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Expert review
This is the smallest pushchair on the market (folded). It’s small enough to fit in the boot of a Mini. As a pushchair it is suitable from 6 months (the seat does not recline and is therefore not suitable for a newborn). It is, however, compatible with the Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix car seat and can be used from birth in this way with the car seat on top of the wheels - but this would only be a suitable mode of transport as a part time pushchair as it is recommended that a child is not in a car seat for more than 2 hours at a time due to the fact that the child is not lying flat (see car seat section).
The Zapp is a three wheeler but not with traditional big pneumatic wheels, the wheels are small rubber wheels which means it is suitable as a city pushchair but not for taking off road. It manoeuvres superbly and is a joy to push. This is definitely one of our favourite buggies. It is, of course fabulous for holidays (worth getting the transport bag accessory for taking on planes) and is small enough to fit in the overhead locker of an aeroplane. (don’t let on to the cabin crew that you’re taking your pushchair on board and no one will challenge you) – then when everyone else has to walk miles before retrieving their pushchair from the carousel you can glide by without a struggle! The seat, although non reclining is wide and very roomy for an older child. As well as all this it even looks great. There are some downsides to this zappy little number that should be pointed out, although, personally, I would not let them put you off. There is no shopping basket and due to the smaller wheels, although great for travel, it’s not one to take to the beach. The handles do not extend so if you’re super tall you should test drive it before buying. This is a great ‘second’ pushchair – probably not suitable as the ‘lead role’ but a perfect ‘supporting part’.
THE LOW-DOWN
How practical? – A practical second pushchair. Great for travel and outings where you want a small, easy to manoeuvre buggy
Defining Features? – Miniature size when folded, superb manoeuvrability
Who is it for? – City dwellers who want a smaller pushchair to accompany the larger one they already have
Car boot size – X small
Upsides – All the defining features + stylish to boot
Downsides – No shopping basket, not as light as some
Key considerations – Suitable from 6m+, not suitable for off road or beaches
Ease of use – So easy to steer and push, folding and opening is a 3 stage exercise - easy once you know how!
Budget – Approx £150 not the cheapest 6m+ buggy on the market but definitely one of the best
Accessories to consider – Comes with raincover, travel bag and connectors for CabrioFix car seat
Optional accessories – Footmuff, CabrioFix car seat
Fact File
Top> Title: Zapp
> Brand: Quinny
> RRP: £150
> Age group: From 6 months
> Weight: 6 kg
> Car seat compatible: Yes
> Carrycot compatible: No
> Width closed: 27 cm
> Height closed: 30 cm
> Length closed: 69 cm
> Width open:
> Height open:
> Length open:
> Wheel size:
> Terrain: City Parks Urban
> Extending handles: No
> Extending range:
> Boot size: Mini
> Facing parent: N/A
> Raincover included: Yes
> Separate chassis: No
> Genuine lie-flat: No
> Travel: Yes

excellent for new born when combined with maxi cosi car seat -and then can be used with its on seat from 6 months onward - a cheap yet sturdy alternative to its sister model in the same brand