Functional Analysis:
- Convertibility
- Versatile as it includes carry cot, stroller seat, car seats, and optional space for transporting siblings.
- Carry cot and stroller seat is positioned higher to improve the parents ergonomic body position to reach the child.
- To convert seat from parent facing to forward facing, it requires the individual to hold and push down a white button on the side of the seat to lock it into the stroller frame.
- As child ages, different seats can be purchased to attach to frame to transport child.
- Recline
- Recline the whole seat as one unit (includes the head and feet).
- Requires a pinching motion to manipulate lever to recline the seat.
- Requires an individual to push down on the lever to sit chair back up.
- Seating Postitions
- Seat can be adjusted for the child to face the parent or be forward and facing out
- One must pull and push a lever to raise seat height and lock it in place.
- Seat Cushion
- Extra cushion included for smaller babies.
- Removable and is machine washable. May vary depending on type of material.
- Stroller Canopy
- Includes adjustable hood and visor
- Protects child from sun and rain.
- Includes mosquito net, and rain cover with zipper.
- Increase ventilation and air flow by unzipping the top cover.
- Handles
- Oval shape, covered with material which can increase grip support when pushing stroller.
- Adjustable for height and desired angle.
- Height and angle adjustment requires a push and pull of a lever.
- Chest Harness
- 5 point harness.
- Shoulder strap cushion.
- Buckle can be difficult to manipulate depending on individual skill level.
- Adjustable, but may be difficult to manipulate.
- Seat Rail
- Detachable to provide extra protection.
- Easy to insert, could be difficult to detach.
- Wheels/Casters
- Rubber wheels can provide more traction on uneven surfaces.
- Swivel wheels make it easier to move around corners.
- Lockable swivel wheels.
- Could be difficult to lock wheels with decreased leg function. Could use an adaptive device.
- Foot Plate
- Completely removable.
- Adjustable foot plate to fit child as they grow.
- Pull lever handle to adjust foot plate.
- Foldability
- Lightweight, compact folding.
- The process to fold stroller requires an individual to manipulate multiple parts which could be difficult for decreased hand function and trunk control.
- Storage Basket
- Easy for travel and additional storage.
- Waterproof.
- Storage basket could be difficult to reach whether seated or standing based on level of ability.
- Other Considerations
- Reflectors on the each side and back of the stroller.
- Expensive
More Information
Consider checking out this video that demonstrates how to operate the stroller:
Worth Noting:
Stroller is compact has and adjustable in the height of the handles as well as the footrest for the child. Car seat attaches to stroller; however, new seats must be purchased as child ages.