Pushchairs: Compare features & prices Maxi-Cosi Noa review

Maxi-Cosi claims its Noa buggy is compact when folded and boasts a 'unique retractable handle' so you can pull it along like a suitcase. It could be perfect for holidays, but is this pushchair tough enough for everyday use? Our lab experts and parent panel checked its usability and durability to find out.
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Specification criteria Specification
Specification
Test Date 8 February 2012
Style of pushchair Holiday buggy
Travel system Can the pushchair can be used as a travel system by using it with a child car seat? No
Sets of Wheels 4
Use with carrycot Can attach a carrycot to the pushchair? Either on the frame instead of the seat, or on top of the seat? No
Pneumatic wheels No
Dimensions
Pushchair weight (kg) Pushchair only, without accessories. 7.5
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. 35x46x76
Age and weight suitability
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 thinks that this is out of date and believes that a greater recline is better for newborn babies.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. No
Maximum child age (months) Manufacturer's recommendation. If the cell is blank the manufacturer does not specify this information in its instruction booklet. 42
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. 15
Adjustment options
Parent-facing option Whether the seat unit can face backwards towards the pusher or forwards No
Height adjustable handles No
Handle height (cm) 101
Number of back rest positions How many positions the backrest can be set in 1
Number of leg rest positions How many positions the leg rest can be set in 1
Folding attributes
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. Concertina
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. No
Self-catching clip A self-catching clip automatically holds the pushchair shut when it is folded, making it easier to lift. Yes
Stands upright when folded A pushchair that stands unaided when it is folded is easier to store or use on public transport. Yes
Car seat
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. No
Standard accessories
Hood You would normally expect to find this included in the price of your pushchair. Included in price
Shopping basket You would normally expect to find this included in the price of your pushchair. Included in price
Raincover You would normally expect to find this included in the price of your pushchair. Included in price
Additional accessories
Car seat adaptors These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra. Not available
Footmuff or apron These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra. Optional accessory
Carrycot These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra. Not available
Ride on platform These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra. Not available
Changing bag These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra. Optional accessory
Mosquito net or sun protector These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra. Not available
Bottle or cup holder These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra. Not available
Parasol These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra. Optional accessory
Carrybag for the pushchair These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra. Not available
Second seat or toddler seat These are usually available as optional accessories that will cost extra. Not available
Manufacturer contact details
Phone number 0184 276 3281
Web address www.maxi-cosi.com

Maxi-Cosi Noa

  • Launch date: Mar 2011
  • Type: Holiday buggy
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