels can be easily removed to create smaller fold. The brake lever is situated on the right hand side of the handlebar, which could make it difficult to operate using just one hand.
Out N About Nipper V5
The Out N About Nipper V5 allows you to take your child for smooth jogs or off-road walks in total comfort. Its lightweight frame, rear suspension, and tyres that are air-filled ensure the most comfortable ride on all kinds of terrains including city streets as well as scenic countryside routes. This single pushchair is suitable from birth and can be combined with a variety of car seats (with the appropriate adapters) to make it an entire travel system.
The V5 model features technical water resistant fabrics, a brand new magnetic peekaboo window with a magnet, an improved five-point safety harness and a redesigned one-hand quick fold mechanism. It also includes an umbrella and a basket. If you intend to use your buggy right from birth, you can buy a baby insert. However, you'll need to purchase the newborn insert separately if you intend to use your Nipper with car seats.
The Nipper Double is at the upper end of the price range of side-by-side prams. However, it is sturdy and well-constructed and can be used by newborns to children from the age of four. It is more expensive than other models due to the fact that it doesn't have the option of a seat that is facing the parent and isn't compatible with car seats. However, it has good maneuverability and can handle all terrains.
The user manual is very clear and easy to understand. The only complaints I have are that they're loud, clunky and that the Velcro used to secure them could make your baby scream. This is a major issue especially if you're walking around the park in peace and you don't want other parents be disturbed. Storage compartments were also noted as an issue.
Britax Romer
Britax Romer, an award-winning company, is dedicated to "protecting dreams" and providing your child with the safest possible journey. They want to make travel for families more secure by providing car seats that are rigorously tested and last for an extended period of time.
The Dualfix M i-Size car seat is worth the investment. It's simple to install and will last until your child turns 4 years old.
It's designed with soft, deep side wings that wrap around your baby to reduce the force of a collision and their high back design offers optimal head protection. It has an innovative feature that informs you if the seat is correctly installed.
There are a myriad of other features too such as smart lighting that changes colour to let you know if your child is hungry or sleepy. There's also an air-con slot to keep your child cool, as well as an extra-large hood with mosquito protection.
There are a few drawbacks though it's not cheap, and should you be seeking a product to use from birth to the age of it's possible to find a better price elsewhere. It's also very heavy, so you may require help to move it into your car. There are a few small honeycomb-like spots that are exposed at the bottom of the seat that could serve as an ideal place for dumping and spilled drinks.