ABC Design Swing
The ABC Design Swing is a relatively small and lightweight stroller system - and a less all-terrain but more affordable "brother" of the ABC Design Samba, launched in 2021. The Swing, just like the Samba, also boasts clean lines, a high - 22kg weight capacity of the seat unit, and a small, urban-friendly size and weight.
The differences between the ABC Design Samba and the ABC Design Swing
The Swing, compared to the Samba, has almost 5 cm smaller front wheels, and all its wheels are covered in foam (as opposed to hard rubber). Also, the Swing, as a more budget-friendly model, is available in fewer fabric colorways (at the time of release, only 2 basic colors - the graphite Grey and the darker Street color). The weight of the Swing with the seat unit attached is a bit lower than the Samba's, and the folded size is, even if by a centimeter, slightly more compact.
The spacious click-on parts - the carrycot as well as the seat - feature extendable canopies with ventilation, and there's the lie-flat option along with comfortable padding inside. There are different colorways to choose from, with even special Fashion editions to opt for or the luxurious Diamond collection with quilted upholstery. The recycled Midnight color fabrics are also an option for those eco-conscious. Different accessories are available to purchase separately depending on your needs. The Maxi-Cosi and Britax-Römer car seat compatibility to create a travel system are also at your convenience.
The ABC Design Swing is a relatively small and lightweight stroller system - and a less all-terrain but more affordable "brother" of the ABC Design Samba, launched in 2021. The Swing, just like the Samba, also boasts clean lines, a high - 22kg weight capacity of the seat unit, and a small, urban-friendly size and weight.
The differences between the ABC Design Samba and the ABC Design Swing
The Swing, compared to the Samba, has almost 5 cm smaller front wheels, and all its wheels are covered in foam (as opposed to hard rubber). Also, the Swing, as a more budget-friendly model, is available in fewer fabric colorways (at the time of release, only 2 basic colors - the graphite Grey and the darker Street color). The weight of the Swing with the seat unit attached is a bit lower than the Samba's, and the folded size is, even if by a centimeter, slightly more compact.
The spacious click-on parts - the carrycot as well as the seat - feature extendable canopies with ventilation, and there's the lie-flat option along with comfortable padding inside. There are different colorways to choose from, with even special Fashion editions to opt for or the luxurious Diamond collection with quilted upholstery. The recycled Midnight color fabrics are also an option for those eco-conscious. Different accessories are available to purchase separately depending on your needs. The Maxi-Cosi and Britax-Römer car seat compatibility to create a travel system are also at your convenience.
ABC Design Swing Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 11.3 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 112 cm x 61 cm x 91 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 66 cm x 60 cm x 28 cm frame only
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Germany
- Only available as a stroller system
- Yes
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 22 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-36 months
- Reversible seat unit
- Yes
- Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
- Yes
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 3 positions
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
- One-hand backrest recline system
- Yes
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 4 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- Yes
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 49 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 31 x 20.5 cm
- A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
- No
- Height-adjustable seat
- No
- Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
- No
- 2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
- No
- Fabrics removable for cleaning
- No
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Wipe-clean only
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- Yes
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- No
- Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
- No
The Canopy (Hood)
- Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- Yes
- Extendable canopy/hood
- Yes
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- No
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- Yes
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- No
- Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
- Yes
- Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
- Yes
- Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
- Yes
- Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
- No
The Bumper bar
- Bumper bar
- Yes
- Bumper bar type (style)
- Bar
- Removable bumper bar
- Yes
- Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
- Yes
- Height-adjustable bumper bar
- No
- Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
- No
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 4
- Front wheel(s) type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 20 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 27.5 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- No,
- Two-wheel mode
- No
The Suspension
- Suspension
- Yes
- Wheels with suspension
- All
- Suspension type
- Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Push down-lift up pedal brake
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Flat (compact) fold
- One-hand fold
- No
- Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
- No
- Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
- Yes
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- Yes
- Self-standing fold
- No
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- Yes
- Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
- Yes
- Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
- No
- Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
- No
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 103-112 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- No
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- No
- Basket's weight capacity
- 5 kg
- Closable basket
- No
- An extra basket can be attached to the frame
- No
- A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
- No
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- Yes (without adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 77 x 35 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- No
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- Yes,
- Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
- No,
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- No
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (with adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- Yes
- Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
- Yes
- Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
- No
The Accessories & Extra features
- Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
- No
- Cup holder can be attached
- Yes
- Reflective elements
- No
- No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
- No
- Rain cover included
- No
- Mosquito net included
- No
- Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
- No
- Seat liner/insert included
- No
- Changing bag included
- No
- Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
- No
- Motorized/Baterry-powered
- No
- LED light(s)
- No
- Built-in audio speakers
- No
- A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
- No
Parent reviews of the ABC Design Swing
- comfy for baby - carrycot is very spacious also!
- great style
- compatible with our Maxi Cosi carseat
- our baby loves it, we love it
- good on the terrains we would like to use it on (not so smooth pavement, dusty roads - not the most hardcore forests)
- we bought it as the wheels are smaller than most of the ABC design strollers' wheels - fits better in our Toyota Corolla
- the breaks are not always working properly meaning that the left wheel is stuck a lot of times
- the extra cupholder you can buy for it can only hold a really small cup - however, it was a quite expensive cupholder
- but besides from these, I would say this is overall a great stroller and we love it! I would highly recommend it
We were looking for a stroller which was 2 in 1. It was a great choice overall!
- Price
- Performance
- Roomy carrycot
- Long seat surface
- True lie-flat seat
- Canopies are nice and extendable (and UV protective)
- Leatherette details
- No colors to choose from
- Not super soft in terms of suspensions
- Basket is less accessible because of the bar over it
Don't expect too much in terms of suspension. Also, it is not the narrowest one in the "compact pram" category. On the other hand, the carrycot is huge and roomy, the seat is also very spacious for the size, and the steering is very nice. The hood could be larger, but the angle at which it "bends" makes the coverage more than enough for any normal use.
The price was unbeatable (under 400 for a 2in1 system, there was a reduction in price) - and for that, I can't really wish for more. I am very happy with my purchase. Heavily recommended for the price tag.