Quinny, recognised well for their pushchairs, manufactures always attractive, giving good comfort to both the parents and the little ones. Pushchairs have to be easy to move around, the baby should feel relaxed as well as to meet the safety standards. Quinny does it all in its new Zapp Xtra Stroller. Confused with so many brands out there yet planning to buy a new stroller for your just born baby, then this Pushchair Review would be helpful to decide and know more about its features.
Brief Look:
The Quinny Zapp Xtra Stroller is suitable right from the birth of the child. The pushchair is lightweight, folds compact and the baby feels very comfortable in it. Available in good shades, this stroller makes an excellent travel solution.
Quinny Zapp’s Design:
Quinny Zapp Xtra Stroller is 89 x 42 x 25 cm when unfolded and has a folded dimensions of about 81 x 59 x 102 cm while weighs about 8.7 kg. The reclining system is commendable which ensures a good nap for the baby. For new born babies, the seats have to be reclined flat for them to lay flat giving comfort and support. Toddlers can also have a great use from this by looking at the around with parents for shopping. This pushchair is specifically designed for the kids to use it right from their birth till they are matured enough.
Seating Comfort:
The Zapp’s seat can be adjusted to face both the sides; forward and rearward. Young babies feel relaxed and happy if they could get face to face interaction with the mom even on a stroller. Hence this can be adjusted to face the elders with a rearward – facing seat option while the toddlers are eager to look around. Thus the pushchair can be converted to front-facing one. However the position may be the seat is cosy enough for them to enjoy the ride or take a sound nap. On the whole, the fully reversible seat feature is best for every baby.
Reclining Positions:
The Quinny Zapp Xtra buggy has number of reclining positions for the little ones to feel more comfort. The seat has 3 recline positions in the forward facing side and 2 positions in the rearward facing direction. The seat easily clicks for switching off the positions without the baby getting disturbed. Added is the one – hand recline feature which provides multiple height positions in both forward and rear-facing modes with just one hand.
About the Wheels:
This Zapp Xtra pram has 2 wheels on the rear side and 1 (double) swivel- wheel on the front side. The wheels are highly manoeuvrable and rotate to 360 degrees for added mobility on city streets or in the malls. The wheels are also lockable and the suspension on the rear wheels gives a smooth ride for the little ones. The wheels stop immediately with the foot operated parking brakes provided.
Other features and includes:
The Quinny Zapp Xtra pushchair has a compact fold with the lightweight frame and the seat unit can be removed and placed underneath. The footrest is adjustable for the baby to rest the legs. It is lightweight to be carries when folded. The pushchair has a sun canopy to protect the baby from harmful direct rays. It is just pulled forward to use as a canopy. Also it has a rain cover and a shopping basket beneath the seat.
The Maxi-Cosi Cabrio Fix and Pebble infant car seats are compatible and colour co-ordinated with this Zapp pushchairs also the car seat adapters are included with this Quinny stroller.
Attractive Colours:
To please the moms and to attract the kids, Quinny has manufactured the Zapp stroller with bright eye-catchy colours. The Zapp Xtra pushchair is available in rocking black, brown boost, rebel red, natural mavis, pink Emily and electric blue. Thus it leaves with lot of colour options to choose from.
Ideal Age for Use:
The buggy is best suited right from birth to 3+ years as mentioned. It can bear weight up to 50 pounds.
Warranty Detail:
The manufacturer, Quinny offers 2 years warranty on the chassis and 1 year on the fabrics however the wheels are not covered under the warranty.
Overall View:
The Quinny Zapp Stroller is a sleek and trendy looking buggy yet an affordable and a comfortable one. The front and rear facing adjustment feature suits best for a toddler as well as a new born. The shopping basket may not be of great use while the maneuverability is good. Car seat adapter is an added feature and folds compact. This buggy is worth buying to give a try.
Quinny Zapp Xtra Pushchair – Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Quinny |
| Model Name | Zapp Xtra Pushchair |
| Style of pushchair | Three wheel lightweight pushchair |
| Weight | 8.7 kg |
| Unfolded Dimension (L x W x H) | 89 x 42 x 25 cm |
| Folded dimensions | 81 x 59 x 102 cm |
| Lightweight | Yes |
| Wheels | |
| Number of wheels | 3 |
| Swivel Wheels | Yes |
| Foot activated braking system | Yes |
| Comfort fold mechanism | Yes |
| Lockable wheel | Yes |
| Other Details | |
| Recline Positions | 3 front facing and 2 rear facing position |
| Reclining padded Seats | Yes |
| Foot-rest adjustable | Yes |
| 5-point safety harness | Yes |
| Features | Reclining seat Sun canopy Rain cover Adapters for Maxi-Cosi Pebble or Cabrio Fix infant Car seats Storage basket |
| Age Range | 0-3 years |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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