Mamas & PapasCruise

Pushchair
8.3kg
World facing

£84Typical price

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For less than £100, Mamas & Papas' Cruise is a simple, practical stroller for everyday use. It's lightweight and suitable from birth, thanks to the lie-flat seat. It looks pretty, but can this umbrella-fold buggy beat the competition? We've put it through safety and durability tests to find out.

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What is it?
What's it great at?
What's it like to push?
Is the seat comfortable?
Is it easy to fold and store?
Is there anything I should watch out for?
Is there anything else I should know?
Should I buy it?

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Pushing around obstacles
Shopping basket access and size
Comfort to push

Jan 2018First reviewed by Which?
Mar 2017Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test pushchairs

12 Mar 2024

Manoeuvrability

Overall
Pavements
Pushing around obstacles
On kerbs
On uneven surfaces
On stairs
Rough ground

How we test manoeuvrability

How easy the pushchair handles on a range of surfaces, including pavements, uneven surfaces, rough ground and around obstacles.

Travelling with the pushchair

Overall
Folding and Unfolding
Lifting and moving when folded
Storing in a standard family car
Public transport

How we test travelling with the pushchair

How easy the pushchair is to fold and unfold for storage or travel. Expect a complicated method or some difficulty adjusting models that get three or fewer stars for this attribute.

Convenience

Overall
Reclining the backrest
Using the brakes
Shopping basket access and size
Handle
Comfort to push
Cleaning

How we test convenience

How easy it is to use the pushchair, including attaching the seat unit, reclining the seat, using the brakes, and comfort to push.

General
Type	Pushchair
Travel System	Not a travel system
No of wheels	4
Weight	8.3kg
Maximum weight	15kg
Claimed basket capacity (kg)	3.0
Direction of seat unit	World facing
Folding Method	Umbrella
Folded height	31cm
Folded width	27.5cm
Folded depth	110.5cm
Handle height (cm)	109-109
Leg rest positions	5
Contact phone number	0870 830 7700
Manufacturer URL	www.mamasandpapas.co.uk
Additional info	We introduced new pushchair tests in 2015, and again in 2018. This model will not be directly comparable to those tested before 2015, or those tested from 2018 onwards.

Features
Use with carrycot	No
Use from birth	Yes
One handed fold	Yes
One handed recline	No
Self catching clip	Yes
Stands upright when folded	No
Pneumatic wheels	No
Adjustable handles	No
Back rest positions	Free choice of position
Baby car seat compatible	No
Included in price	No

Accessories
Hood	Included in price
Shopping basket	included_in_price
Raincover	Included in price
Car seat adaptors	Not available
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	Optional accessory
Parasol	Optional accessory
Carrybag for the pushchair	Optional accessory
Second seat or toddler seat	Not available

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