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Graco Mirage review
http://www.which.co.uk/baby-and-child/baby-transport/reviews/pushchairs/graco-mirage/review/
The Graco Mirage travel system pushchair is supplied with a Junior Baby car seat containing a newborn head support, so this pushchair system can be used from birth to three years of age. It also includes a raincover, hood with window, play tray and cup holder - but is this travel system pushchair worth investing in?
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| Specification criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specification | |
| Test Date | 26 February 2009 |
| Style of pushchair | Buggy |
Travel system
|
Yes |
| Sets of Wheels | 4 |
| Pneumatic wheels | No |
| Dimensions | |
| Pushchair weight (kg)
|
7.7 |
| Folded dimensions (cm)
|
40x87x55 |
| Age and weight suitability | |
| Suitable for use from birth?
|
Yes - seat is excellent |
| Maximum child weight (kg)
|
15 |
| Adjustment options | |
| Parent-facing option
|
No |
| Height adjustable handles | No |
| Handle height (cm) | 104 |
| Number of back rest positions
|
2 |
| Number of leg rest positions
|
1 |
| Folding attributes | |
| Folding Method
|
Scissor |
| 1-handed folding
|
Yes |
| Self-catching clip
|
Clip does not self catch |
| Stands upright when folded
|
Yes |
| Car seat | |
| Car seat compatible
|
Yes |
| Car seat included in price
|
Yes |
| Standard accessories | |
| Hood
|
Included in price |
| Shopping basket
|
Included in price |
| Raincover
|
Included in price |
| Additional accessories | |
| Car seat adaptors
|
Not needed |
| Footmuff or apron
|
Optional accessory |
| Carrycot
|
Not available |
| Ride on platform
|
Not available |
| Changing bag
|
Optional accessory |
| Mosquito net or sun protector
|
Not available |
| Bottle or cup holder
|
Not available |
| Parasol
|
Optional accessory |
| Carrybag for the pushchair
|
Not available |
| Second seat or toddler seat
|
Not available |
| Manufacturer contact details | |
| Phone number | 0844 412 1212 |
| Web address | www.graco.co.uk |
Graco Mirage
- Launch date: Sep 2008
- Type: Buggy
- Which? score:
| Bambino Direct | £79.97 | |
|---|---|---|
| BHS Direct | £81.00 | |
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Travel system
Can the pushchair can be used as a travel system by using it with a child car seat?
Pushchair weight (kg)
Pushchair only, without accessories.
Folded dimensions (cm)
Size in cm of the pushchair when it is folded. If the pushchair has a separate seat and chassis we give the folded volume of the chassis only.
Suitable for use from birth?
A 'Yes - seat is excellent' pushchair has a seat with a backrest that reclines to more than 150 degrees, which is best for newborn babies.
The backrest on a 'No' pushchair seat either does not recline to more than 120 degrees, or reclines so the baby lies less than 60 degrees from horizontal; the British pushchair safety standard means that the 'less than 60 degrees' minimum recline can be classified as suitable from birth in the UK, but Which? thinks that this is out of date and believes that a greater recline is better for newborn babies. We follow the more up-to-date European standard and do not recommend these models for babies under 6 months.
Pushchairs labelled 'No' do not recline far enough to be suitable from birth, but can be used from 6 months.
Pushchairs labelled 'Yes- with carrycot only' are suitable from birth only if you use the compatible carrycot until the baby is six months. The seat on these pushchairs is not suitable for use under six months. The carrycot may or may not be included in the price.
Maximum child weight (kg)
Manufacturer's recommendation. If the cell is blank the manufacturer does not specify this information in its instruction booklet. Weights for double pushchairs are per seat.
Parent-facing option
Whether the seat unit can face backwards towards the pusher or forwards
Number of back rest positions
How many positions the backrest can be set in
Number of leg rest positions
How many positions the leg rest can be set in
Folding Method
Whether the pushchair: folds into itself to make a long, thin package (umbrella fold); folds into a square package like a concertina or folds over itself in a scissor action. The way it folds will determine the folded size, shape and volume.
1-handed folding
Whether we were able to fold the pushchair using one hand in our tests. Although one hand fold may be possible, a 'yes' does not also mean that it was easy.
Self-catching clip
A self-catching clip automatically holds the pushchair shut when it is folded, making it easier to lift.
Stands upright when folded
A pushchair that stands unaided when it is folded is easier to store or use on public transport.
Car seat compatible
These pushchairs can be used with a car seat. Inclusion of the car seat here does not mean that it too is a Best Buy. However it will not have been awarded a Don't Buy status in our test.
Car seat included in price
Some car seats are included in the price, others are sold separately.
Hood
You would normally expect to find this included in the price of your pushchair.
Shopping basket
You would normally expect to find this included in the price of your pushchair.
Raincover
You would normally expect to find this included in the price of your pushchair.
Car seat adaptors
These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra.
Footmuff or apron
These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra.
Carrycot
These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra.
Ride on platform
These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra.
Changing bag
These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra.
Mosquito net or sun protector
These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra.
Bottle or cup holder
These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra.
Parasol
These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra.
Carrybag for the pushchair
These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra.
Second seat or toddler seat
These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra.
