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!

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The Petite Star Njoy Bubble Review

I have to admit when it comes to pushchairs, I have a weakness.

An infalliable lust that keeps me wanting to see what each and every one of them can do, where they can go and the different adventures that can be shaped.

My latest test subject is no other then the Petite Star Njoy Bubble.

This light weight stroller is one of a kind on the design front, I have never seen a stroller like it.

Why is it so different?

Well! it is an umbrella fold combined with a reversible seat allowing this stroller to be parent facing or outward facing! The beauty of it is that unlike other strollers that boast parent facing (my favourite feature in a pushchair) you can alter the position of the seat unit without removing it from the chassis.

I have always loved having Leo face me while we are out and about, over recent months he has been facing out into the wonderous wide world but when the Bubble arirved I could not resist taking Leo out in the parent facing mode. We walked around Tesco grabbing the essentials having a lovely little chit chat and Leo used the words that he knew to chatter back to me, very content facing me all the while.

The seat positioning is operated by a handle at the top of the unit and you will find that it is the same handle that reclines and inclines the seat. In both parent and rear facing positions you can lie the seat flat, so that when the little rugrats fall asleep you can cosy them up and give them their full sleep out.

Assemblying the Bubble

In the box:

- Instruction Manual

- Chassis

- Wheels

- Head hugger

- Rain Cover

Putting the Bubble together is simple as all you need to do is attach the front wheels by popping them into place and attach the hood.

At first I found the hood a little fiddly but once I got it lined up with the runners correctly I realised how easy it really was. With all four wheels now in place and the hood attached, that completes the assembly process for the Njoy Bubble.

Simplicity at it’s best.

With the Bubble now completed in front of me I looked it up and down forming my initial impressions.

So what did I think?

The ice white of the aluminium frame looks great against the black material of the hood and side panels, and the electric purple seat unit adds a welcome splash of colour to the stroller. At first I wasn’t too sure if I had fitted the hood correctly as it felt a little wobbly, but as the hood is made entirely out of Nylon fabric and moves with the positioning of the seat it does need the leeway. I have found that due to this the hood does not feel as supported and sturdy as on other strollers I have tried but it is a generous size offering shelter from the elements.

The seat unit offers the passenger lots of room to stretch out and enjoy the ride, and with the included head hugger it is possible to use this stroller from newborn. What I especially liked about the seat was that you can sit it upright with the incline, with some strollers I have found that leo can never sit completely upright as the incline doesn’t go that far forward. Leo likes to sit up and see everything as we go around, and we often have a struggle if I dare recline him before he falls asleep! So for us this is fantastic, and I know if Leo could he would give it a big thumbs up!

When out and about with Leo I do still tend to have a changing bag with me, especially if I am out for a rather long day, if I have Leo in parent facing mode then there is not really anywhere that I can hang my changing bag, and I do worry that if I do hang anything off the handles that I risk tipping the stroller as it is very light. There is a shopping basket based underneath the Bubble but due to the seat design it is rather fiddly to get to. Petite Star have compensated by adding a zip on either side of the basket so that you can have better access but the space available is still rather tight and realistictally you probably wont get anything in there other than the raincover.

Now I have already mentioned that this is a light weight stroller, but I don’t feel that this gives it the justice that the Bubble deserves. The entire stroller is incredibly light, even with my 18 month old in the seat, it is effortless to push and goes up curbs like a dream. As babies grow into bigger babies, and then into little people it gets harder to cruise them around with their weight becoming more apparent they often weigh down the stroller… So the Bubble is a great choice for those of us who have older babies who still need a pushchair.

Leo is far off being able to walk for the duration we are out and we do still need a stroller. This pushchair is light enough for me to push one handed, so while I have Leo on the reignes I can still keep up with him and control where the pushchair goes! And when Leo’s little legs get too tired, he can go straight back into the Bubble for a rest.

Over the last 15 months I have had the pleasure of trying various different strollers, and one thing I find very important is the ease of putting it up and down. After all this is something that you will be doing on a very regular basis and you don’t want to be faffing with fiddly elements. So I am pleased to report that this umbrella fold stroller is very simple to put up and down. It is very similar to other umbrella fold pushchairs that I have used and simply has a push up button in the middle of the back frame, and a push down switch on the right hand side. Then by pushing the stroller forward it collapses and automatically locks with the clasp on the side.

You can fold the stroller in both seat positions and don’t have to fiddle around to alter the seat before collapsing it, and the collapsed stroller is the perfect size to fit easily in the boot of my 206!

Putting the stroller back up is just as simple, by firstly releasing the clasp and pushing down on the middle pedal at the back of the stroller to re-tension the frame.

It really is that simple!

When I first touched the EVA foam wheels I will admit that I wasn’t to sure of them, you could maybe even say I didn’t like them. However after giving this stroller a real test run I have been forced to change my mind. The wheels run smoothly providing you with great control!

The raincover fits the pushchair securely in either parent facing mode or outward facing. When the raincover is on it gives Leo plenty of room to manuever and stays out of his way. I have been storing the raincover in the basket so that it is always there if we suddenly need it, which with the British weather is always a possibilty!

Over all I think this is a fab little stroller with big capability. I know a lot of parents want the oppurtunity to be face to face with their baby while out and about so this feature is a big attraction.

Petite Star really have done themselves proud with this nifty little number, by providing a stroller that can be used in both parent facing and outward facing positions without the need to remove the seat from the chassis and it is bound to be a big success!

With the added head hugger you can use this stroller from birth and realistically you will only need one pushchair. For £199.00 RRP this is a very attractive price for a pushchair that has the potential to carry your little one through to a time when you no longer need a pushchair.

Disclaimer: I was sent the Petite Star Njoy Bubble for the purpose of this review, however all opinions expressed are completely honest and my own.

The Cosatto Yo! Pear Drop Giveaway!

WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT

Thank you all for taking part in this giveaway, but in the end there can only be one winner. On this occasion the winner of the Cosatto Yo! Pear Drop Stroller is.... Heather! 

Heather has been notified by email with the good news just in case she does not see it here first!

Congratulations!

Last week I told you all about how fantastic, Leo and I found the new Cosatto Yo! Pear Drop. 

This week? 

Well I am giving you the chance to win one for yourself!

That's right!

One very lucky reader is going to be the very proud owner of the Pear Drop. So if you missed my glowing review of this very fruity stroller, make sure you have a read after you enter this fantastic giveaway!

What's in the winners box!?

The winner of this giveaway will be very impressed with all of the goodies that come as standard with this little number!

In the box you will find:

- Footmuff.

- Raincover.

- Shopping basket.

- Detachable hood.

- Chest pads.

- Head hugger.

- Aluminium chassis.

So by now I am sure you are just itching to enter and get your hands on the Pear Drop Yo! So without further adieu...

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The Cosatto Yo! Pear Drop Review

Cosatto are well known for their brightly coloured pushchairs with plenty of personality. Cosatto refer to this as their trademark quirkiness and I have to say that I am inclined to agree with them.

I have always loved the Cosatto designs, so when I was presented with the opportunity to put the new Cosatto Yo! to the test, I was more than a little excited. In fact when the new stroller was dropped off with me late last week I could not wait to get it out and take a look at it in the flesh.

Leo and I have been sent the new Yo! Pear Drop to put through it's paces, so while Leo was napping I seized the opportunity to put it together.

The first thing that struck me about the Pear Drop was the gorgeous bright green colouring. It is lovely and a great colour for the Summer (which has finally arrived!) It really does stand out from the crowd. I would be lying if I said I did not get some admiring glances and double takes while pushing this little number around the shops. In fact one lady even went as far as to whisper to her friend 'That is the stroller that I want!'

The Yo! Pear Drop Specification - 

The Techy bit...Before the exciting bit!

- Weight: 7kg

- Size: L: 72cm W: 44cm H: 98cm

- Folded size: L: 116cm W: 30cm H: 34cm

- Handle height: 100cm

- Suitable from birth

- Suitable for children up to 15kg

What's in the box?

Cosatto are so very generous with the accessories that come with their strollers and the Yo! Pear Drop is no exception. 

In the box you will find:

- Footmuff.

- Raincover.

- Shopping basket.

- Detachable hood.

- Chest pads.

- Head hugger.

- Aluminium chassis.

Cosatto provide you with the whole package when you purchase a pushchair from them. I think this is great as with other brands you often have to purchase the extra's at an additional cost to yourself. Having it all provided in the box gives you the added peace of mind that you have everything you need, which is always reassuring especially if you are on a budget or are not really sure what you may need. 

The Cosatto Yo! Pear Drop has it all!

So is it easy to put together?

For the first time ever I can say yes. Putting the Yo! together is a complete breeze.

I had a flick through the instructions before giving my full attention to our new set of wheels, and within 5 minutes it was all set up and ready to go. The Yo! does not take long to assemble at all and I have to say that out of all of the pushchairs I have had the pleasure of putting together, this is by far the easiest. I simply had to pop each of the wheels onto the chassis, attach the hood and viola - we were ready to head out into the beautiful sunshine that seemed to shine just for us and our shiny new stroller.

The Yo! Pear Drop as the name suggests is entirely themed around the very tasty fruit. It really does look great. It is bright Green and completely delicious. The frame is Aluminium and brushed Silver complimented by a partial black frame. Sitting on top of the frame is the seat unit in the head turning Green and the fruity Pear pattern. 

It takes a matter of seconds to unfold this stroller and is just as simple to put away. When the Yo! is up and ready to go it is incredibly sturdy. I have had other umbrella folds in the past, that I have spent much more money on only to find that they are not very strong. In fact there have been occasions where I thought that lifting it up a curb may result in the frame snapping. This has never happened but not having to worry about picking the Yo! up and down curbs is a real bonus. It is completely solid.

I am a fan of simple, straight forward pushchairs as I am one of those Mummy's you see in the car park trying to put the pushchair back down to fold away in the boot, but just can't seem to find the right button to collapse it. This is not the case with the Yo! It could not be any more simple. 

When folded it is quite long but it fits with plenty of room in the boot of my 206. However if you are in need of more space then you can always pop off the front wheels, and this should allow you to position it perfectly in the boot of your car. 

The Yo! Pear Drop has a fully lined hood that has a UPF of 50+ which has been great in this sunshine. There is a very handy peek a book window which I found brilliant. It allowed me to see exactly what Leo was doing at all times, and we even played a little game of peek a boo, which Leo absolutely loved. 

Now after Leo and I have been putting the Yo! through it's paces I am pleased to report that it has really done us proud. We have been to the park in it, and gone over the field with no problem at all. We have fed the ducks by the river and tested out those all important breaks. They are very simple to pop on with your foot and when on, it is not going anywhere! Which put my mind at ease considering we were pretty close to the river!

We have turned many a head pushing this little beauty down the street, and I know I should now rejoice in their pram envy, but part of me has to anyway. 

I mean look at it!

I have been referring to the Yo! Pear Drop as Leo's First 'Big Boy stroller' and this is because it is the very first and only stroller I have ever owned that does not have the option of facing me. But at 1 whole year old (and a couple of weeks) I think it is high time I let him graduate from facing me and let him look out into the exciting world around him. And guess what! He loves it. 

The Yo! allows Leo to sit completely up right and stare out at everything and everyone that passes by. It steers so smoothly and is sturdy without being heavy. Leo squeals with delight when something catches his eye and is completely safe in the fantastic seat unit that features a chunky 5 point harness. 

The harness can be easily adjusted to one of three different height settings as I discovered when altering the straps for Leo. The seat combines a solid back and a very simple recline/incline with the use of straps that can be tightened and released by a simple clip. When Leo has fallen asleep it is so simple to adjust the Yo! into a recline so he can have his full sleep out.

The Yo! Pear Drop comes with it's very own stylish cosy toes as I mentioned earlier. We are yet to put it into use due to this glorious weather, but I have to say that not only does it look great but it is so very soft and fleecy on the inside and waterproof on the outside! Leo does not always keep his hands in his cosy toes (I discovered this over the winter) and Cosatto have added a very clever kangaroo pocket for those little hands on a cold day. It means Leo will get his own way and have his hands outside, but has the opportunity to hide them away too.

The cosy toes can also be unzipped, leaving the bottom panel which can be used as a reversible seat liner. There is a very fruity pear fabric on one side and a green fleece material on the other, which means you can choose whichever side of the liner that takes your fancy! My favorite side is the Pear as it just looks great and carries on the style of the Yo! The seat liner provides an extra layer of padding to the seat adding additional comfort for little bodies, that can be used throughout the summer, making those little naps that little bit more dreamy.

I have a question for you all. Who of you have ever been caught in a completely un-expected down pour, and reached into your basket to find you have neglected to pack your rain cover? I know I have. So what if I was to tell you that Cosatto have covered this all important base4 by the means of the incredible rain cover bag, that attaches to a special hook by the handle? Because that is exactly what they have done. This bag comes colour coded with the rest of the stroller in the same vibrant green and means you will never forget your rain cover again! 

Now for my all time favourite feature....*drum roll* please!

The Yo! features the most impressive shopping basket I have ever had the pleasure of filling up! It is easily accessible and has a very generous sized basket. I have been taking all of Leo's nappies, drinks and food out in the bottom, which means I don't need a changing bag. This is great as I don't like hanging my bag over the handle bars.

What do Leo and I think over all?

I have found the Cosatto Yo! Pear Drop absolutely fantastic. We have been going everywhere in it, Leo has a comfortable ride and I find it a joy to push around. The padded handles make it soft and easy to grip and the swivel front wheels make it so easy to manoeuvre.

I have not found it easy to push around one handed due to the Two separate handles, but other than this one point I cannot fault this very attractive stroller. 

The Yo! is priced around £220.00 and can be purchased from Mothercare, Boots, Argos and many other online stores. The Yo! Comes in 3 very delicious fruity flavours, demonstrating that their truly is a Yo! for everyone:

- Toffee Apple

- Pear Drop

- Cherry Pop

For a full list of stockists please visit the Cosatto website.

I give the new Cosatto Yo! a big thumbs up in performance and cosmetic style. Cosatto have succeeded again in a good looking stroller that truly has a big personality.  

Before you go, why not take a look at our adventure with the very yummy Cosatto Yo! Pear Drop!?

Disclaimer: Leo and I were kindly send a Cosatto Pear Drop for the purpose of this review. However all views and opinions are honest and my own. 

We are thoroughly enjoying the Yo! 

The Easywalker June - An Anticipated Introduction

Easywalker strollers first rolled onto the pushchair scene back in 1989 - 23 years ago, and in this time they have been following basic and effective guidelines in the manufacturing of their strollers:

- Quality, sustainable solutions

- ‘Less is more’

- All-terrain

- Value for money

- Sporty design

Easywalker Strollers invite you outside to take on your next adventure, be it a scenic walk around the sunflower fields or a all terrain adventure in the pouring rain. There is a stroller for every need in both the physical need and of course the cosmetic department.

Easywalker like to keep things simple, the way strollers are meant to be. Their main focus is completely on the essence of the stroller and how practical it is for the parent to use, and how comfortable it is for baby to ride along in.

With that said I would like to introduce you all to the Easywalker June... 

The June is the brand new stroller that will be hitting the high streets for a scheduled release date in August 2012. There is a lot of mystery surrounding this exciting new stroller and for a long time Easywalker have been very secretive about their latest addition. 

What do Easywalker say?

The new Easywalker June stimulates you to go outside and experience the world together with your child. A compact all-rounder which you can easily use on any terrain, both in the city and the woods or beach. 

The Easywalker june is voted most innovative baby product in the market by consumers and jury. In both the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. Next to that we have also recently won the prestigious and well known Red Dot award.

I am pleased to be able to give you a sneaky peak into the stunning new June and it's exciting specification.

The June is compact, weighing in at around 9kg and it even folds up into one unit, no matter what position the seat is in! This is a impressive feature in my eyes, as some strollers can not be folded completely as one piece when in parent facing mode, so this will make so much difference to those, like me who love having baby face you, but detest the thought of taking it apart at the end of the adventure to collapse it.

 The June boats a user friendly one click collapse feature, which is what I always like to hear. Simplicity for me is the only way, and I always seem to struggle with all the controls when learning to put a new stroller up and down. A very clever feature that not many pushchairs can scream and shout about...Is that the June can be conveniently carried in a Mini Cooper's boot, which gives you an idea of just how compactly it folds down. 

The new June comes equipped with Four suspension and shock absorbing all terrain air wheels, which aim to provide the smoothest ride over fields, beaches and even snow. They really make this stroller look complete, and the thought of being able to venture off road with these wheels and the strong frame construction, makes the June experience even more exciting.

A subject very close to my heart is the seat unit position. I am pleased to confirm that the June has both a parent facing option and of course forward facing. I do enjoy having the option to have Leo facing me and to this day, if we are travelling out on our own I love the luxury of being able to see him, and talk to him.

The seat unit is large and well padded, it is equipped with a 5 point harness and chest pads. There is a great colour pallet available, with the option to mix and max the colour's to your required taste. The main seat unit is always in Black but there is an exciting variation available on the sun canopy in either Blue, Natural or Black.

You can even customise the colour of the seat liner and really make the June stand out from the other strollers out on the high street. 

The exciting new June has the potential to be used as a complete travel system. Car seat adapters can be inserted into the framework allowing you to combine a Maxi-Cosi Pebble, Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix a Cybex Aton or one of BeSafe’s infant car seats. This is always a welcome option with a newborn baby and makes transporting your little one from the car into the house a breeze, while allowing baby to continue sleeping with no disturbance.

A very welcome addition is the carry cot, if you are like me a pram is essential in those early days. The carry cot can be purchased at an extra cost but from what I have seen, looks to be a very decent size that will allow baby plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy the ride.

There is a range of accessories already in existance for the June from footmuffs, bumper bars, mosquito nets to changing bags.

I am so excited by this beautiful new stroller that seems to tick every box. It looks as good as it sounds and I am very much looking forward to taking the new June for a test drive at the end of August. 

I am going to be putting the June to the test with Leo and sharing all of our findings with you. We will be taking the June on our many adventures, to the beach and on many a walk. 

I will leave you with a great video insight into the June and a very catchy song that is sure to get you into the June spirit!

Keep your eyes peeled for our full review of the June in the on-coming months, embellished with exciting video footage and plenty of photos with the very cheeky Leo taking you along for the ride.


You can view the official Easywalker website right here.


You can follow Easywalker on Twitter for updates and exciting news.

Laura & Leo

xx

The Cosatto Yipi Review

With my return to work appearing on the not so distant horizon, the thought into Leo's transportation comes into question while he is under the watchful eye of his Grandma. Of course we have my Quinny Zapp Xtra, but with Granny's arthritis she finds it a very painful experience putting it up and down.

This put us back into the big and exciting world of buying a stroller. The world where there is so much choice and variety. Of course as you know this is a task I highly enjoy and I seem to get a bigger buzz each time I make that all important purchase. It is like buying a shiny new car, that you just cannot wait to take out for a test drive.

Granny and I searched high and low for the perfect stroller for the task at hand. We needed one that is easy to put up and down, to make sure Granny's arthritis is not stirred, it must be purchased on a budget, that wont shake to many branches on the money tree. Of course I am pretty set in my ways, I like the luxury of having a attractive pushchair, that Leo enjoys riding in as much as I love pushing around.

After searching all over the place, and scouring the Internet for reviews, we came across the Cosatto Yipi. It seemed to tick every box we had thrown in it's way:

- Good reviews
- Easy to put up and down
- Attractive design
- Good price

The Cosatto Yipi retails at around £199.00 but at the time of purchase we managed to find it half price, making it a even more attractive deal.

The Yipi has a sporty design in a lovely Red. The stroller comes with front and rear suspension which is pretty essential as our family our big walkers. We like to break the mould and take the pushchair on pretty much all terrains. The frame is very Sturdy and lightweight, and it even has self-aligning front swivel wheels. 

What is in the box?

In the box you are provided a very generous amount of items, more often than not you do have to purchase extras such as the coseytoes at additional cost to yourself. Cosatto however have really covered their base on this front, and this is what you will receive inside your box:

Footmuff.

Rain cover.

Shopping basket.

Bumper bar.

Detachable hood.

Chest pads.

Head hugger.

Changing bag.

Steel chassis.

For a pushchair on a budget, all the extras that they include such as the coseytoes and changing bag make this an ideal second pushchair that you could happily keep at Grandma's without breaking the bank.

The Cosatto Yipi Features

- 5 point harness.

- 4 wheeler.

- Swivel and lock wheels - front wheels only.

- Handle height 104cm.

- Dual wheel suspension.

- Linked brakes.

- Adjustable leg rest.

The Yipi is suitable from birth due to the multi recline positions and head hugger. It can be used for the child right up to 15kg, approximately 4 years old. The recline adjustment is very simple to use and can be done with just one hand while on the move. So when baby falls asleep it is just a case of adjusting the strap to loosen the back of the seat.

The Yipi is first and for most a forward facing seat with no option of parent facing. For me parent facing is a important feature and something I always look for when buying a pushchair. In this case, as Leo is now growing up it is not as important as it was in the early days. Leo has so far loved being able to look out into the hustle and bustle of the world around him.

I found the Yipi very easy to push around, light and breezy in fact. I had no trouble pushing it around One handed, which is actually a very important feature when you receive that all important phone call while on your travels, or wanting to send that sneaky text while baby is happily bobbing along in the stroller.

The biggest flaw for me was actually the shopping basket, being a little bit of a crazed woman when it comes to hitting the high street, I like to know I have a decent sized shopping basket with easy access. Cosatto have taken care of the size of the basket at hand with no worries at all, access on the other hand is not that great. The access points are not wide enough in my opinion to get things in and out. This did dampen my shopping spirit when I realised I would be forced to carry my goodies around...

My Views:
Yipi Pros:

- It is a light weight stroller to get from A to B.

- Portable.

- Easy to put up and down (Accomplished by Granny with her Arthritis).

- Compact.

- Convenient for Granny's every day needs.

- A very sturdy design.

- Attractive design and colour.

- Fits in the smallest boot.

- Great range of accessories.

Yipi Con's

- It has proven tricky to access the shopping trolley, as the gaps to reach in and out are not very substantial.

- It does not have a very large seat, so as the child get's older it may not be as comfortable as it would be for a smaller child.

What do we think?

The Yipi is not a stroller I would have chosen myself for Leo, but each individual has their own unique needs. This is a stroller that will be used by Granny for Leo due to her arthritus. It does exactly what she needs it too and has a great specification. Leo travels very comfortably in it and that is the most important thing.

It is priced very reasonably and I am very impressed with everything that comes in the box, from the raincover to the coseytoes. I feel that the Yipi is great value for money. It is a very generous amount they provide you with and the changing bag is a lovely touch, as now Granny has her very own bag for Leo.

I think this is a great addition if you are in the market for a second pushchair maybe for Granny's house or even to take abroad with you on holiday.

 Laura

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