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ABC Design Mamba

RRP £420.00

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Mamba 5.0 out of 5, 1 based on 1 ratings 1 user comments.

Mums' reviews

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Very practical pram

Mark H

Ease of use

Quality

Value

A very good sturdy pram. Easy to transport in a small sized boot. Love the fact you geta carry cot for newborn which is very sturdy. when 6 months and you want to move onto a pushchair this is great becasue you can have it facing you or facing away for when they get a little older and like ot be looking at everything. its lightweight again brilliant if your on your own shopping and need to get it in and out the boot. the handle bars our adjustable which was great for my husband whos quite tall so he wasnt bent over. you can get in varying colours but i had the safari 1 which didnt matter what sex baby was. Good value for money and it did more than 1 baby so lasts well to

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Our review

A sporty and functional pushchair that will take you from birth to the toddler years with ease - and a great buy if you've got a mid priced budget.

Our review

The Mamba is a sporty and affordable four-wheeled pushchair that can be used as a travel system, and also have a carrycot attached. It’s firmly in the mid-point of the market, costing around £500. This includes the carrycot, but you’ll have to buy a car seat separately.

It has a popular 3-in-1 functionality so can be used in three ways, as a pushchair, pram with the carrycot attached and also as a travel system. This type of pushchair system is extremely popular, but can be bulky, so always check that your car’s boot is large enough, plus that you have the space to park and store all the extra bits!

The Mamba is  compatible with the ABC Design Risus car seat and also some Maxi Cosi models, but you’ll have to buy adaptors to attach them. Having the option to use it as a travel system makes getting out and about with your baby much easier, as you can transport them from house, to car, to shops and back again without disturbing them or taking them out of their seat. There’s also a matching carrycot for extra newborn comfort, which has the added advantage of being suitable for overnight sleeping. This means that you might not have to buy a travel cot or bassinet for the early months.

There are lots of practical features that’ll make you love the Mamba, the super comfortable foam-padded handlebar that can be adjusted to different heights, the wheels that can be removed for easier and more compact storage. The wheels can be locked or left to swivel so you can easily cope with different types of terrain and the robust adjustable suspension ensures a comfortable ride for your child. The brake is operated by hand, giving you greater control if you need to park the pushchair suddenly.

Other extras include a luxuriously padded seat liner, shoulder and crotch pads, as well as a raincover and sun canopy. The raincover is HUGE and easily covers the shopping basket, too. We also like the retractable SPF 50+ sunshade that will protect your child from wind as well as sun.

What we love
The super comfortable and padded handlebar

Netmums' verdict

ABC Design produce stylish and practical pushchairs that don’t cost the earth, and the Mamba is no exception, and gives real value for money, all the way from birth to around age four.

Details

Suitable from

6 months

Maximum age

3 years

Maximum child weight

15 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D)

113 x 67 x 106 cm

Product weight

11.5kg

Included in the price

Lightweight aluminium frame, seat unit, raincover

Extras to buy

ABC Design Carrycot, ABC Design Risus 0+ Car Seat (with Cobra/Mamba/Zoom adaptor), Maxi Cosi Group 0+ Citi SPS, CabrioFix, Pebble (with use of adaptors), Cybex Group 0+ Aton, Aton 2, Aton 3 (with use of adaptors), Britax Group 0+ Baby-Safe plus SHR II, Baby-Safe plus II, Baby-Safe plus (with use of adaptors), ABC Design Footmuff, ABC Design Cup Holder, ABC Design Sunny Parasol, ABC Design UV Sunshade, ABC Design Memory Foam Seat Liner

Material

Aluminium

Fabric

Polyester

Colours

Red, blue, green, pink, grey

Folds

Yes

Freestanding fold

Yes

Dimensions folded (H x W x D)

44 x 54 x 80cm

Position options

Parent & forward-facing

Pushchair adaptable to different modes

Yes

Detachable pushchair seat

Yes

Compatible carrycots

ABC Design Carrycot, £130

Pushchair plus carrycot weight

11.8 kg

Compatible car seats (without adapters)

ABC Design Risus 0 + Car Seat (with Cobra/Mamba/Zoom Adaptor), £120

Compatible car seats (with adapters)

Maxi Cosi Group 0+ Citi SPS; Maxi Cosi Group 0+ CabrioFix, £135; Maxi Cosi Group 0+ Pebble, £150; Cybex Group 0+ Aton; Cybex Group 0+ Aton 2; Cybex Group 0+ Aton 3; Britax Group 0+ Baby-Safe plus SHR II, £130; Britax Group 0+ Baby-Safe plus II; Britax Group 0+ Baby-Safe plus

Adapters

ABC Design Maxi Cosi/Cybex Adaptors for Cobra/Mamba/Zoom, £25; ABC Design Britax Adaptors for Cobra/Mamba/Zoom, £25

Lie-flat seat

No

Number of seat reclines

3

One-hand fold

No

One-hand release

No

One-hand recline

No

Safety harness

5-point

Brake

Foot-operated

Suspension

All round

Number of wheels

4

Lockable wheels

Yes

Full-swivel wheels

Yes

Detachable wheels

Yes

Tyres

Solid

Sun canopy

Yes

Viewing window

Yes

Ventilation panels

Yes

Footrest

Adjustable

Shopping basket

Yes

Head and neck support for baby

Yes

Padded shoulder straps

Yes

Back support for baby

Yes

Adjustable harness height

No

Wipe clean

Yes

Hand wash only

Yes

Removable fabric

Yes

Machine washable

No

Tumble dry

No

Assembly required

Yes

More than one person required for assembly

No

Time needed to build

Minimal

Suitable for special needs

No

Eco-friendly

No

Length of warranty

2 years

Safety certification

Yes

What the manufacturer says

The Mamba chassis is simple and easy to fold, while the suspension is superb and robust. The seat unit is suitable from 6 months up to 15kg and has a three-position recline, while the angle of the backrest provides optimal support for the back and spine. The optional addition of the ABC Design Carrycot makes the pushchair suitable from birth, while the ABC Design Risus Group 0+ can convert it into a versatile travel system, with a range of other car seat models also compatible with the use of adaptors. Other key features include an adjustable handle and footrest, a 5 point safety harness, a UPF 50+ protected window in the hood, lockable front swivel wheels and a large shopping basket.

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