What’s the storage basket like?
I found the under seat storage basket a little on the small side. For such a large chassis, I expected it to hold more, and with the carrycot attached, it was quite tricky to access.
Once the 6+ month seat is in place, it’s much easier to reach, and the basket is big enough to fit all the essentials for a day out. That said, if you tend to carry a lot of items, a pushchair with a larger basket, like the Uppababy Vista V3, might be more suitable.
There aren’t extra pockets or compartments under the seat, so you’ll need to plan what you pack carefully, but for everyday use with a newborn or toddler, it’s sufficient.
What is the Cosatto Wow 3 travel system like to use day to day?
The Wow 3 was easy to use in our day-to-day life. The carrycot detaches and reattaches effortlessly: you press the buttons on either side to release it, and it clicks back into place securely. Using the car seat adapters to attach the Acorn 2 i-Size car seat to the chassis is just as straightforward, making transitions between car and pushchair hassle-free.
The handlebar is thick and cushioned with a leatherette finish, giving the pushchair a solid, premium feel. I’m 5ft 4in and found the lowest position very comfortable, while my brother, who is 6ft 0in, was equally comfortable using it at the highest setting.
Living in a town, we needed a pushchair that could handle bumps, kerbs and uneven pavements. Most of the time, the Wow 3 coped really well. When fully loaded with a baby and shopping in the basket, it took a little technique to master, but it remained manageable. At a festival in the Cotswolds, it handled wet grass and uneven surfaces impressively without getting stuck.
That said, the suspension isn’t perfect. On a very gravelly track at the edge of a local park, the ride became a little too bumpy for comfort. It’s well suited to everyday town use and occasional rougher ground, but if you’re looking for a robust all-terrain pram that can handle any terrain, the Wow 3 probably isn’t the best choice.
Cosatto Wow 3 travel system: how easy is it to fold and unfold?
Folding and unfolding the Wow 3 is really straightforward. You just pull the handles up to fold it down, and there’s a small clip on the left-hand side that locks it in place once folded. The pushchair also has a carry handle, which makes it easier to lift, but at 12 kg, it’s quite heavy, so carrying it up and down stairs can be a bit of a workout.
When it comes to storing the Wow 3 in the car, it’s small‑boot friendly. Both the pushchair and carrycot fit easily into our VW Golf. In a smaller car like a Renault Captur, it’s a tighter fit, the carrycot goes in, but there’s not much room for anything else. Once you’re using the 6+ month seat, it folds together with the chassis, which makes it much easier to transport, even in a smaller boot.
Overall, while it’s not as ultra-light as some cabin-approved strollers, the fold is quick, intuitive, and secure, which makes it practical for day-to-day life and short trips in the car.