How does it look?
The standard Ergobaby Metro+ Stroller comes in two different colours, black (which we tested) or grey, with a black aluminium frame. While it’s not a pram that will turn heads, you can choose from seven different sunshades for an added pop of colour.
Parent tester Matt says, “The stroller looks stylish but with a classic practicality about it. Without purchasing the coloured sun canopies, the pram probably would blend in, but with a pop of colour it would definitely stand out. We could see that this could appeal to some parents.”
The tyres are made from polyurethane rubber which tackled plenty of different terrain with ease during testing. The design of the Ergobaby Metro+ allows enough space to last the designated age span and is made from good quality, robust material.
Matt continues, “The handle is made from a really soft leather-look fabric which is lovely to the touch and would not retain water. The design is classic and it is definitely not babyish.”
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Is the Ergobaby Metro+ safe and sturdy?
We were really impressed with how safe the Ergobaby Metro+ felt during testing. While the pram weighs just 7.8kg and measures just 44cm in width, the compact size doesn’t take away from the sturdiness of the stroller. Matt says, “Due to the rear wheel position there is no chance of it toppling over with or without a child in the seat. Everything feels very robust and sturdy for [the relevant age range].”
The seat lies almost flat which means you can use it from birth, although it’s recommended that you use the newborn nest feature to make sure your young baby feels comfortable and secure. Despite the narrow seat, there’s plenty of space for a growing child up to the age of four or 22kg.
The seat mechanism is easily adjusted using a tab and feels secure when clicked into place. Matt says, “The five-point harness feels sturdy and the shoulder sections are well padded. Arms cannot escape easily and although the buckle seems quite small and cheap, there isn’t any risk to little fingers.”
The grey brake pedal is small but very easy to click on and off and holds the pram firmly in place so you have peace of mind when you’re out and about.
What’s the Ergobaby Metro+ like to use day-to-day?
Thanks to its compact, lightweight design, the Ergobaby Metro+ is ideal for whizzing around the shops and nipping in and out of the car for park trips and school runs. It tackles even the trickiest of terrain with ease too, such as grass and thick gravel.
Parent tester Matt says, “It’s really narrow and compact so navigating doors and small spaces was a breeze. It steers really well and is a very comfortable push. Wheels were great going through different terrain and difficult grassed areas. We used the wheel lock for thicker gravel and that worked really well. Kerbs were slightly more difficult, but the wheels are great for a pram of this size and they made the ride for our toddler really comfortable and relaxing.”
The stroller is comfortable to push too, with an extendable handlebar for taller parents. Matt adds, “The handles are extendable which is brilliant and the handle itself is really sleek, stylish and comfortable to grip.
An area that could be improved is coverage of the UPF-5O+ sunshade, however this is a common issue with many compact strollers. “It is good and very sturdy, but it doesn’t cover my two-year-old that well,” Matt says. “The magnetic viewing window is a great touch though.”
The rain cover is very effective at keeping the stroller and your child dry on rainy days, and folded up neatly in the storage basket.
Like other lightweight strollers such as the Babyzen Yoyo, the standard Ergobaby Metro+ doesn’t come with a bumper bar, you have to buy one separately, but we did use one during testing and it helped to make the seat more comfortable for our toddler. The five-point harness is quick and easy to use, even when you’re in a rush.
While the folding mechanism can be a bit fiddly initially, once you get the hang of it, it makes getting in and out of the car very easy. It folds down very compactly too if you have a small car boot or have a lack of storage space at home. Matt says, “This pram fits perfectly in our boot and doesn't take up much room at all. It collapses very well and uses minimal space and stands safely by itself.”
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