Review of Graco Vivo TS pushchair

GH Institute

Travel systems

Features

Dimensions: 103x63x94cm. Weight: 10.8kg Suitable age range: birth-15kg. Padded seat, observation window, indefinite seat back positions, 5 point harness, 3 leg rest positions, adjustable handles, shopping basket, suspension, front lockable wheels, removable tray, wipe clean fabric, washable, swivel wheels. Accessories: PVC rain cover, hood, apron. Car seat compatible.

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Comments

Good at travelling on tarmac, but it struggled on other surfaces and was a little bumpy when on gravel. Difficult to assemble first time and the twist mechanism on the handle makes folding/ unfolding tricky and can't be done with one hand. Very easy to attach car seat to frame

Rating: 68/100

Price: £199.99

Stockist: 0844 412 1212 - http://www.graco.co.uk

GHI Test Report - June 2007

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GHI Test Report - June 2007
Review of Graco Vivo TS pushchair

Features
Dimensions: 103x63x94cm. Weight: 10.8kg Suitable age range: birth-15kg. Padded seat, observation window, indefinite seat back positions, 5 point harness, 3 leg rest positions, adjustable handles, shopping basket, suspension, front lockable wheels, removable tray, wipe clean fabric, washable, swivel wheels. Accessories: PVC rain cover, hood, apron. Car seat compatible.
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Comments
Good at travelling on tarmac, but it struggled on other surfaces and was a little bumpy when on gravel. Difficult to assemble first time and the twist mechanism on the handle makes folding/ unfolding tricky and can't be done with one hand. Very easy to attach car seat to frame

Rating: 68/100

Price: £199.99

Stockist: 0844 412 1212 - http://www.graco.co.uk

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Comments
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Comments
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Comments
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Good Housekeeping Top Scorer
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Comments
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GHI Test Report - June 2007