Out'n'about Nipper

I recently purchased the Outnabout 360 single version 2. Overall I think it is a fantastic buggy for crossing all types of terrain as well as for shopping. My baby appears to be completely comfortable even on the roughest of ground! We used it from newborn with the head support which is purchased separately. The head support is a bit tricky to strap into the buggy and the straps look a bit uncomfortable so we just put a sheepskin down with the seat reclined flat and he looks really comfortable in there. The buggy is really easy to steer with one hand and very lightweight to lift into the boot of the car. The new version also has adaptors available for fitting the Maxicosi carseat onto it which is why we waited for the new version to come out.

My one warning with this new version of the Outnabout would be the new breaking system. They appear to have made it more complicated than on the old version so in order to lock the break, a metal pole has to slot into specific holes in the wheel. The problem with this is that if the break pedal is forced down when it's not in the right alignment, it breaks very easily, as we found out after a couple of weeks. Outnabout fixed it within 10 days but I am concerned that this problem may happen again, especially if someone else borrows the buggy and is unaware of how careful you have to be with it.

So, overall I am very happy with this buggy as it is so lightweight, copes with all terrain, suitable from newborn, fits a Maxicosi carseat and folds easily but a little disappointed with the breaking system which seems to be its weak point.

Really easy to steer, simple to fold and great value for money

This is such good value for money and I love the way you can easily steer with one hand when baby refuses to be anywhere else but in your arms.

Love it. So easy to push and handle. Its not a one and only pushchair as large when folded and when shopping. But if you do a fair amount of walking on uneven footpaths and off roading this is ideal. Only negative is we brought a limited edition which included a nicer wheel design unfortunately we were unable to pump them up due to the ridiculous value design. However we broken a wheel and were sent another and this desig fault had been fixed.

GREAT pushchair for all requirements. Lightweight (8kg ish), great over all terrain (incl off road tracks, snow, the beach) as well as being VERY manouverable for use about town. Comfortable from birth right up (we have used it from newborn to three years). Great to run with - can be pushed one handed allowing a more natural running style. We load up the handles with LOTS of shopping (using clips which are easy to buy from mothercare etc). We use it with a buggy board (litaf seat to go) which works well albeit with the niggles that go with using a buggy board (bruised shins/less manouverable). Great price tag - good value. We have been using it for three years and it is still going strong. Big hood to protect from the elements. Rain cover fits and works well. Very useful storage pockets in the hood which fit a surprising amount in.

The negatives:

- shopping basket underneath didn't last long over rough terrain (but we load up the back so this hasn't been a great problem)

- it is larger than i'd like for going on holiday - but we still take it as it is far far more practical to use than our travel stroller - it folds flatter than you would imagine if you pop all the wheels off (easily done)

- you won't look posh

I like it enough to have bought the double version also!