Mamas & Papas Urbo

Stroller broken and no assistance – Because the purchase was made 26 months earlier, I was told there was nothing that could be done to repair it. Basically, the clip maintaining the wheel in position had broken. There solution was to buy a brand new stroller. We supposedly thought mamas and papas was good quality, but a small piece, probably worth 10$ is now rendering my stroller unusable. Stay away from this company.

This is an excellent, sturdy & light-weight pram!!! – I picked this Urbo up as a rarely used second hand & I instantly fell in love! I was SO tired of lifting a heavy pram in and out of the boot and even more tired trying not to bump into people in narrow shopping isles! So when I tried this pram out for the first time, it was super easy to maneuver!!! While this stroller has a narrow frame, it still… Read more

offers a comfortable, wide seat to fit a child until age 3. I have received countless compliments on how trendy it looks and I have got to agree, there is something quite different about this pram.. it's not too out there nor is it too bland!

Another Feature I really love about this pram is how you can adjust the toddler seat to be completely flat.. turning it into a bassinet for an infant or a comfy bed or a toddler to sleep comfortably in. :)

Ok.. now the thing I HATE about this pram and I truly wish Mamas & Papas would change it in future designs, is the shopping basket. It is way too small.. Only fits a couple of small bags and a blanket if I'm lucky!

I would have given this stroller 5 stars if it weren't for the minature basket. But I have tried to work around this issue by buying shopping hooks that I attach to the handle.. but beware, they do wear the leather out.

Regards,

A 2 year owner of this pram and still going!

Love and hate – Love the Urbo. The second I saw it I knew it was our pram for bubba. Stylish, chrome body. Small and Easy to manoeuvre through shops. I've done the new Sephora store while it was packed, retracted the handle and made my way through. Lightweight, easy to lift up and down stairs. Easy to clean. Easy to fold, still need two hands to fold and lift.… Read more

Easy to store, stand up feature lets me have it in our walk way near the front door without taking up so much space.

But. I Had to remove a star because there a few things this pram could improve on but For the price tag it's a great pram.

I hate the brake, i Oiled mine thinking it would loosen up, it did a little bit. Don't try use it with sandals on, hurts the top of my foot. I use my hand instead. A hand brake on the handle would be awesome.

Spare parts. For Mamas and Papas entire range of products there is no aftermarket in Australia. Qantas damaged my front wheel. To replace it I would need to go to the UK and drop it off for repair!?!? Even to buy a foot muff or liner has proven hard.

I only just in the last week, after looking and looking since I bought the pram in 2013, to buy a transit bag for the pram. We travel a lot and I take my pram with us. After many emails and calls over the last year. With the release of the urbo2 the transit bag came out. It's just arrived in Australia, just. But it's brilliant. Such a big bag and so much protection.

Would I recommend this pram to fellow mums. Yes. Would I advise that it's brilliant but not perfect. Yes.

Love that it's easy to use and push around the shops, small to make my way through tight spots and the overall look. I've done workouts with this pram too, it's stomped the footpath with me many times, so if your a casual walker of the streets this is up for the job too.

Do i suggest to Mamas and Papas to up their aftermarket and service in Australia, yes it would be so wonderful. For all the mamas and papas lovers this would be amazing.

Total Disappointment – First of all, I actually fell in love with the simple and smart design of this stroller and liked how simple it was to use. I have to add that I made a lot of research and finally decided to choose the Urbo stroller believing it was the right one. But I was totally disapointed when after a use of only 3 weeks the strollers left front tire started… Read more

to immobilize itself constantly. It even got worse and I had to push really hard to release the tire, hurting my tumb. Simultaneously the foldig mechanism started to malfunction which can be really distrubing while boarding on a car, bus etc. Moreover this is a much clattering stroller making so much noise and the suspension is inefficent shaking and vibrating the baby constantly. In short I am not satisfied at all with this purchase and think that I actually threw away all the money because I am considering to buy a new one now. Lastly, the urbo stroller ended up to be nothing but a disappointment for me. Design, weight, simplicity Folding mechanism, tire mechanism, suspension, clattering, noisy

Quality built, lightweight, easy to manouvre & stylish! Super happy – This pram is fantastic. After being disappointed by a bulky, plastic, yet more expensive Swedish pram it is a breath of fresh air. 2 years and still going strong. Easy to manoeuvre, light weight, ample basket storage and excellent shade from weather conditions. Plus it's very good looking, fits nicely in the car boot wuth space to spare. glad we found our perfect pram

Best pram - hubby and I we both love it – We bought this pram for our second baby and loved the URBO from the beginning. Easy to manoeuvre with only one hand. It's forward facing or parent facing. Easy to lift as its light around 8-9kg. Also easy to fold and it really does not take up much room so great for small/medium cars. It also looks very cool and stylish and people often comment on… Read more

the cool chrome frame and wheels. Only negative is that is it hard to find extras for this pram in Sydney. Had to order the winter cocoon from England. We have been now using the URBO for over 2 years and are still very happy with it. I would like to add that we also had the matching baby bassinet and it was great as it doubled up as a travel cot/moses basket for a newborn. Highly recommend it! Really great pram.

Absolutely love it – Honestly the best pram/stroller I have owned I have had 3 kiddies, so easy to fold, lift, maneuver. Seat can face both directions, great protection from sun. If I had to say anything negative it would be that I wish it accomodated a second seat instead of being a single pram, but other than that I would buy again and again

Wheels lock all the time! – When I first bought this stroller I loved it- light weight, comfortable for my son but then about 8 months into using it- the wheels starting locking. They now lock every 10 minutes and we have to flip the stroller up to manually unlock. I also called Mamas and Papas many times and emailed them with zero response. So disappointing! Would highly not recommend this product.

I would not recommend buying this stroller - Urbo 2 – We were after a stroller that was simple to use and light and the Urbo 2 was that. We have been very happy with it until recently. We have had our Urbo for almost 18 months now when the front wheel locking mechanism broke. The wheels suddenly lock and I have to keep unlocking them. This can happen several times on a walk which can be very… Read more

frustrating. A quick google search reveals that this is a common problem with the ubo 2. We have taken apart the wheels and cleaned them but it hasn't made a difference.

According to the girl on the Mamas and Papas phone line their warranty in Australia is only 12 months. In the US it is 2 years. I did love this stroller but I expected more than 18 months of use considering how much I spent on it.

This could win an award - for the worst pram ever – Heavy enough to use at gym instead of on the streets. The wheels are a nightmare and lock before you've turned a corner. Needs two hands for every operation - the designers seemed to forget that the person generally using it has a baby in one arm and a bag to deal with too. The side locks are so hard to use that they are nail-breaking stuff. The… Read more

pram has limited positions for the baby - i.e. lie down or sit up and not much in between. The basket is so small that it can only take one small baby bag - and even then accessibility to the bag is impossible. There are no other hooks or places to hang another bag. There is no place to put a bottle. And so it goes on. If you are thinking of buying a pram for your baby, this is not it!

Practical pram for city life – We own Urbo with limited edition cover. Urbo is a practical city living pram that we have used since the baby was born (utilising the baby bassinet). Urbo is easy to fold, unfold and easy to store in the car with limited boot space. Urbo is very underrated pram in Australia, while it's a popular pram in Europe. Mamas and Papas pram is slightly overpriced in Australia as compare to other places in the world.

Wonderful for city life – Full boday is sturdy look and is is light weight compared to the bid models in the market. It is good for people who likes go to path in the park and shopping mall...whereever has good path..this is really good to use. Especially light and sturdy..Hard to find pram which has these 2 factors together. However, If you like to go to park on the… Read more

grass or beach....it is hard for this pram cuz of thin wheels ...and it slowly will worn out.

so all about lifestyle. For me after I have birth, My wrist problem so had to look into light ones and especially folding at once not to remove parts when I put in the car myself without husband help. but not too cheap quality.

Then found this and I and My baby is happy to using currently.

Love this pram!! – Purchased this pram in 2012 and still use it daily. Have loved using from newborn with carrycot and now as a stroller. Love that using as a stroller I can lie it flat if child is sleeping. It's small and fits easy into even small cars and is a dream in tight shops. Light weight and so easy to fold and unfold. When using seat you don't have to remove seat to fold or unfold so you can set up in one motion.

What an unreliable and waste of money product – I pruchased this pram from Baby Bunting in October 2013 and have sent it back for service 3 times! The first two was an issue with the side locks to collapse the pram down and it was always stuck. The 2nd time, the company(Mamas and Papas) attached a new metal frame, apparently the Urbo 1 model frame. I found it really unsafe for my toddler as I… Read more

was travelling in the bus, with supposedly the brakes on, the whole pram skid/slided to the front when the bus stopped! I have never experienced this with any prams especially not even a cheap loan stroller from Baby Bunting. The brakes were still on and I shad to stop the pram with my foot and leg. The company insisted on checking the pram for those faults and said they might offer a new frame or refund. I have no confidence in this brand at all as there were too many issues with it. I also find that the brake levers at the wheels are so stiff and very hard to apply. Never again! The look

Good, super lightweight, super compact & minimalist – I really loved this pram and used it for both my bubs. It's super lightweight so very easy to load in and out of a car, folds down compact so doesn't take up the whole boot space of the car and I loved that it was reversible so bubs could face me. It's very much a shopping centre pram which suited my needs and is so easy to push. Handlebar was… Read more

adjustable so was used by both hubby (6'1) and me with no issues. Loved the bassinet as well. Super light weight, a dream to push around Would have liked a slightly bigger basket

Absolutely brilliant!!! – I love this pram! Being only 9kgs it doesn't hurt my already stuffed back to lift in and out of the car. It folds incredibly easily and very flat, so fits in my sedan with heaps of room to spare. It's easy to dismantle for cleaning, the recline is brilliant for when bubs needs to nap during outings, the magnetic close on the window is quiet… Read more ·  1

meaning i don't wake bubs to check on her. the basket underneath holds quite a lot and the handle adjustability means my tall hubby and short me have no problems using the same pram. After using another pram for 2 mins that my mum bought, which was completely disgusting, this one is awesome! No real paths around my house means we are walking on dirt footpaths constantly and the Urbo is definitely up to the task. It's easy to push, lightweight and easy to use. Very highly recommended!

It is fine for what it is – I bought the Urbo 2 years ago as it was light weight, compact, easy to fold, could fully recline and bubs could face me. It wasn't the most expensive pram on the market nor the cheapest but it was good value considering my requirements. In all of these areas it performed as expected and was priced accordingly. I was ok with the lack of accessories… Read more

and small basket, but there were some unexpected disappointments such as the handle bar gradually slipping down and its inability to cope with minor flaws in footpaths (K-Thunk!), but as long as I remembered to pull up the handle before commencing each outing, and kept a watch out for footpath imperfections, it was fine. There is no such thing as the perfect pram, I have heard all mothers complain about their prams no matter the brand, just pick the one that suit you best. light weight, easy to fold, could fully recline and bubs could face me handle bar gradually slipping down and its inability to cope with minor flaws in footpaths

It is unsafe pram – I had used this stroller for 20 months. It was heavy to lift and hard to push in the park as their wheels are small. and today I just had an accident. The pram tipped over. Luckily my baby wasn't hurt but it could had been hurt if I didn't put safety belt on him. The front wheel now is bent. I didn't know how did it happen as the part is metal so… Read more

it should be strong. Now I have to buy a new one. I would prefer to use it longer for the money I paid for.

Crappy, rattling stroller – Strollers are supposed to make our lives easier, but this one does the opposite. This stroller only rides well on smooth surfaces (i.e. inside a shopping centre). Elsewhere it is absolutely impossible to get close to a smooth ride. Not only is it uncomfortable for my bub, but also for me. I find my hands go numb from it rattling so much. The… Read more

steering isn't terrible, but I still have to stop for every bumb on the footpath!

Waste of money for such a well known brand! Lightweight The rattling and finicky mechanisms

Fantastic pea fits in Suzuki swift – I can't fault this pram. I have had no problems that others have complained about. The pram looks nice and folds up so flat that it fits in the boot of my Suzuki swift which is quite an achievement. It ticks all the boxes for me. Bub can face me or the world. The handle adjusts so it can be used by the whole family. It lies flat so it can be used… Read more ·  1

from newborn so you don't need to purchase the bassinet. I love this pram. It is the first pram I've owned that I don't hate. For me there is nothing that could be done to improve it because its perfect. Bany faces both ways, suitable from newborn, adjustable handle, folds compact and is easy to use

Highly recommend – My husband and I were looking for something sturdy, compact and simple. We find the Urbo ticks all these boxes and love the classy leather handle, strong aluminum chassis and easy set up and pack down. The pram rides smoothly and is very easy to turn, especially in small places. I was also unable to lift anything heavy after giving birth and… Read more

had no issues lifting this pram in and out of the car trunk.

We also have a mid size car and have no issues fitting our pram and shopping in the trunk whereas a few of our friends can barely fit their prams in their car.

The only issue we've had is the button gets stuck sometimes when buckling

up the seatbelts. Lightest pram on the market, sturdy aluminium design. Fits easily into our car. Leather handle. Buckle gets stuck, difficult to find - we had to order ours in as they were sold out and delivery took a while. We also had to order in the carrycot and that delivery was extremely late also.

Amazing! – This pram is is amazing!! i've had it for over 2 years now and i can still clean it up looking brand new (except minor scratches etc to the frame. But otherwise i love this pram, and 3 of my closest friends have gone with it because they love it too!! Highly recommend it :) Everything, the look, easy fold down, reversable, durable The silver does scratch after awhile... talking 2 years a while!

Horrible carriage do not buy! – I was recommend this carriage by a friend. I fell in love when I saw it. It hasn't even been five months since I have been using it that the latch to hold the carriage closed broke, it's slightly slanted, the visor is uneven. The plastic to the bassinet is ripping in several places so when it gets cold my 5 month old gets a breeze inside the… Read more

bassinet. The handle bar goes down I have to keep picking it up as I walk. It's so wobbly and makes screechy noises as I walk. I hate this carriage should have never gotten it. I'm in the process of buying a Maclaren carriage. Should've done that in the first place. Never buy Mamas and Papas products they suck!!!! P.s way to expensive for a carriage that's total garbage. The chrome Horrible

Love this pram!! – My hubby and I were after a pram that wasn't too clunky looking and one that was easy to get around in. What a great pram we stumbled upon in the Urbo! My daughter is 17 months now and it has stood the test of time. She suffered from hip displaysia and was in a brace for a few months but we didn't need to get a new pram...the urbo was perfect! … Read more

If it had suspension, I would give this pram a 5 star review - that is the only thing it is missing. I see a version called 'Sola' is out now that has suspension so that will be the next pram for us! Compact, easy to fold, not too wide, can steer easily with one hand, good looking pram, durable, faces both ways No suspension

Love this pram! – I love our Urbo! I'm quite petite so was looking for a lightweight but sturdy pram and the Urbo was the only one we found that fit the bill. Hubby is tall though and he loves it too. It's great to steer and push (seems to roll itself!) and folds up compactly. We got the bassinet, seat and also converters to allow our car capsule (different brand)… Read more ·  1

to attach. All were great although our bub didn't like laying flat so we didn't get much use out of the bassinet. The bassinet was also quite weighty so wouldn't have bought it in retrospect (using the car capsule was far better for us until we used the seat at around 5 months). Bub is always comfy in it. Highly reccomend it for a suburban pram. It's reasonable to push on grass but Im not sure how it would go on a bush walk. Light, compact, can easily turn seat to face towards or away from you, pushes and steers well, ok rear suspension, generous hood, comfortable for bub, easily adjustable handle height, Basket small & is only supposed to carry 3kg, would be nice if there were a couple more seat angle options, not made for rough terrain.

Easy to maneuvre, stylish, lightweight – Have had my Urbo for a year now and haven't experienced any major issues with it. Sounds like I was lucky, as a few reviewers seem to have had problems. My daughter has been in this pram since birth. I didn't buy the bassinet and didn't use a capsule, but she always seemed comfortable enough, except perhaps when she was a tiny newborn. In… Read more

hindsight I probably would have used a bassinet or capsult (although it seems people have had issues fitting the capsule.) We are trying for a second baby at the moment, so may need to invest in a double stroller next time. Not sure if I can part with my Urbo though! Fits easily into small spaces (narrow aisles, clothing racks when shopping, cafes), can adjust the handle up and down (also handy when you want to squeeze into tight spot like car boot or at restaurant), reversible seat, very easy to steer with just one hand Not comfortable enough for newborn baby

Perfect pram that is lightweight for every day use and use walking – If your looking for a pram that is the great balance between your walking / exercise stroller and one to just walk around the shops this pram is all you will ever need. I have been on 3 hour walks and the pram is so smooth. Is easy to fit in the boot , its strong ( I hang bags of shopping off it on hooks) . The basket underneath is large I can… Read more

store a box of nappies underneath and 3 full bags of groceries.

The actual seat is spacious - my daughter is long and has plenty of room in it. The 17kg maximum weight seems to be standard weight for prams of this type.

With regards to " all terrain" I wouldnt say that this pram is as good as competitors eg Mountain Buggy Swift, bugaboo etc the wheels are smooth enough for footpaths and some grass surfaces. If your looking for a pram that is all terrain I wouldnt purchase this one- I do alot of walking with it but the surfaces are mostly footpaths or gravel with occasional grass which does struggle with. I have read about the gutters in other reviews but i dont have any issues with this. I do find the pram to be strong for this also easy to get down the stairs.

The only negative about this pram is that the handle is extendable but even at its highest point its not that high. Also unlike competitors in the bugaboo pram there are no different colours to customise eg . Hoods etc although recently new colours have been released now is a good time to buy one .There are liners available and footmuffs etc but they are overseas and dont ship to Australia. The supplier isint all that helpful with this although i have been told in approx 6-8 weeks will be available in Australia.

Overall good buy if you dont want to buy an umbrella stroller as well as this will take you from birth to toddler . I would probably only buy this pram again if they increased the handle height. Can turn the seat forward or rear facing, lies completely flat - my daughter loves to sleep in it .Strong you can hang bags off the handle loads of storage Handle even at its highest point extended is too short . You need to be a short person to use it Poor customer service from distributor re. Inquiry to purchase other accessories

Steer well clear! – This pushes like a rattly old shopping trolley. What's more, the issue with the sticky front wheels is not yet fixed - despite claims by Mamas and Papas that they have solved the problem. I bought one last month and when I unpacked it, went straight back to the shop because the front left wheel was clicking and shimmying uncontrollably. I was… Read more

refused a refund (that's another matter) and instead given the display model's frame. I took it reluctantly and went to the shops with my six-month-old son. Within minutes of pushing the pram the frame began to creak. He is only 9kg so goodness knows what it would be like if he was any heavier. I am now in the process of selling the thing as I can't stand the sight of it. What a waste of money. Large hood. Rear and forward facing. Sits upright when in rear facing position. Nice large seat. Shakes and rattles like a shopping trolley even on smooth surfaces. Adjustable handle is only just ok at the highest setting (and I am only 5'5".)

Excellent – I'm REALLY happy with this pram as it's so easy to use and pull out of the car. Very sleek and stylish and sturdy. This is my 2nd pram as the other one was too hard to move from seat to lie down position. I've had so many compliments about the Urbo, and I think for the price and what it can do, it is worth the money. Everything is so easy! As… Read more

soon as I pulled it out of the box, all I had to do was pull up the handle on the frame and clip in the seat or carrycot; simple as that; 2 steps! Handle can be extended to suit any height.

The frame is made of aluminum which makes it very light. The carrycot and seat are a little heavier.

I bought the carrycot, which was extra, but so worth it. Lots of padding in this and the hood is big which means more protection from the sun!

The seat (which I haven't used yet) can face either direction and the seat can lie flat, meaning you don't need to buy the carrycot. The 2 back wheels lock with 1 lever.

and don't forget the leather grip handles! No drink holder

Excellent – I never thought I'd say something like this but, I'm in love with a pram. Looks great, is easy to move and I feel comfortable pushing it. I feel like it just glides. I am 6ft tall and DH taller so having a pram that's handle can be adjusted is great but the big selling point was the location of the rear axel and brakes. The location of so many… Read more

prams rear axel and brakes mean I am bending to push the pram, so I don't accidently engage the brake mid stride.

Looks a bit retro space age. I like to be a little different.

Folding and unfolding - two finger trigger and it then does the rest it's self - no snap and pull (how I droke my last pram). I had to wait for delivery - all great things come to those who wait.

Excellent – I would highly recommend the Urbo to anyone - it is stylish, has everything you could want in a pram and is super easy to use. It is my second pram as the first one I purchased was just too bulky and Im so pleased I spent a bit more on a pram I really love (as It is always with me these days). It looks fab, so sleak and classic. It is small and… Read more

compact but still has excellent room underneath. It is light, easy to fold and fits into my car boot easily. Nothing - love it.

Good – Despite the couple of minor negatives I really love this pram. It is stylish, easy to use and most importantly comfy for baby. It is a great pram for getting around the shops etc and lays nice and flat for bub to have a sleep. We did buy a second 3 wheeler pram for walking as the Urbo's wheels are impractical for areas with limited footpaths. … Read more

I would not recommend the capsule adapters that are available to use with the Peg Perego car capsule. They were expensive and difficult to use with the Urbo. Lovely looking pram, ability to reverse seat, lightweight, very easy to steer, adjustable handle Tricky to get up and down doorstep/guttering, two pieces to lift in and out of car

Fantastic pram – A stylish and simple pram. Purchased mainly because of the option of a rear facing seat (can also be switched to face forwards). So easy to put together and very light - only 9 kilos total. We live inner-city so it is used a lot to walk to the supermarket. Works very well on footpaths, its a very smooth ride. The best bit it how compact it is at… Read more

the shops, manurers so well between tight spots that other prams wouldn't have a chance at getting in. The handle slides up for taller people and is easily compressed to a lower position when you are at a cafe so people can get past easier. Very easy to load into the back of the car. Takes less room that most prams. Simple, rear & forward facing, compact and light. Manurers well. Was very stiff and difficult to open and collapse in the first few weeks. Just needed a bit of WD40 sprayed into the moving parts to fix it. The safety clip was hard to use at first until we realised it needs to be perfectly aligned and clicked together before it can be slotted into the bottom part. Now find it very easy to use.

Extremely satisfied – I've had this pram for five months and think it's fabulous. It's lightweight, easy to fold and fits into the boot of our Golf - with room for a few bags extra! The rear/forward facing seat is so easy to adjust. Didn't buy the bassinet as the seat folds really flat. My baby loves it. I particularly like the huge sunshade, the easy to use padded 5… Read more ·  1

point harness, the great suspension and turning circle and the adjustable handle. This is great for tall people, getting into elevators, sitting at cafes or moving around small spaces. I seriously don't know why people buy the tanks they do. This pram has so much going for it.

Basket a little small and pram not suited for rocky surfaces.

Great Manouvourable Lightweight Pram – I've been using this pram for 19 months now and still like it. I did have problems initially - at about the 3 months mark - with the wheels locking in the "straight ahead" mode and it was sent back to the manufacturer for repair, and has been fine since. Baby Bunting loaned us a pram in the interim so we didn't go without. I love the fact that… Read more

you could have your baby (especially when a newborn) facing you, but now she likes to watch what else is going on so she's always facing out. The sunshade, particularly once your baby is sitting up, is fantastic.

The best thing is the ease of steering. It turns super easy, can be used one handed (handy if you've got shopping/an umbrella/a coffee in your other hand). And it's light enough that I don't have any problems lifting it in and out of the car. Sturdy; folds down super flat; baby can face you or out; easy to adjust reclining seat; rain cover included Not recommended if you walk a lot on cobblestones or similar; the initial wheel issue we had, which was fixed; can only be folded in the "baby facing out" way so you need to turn the seat around if you're using it the other way before folding it.