Best Pushchair Design | Junior Design Awards 2019
The most wanted pushchairs have arrived and they all get the Junior seal of approval
WINNER: GOLD BEST PUSHCHAIR DESIGN
WHO: Micralite Fast Fold Stroller
WHAT: A versatile stroller with a groundbreaking design and effortless fold. Designed to perform just as well in the city as it does in the countryside, it features a unique hammock seat that keeps little ones comfortable even on bumpy ground. Large pneumatic rear tyres, great ground clearance and innovation in design allow it to take on rough terrain with ease and give great manoeuvrability.
WHY: Our judges loved taking this ultra lightweight buggy for a stroll around the Junior Design Awards judging floor. Not only does this buggy look extremely cool but it has fantastic manoeuvrability thanks to its single handlebar, which makes one handed pushing possible and super smooth wheel motion and robust tyres. There was plenty of storage space for shopping and bags underneath - a must for families who like to go on adventures - and our panel was also excited by the handy side zip in the hood which also happens to provide UPF 50 sun protection and helps to keep children warm in the winter. One of the best things about this model is of course how quickly it folds and that it can then stand up on its own so there’s no need to find a wall or chair to lean it on when you're in a confined space.
This pushchair is seriously impressive. It looks fantastic and every detail has been so well thought out for active parents who like to travel. The price is also excellent value for all the added extras you get with this design.
Great with the sun protection built in!
Great for city parents.
WHERE: Micralite
WINNER: SILVER BEST PUSHCHAIR DESIGN
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WHO: phil&teds dash
WHAT: An urban inline® buggy that delivers outstanding style & effortless performance in one adaptable package! Designed for urban adventures, dash™ provides a smooth ride that’s unbeaten in manoeuvrability with its 3-wheel slim design, puncture-proof aeromaxx™ tyres & all wheel suspension. Sleek & stylish with melange fabrics, the sling seat offers infinite recline modes that goes to fully lie-flat for newborn. Want face to face bonding with your little one? Add the handy double kit accessory for your first child, and if your family grows, use it to transform dash into an inline® double buggy that’s the same footprint of a single!
WHY: As with all phil&ted products, the dash buggy is the perfect marriage of function and form. Our judges were extremely impressed with this super stylish and nippy three wheel pushchair that sits high above the ground thanks to its generous puncture-proof aeromaxx™ tyres, which steer like a dream. Other features that impressed our panel were the easy to use footbreak, the one touch harness release and the fact that this buggy is so adaptable. It can be used as a full travel system with the addition of a carry cot and car seat and can also be converted from a single buggy to a double buggy making it perfect for a growing family. Our judges said:
This is such a smooth ride and so easy to manoeuver! The functional details are really well thought out and easy to use so there are none of those mini struggles throughout the day with the hood, brakes or strap fastening. Excellent.
This is such a great option for young families who think they might well go on to have more children. It’s a fantastic buggy full stop but the fact that it can be converted into a double buggy with exactly the same footprint, makes it a great investment for the future.
WHERE: phil&teds
WINNER: BRONZE BEST PUSHCHAIR DESIGN
WHO: didofy LOTUS 3-in-1 auto-folding stroller
WHAT: An auto-folding 3-in-1 stroller which is simple to use, smart and stylish. The didofy LOTUS means no more wrestling with complicated folding mechanisms while multi-tasking with baby, a sibling or shopping. At the press of a button it folds and unfolds in just seconds.
WHY: AMAZING!!! This was the response of so many of our JDA19 judges when they realised that this buggy folds all by itself. Designed by parents who know the ordeal of having to fold a buggy under pressure - nothing like having to collapse a buggy at the bus stop or when you have to get in the car in a hurry or to fit into a busy restaurant - this stroller that has all the features of a slick, fully integrated 3-in-1 travel system with stylish leather trim, is a dream when you need to fold your buggy but keep your hands free or you’re just too darn tired. Our judges said:
The amount of times the manual folding mechanism on my buggy has failed at an inconvenient moment or grandparents have called in a fluster because they can’t work out how to fold the buggy is ridiculous. This would cut down on so much stress and make life so much easier!
This is AMAZING never seen anything like it.
WHERE: didofy