Steelcraft Orbit Reverse Handle

Not a fan! – Having our first baby we hadn't had any experiences with Prams, This one appealed to us as it could take the capsule, we could have bub facing us and it was easy to fold. The con's soon out weighed the pro's for us. Both my partner and I have long legs so we were continually kicking the brake (a different brake would improve the pram… Read more

dramatically), When we wanted to have baby facing us pram is near impossible to steer.

For a single pram it is heavy and bulky, wheel's shutter, shake and grind.

And it is not a practical pram if you want to go walking, especially walking downhill I can even count how many times I nearly trip over.

We live in a town where the only places we could but our baby stuff from were Kmart and Target, we though this was the most practical pram for us at Target and I wish we would have shopped around a bit more.

Our Baby is only 5 months old and the pram has only been used for 4 months (as bub was a prem) and I have already upgraded to a Strider Compact and couldn't be happier.

This Pram may suitable for other families but just wasn't for us. Travel System, Easy to fold Brake gets in the way, Can't steer when handle reversed, shaky

Fantastic little pram! – I picked up a second hand orbit for a mere $5 at a thrift store! The seat and straps were quite dirty with food and crumbs but the framework was extremely sturdy and solid. I thought for $5 I could try taking off all material, wash it and see how it comes up. If it doesn't come up good, chuck it! After all, only $5. Anyways I was able to unscrew… Read more

the entire seat, unclip entire basket and washed in my front loader on "delicate" I couldn't believe how good it came out. Once dry (really quick to dry) I put it all back in place and the pram looks completely brand new. The framework is excellent quality and the materials survived the washing machine without a problem At all. This pram is everything I want in a pram.

I've had about 7 prams between two children and this one has been the best by far! Firstly it has the reversible handlebar which is important to me and harder to come across. Yes it's definatlely harder to steer when turned facing bub, but ALL prams with this feature have that trouble. The basket at the bottom is a nice size, and seems to hold plenty of weight with no rips so far. The chair reclines to about 5 positions and is beautifully padded, it's washable and durable and it's not overly heavy, bout average. It is slightly higher up than other prams it's age and also smaller, in a good way. I have no trouble pushing it over grass, bumpy paths or anything. I suppose it's what your used to and how fit you are lol. I guess I know how hard it is to push a double stroller around so this is simple compared to that.

This pram would be even better if it had a food tray for bub and a rain/sun cover, but for its retail price ur not going to get those things included!

I think considering I got this pram second hand (I'm told the lady who had it before me used it till her child was two) and it looked like new once cleaned and worked well with no glitches and no material defects either, it's a pretty good pram for its price. Reversible handlebars, looks good, generally easy to steer, small, comfortable for baby, very sturdy and durable. A bit high up for me as I'm only 5foot1 and handlebar is quite high for me. Wheels can be a bit stiff when handlebar is reversed, but in my experience that is usual for prams with this feature

Good – Excellent value for the price (we got ours on special for about $200 at Target). It's perfect if you just want a cheap pram for shopping centres, etc. Not so good for long walks, especially if you have to walk through grass, parks, bumpy dirt, etc. It has all the basic features that the more expensive prams have, and generally has everything… Read more

you need - unless you want to put a capsule, bassinet or toddler seat on it, or walk over rough terrain on a regular basis - doesn't do any of these things - which is why we'll be buying a new pram when we have another baby. It's affordable, very easy to fold and unfold, lightweight to push and to lift into car, handle can be reversed so you can see the baby, has a viewing window, decent sized basket underneath. It's versatile because it has three recline positions and is easy to change positions even if baby is in the pram (although you have to adjust straps before reclining), plus has a removable bootcover which basically makes it look like a bassinet style pram when in the lowest recline position - this keeps baby snug and secure - very handy for naps whilst out shopping. Very hard to steer when the handle is reversed. We have only reversed it a handful of times in 12 months because it's just too awkward. In general the pram is getting harder to steer now that my daughter is getting heavier, especially as we usually hang the nappy bag off the handle.

Doesn't have enough storage pockets - basket underneath is good but would be better if it was able to be enclosed with a zip or something so stuff doesn't fall out. Storage pocket at back is only closed with velcro - would prefer a storage pocket with a zip to make it more secure for keys, purse, etc. when out walking.

Have to buy rain cover and sun cover separately - which would be fine if Steelcraft made ones to fit it, but they don't, so I paid a fortune at Baby Bunting for a different brand, which only sort of fits it, so if it's raining and windy, the storm cover doesn't stay put very well.

Good Pram – I've been using this pram since my daughter came out of hospital (she was prem) and I love it. It was a good price, my daughter is comfortable and safe, it folds easy and is practical. I walk 2km to town and then back with my daughter in it and have had no issues. Easy to stear in both positions, if facing towards me my daughter was protected… Read more

from cold or windy weather (born in winter so that was good!). Great little storage shelf on the bottom of the pram, is quite roomy too. Only problem is the breaks are placed in a slightly off spot and I find I kick them when walking every now and then.

Only problem is the breaks are placed in a slightly off spot and I find I kick them when walking every now and then.

Brilliant and ours was free! – Our neighbours were throwing theirs out so we adopted it and has worked very well for us! Despite being second hand it has worked as good as new with all moveable parts, brakes and detachable parts working perfectly so far. Very easy to collapse and put back up. Our baby sleeps in it during the day sometimes and we wheel her around the house and… Read more

garden in it as needed. Definitely recommend, especially when it's for free! Easy to use, good features Nothing

Handy – Like this pram! I wouldnt be using it off roading but for the general trip to the shops, I love it. Easy to use when baby is facing away, collapses quickly. The buckles can be a pain the first few times but once we got the hang of it we were fine! Big storage bag, easy collapsible, fits in boot well. No cup holder and its a nightmare to try and manouver if the baby is facing you.

horrible pram – Difficult to steer in reverse handle mode, difficult to fold, buckle broke easily, heavy to lift. Not worth the price, much better options out there for cheaper. This was my first pram for my newborn daughter and after many traumas of being stuck being unable to fold it and place it in the car or having it nearly crash into a wall after it wouldn't steer correctly, we gave up and got something else.

So disappointed – I recently purchased this pram for my 3rd child aswell as the capsule as I have always used steelcraft products. Very disappointed in this pram. Its hard to push, heavy to get in and out of the car. With the capsule on the pram its like maneuvering a truck. The wheels dont steer properly, could go on and on. Not happy at all with this product. Waste of my money. Have to purchase another pram.

Horrible- Clunky and Heavy – I purchased this pram and matching capsule. I was excited by the concept of the reverse handle however upon actioning this have found it so difficult to push. The pram itself is clunky and heavy. Also the pram is meant to hold up to 17kkg, when my son was 8kgs it was so hard to push. Now at 14kgs it’s close to impossible. Like the other ladies have found the wheels do no not steer when the pram is in reverse mode. I regret this investment.

Good pram – I bought this pram 6 years ago and so far it has serviced 3 children. It's been a great pram and is easy to maneuver when pram is forward facing but does become hard when reversed. It is quite bulking when collapsed but is a great size if you're wanting somewhere comfy for bub to sleep while out and about a lot.

Was okay, wasn't designed well – Incredibly hard to maneuver, could only jog for smooth straight distances. The wheels would click and spin around on me and I can get up curbs very easily or even get around with ease. The quality was poor, wasn't insulated so my child was constantly cold or or too hot. Is only usefully for shopping trips or long outings where the pram is practically stationary.

Good size basket but can be difficult to manoeuvre – In "baby facing you mode" I find mine can be difficult to manoeuvre. Its because of the bar joining the one set of wheels. When in "baby facing forward" mode, it is a lot easier to use and is generally a good pram, although bits and pieces seem to break off it though i have no idea where from (i just notice them drop) and doesnt make too much of a… Read more

difference to its use. Easy enough to switch between the two facing modes. Ive been using mine daily for a year now. I'd like it if the basket could hold more weight wise as i dont drive so it becomes a defacto shopping basket. And a sun shade that was bigger may mean the baby does get sun in his eyes (its so high up for a younger child that it doesnt really protect them).

:( – Unfortunately I bought this pram 2 yrs ago , my 1st baby was still born so I was unable to use it until my 2nd child was born 1yr later. The option to have your child facing you while traveling seemed great until I realised how difficult it was to steer. The buckle broke within a month of use. After that I've been unable to use it. Far too heavy… Read more

if mums have had a c-section too. the car capsule though is great ! Unless you are on a tight budget get something else .

disapointed – Cant face the handles to you the wheels wont allow you to push it unless babys away from you :( not fairy good when you want to watch your newborn when pushing the pram.. didnt keep reciet so nothing can be done so disapointed with this pram :(hopefully something can be done

Don't buy, not worth the money! – It seems to be a good option to buy until you actually get it home! The pram is heavy, hard to push, the wheels squeak and now the bar holding the basket underneath has snapped. The bar shouldn't snap if the basket only holds baby wipes and nappies. So disappointing :(

Main bar that holds this pram in is completely – This is my second pram same make model I'm returning. The main bar is completely snapped yeah child softly how stupid.

Just be careful and don't believe it safe – This pram is 3 days old used it the first time today both my self and a nurse had set the pram up its extremely hard to manoeuvre heavy I was walking my son for first time in it both back wheels had snapped right off not a good choice target are wonderful and gave me a better opinion for going for the cruiser than the orbit the manager took this one seriously and will be phoning the company

Ok, I guess – We've been using this pram since our son was born about 8 months ago. Have to say that I don't particularly like it, it does the job but there's certainly better options out there! I do like that the seat lays flat for a newborn or when bubs is having a sleep. I liked the idea of the reversible handle but as others have said it is quite hard to… Read more

manoeuvre in this position but I also do find it hard to steer in the forward facing position as well. The folding mechanism on the handle is starting to become quite stiff and hard to pull up making it quite difficult for me to fold, it is also quite heavy and bulky to lift in and out of the car and does take up most of the boot space. The idea of the reversible handle. Seat lays flat. Hard to steer. Heavy & bulky. Quite stiff to fold.

Worst pram ever !! – Very heavy and hard to lift in boot , l have had it only about 7 months and have hardly used it ,due to the fact of the wheels just don't work even in the swivel, or in the trailing position. you can't even steer it at all ,not even on a flat floor .And in the reverse handle position even worse . l have been so disappointed as l needed a pram… Read more

that was not very expensive , but l could use .l feel steelcraft have let me down greatly as a customer .

wheels dont work.

A good name. But good product,I question – I went in a pram hunt. Finding some thing under $400 is a challenge. Thinking being a good old household name I didn't think twice & went right for the steelcraft. money doesnt grow on trees in my house so i went for the orbit. I highly respect & look after my things. I find it very hard to steer it if I turn the Handle so the carrage faces… Read more

backwards.

Very heavy.

The safety hand strap stitches has come undone after 2 weeks of owning pram.

4months one of the belt clips have snapped.

Handle is a fragile foam that splits

The under Shopping basket is to close to carriage Preventing putting any thing higher then a loaf of bread laying flat.

I Like the grey color & the little peekaboo window in hood.

Also the side clip that keeps pram closed. Peekaboo window, colour Very poorly made. Safety features not to safe

Not the best – Even though I had done my research the sale at Target got me. Not the best out there but it does the job. It is quite heavy and bulky. I've had to buy a baby carrier as getting around in aisle shops is a nightmare. The wheels seem to get stuck don't turn properly if you have baby facing you hence banging into everything. Not so much of a problem… Read more

if facing away. Would recommend only if on a tight budget and if pram on special otherwise invest in another. inexpensive, baby can face you or away, has a little cover that was quite useful in protecting baby as newborn from wind and while napping wheels that dont turn properly, heavy

An alright pram for it's price – Bought this on sale at target and to be honest it's probably not be best pram out there but u get what you pay for!! You have the benefit of reversing the handles so you can either see your baby when riding the stroller or have your baby facing out wards. It can be a little difficult to manouver at times but it's been alright! Have had it for 6… Read more

months now and it's doing well. The hooks on the pram cover has broken, it broke pretty early so now my little one cannot lie in the pram unless I belt her up which is really frustrating as she isn't very comfortable sleeping all belted up. I would suggest, if you can, spend a little more then get a city rider or something, just my opinion. Reversible handles Can be a little difficult to manouver

Still going strong a year on! – I put a lot of effort into researching prams and strollers. I had seen the Orbit at Target and thought it was value for money. When i was at work one day, i spotted a lady who had one and i asked her what her thoughts were on it. She told me she had 4 children and had been through many, many prams and strollers and the Orbit was by far the best… Read more

she had ever had. So i took this experienced Mums advice and bought it and have not looked back! Suitable from birth, inexpensive, big basket for storage, easy to manoeuvre when baby is facing out, storage pocket in the back, sturdy. Harder to manoeuvre when baby is facing you, no cup holder.

Not Happy – We purchased this pram under a year ago never had any problems until the clip on the strap broke and can't be replaced although the pram has had very little use now it is unsafe and cannot be used :( very annoyed total waste of money will not recommend to my friends. Clips can't be replaced.

No good – I put in a review a few weeks ago and got a response to phone them. I did and the response was to take it back to my local store although I have already tried that. So fixing the strap is a no go as it is sewn to the pram. Do not recommend this pram to anyone. Waste of $300!!!!

Value for money – Reasonable stroller but i find the wheels to be unstable as soon as the ground is a little soft or uneven. also, the prongs on the buckle keep snapping off despite being very careful - I've had them repaired a couple of times under warranty already and it's only 14 months old. Inexpensive, standard aisle width Unstable wheels, very poor quality buckle

Probably the best baby item anyone could buy! – The pram is absolutely perfect. I broke my collarbone a while ago and struggled with some prams. They were so heavy, bulky and difficult to steer. I found the Steelcraft Orbit so easy to lift and move around. The way it folds so quickly and easily is perfect and it fits brilliantly in my car. I love how it takes a simple click and bub faces me or… Read more

the world. Best of all? My 6 year old step-daughter loves that she can push it easily around! Easy to collapse, not bulky and oh so light!

Ok but there is better out there! – For the money there are so many better prams out there on the market. Trying to steer in reverse mode is so difficult. Also found it difficult to steer in forward facing mode with my 12kg toddler in also but fine with my baby boy. I ended up purchasing an agile instead which i was much happier with. Full layback position is great for newborn. Easy… Read more

to collapse and open. Extremely awkward to steer in reverse mode, also bad access to the basket when in reverse mode too. Takes up alot of boot space.

Not my favourite pram – This pram works fine. We like the reversible handle as it was good to see the baby but we are changing prams as it is hard to push. The pram is good for infants as it can lie flat. Doesn't fit that well in the boot of our car so we are getting a more compact model. I like the Steelcraft brand, just not this particular pram. Reversible handle Hard to push

Lap Straps Snaps Off – The lap strap on the childs left side snaps! I purchased this pram for my new born and after minimal use it broke after 5 months. I got a full exchange from the store i purchased it from. Within 3 months the same thing happened. I have been very dissappointed with this pram. It is also heavy and bulky to lift in and out of the car, the side… Read more

screws come loose after reversing the handle a few times and the pram is almost impossible to steer when the handle is reversed.

I do not recommend this pram to anyone. There are much better prams available.

Heavy and bulky, difficult to push when in the reverse handle position, strap breaks making it unsafe for child to be properly secured into the pram.

good first time pram – This is a good start off pram, not as easy to push as the more expensive prams.I love the reversible handle so much more easier to change the handle then the seat. wheels roll well and you dont have to pump them up. come with boot cover which is great in winter for keeping bubba warm. Doesn't come with rain or sun cover but these can be brought… Read more

later if needed. love the reversible handle and sturdy frame, boot cover is nice. not as easy as some pram to steer. no sun or rain cover.

Good but not fantastic – Bought in 2010. It is easy to use. I can assemble and fold one handed. Difficult to maneuver. Can be quite a struggle through narrow pathways and shop aisles. Not a good pram for walking (exercising). Comfortable for baby, well made, just the wheels that cause problems. nowhere to put shopping or hang bags basket underneath is really only big… Read more

enough for one bag. Reliable, well made, comfortable, the reversible handle is good if going through shops and bubs cries and needs to see you. Difficult to maneuver.

Never had any problems – Never really did any research before buying a pram, but knew which features I wanted and this has them all. Good value for money, may not be as fancy as some other brands but I didn't see the need to spend hundreds or dollars or more for something that would only be used for a year or so. So for parents on a budget, it's great. Reversible,… Read more

reclining seat, storage, easy to fold/unfold, easy to clean Took me a few goes to get the hang of steering it.

This was a great pram - for a while! – This pram was great for us when my baby was small. I loved being able to see him with the handle flipped. It did take a while to get used to the steering whilst in this configuration as you have to steer with the back wheels. It also made it difficult to navigate small areas in shops. I bought this pram second hand for a song as prams can be so… Read more

expensive and I didn't know what I would like before I had a baby. I have definitely got my moneys worth out of it but have since upgraded. I do a lot of walking so I bought a three wheel pram with bigger tyres. It is soooo much easier to steer and walk with on the streets than the four wheel prams. I also bought a small umbrella stroller to take to the shops. It folds up much smaller than the orbit so I can leave it in the car.

In summary it was great value for money but it if you walk a lot perhaps this isn't for you. My favourite aspect was the reversible handle. I enjoyed being able to watch my baby when he was small. The front wheel shuddered when the handle was in the forward facing mode.