Stroller brand review: Mountain Buggy. Known for their all-terrain strollers, parents love this brand for their excellent maneuverability and rugged design. These strollers are loved by users who love to take their strollers out on all Terrains, and who pursue an active lifestyle.
A Kiwi brand, Mountain Buggy strollers are eco-friendly and designed to handle the outdoors – rough trails, steep hills. Phil and Teds, another New Zealand-based brand, bought over Mountain Buggy in 2009, and has since then made Mountain Buggy a force to reckon with in the all-terrain stroller market.
Mountain Buggy manufactures a wide range of baby products such as Buggies, Travel systems, Carrycots, Uniriders, Highchairs, Car seats & Accessories.
When it comes to strollers, puncture-proof Aerotech tyres, stand fold designs, Mountain Buggy has strollers that offer different features that will appeal to a range of family lifestyles.
The Mountain Buggy Urban Jungle with its compact structure and all 12 inches wheels, is more of a urban stroller meant for navigation crowded side walks, tight corners, shopping malls etc in an urban set up.
It is also much easier to transport in trunks of smaller cars.
The Urban Jungle has a maximum weight capacity of 45 lbs.
If your need for a stroller is primarily for city errands, and light jogging in your neighborhood, then you should consider the Urban Jungle. The Urban Jungle will appeal to fashion conscious city parents as it is available in various exciting colors.
Mountain Buggy now calls this stroller as the Urban Jungle Luxury Collection (or just Luxury Collection). These Urban Jungles come with better fabrics (including hand stitched leather bumper bar with matching satchel) and a new smaller, one-handed fold.
The Mountain Buggy Terrain jogging stroller will be a great choice for parents that are actively jogging, running and use off road trails. The bigger rear wheels and disc operated hand brake make only add to its appeal and make it a superior choice for jogging. The best part is that it has the ability to convert to a more compact stroller for regular city use with the 12″ urban wheel set that makes it an extremely versatile jogger stroller.
The stroller weighs 29 lbs and the maximum weight it can carry is 55lbs. When folded, the dimensions are 42 1/2″ x 24 1/2″ x 151/2″.
The seat can be fully reclined from lie-flat for newborn babies, to upright position ideal for infants and toddlers. The raised, high seat makes the stroller comfortably for taller kids with long legs.
It converts to a travel system with infant car seats
2 step fold into a compact size, automatic lock safely keeps the stroller folded, stroller stands independently in folded position.
Mesh pockets (2 nos.), two water bottle holders. Large undercarriage basket can carry a weight of upto 11 kgs (mesh with a zip prevents things from falling out). Additional pocket at the back of this basket with zip where you can put away your phone, glasses, keys or similar items.
Five-point safety strap, hidden plastic window that can be closed with a Velcro strap, through which parents can keep an eye on their kid. Large adjustable canopy with a sun visor that flips out.
The stroller has a hand operated disc brake and also has a foot operate brake. The stroller also features removable bumper bars.
The stroller has a very slim look. It has a 25 inch base and a mid-mount shock-absorber that is close to the seat. Pneumatic tires offer comfortable and smooth ride for your kids – One 12″ swivel wheel at the front. Two 16″ wheels at the rear. The front wheel can be locked, it also effortlessly turns the whole 360 degrees.
Adjustable handlebar from 34 inches to 46 inches gives parents of various height options the best pushing posture. The handlebar is rubberized for comfortable yet firm grip.
Accessories always enhance the experience of your product. With Mountain Buggy Terrain or Urban Jungle too, you can combine it with the right optional kit to your stroller. I’ve listed some of the popular accessories for the strollers below. Some of these are extremely popular with parents:
Carrycot – You can use this accessory to transforms your stroller to a Bassinet. It basically allows you to lie your baby flat, and facing you as you push the stroller.
Car Seat Adaptors – The car seat adaptor can convert your Terrain or Urban Jungle to a compact baby travel system. You will find a variety of these adapters. These following is the list of infant car seats that are compatible with the strollers:
Face-to-Face Rear Facing Seat – A face-to-face rear facing seat allows you to have a close interaction and bonding with your child, especially after your baby has outgrown a carrycot or infant car seat.
Mountain Buggy Belly Bar Cover
This is a black colored bumper/belly bar cover for Mountain Buggy Strollers. Use this for a better grip and to hide imperfections such as damages and stains. Approx. 21″ inches long. Read more on Amazon.
The freerider – If you have an older kid, you can opt for a freerider. It is actually a simple concept and design similar to a stroller rider board. All you need to do is attach it to the rear of the stroller (doesn’t need tools) and voila! Your elder and older child can enjoy a exciting fun-ride, while the younger sibling can sit in the stroller. And when your kid is old enough to scooter and do a free wheeling alone, all you need to do is flick a switch and detach the Freerider from the stroller connector and watch your kid go!
A Mountain Buggy Jogging stroller is everything that an active parent was looking for in a stroller. This stroller has been around for a long time (since 1992 when it was first born in New Zealand) when an active father’s need for an all-terrain buggy led to the first Mountain Buggy stroller. Since then, there have been constant changes in its design, features and technology that have only evolved and improved over the years. The company in fact, based these improvements and innovations based on feedback from parents. They took care to try and incorporate the needs and suggestions of parents which has today, led to their improved and innovative strollers.
You also have a choice between the Urban Jungle and the Terrain, when deciding on which Mountain Buggy stroller jogger to buy. There are many similarities between the two, however, the Mountain Buggy Terrain stroller is much superior in performance. And as parent with an active lifestyle, you will just enjoy jogging off the road with your baby using this stroller.
If you’re concerned about storage, you can choose a more compact stroller that can be packed with one hand. Strollers like Nano and the Cosmopolitan Luxury Collection. can also be made into a travel system.
Strollers like the Nano, Nano Duo and MB Mini have smaller measurements and lighter weight, are easy to take along on public transport, and better suited for city life.
Others strollers like Terrain come with large air filled tires to help transition between different surfaces. These are better suited for parents who lead an active lifestyle.
Website: Mountainbuggy.com
Mountain Buggy Jogging Strollers
Mountain Buggy Freerider Kiddie Board
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