Product Review: Mutsy 4 Rider Light
The Mutsy 4 Rider light is an intelligently designed stroller perfect for a growing family. I have yet to see another like it in my community, and am asked about it each time we use it.
We recently purchased this luxury stroller
in anticipation of our second baby. Now that he’s here, I love that
our 4 Rider Light has something for every stage of his development. The
optional car seat adapter is compatible with both Graco and Maxi Cosi
infant car seats. Having this makes it easy to cart our son around
without taking him in and out of his car seat, or toting the heavy,
awkward bucket around while full of heavy, sleeping baby. The actual
adapter is just two small metal brackets that simply clicks onto the
frame and sits with the seat facing you.
Parents who prefer to pick and choose
their strolling options will like you can buy each component separately.
This is nice for those who don’t want a million pieces of gear
cluttering up their house..
For your strolling convenience, Mutsy offers the aforementioned car seat adapter, infant bassinet, toddler seat and a fun seat.
We love how easily the infant bassinet
snaps onto the frame. It comes with a mattress and sheet set that is
offered in a rainbow of colours. The canopy moves up/down nicely with
the press of two base buttons, and is very solidly made. There is also a
removable snap on cover which attaches at the base of the canopy and
fits snugly around the bassinet, protecting your little one from the
elements. For mom, Mutsy has added a few small pockets on the side of
the bassinet base as well as in the bed cover portion. These are great
for holding keys, money or a cell phone. There are handy carry straps
which allow you to move the bassinet around (we also used it for our new
born to sleep in for the first few weeks). The small rubberized feet on
the bottom of the unit are great for preventing damage to furniture or
other delicate surfaces. The only downfall, in my opinion, is that the
bassinet, while beautifully made, seems to ride a little ‘bumpily’ over
cracks and uneven sidewalks, causing the baby to be jostled around a bit
while we are out for a stroll.
The frame is extremely light
weight(19lbs), and extraordinarily maneuverable. It’s ability to push
with one hand is great for tight spaces or busy malls. My favorite
feature is the adjustable handle, which is great for taller parents or
couples with a height difference. There is a small basket on the base of
the frame, suitable for a mid size diaper bag. The basket is made of
heavy duty plastic, easy to wipe clean if needed. For moms who need
extra space for storage, a shopping basket can be attached to any of
Mutsy’s 4 Rider frames.
A cool riding accesory offered for
toddlers is the ‘fun seat’. This cross between a race car and a bicycle
has been a huge hit with our 20 month old daughter. Now that walking
(running) is her thing we are thrilled that she’ll actually stay put in
this stroller. The toddler sits in a formed plastic seat (bright racing
orange) facing outwards with their feet resting on the front platform
and there is a ‘handle bar’ that they get to ‘steer’ which keeps busy
hands occupied and entertained. The 5 point harness is great for keeping
your little one safe and secure, but not confined or constricted.
Underneath the fun seat is a very large
plasticized mesh basket, which is ideal for a trip to the market. I have
done an entire grocery shop and been able to easily pile all my
purchases into the combination of the fun seat basket and frame basket
with room to spare. Mutsy also sells a ‘beach bag’ that fits the fun
seat basket and would make for a useful and hassle free way to pack for a
trip to the park or family outing.
Once mastered, the Mutsy is extremely easy
to collapse and stow. Being able to fold the stroller with the
components attached is a bonus and timesaver. All of the 4 Rider
Light’s seats clip in easily and lock in, giving you the piece of mind
to know you know that your precious cargo is safe and secure, and you
don’t have to hunt down your owner’s manual each time you want to adjust
something. The design of the Mutsy is truly intuitive.
I am excited to outfit my 4 Rider with the
next ‘stage’ of options that we need as our children grow. We plan to
purchase the step up board next, an oval shaped platform for our
daughter to stand on, which hooks onto the rear ‘axel’ of the frame, and
once again, makes this stroller truly practical for a growing family.
Mutsy
offers families true quality for their money. These strollers have been
all the rage in the UK for years, and have finally come to North
America. The ease of use, versatility and innovative design are a
welcome change in our stroller market, and I am thrilled with our
stroller. Please keep in mind that this review only covers a fraction of
the exciting and innovative Mutsy options and accessories available to
families.
Prices: Frame,($370) Bassinet($225), Fun seat($110), Stroller Seat($170), Car seat Adapter ($30).
Additional information available at mutsy.com
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