publication date: Jul 20, 2010
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author/source: Olivia Coates
The
Britax B-Lite Buggy is suitable for babies from
birth, very
lightweight and simple to fold. Once
folded it is so
compact it can be
stowed in a cupboard out of sight or fits neatly into the
boot of a car. When folded it is also
easy to carry due to its
light frame. However as the
B-Lite buggy is so lightweight, I do have to
remember not to load it up with
shopping bags, as my daughter Harriet is not that
heavy yet!
The
multi-position seat means that the baby can
lie flat, enabling them to sleep more
comfortably. The buggy has
adjustable straps, to use with
newborns and
toddlers. I did feel that Harriet looked a
bit too small as a tiny newborn to go in a
stroller – although she would have been
perfectly safe. Also Harriet often
sleeps on her side, and being strapped in prevents her doing so. She is now
three months and we have been using the
buggy more frequently, as she enjoys being able to
sit up and see around her when we are
out and about. (Although she does
slump to one side a bit!)
The
B-Lite buggy has all round
suspension, adjustable
calf support (not that Harriet is
big enough to take advantage of that yet!),
lockable front wheels (the swivel front wheels make it very
easy to steer) and a
detachable, showerproof hood, with
viewing window. The window is very
useful if you are walking along, but want to
check on your baby when
asleep.The
Britax B-Lite stroller is
perfect for getting on and off
public transport, as it can be easily lifted, even on one's own. It is great for
buses, as no one seems to want to
fold their buggies these days – or can't as they are so
large - so often one would
have to wait for a few buses before one with
buggy space arrives. This
buggy means I can whip on and off buses,
without worrying about manoeuvring around other buggy's or the
public.
I also go up to
town quite often, so not only is the
buggy good on transport there and back – which can get
quite busy – but it is also
small enough to move quickly around in
busy streets. Oxford Street is much more i
nviting with this
Britax B-Lite stroller!
The
Britax B-Lite is one of four stylish
Britax pushchairs which work with the
Britax Baby-Safe Sleeper and the
Baby-Safe infant carriers, available from Amazon:
Britax B-Lite Lightweight Stroller (Venetian Red)
Britax B-Dual 4 Tandem/Double Inline Pushchair (Neon Black)
Britax B-Mobile 4 Four-Wheeler Lightweight Stroller (Neon Black)
Britax B-Smart 3 Three-Wheeler Pushchair/Travel System (Neon Black)