Top 5 All-Terrain Prams
All-terrain strollers are great to push your child around different surfaces. These prams have larger wheels that can take on rough surfaces like gravel paths and areas that are muddy.
Choose a stroller with large puncture-resistant foam tyres as well as an excellent suspension to ensure an easy ride. Consider a shopping basket or a weather protection system.
Bugaboo Fox 5
The Bugaboo Fox 5 full-sized pram offers superior comfort, supreme maneuverability, and superior durability. It offers a broad range of color and fabric options to suit any style, with a sleek chassis design that includes short wheel distance for superior maneuverability. The Fox 5 also offers improved suspension and larger puncture-resistant tires to ensure a comfortable ride for your child. The pram is able to be used as early as birth, with the carrycot included. It can also be transformed into an infant seat when your child is old enough. The pram also has an enormous sun canopy as an ample under-seat storage basket.
The Fox 5 is easy to maneuver and can be used with many car seats thanks to its adaptors. It is light, folds up into the smallest size, and is easily able to be tucked away into the back of your vehicle. It is also sturdy and comes with a quality steering system that lets you manage it with just one hand. You can adjust the handlebars, rotate the wheels in front and even fold the stroller while your child still in the arms.
The Fox 5 features a new chassis with improved steering in all directions, and an enormous basket under the seat that can now hold up to 39 litres with flaps that can be extended. It's stylish with new colors, and details. A front bridge design allows for an automatic self-stand and the redesigned canopy has new styling, including an exclusive Astro purple. The canopy is fully adjustable and offers UPF50plus protection from the sun and has breathable vents to ensure that airflow is maintained during warm days. It is also constructed from bio-based materials that are mass-balanced, which reduces C02 emissions by up to 20%.
Mamas & Papas Ocarro
The Mamas & Papas Ocarro is an extremely sturdy pushchair that can handle the bumps and bruises of rural or suburban journeys. It's designed with a spacious cushioned seat for babies and its dual suspension system can take on rough terrain while maintaining a smooth ride for all. It's also compatible with car seats as well as a carrycot, making it a sleek travel system that you can use from the time of birth. Additionally, its compact one-hand fold makes it simple to transport and store when not in use.
This luxury all-terrain stroller comes with a huge shopping basket, an extendable canopy and a handy tray for parents that has a drink holder and a storage compartment. You can also add a special footmuff that envelops baby in warmth and allows for harness access, as well as rain covers to guard against sudden rain showers.
The Ocarro is a great option for families who want an investment with longevity, quality and that will last as your baby grows. Its spacious, flat seat promotes healthy sleeping patterns in newborns while its reclining options allow you to be flexible on the move. It can be used in both the forward and rear-facing positions, and it's fully compatible with a variety of infant car seats including those from Chicco, Maxi-Cosi, Joie and Cybex.
The frame of the Ocarro is made from high-quality, lightweight aluminium and has puncture-proof wheels. It's easy to clean with warm soapy water. You can also purchase accessories such as cup holders or an appropriate changing bag. The brand also offers the valet cleaning service, that will thoroughly clean and disinfect your pram.
Cybex Avi
The Cybex Avi is designed for the future runs you do with your baby. It is light, compact and gives excellent running performance on urban streets as well as in parks. It features an ergonomic handlebar for effortless steering and a soft suspension for a smooth ride. The front swivel wheel can be locked to provide stability when running. air-filled tyres provide comfort and cushioning. It features a fully-reclining ergonomic seat, that is suitable for infants from birth. It can also be used in conjunction with any Cybex infant seat or Cot S Carrycot to create a travel system. Reflective details ensure safety, and the XL Sun canopy provides protection for your child and you from the elements.
MadeForMums has tried the Cybex Avi Spin on our behalf and had the chance to ride it on with Genevieve Gregson, one of the top middle-distance athletes in Australia who is also a new mum. 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 provides the versatility required by modern families from day one. The front swivel wheel has no rival for maneuverability in tight city corners, and the air-filled tyres offer comfort during city strolls, nature walks or even runs. The swivel is lockable for extra stability on rough terrain or when running and the fully reclining seat has an ergonomic lie-flat position that is suitable for babies from birth. All-terrain pram Push Chairs And Prams with one pull makes it easier to get in and out of the seat, while the compact folding design makes it easy to store or transport. Wheels can be easily removed to make a smaller fold. The brake lever is situated on the right hand side of the handlebar, which may make it difficult to use with just one hand.
Out N About Nipper V5
The Out N About Nipper V5 allows you to take your baby for easy jogs or off-road strolls in complete ease. The lightweight frame with rear suspension, and air-filled tires provide an enjoyable ride on all terrains including city streets and picturesque country roads. This single pushchair is suitable for children 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 is equipped with water resistant fabrics, a new magnetic peekaboo window, a better five-point safety harness and a new one-hand fast fold mechanism. The V5 model includes a raincover and a basket. You can also purchase a newborn insert if you're planning to use your buggy right from birth. You'll need to purchase the newborn insert separately if you want to use your baby's buggy with a car seat.
The Nipper Double is at the higher end of the price range of side-by-side prams. However, it is robust and well-made and can be used by newborns to children from the age of four. The absence of parent-facing seating options, and not being compatible with car seats place it in a more costly bracket than some other models, but the good manoeuvrability and ability to handle all terrains, makes it a solid contender.
The user's manual is simple and easy to comprehend. The only complaint is that the hoods are noisy and clunky, and the Velcro used to close them can make your baby scream. This is a problem especially if you're walking around the park in peace and you don't want other parents be disturbed. Storage compartments were also cited as a source of concern.
Britax Romer
Britax Romer, an award-winning company, is dedicated to "protecting dreams" and providing your child with the safest possible journey. They strive to make travel for families more secure by offering car seats that have been rigorously tested and will last for a long time.
The Dualfix M i-Size car seat is a great investment. It's extremely easy to put in (it snaps right onto the chassis with a reassuring sound) and will last until they reach the age of 4.
It has deep, softly-padded wings that wrap around your child to lessen the impact of an accident. The high back design provides optimal head protection. It also has an innovative feature that lets you know when the seat is properly installed, giving you peace of assurance.
There are also a lot of other features, such as smart lighting that changes color to indicate whether your child is tired or hungry. There's also an air vent to keep your child cool, as well as an extra-large hood that comes with mosquito protection.
It's not cheap, and you may struggle to find a cheaper deal in case you intend to use it from birth. It's also a bit heavy, so you might need someone to help you lift it into your car. There are a few small honeycomb-like spots that are exposed in the lower part of the seat that could be a breeding ground for vomit and spilled drinks.