Product: Chicco Viaro travel system stroller
Recommendation: For everyday use
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars at amazon
Color: Teak, Coastal and Cranberry
Price: $297.49 to $349.99 at Amazon
Summary
The Chicco viaro travels system will turn head as you cruise down the street with your baby in it. It has a lightweight aluminum frame with a beautiful three wheel design.
It features a multi position reclining seat which is equipped with a five point harness and is padded for comfort. The canopy is big and adjustable and the handlebar is padded.
The wheels maneuver with ease and the ride is made smooth with the help of front wheel suspension. The stroller comes with flip flop friendly foot activated parking brake and a dual accessible storage basket.
Accessories included a parent tray and child tray with two cup holders. This combo comes complete with the keyfit 30 infant car seat and the keyfit car seat base.
Ease of use and convenience
As mentioned earlier, the viaro stroller seat reclines to multiple positions. It can go to a near flat position that is great for outdoor naps or on the go diaper changes to an upright position for when your child is awake and active.
This seat is equipped with a five point harness that is easy to use. It adjust to three height positions and adjust around the waist too tho ensure a proper fit for your child and hence their safety.
Both the shoulder and crotch straps of this harness are padded to provide a comfortable experience for your child.
The viaro stroller weighs 18 lbs. and is recommended for children up to 50 lbs. The stroller frame can receive an infant car seat to become a travel system. The car seat is attached to the frame with the stroller seat still on.
Infant car seat
This combo comes with the keyfit 30 infant car seat and its base. This infant car seat is designed with safety in mind as it is equipped with EPS energy absorbing foam that provides it with excellent head and side impact protection.
It has the reclinesure technology that helps the base to assume proper angling in any type of vehicle. The dual bubble indicator helps you know when it is properly installed.
This car seat has an innovative latch system that helps secure the car seat tight and firm.
The car seat has a soft removable insert that provides support to smaller babies. The base is made smooth to avoid unnecessary tear to the seat of your car with repeated use.
The canopy adjust to provide plenty of protection from the elements. This car seat connects to its base with ease and disconnects easily too; so transition from car to stroller and back is seamless.
Keyfit 30 is recommended for babies from 4-30 lbs. and is aircraft approved. It weighs 7 lbs.
Canopy
The canopy of both the stroller and the infant car seat are adjustable. When the car seat is attached to the stroller, you can adjust both canopies to make a dark place for your baby to sleep outdoors. And, if you ever need to, you can remove the canopy of your stroller.
Trays
The viaro stroller comes with both a parent and a child tray. The child tray has two cup holders and have room for snacks or small toys. It is removable so you can access the stroller seat with ease.
The child tray doubles as a support for the infant car seat. The rear of the car seat sits on it ; so you can only attach the car seat facing the rear of the stroller.
Removing the car seat from the stroller is easy. All you do is squeeze on the release lever located on the rear of the car seat and lift the car seat up.
The parent tray also has two cup holders and comes already attached.
Wheels and brake
The wheels roll like a dream. The front wheels swivel, to give the viaro stroller plenty of maneuverability. The front wheel is equipped with a suspension system to help make the ride smooth for your little one.
A dual foot activated parking brake is locate on the rear of the stroller. You push down on the brake levers to engage and lift up to disengage (each lever is independent of the other).
Storage and other parts
The storage basket is big and easy to reach both from the front and the back of the stroller. It can hold a big diaper bag and have room for more.
The handlebar is padded and set at a height that is convenient for many parents.
Viaro folds and unfolds with ease for easy storage and transportation.
What are people saying?
This stroller has a 4.4 out of 5 star rating at Amazon. Below are some of the reviews from amazon,
Final thoughts
The Chicco Viaro travel system is a stylish combo that does not sacrifice function for beauty. It come with the viaro stroller, the keyfit infant car seat and base. The stroller comes equipped with a multi position reclining seat, a padded handlebar, a removable adjustable canopy, a parent and child tray, a big storage basket and front wheel suspension.
Cheers Denise