Vikalex strollers: models and tips for choosing

Young parents should think about choosing the right version of the stroller a few months before the baby appears. Recently, Vikalex products have become increasingly popular on the children's transport market. Therefore, it is worth considering the models of this manufacturer, as well as getting acquainted with the tips for choosing the required product option.

Brand info

Vikalex brand products are the fruit of the joint work of engineers from Germany and designers from Italy. Parts and components for the products of the concern are produced in Italian factories, and the final assembly is carried out at production facilities located in Poland. Such production logistics allows the company to provide the best combination of comfort, quality and beauty of products, while maintaining an acceptable price. The company calls its main mission to provide the best conditions for the baby.

Features:

Since all Vikalex strollers are manufactured in the European Union, they all have the necessary quality and safety certificates in accordance with EU requirements.

Thanks to the thermal insulation of the walking blocks, thought out by the company's engineers, all children's vehicles of this brand are well suited for the climatic conditions of Russia and allow walks at any time of the year and in almost any weather, except for the most extreme cases. The reliability of the design, the cross-country ability and maneuverability of the company's wheelchairs make them extremely convenient for walking in any terrain.

Most of the products offered by the company are supplied by default with such essential accessories for walking as:

mosquito net;
shopping basket;
raincoat;
handbag;
cup holder.

All Vikalex products have an installed height adjustment system, which allows them to be used by parents of almost any height. In the production of children's vehicles, the company uses only high quality and environmentally friendly materials. For example, all the internal surfaces of the modules of the brand's products are upholstered with natural cotton, which excludes the possibility of allergic reactions in the child.

At the same time, caring for the stroller is quite simple, because the outer upholstery of all products can be cleaned independently, and the inner upholstery can be washed in the washing machine.

The warranty period for all models of children's vehicles supplied by the company is 1 year, while an application for warranty service can be filled out on the company's official website. After that, they go to the centralized service center, and the response time to the application is up to 12 hours.

The lineup

Due to Vikalex's adherence to classic European traditions, the company practically does not produce either newfangled transformers or lightweight cane models. The entire range of products belongs to the following categories:

2 in 1 models;

3-in-1 models, which include a category 0+ car seat;

walking variants of the "book" form factor.

The 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 models are designed for ages from birth to 3 years, while the first 6 months of a baby's life should only be used with the carrycot (and, if necessary, a car seat). Often, the same modular model comes in two variations, with or without a car seat. Each model comes in no less than five different color schemes to suit even the most sophisticated tastes of new parents. It is worth considering the range of products of this company in more detail.

Borbona

This model comes exclusively in a 3-in-1 form factor. The outer upholstery is made of stylish and breathable eco-leather. The key difference between this model and most others is the use of the innovative Torsion spring suspension, which protects the springs from all types of external influences and maximizes child comfort. The wheels of this model are made of polyurethane, and the front and rear axles are of different sizes, which increases stability.

The model has a weight of 14.6 kg and the following dimensions (when installing the cradle):

length - 55 cm;
width - 60 cm;
height - 130 cm.

Grata

This stroller is available in the following variants:

2-in-1 form factor;
form factor 3 in 1;
form factor 3 in 1 classic design (model Grata Classic).

All of them have eco-leather outer upholstery. The back of the carrycot can be adjusted. The design uses inflatable wheels, the axes of which have different widths. In addition to the design features, the Grata Classic is distinguished by wheels of increased diameter, which increases its stability and passability. The set additionally includes a cape for baby feet.

The weight of all three variations is 12 kg, and the dimensions if the cradle is installed are as follows:

length - 102 cm;
width - 59 cm;
height - 109 cm.

Bellante

This product is available exclusively in the 3-in-1 version and differs from most other models of the company by a wide range of additional accessories, which, along with the basic ones for all other options, include such as:

umbrella;
mattress;
clutch for baby's handles;
cape for legs.

The weight of this child transport is 14 kg, and the dimensions are as follows:

length - 105 cm;
width - 60 cm;
height - 120 cm.

Ferrone

This stroller differs from the rest of the brand's products in the large number of options available. Not only does it come in both 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 form factors, both are available with upholstery options such as:

from fabric (Ferrone);
from eco-leather (Ferrone Leather).

All these models are equipped with inflatable wheels with axles of different widths. All variants are supplied with an additional leg cover. The weight of all variations of this model is 12 kg. This stroller has the following main dimensions:

length - 102 cm;
width - 59 cm;
height - 109 cm.

Porta vita

This model is only available in 3 in 1. The outer upholstery is made of eco-leather. For additional comfort of the baby and his parents, the kit additionally includes a foot cover, a coconut mattress and an additional mattress designed to facilitate swaddling. The construction uses inflatable wheels. Product weight - 12.9 kg. The design is presented in the following dimensions:

length - 104 cm;
width - 60 cm;
height - 127 cm.

Tasso

This model is available in 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 versions. The outer upholstery is fabric. Inflatable wheels are used. Additionally completed with a cape for legs. The weight of the stroller is 12 kg. It is represented by the following dimensions:

length - 109 cm;
width - 60 cm;
height - 102 cm.

Cochinella

This model comes in 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 form factors. It has linen outer padding. The kit additionally includes a changing mat and a foot cover. The mattress topper in the cradle is made of velor. This product weighs 12.9 kg with the following dimensions:

length - 105 cm;
width - 60 cm;
height - 126 cm.

Colonella

This variant is a typical 3-in-1 twin transport for children with eco-leather upholstery. Both carrycots installed are equipped with a ventilation system, adjustable head restraints and a motion sickness function. Toddler safety is ensured by the 5-point harness and the unique One Touch carrycot system. The velor upholstery of the mattresses will provide children with maximum comfort, and the twenty-centimeter sides of the cradles exclude the possibility of their falling out. The adjustable stroller blocks can be converted into berths.

It is possible to install the blocks both in the position facing the mother and facing away from the mother. A spring damping system and inflatable wheels are used. This model comes with leg covers. The weight of this model is 20 kg. The design has the following dimensions with the cradles installed:

length - 100 cm;
width - 94 cm;
height - 120 cm.

Ravella

The stroller option is designed for ages from 6 months to 3 years. The outer fabric is upholstered. The set includes a cape for the legs. The weight of this stroller is 12 kg with the following dimensions:

length - 101 cm;
width - 61 cm;
height - 105 cm.

Lazzara

It is a fabric upholstered stroller with an elegant and minimalist design. She is the lightest model of the brand, weighing only 11.7 kg. It has the following dimensions:

length - 110 cm;
width - 61 cm;
height - 115 cm.

How to choose?

When choosing a stroller, you should pay attention to its dimensions, especially the width of the seat, because in winter the child will be in warm and wide winter clothes for walks. The ideal option would be to independently measure all the main dimensions of the model before purchasing it. At the same time, it will be useful to assess how acceptable and convenient the weight of the product is - more fragile mothers should pay special attention to lightweight models.

When choosing an option for newborns, it is important to remember that a child's weak spine requires a rather hard bottom at the cradle. It is worth paying attention to the softness of the suspension - constant points and swinging can badly affect the comfort and mood of the baby.

It is worth paying special attention to the accessories supplied with children's transport. Ideally, you need to check whether the basket and bag have sufficient volumes, whether it is convenient to use all the pockets and fasteners, and so on. The same applies to multi-module options - before buying, it would be good to make sure that it is convenient enough to replace and fix product modules. It will not be superfluous to check in advance how convenient it is to adjust the height of the handle.

When choosing the color of the stroller, one should not forget that bright and colorful prints are poorly suited for newborns. In addition, brighter colors tend to fade faster due to exposure to sunlight.

Reviews

Almost all owners of Vikalex strollers in their reviews note the highest quality of both materials and the very design of these products. The owners were particularly delighted with the classic design of the company's products. Many point out the lack of cane form factor options as the main disadvantage of the company's product range, which may lead to the need to purchase a stroller from another manufacturer for summer walks in hot regions. In some cases, stroller owners also complain that the child does not always fit into the stroller block of some models (especially the Lazzara) in wide winter clothes.

The main disadvantage of the Tasso model is the absence of a viewing window in the hood, which makes it difficult to control the baby when the handle is thrown over. The disadvantage of the Grata model is the lack of a separate raincoat and a mosquito net for the walking module. Some owners note not very convenient fastening and relatively small sizes of the cape on the legs.