Sit
back and roll...
Babies
these days, eh? Getting pushed around on fancy trikes that adapt to
their size and are tonnes of fun. Pah! In our day, we had to walk
everywhere ourselves, even at just two months old. Going places
literally took forever. Still, let's check out one such modern
wee-one vehicle; the SmarTrike Infinity Recliner.
Keen
eyed readers might notice something very familiar about the above
product, and that is because we have reviewed a very similar thing in
the past. Earlier in the year we reviewed the SmarTrike Explorer, a
five-in-one pushchair/tricycle for ages ten 'till 36 months. We loved
that model, with our collective children of all ages enjoying both
the laid back ride and indeed the pedal-pushing fun.
So
what is the deal with the SmarTrike Infinity Recliner, and how does
it differ? Well, in essence, this is the same buggy. There are five
age modes to select, from the smallest suitable for babies, going all
the way to an independent trike for a three year old – all from the
same product. Apart from a slight redesign in the upholstery and
details (with the SmarTrike Infinity Recliner, in our humble opinion,
looking much 'cooler' than the choice of designs offered by the
Explorer), the only new addition to the build is just what the names
suggests: it reclines.
Whereas
before the seat on the Explorer could be reclined only very slightly,
the SmarTrike Infinity Recliner's seat has a far greater range of
movement, as well as being thicker and better padded. This now means
that, in the earliest stage mode, your baby can almost fully recline
to sleep more soundly. And, writing as parents, that is fantastic.
As
well as that, the whole buggy seems to transition between the
different modes a bit easier than with the Explorer, although that
might just be our imaginations. Certainly the whole thing feels a
little more luxurious, and according to the small people who sat in
it, the SmarTrike Infinity Recliner seems to ride a lot smoother too.
So
although you will be paying more for what might seem like an
identical version than the Explorer, the SmarTrike Infinity Recliner
actually has a lot more to offer parents, as well as being a tad more
stylish. Check it out.
£119.99