UPPAbaby VISTA 2015 | My First Thoughts

Last week I got an e-mail to say that I can review an UPPAbaby VISTA 2015 Pram. I was so excited and couldn't wait to receive the pram to test it out. One thing I was super excited about was having a carry cot with the pram. I never used a carry cot with the previous prams I had for the girls. I have just under 9 weeks to until Baby boy can help us test out this beautiful pram. 

When the VISTA got delivered one morning, the box was pretty heavy and I did struggle to take through to the living room to set it up. Elliw got really excited too, so she helped me put the pram together. When I opened the box there were simple photo instructions on one flap of the box. I took everything out and the toddler seat and carry cot were packed in a big black bag which I thought was perfect for keeping them both clean and easy to carry. 

What's included: 

• x1 Carry cot

• x1 Full size front and rear Toddler seat

• Aluminum alloy/Magnesium frame

• Bassinet

• Bassinet bug shield

• Bassinet Storage bag

• Toddler seat rain shield

• Toddler seat bug shield

• Front and back wheels

• Bumper bar

Putting Together:

The pram was shockingly very simple to put together. I thought with the weight of the box, I would of had to wait for my partner to come home and help me but I managed to put the pram together by myself, with a little help from Elliw too. All you have to do is put the frame up, push the front and back wheels in the pram and then stick the carry cot or toddler chair. That is how simple it is putting together. I was extremely pleased that it was simple and easy to put together. 

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The carry cot is suitable from birth to roughly 6 months old and the toddler seat is suitable from 6 months to 15kg. The carry cot has now been updated from their previous pram. With the zip-out liner and the boot cover means it is very easy to remove and clean. The perforated mattress pad and the vented base allows added breath-ability. If you fancy a little break, you could let baby sleep in the carry cot at the grandparents' for the night. The carry cot is not heavy to carry and sticks onto the pram easy. You can bring the carry cot hood back and forward easily with two buttons each side. There is also a button with an arrow at the top of the hood which allows you to take the carry cot off when needed. The carry cot also comes with a ventilated canopy and extendable SPF 50+ sunshade. You can also add a carseat on the pram. The VISTA is compaible with the Maxi Cosi and BeSafe Infant car seats with VISTA's adapters.

I took the UPPAbaby VISTA pram to my back garden to have a little go and test out if it was nice to push, light and other things. I was very pleased that the pram was so light and smooth to push. The handle has a button which you press for the handle to go to the height you want it. It is ideal for the tall people and even shorter people. On the front wheels there is a grey button on each wheel which you can press to either lock the wheels in place or make the swivel. I always get trouble folding new prams but when I tried to fold the VISTA down I was very pleased with how easy it was. 

Here are some measurements:

Tech Specs:
Unfolded: 67 W x 94 L x 100 H
Folded with seat attached: 67 W x 35.5 L x 84 H
Folded without seat attached: 67 W x 34 L x 84 H
includes canopy, wheels, and basket

True Weight:
Frame + Seat: 12.5 kg
Frame: 9 kg
Seat: 3.4 kg
Carry Cot: 3.8 kg

You can purchase this beautiful pram for just £699.99 which I think is a reasonable price for what is included and the quality of the pram. This pram can also transform to a double pram which I will talk about in a future post. With many prams these days you think you are having a good deal but you need to buy the extra seat, raincover or anything else that needs to be added and that means the price is adding up to more than your budget. With this pram you have everything included in the price which is fantastic and also grows with your family. 

Overall I am very pleased with the UPPAbaby VISTA 2015. It is a lightweight pram, comfortable to push and fold up. Being a Mum of two children already, the last thing I wanted was to push a heavy pram and a pram that was hard to fold. When you have other children to look after you want things to be quick and easy and that is what the VISTA is. Keep an eye out for more posts and some vlogs about the VISTA pram and about how it grows with your family. 

I recieved the UPPAbaby VISTA 2015 pram free of charge in return of an honest review {and more posts to follow}