Full Test Results : Lightweight Buggies


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This month’s panel have spent the past three months putting six monitors
through a set of strict testing criteria. Here they give their honest
opinions on the features and benefits of each model on test.

Cosatto
Hula – 8/10

Standard lightweight buggy complete
with accessories

Price: £79.99
T: 0870 050 5900
Supplier: www.cosatto.com


‘Light, easy and fuss-free’

Its bright and cheery
style is great for summer, it’s super-light with an easily adjustable
harness, lots of different recline positions and a pull-down hood that
provides extra sun protection for your child. It also comes with a rain
cover and insect net that’s perfect for trips abroad

It’s not particularly
sturdy and according to our panel ‘starts to rattle after a few good uses’.
The shopping basket is also tiny so not great for shop-a-holics!

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Graco
Mojo – 7/10

Lightweight buggy suitable from birth

Price: £89.99
T: 0844 412 1212
Supplier: www.graco.co.uk

‘Comfy and compact’

Suitable
from birth, it has a full recline and comfy headrest for smaller babies.
The calf support allows your tot to rest their legs and the handy window
in the hood means you can see your baby whilst on the move. It also has
a spacious storage basket and a practical carry handle.

Our
panel felt it was better suited to shorter people as the handles aren’t
that long. It was also one of the heaviest on test so not ideal if you
live in a top floor flat!

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Maclaren
Quest Mod – 9.5/10

Stylish buggy suitable from 3 months

Price: £87.95
Available from: Babyworld
Shop

‘Superb buggy that ticks all the right boxes’

Fantastic
portability, the Quest is packed with features including – 4 position
recline, compact fold, carry handle, flexible sunshade, viewing window
and extendable leg rests. Our panel also liked the height of the handles
and felt it would be great for people of all heights.

It wasn’t
as light as some of the other models on test and it’s only suitable from
3 months, meaning you’d have to buy an alternative buggy or pram from
birth.

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Mamas
& Papas Ziko -7.5/10

Stylish and versatile buggy that’s packed with extra features

Price: £175
Available from: www.mamasandpapas.com
T: 0845 601 0354

‘Super-stylish and built to last’

It’s suitable from
birth and comes complete with chest pads, reversible ‘snuggle me’ for
extra warmth, adjustable leg rest and recline mechanism. There’s lots
of storage with a deep shopping basket and pocket in the hood, whilst
the lockable swivel wheels make it a dream to push.

It’s quite pricey
and therefore, a real investment for many parents.

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Micralite
Fastfold -7/10

Off road buggy that’s compact and manoeuvrable

Price: £164.95
Available from: babyworld
shop

‘Probably the trendiest of them all!’

Suitable
from birth and packed with extra features, the POP has all of the features
you need and expect from a lightweight. Our panel were really impressed
with the silent glide recline and the extendable leg rest provides additional
comfort for sleeping babies.

Co-ordinating
accessories are available but will cost you extra.

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Silver
Cross POP – 8/10

Lightweight buggy with quality at its core

Price: £89.99
Available from: www.silvercross.co.uk
T: 023 8066 2600

Excellent quality with a remarkable recline

The two
position seat unit is suitable from three months and the whole chassis
stands alone when folded. Chunky rear wheels give it a stylish edge over
other buggies and allow it to tackle rough terrain with ease.

It’s
only suitable from 3 months and can be quite fiddly at first. Our panel
felt this was one you either ‘love or hate’ but loved its off-road capability
and good looks.

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