Monday 25 February 2013

The Chicco Liteway Review & Giveaway


Back in November I was invited along to the Chicco 2013 launch where the extensive new product range was being unveiled. 

This season Chicco have added lots of colour to their ranges from their baby swings and toys through to their pushchair collection. 

There is a pushchair to suit every budget from modest to the more flamboyant, which opens Chicco up to many parent's and parent's to be. 

Following on from the Chicco Launch I have been sent the Liteway Stroller to trial out with Leo. Leo is at an age where he still needs stroller as although he is a pro at walking, he can’t keep up with me, he gets tired and there is also the issue of him running off whenever he gets the chance.

The Liteway is a clever play on words, a light and easy to manouever stroller that gets baby around comfortably and safely. I have been sent the Liteway in Passion Red, a very visually pleasing colour that makes it look really smart.

What’s in the box?


In the box you will find:

- Chassis
- Rain Cover
- Foot Muff
- Hood

Putting the Liteway together is a walk in the park, it is such a simple assembly process and took mere minutes. All that you need to do with this stroller is add the wheels by clicking them into place, attach the hood to the frame with the appropriate grips and viola, a complete Chicco Liteway is ready to go!

My first impressions are just how light the stroller is, it’s easy to navigate and that makes all the difference while nipping to the shops. Especially with my pushchair driving ability. Even now after almost 20 months experience pushing Leo around, I am informed that I need ‘L’ plates…

We have been testing the Liteway out over the past few months now and it is incredibly handy to just pull out as and when you need it. When folded it takes up minimal space so even if you don't have much room to store it, you will be able to sneak it away somewhere or even just leave it in the boot of your car. 

Having a growing toddler in the driving seat it is important to me to find a pushchair that is easy to navigate with this additional weight, and I have found pushing this stroller just that. Easy. It steers well and is great at going up and down curbs.

The brakes are easy to kick on and off with your foot and have been great when I have taken Leo to feed the ducks, obviously I don't want him to spontaneously take a splash! 

Being a light weight stroller it is not the most sturdy pushchair I have ever come across, but to keep it light certain aspects do need to be taken into consideration and allowances need to be made in account for this. So if you are going to be wanting to pile bags of shopping onto the handle bars, you will most likely tip the stroller...But on a brighter note there is a reasonably sized basket that will allow you to pick up bits and pieces on your travels. 

There is a very simple recline feature on the back of the stroller tucked away behind the hood cape, it reclines nice and flat giving your little one the chance for a proper cat nap. The mechanism that induces the recline and incline is a lever that you grip and push either backwards or forwards into the position you desire.

The seat chassis has a foot rest that you can alter with two buttons on either side, should you want more of a seat for an older child or a more flat surface for a younger baby. 

The Liteway comes with it's very own footmuff which is always a bonus, I love it when a company thinks of everything and provides it in the one package. Buying a bundle saves you money in the long run and saves you the time and effort hunting down the correct accessories. 

The footmuff is fleecy on the inside and covered in a outer waterproof layer. With the cold weather we have been making use of the footmuff and honestly I have struggled with it. I have to take into account that Leo is a growing boy, he is not the little baby that he once was, but he does not fit inside the footmuff. The zip will only come up so far and does not do up enough for me to keep him out of the cold. 

I think for a younger child then the footmuff will be great, it is thick and cosy and if Leo was that little bit smaller then I would be able to tuck him up.

The rain cover is great to store away in the basket of this stroller and just whip out at the first sign of rain. Which of course happens rather a lot here in the sunny UK! 

Over all I think this is a handy little stroller for the money and the accessories that come included are a real bonus. It would make a great pushchair for a holiday abroad or even an extra to keep at Nanny's house, but as I have already said, it is perfect to keep in the boot of your car for when you are running about the town. 

The Liteway retails at £139.94 currently at Tesco.


COMPETITION TIME!

Now who would like to win this Chicco Liteway!?

It has only been used for the purpose of this review and is in perfect condition, Leo and I like to look after our test subjects!

Who ever wins this stroller, I will be personally sending this Chicco Liteway in Passion Red out to with absolutely everything that comes with it! Exactly as it is described above. The only thing I no longer have is the box it came in, so I will be getting another box suitable for shipment!

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning this stroller is to follow the Rafflecopter form below.

Terms & Conditions:
The giveaway is only open to residents of the United Kingdom. Once the giveaway has ended a winner will be chosen at random and contacted directly. If no response has been provided within 48 hours another winner will be chosen at random and the previous winner will be void.

Good Luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway



Disclaimer: I was sent the Chicco Liteway for the purpose of this review, however all views and opinions expressed are completely honest and my own.







ThePrizeFinder - UK Competitions Free to enter competitions and giveaways in the UK. Win great prizes and freebies.

232 comments:

  1. Laura, i'm beginning to think you have an OBSESSION with prams, pushchairs, strollers - the works! lol! What happened to a girl obsessing over shoes and handbags eh? hehe xxx

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hahaha :D
      I love Laura's pushchair reviews

      Lotte xo
      http://www.bericebaby.co.uk

      Delete
    2. looks practical and stylish....great prize

      Delete
  2. I love the colour and from your review it seems to be nice and light and easy to keep in the boot of the car for when it is needed

    ReplyDelete
  3. It looks so comfy and cosy. Being lightweight is always a plus too. Love the colour. x

    ReplyDelete
  4. light and easy to manouever is an essential.

    ReplyDelete
  5. i love everything about it, and being lightweight its a bonus

    ReplyDelete
  6. I like how easy its to fold and store.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Lightweight - Prefect for taking on holiday & fitting in my little 107 lol

    Lotte
    http://www.bericebaby.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
  8. I love the colour, its bright and fun and would hide any dirt well. I also love that it is lightweight xx

    ReplyDelete
  9. Light & in red = winning combo

    ReplyDelete
  10. I love how small it folds and how easily it would fit in the car!

    ReplyDelete
  11. What do I love? Be easy to say what I don't like - this is nothing. :) :D Great giveaway. Good luck to everyone x

    tracy@thanson.orangehome.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
  12. maneuverability, need a pushchair that is easy to push and change direction

    @littleboo_21

    ReplyDelete
  13. Love the colour,easy to fold and store, lightweight so easy to get in/out on/off transport.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Looks easy to assemble - really important when your shopping on your own with a little one!

    ReplyDelete
  15. its so light and easy to use

    ReplyDelete
  16. Lightweight - so important!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Looks easy to navigate and move around

    ReplyDelete
  18. it looks light and i always wanted handles like that as you can put enormous amount of shopping bags on them

    ReplyDelete
  19. That it is lightweight and easy to push around

    ReplyDelete
  20. like that it is light and easy to use.

    ReplyDelete
  21. has to be how light it is. nothing worse than struggling to push a stroller when you are as little as me!

    ReplyDelete
  22. has to be the light weight, so much easier to use.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Lovely colour and being lightweight will make it easy to use on public transport.

    ReplyDelete
  24. I like how light weight and handy it looks. I have 2 buggies, one is a bulky double and the lightweight single one is rubbish so would love to replace that with a more useable one

    ReplyDelete
  25. Ah you do not know how well timed it would be if I win!x

    ReplyDelete
  26. It looks lovely and lightweight.Perfect for public transport x

    ReplyDelete
  27. I love the colours and the fact that it is lightweight and easy to fold!

    ReplyDelete
  28. i like how small it folds would be perfect for my boot :) fingers crossed x

    ReplyDelete
  29. The colour looks great and I like the weight!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Brilliant colour and so useful for public transport being lightweight and easy to fold/unfold

    ReplyDelete
  31. ideal for our needs very light and colourful

    ReplyDelete
  32. would be perfect for our new addition!

    ReplyDelete
  33. The pushchair is perfect as is lightweight which is a must for all mums! ;)

    ReplyDelete
  34. My friend is about to have her baby and would love a little buggy

    ReplyDelete
  35. Lightweight and a lovely colour.

    ReplyDelete
  36. I love the fact that it is so easy to lift onto buses as so many pushchairs are still quite cumbersome, this would make life a lot easier

    ReplyDelete
  37. I like that it takes up minimal space when folded

    ReplyDelete
  38. It sounds like a great package, love the colour. But lightweight easy pushchairs make life so much easier! @WrightyH

    ReplyDelete
  39. It has to be the lightness and easiness of use. A great price too!

    ReplyDelete
  40. I love a pushchair that is easy to navigate! It can be tricky when children get a little older and heavier! x

    ReplyDelete
  41. the fact it is lightweight.

    ReplyDelete
  42. It looks really easy to use and is lightweght too!

    ReplyDelete
  43. love the ree colour, very unisex

    ReplyDelete
  44. I love that it is lightweight as my current pushchair is so heavy and cumbersome.x

    ReplyDelete
  45. Love thats its lightweight and the colour too!

    ReplyDelete
  46. Love this lightweight and simplicity of this pushchair

    ReplyDelete
  47. What's not to love- it's lightweight, colourful and easy to use. Great!

    ReplyDelete
  48. can't work out how to leave my name apatt fromin the blog. I am the anonymous one aboe! mary heald

    ReplyDelete
  49. I love the designa nd the color! It seems that the child feels comfy in it, which is the most important thing for me.
    Love the fact that it is light weight, folds compactly and comes with a foot muff:)

    ReplyDelete
  50. I would have to say the colour range

    ReplyDelete
  51. Love the flexibility of how light in weight it is and also the positive feedback that it's very easy to navigate :)

    ReplyDelete
  52. i like the way it folds down perfect to fit into my small car

    ReplyDelete
  53. GFC - Rebecca Phillips
    r-phillips1@hotmail.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
  54. I like manoeuverability and how it's lightweight. I have a baby carrier by Chicco to match!

    ReplyDelete
  55. I love the vibrant colour!

    ReplyDelete
  56. I love how lightweight it is & when folded it takes up minimal space. having a footmuff is a bonus especially in this cold weather we have been getting.

    ReplyDelete
  57. I like it being lightweight

    ReplyDelete
  58. Following GFC Louise Fairweather

    ReplyDelete
  59. I like the fact it is light weight @astrongcoffee1

    ReplyDelete
  60. I like the fact its light weight, i have a double buggy for my 1 and 2 year old. but when we all go out for long walks my 3 year old gets tired. so if we won this my 1 yr old daughter could have it while my boys could both sit in the double buggy :)

    ReplyDelete
  61. I love that it is light as some prams can be so heavy and the colour is just fab! ruth@rushhourtechnology.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
  62. the easy steering..some of the pushchairs should be sold only with a license : )

    ReplyDelete
  63. Love the cheery colour and a lightweight stroller is a godsend :)

    ReplyDelete
  64. I love the colour it seems to be nice and light and easy to keep in the boot of the car

    ReplyDelete
  65. love the colours and that its lightweght

    ReplyDelete
  66. The fact that it is lightweight is a major bonus, nothing worse than dragging a bulky pushchair through the streets.

    ReplyDelete
  67. I like the colour, the fact that it is lightweight, easily folded and it seems big enough. Both mine are tall and I find that some buggies are not big.

    ReplyDelete
  68. makes walking easier with it being light weight x

    ReplyDelete
  69. Lightweight which is so important once your child starts to grow as it gets even more difficult to push, also it folds up neatly and will fit easily into my car.

    ReplyDelete
  70. it's practicability being lightweight and fold-able and also being gorgeous and fashionable, a mum can be stylish and practical at the same time with this stroller!

    ReplyDelete
  71. I like that it's red, it's my favourite colour!

    @yyesidolikecake

    ReplyDelete
  72. I love how lightweight it is, making it much more manageable than lots of other models

    ReplyDelete
  73. The adjustable foot rest is a good idea and definitely being lightweight is a bonus!

    ReplyDelete
  74. I love the colour and it being lightweight.

    ReplyDelete
  75. I like it being lightweight and compact. With more and more grandparents looking after the grandchildren it is helpful to have a second buggy onsite so you don't have to transport one all the time.

    ReplyDelete
  76. Laura Pritchard laurastewardcomp at hotmail.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
  77. I love the bright red colour - so cheerful!

    ReplyDelete
  78. I would love a lightweight stroller, I struggle wth mine up and down my flat stairs. Love the colour!

    ReplyDelete
  79. I love itslight weighness

    ReplyDelete
  80. The size which it folds down to - a definite bonus with the size of my boot!

    ReplyDelete
  81. The lightweight factor, we all know how much we end up hauling the buggies around!!

    ReplyDelete
  82. I love that it is lightweight my current pushchair is so heavy.

    ReplyDelete
  83. That it's so light. The colour is lovely too.

    ReplyDelete
  84. Its looks great and its so important to be light.

    ReplyDelete
  85. its looks very comfortable, i love the chicco range its always just what you need at a reasonable price. - Thanks

    ReplyDelete
  86. That it is light and easy to fold down.

    ReplyDelete
  87. I love that it's light in weight because although buses have room for a few buggies now they are often full when the bus comes so to be able to quickly fold down the buggy and not have to have a weightlifting degree would be brilliant :-)

    Chris Fliss (sparky61)

    ReplyDelete
  88. Another great giveaway. It looks like it's the next stage up for my Dexter. The travel system is getting on my nerves and I want a one-piece x

    ReplyDelete
  89. Defiantly how light it is but the footmuff is a fab bonus as my current pushchair didn't come with one.

    ReplyDelete
  90. its lightweight easy to work and i love the colour. looks overall a great pram

    ReplyDelete
  91. I like how easy its to fold and store.

    ReplyDelete
  92. I love the colour. I have a real thing about red prams and this one would fit right in!

    ReplyDelete
  93. I love the fact it is lightweight :)

    ReplyDelete
  94. I love the fact it folds really small, our pushchair takes up the whole boot so shopping always goes on the back seat

    ReplyDelete
  95. Michael Rattray15 March 2013 at 23:26

    Quality and lightweight

    ReplyDelete
  96. I like that it's light and easy to fold

    ReplyDelete
  97. its great space saving aspects!! handy to be able to put up and down quickly for bus journeys etc x

    ReplyDelete
  98. lightweight and compact, perfect combination really.

    ReplyDelete
  99. it's neat & compact. My boot is tiny, so by the time I've got a buggy and changing bag in there's little room for shopping

    ReplyDelete
  100. looks fun and light. Would be great for my son to travel round in!

    ReplyDelete
  101. Its lightweight & I love the height and the shape of the handles!

    ReplyDelete
  102. its great thats its lightweight but sturdy too

    ReplyDelete
  103. the colour and looks so easy to use and comfortable for my niece

    ReplyDelete
  104. light and easy to manouever

    ReplyDelete
  105. It is just so Easy and yet reliably sturdy too

    ReplyDelete
  106. The compact size easy to get on a bus

    ReplyDelete
  107. Looks modern and lightweight

    ReplyDelete
  108. following on GFC as tina edwards (tina9stan@gmail.com)

    ReplyDelete
  109. its lightweight and modern looking

    ReplyDelete
  110. i like the fact it is lightweight and will be very handy on all our travels

    ReplyDelete
  111. Lightweight and easy to fold sounds great x

    ReplyDelete
  112. There's nothing complicated, it looks simple and easy to use, saves space and easy tomcollaspe

    ReplyDelete
  113. Colour, weight and it looks very cozy!!!

    ReplyDelete
  114. I have 4 grandchildren, 5th on the way so would be a great addition to our family, looks easy to use (not tech minded lol)

    ReplyDelete
  115. I like the fact that it is really light!

    ReplyDelete
  116. love that it is light and easy to fold

    ReplyDelete
  117. they are easier to fold & lightweight

    ReplyDelete
  118. Its easy to use and the colours fab..nikki cook

    ReplyDelete
  119. This is exactly what i need the pushchair i have is too big and bulky and takes up all the boot space plus i always end up running peoples feet over. this looks more straight forward and is alot smaller.

    ReplyDelete
  120. I love that its so lightweight

    ReplyDelete
  121. It looks great!

    ReplyDelete
  122. I like the fact it is lightweight and can recline the seat for our little one.

    ReplyDelete
  123. being light and compact, it doesn't take up the entire boot so there's room for other things as well

    ReplyDelete
  124. Looks easy to use and i like the colour
    @jenlouisej

    ReplyDelete
  125. Absolutely love the colour and it being light weight is perfect for me as I have severe pain in my wrists/arms, due to disability, so anything to make my life easier is a bonus!

    ReplyDelete
  126. The colour is great and being lightweight is always helpful

    ReplyDelete
  127. I like the fact it's lightweight to get and off public transport :)

    ReplyDelete
  128. Lynn Savage
    amjadattieh at yahoo dot co dot uk

    ReplyDelete
  129. It's light weight and stylish

    ReplyDelete
  130. I love the styles, colours and they are so practical.

    ReplyDelete
  131. Love that it's lightweight :)

    Hele

    ReplyDelete
  132. It looks easy to fold but still comes with a good sized hood

    ReplyDelete
  133. Lightweight and easy to fold.

    ReplyDelete
  134. I would love to win the Chicco to donate to charity, to go to Romania.

    ReplyDelete
  135. The footmuff to keep my little man snug

    ReplyDelete
  136. Follow on GFC and networked blogs as Beky Austerberry

    ReplyDelete
  137. The colours - bold and cheerful

    ReplyDelete
  138. Love that's so light weight, and looks really cosy, such a vibrant colour as well!

    ReplyDelete
  139. appearance and compactness

    ReplyDelete
  140. It looks easy to fold up which is a massive bonus when you need to take a bus or train. I like that its lightweight too. @chrismse1

    ReplyDelete
  141. I LOVE THE COLOUR :)

    @LSULLYSULLIVAN

    ReplyDelete
  142. Having struggled with heavy, awkward buggies, I appreciate the light weight, easy to use design.
    And, red is my favourite colour, too!

    ReplyDelete
  143. I love the colour :)Red is awesome!

    @v82chris

    ReplyDelete
  144. Lightweight and really easy to use!

    ReplyDelete
  145. that its light weight would be fab to for my holiday

    ReplyDelete
  146. following on GFC - stephen holman spholman@hotmail.com :)

    ReplyDelete
  147. being light and easy to fold/store is a big plus :)

    ReplyDelete
  148. Lightweight and easy to handle.

    ReplyDelete
  149. I love how small it folds and fab colour

    ReplyDelete
  150. It looks so comfortable and easy to push. Very stylish

    ReplyDelete
  151. The fact that it's lightweight! The pram I am currently using is 16kg and I'm so sick of struggling up&down stairs with it! This one looks very comfy and love the colour.
    Lilla Craig

    ReplyDelete
  152. The recline flat feature. Some we have looked at just dont recline enough to look comfy!@fairyprincess31

    ReplyDelete
  153. I love the fact that it's lightweight, looks good & a really nice colour

    ReplyDelete
  154. LIGHT AND GREAT COLOUR

    ReplyDelete
  155. It looks lightweight yet practical

    ReplyDelete
  156. Great colour and looks very light

    ReplyDelete

I love hearing your thoughts, so please feel free to leave me a comment :)