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Baby Design Dotty
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Baby Design Dotty

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The Baby Design Dotty is a robust stroller system. Large air-filled tires with good suspension can be used even on rough terrain. The carrycot hood with double-visor can be further extended. It also has a pocket for small items. The seat can be reversed and reclined flat. It comes with a seat liner. The backrest of the seat is longer than that found in similar types of strollers. It can handle an older child as well. The extendable hood with visor protects the passenger from the elements. Another advantage of the stroller is the spacious shopping basket with a compartment for the air pump that comes with it.

Since 2017, the Dotty has been improved with a mesh peek-a-boo window instead of a plastic one. Footmuff is fastened easily and directly to the hood, replacing the Velcro fastener.

The Dotty is a 2in1 stroller system with an optional car seat. This stroller is almost identical to the Baby Design Lupo Comfort and Baby Design Husky stroller systems. They differ in the design of the textiles and the wheel spokes, the color of the chassis and included accessories.

Baby Design Dotty Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
Stroller weight
14.9 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
115 cm x 60 cm x 91 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
78 cm x 60 cm x 34 cm frame only
Chassis material
Aluminum
Country of origin
Poland
Only available as a stroller system
Yes

The Seat unit

Maximum weight capacity - seat load
15 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
No
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
32 x 23 cm
Total length of the seat unit
95 cm
A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
Yes
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
Yes
Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
No
Height-adjustable canopy
No
Removable canopy
Yes
Waterproof canopy
Yes
UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
No
Ventilation integrated into the canopy
Yes
A pocket integrated into the canopy
Yes
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
Air-filled (inflatable) tires
Rear wheels type
Air-filled (inflatable) tires
Front wheels diameter
25 cm
Rear wheels diameter
28 cm
Swivel wheels
Yes
Lockable wheels
Yes
Removable wheels
Yes
All wheels are double wheels
No
Wheels equipped with mudguards
Yes, front only
Two-wheel mode
No

The Suspension

Suspension
Yes
Wheels with suspension
All
Suspension type
Open springs, Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
Adjustable suspension softness
Yes
Rocking chassis
Yes

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
No
Self-standing fold
No
Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
Yes
Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
No
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
Pivoting
Handlebar material
Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
Handlebar height
109-115 cm
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
No

The Basket

Shopping basket
Yes
Large shopping basket
Yes
Basket's weight capacity
3 kg
Closable basket
Yes
An extra basket can be attached to the frame
No
A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
Yes

The Carrycot

Carrycot compatible
Yes (without adapters)
Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
75 x 35 cm
Carry handle on the carrycot
Yes,
Inclining carrycot mattress
Yes,
Foldable carrycot
Yes,
Rocking-base carrycot
No
Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
No,
Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
No,
Carrycot positioned high on the frame
Yes

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
No
Reflective elements
No
No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
No
Rain cover included
Yes
Mosquito net included
No
Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
Yes
Seat liner/insert included
Yes
Changing bag included
Yes
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 Baby Design Dotty

4.4/5
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Great seat

4
  • Supplementary lever (on the bassinet)
  • Stable and quite lightweight frame
  • Awesome maintenance
  • The liner slides down on the seat

Great pram. Bassinet is big, spacious. It has an additional locking lever, so the bassinet does not wobble like on other prams. The seat is also great. Easy to clean... Great seat. Fits even a 3 year old baby for a nap. It can be put into a full recline.

Total satisfaction

5

Total satisfaction.

I'm happy with it

4

I'm happy with it. I can recommend it.

  • Lightweight
  • Well maneuverable
  • Beautiful design
  • I haven't found any

Excellent stroller at a reasonable price. I would definitely buy it again.

  • Pretty
  • Solid price
  • Good handling
  • Has a large baset
  • It's a Polish pram, which you will see a lot of on the street
  • It's very bulky
  • The seat is not even a little bit nice

We had it for 7 months. We used it only with a carrycot and when we switched to a seat we sold it because it didn't suit us at all because of its size and its uncomfortable storage in the car.

  • easy handling
  • easy maintenance
  • backrest positioning
  • seat facing forward and backward
  • storage compartments on the seat, basket and bag
  • easy to attach the apron
  • adjustable handle
  • for smaller cars, it must be folded in two parts
  • the pad in the seat is loose and the little one often managed to roll it down
  • in the seat there is a piece of netting above the head which I couldn't remove completely, my son was already scratching his head against it at 18m when he was taller

I was very happy with it. Easy to operate with one hand, unless the wheels are locked. Whatever terrain I "imagined", it handled it perfectly - whether it was a meadow or whatever...

The bag and basket (with zippered net) under the stroller are spacious, positioning of the seat is easy. The seat faces both forward and rearward. In the seat there are two storage pockets, one is zipped.

It is high quality and looks very nice

5
  • Large inflatable wheels
  • Easy handling, front wheel lock
  • The bassinet is easy to carry by the handle on the hood
  • Extended hood
  • Seat has 3 positions (also full lie flat)
  • Easy folding into the car

We bought the stroller 3 years ago, now it will be used for our second child. We are very satisfied with it, it is high quality and looks very nice. We used the stroller for half a year, then my son went to the pushchair to see the world.

So far, very satisfied

5
  • superb handling
  • lightweight
  • rocks
  • quick to remove the bassinet
  • snap-on car seat - Maxi-Cosi fits

So far we are very satisfied.

Awesome for the terrain

4
  • Price
  • Quality
  • Solid frame
  • Spacious bassinet and seat
  • Design
  • Large basket
  • Inflatable wheels
  • Large hood
  • The pushchair setup tipped over with the heavy bag when facing the street

This stroller blew me away at first sight in the store, even though I originally went to look at other models. Nice design, quality frame, spacious bassinet, large accessible basket, large canopy, inflatable wheels, easy folding - all huge pluses.

I didn't like the seat part as much - while wonderfully roomy, the stroller looked odd (ugly) when the baby was lying down. If the baby was facing the street and there was a heavier bag on the handle, it had a tendency to tip over. But it was awesome for the terrain :) And easy positioning. In the top three strollers ever for me.

  • Spacious bassinet
  • Pushchair version design and forward/reverse facing option
  • Sturdy
  • Nice suspension, comfortable off-road
  • Quite large basket compared to others
  • Large, practical bag
  • Includes rain cover, mosquito net, pump, apron
  • Easy handling, folding, unfolding, putting parts on and taking them off
  • Extendable hood
  • Hood ventilation
  • Adjustable handle
  • Large inflatable wheels
  • Simple and easily accessible brake
  • Wheel locking
  • Closable basket
  • Overall weight, it's quite heavy for a petite mom
  • Maybe a little rattly wheels when riding off-road

It has only been used for 4 months so far, so with a bassinet, but it was chosen mainly for the pushchair version - which we will use much longer.

It took me quite a long time to choose the stroller. I wanted space, practicality, comfort and few strollers met the "softness/suspension" criteria for example.

We use the frame daily, fold and unfold it several times, we ride quite a bit in worse terrain and so far it has never failed. I'm glad I chose this one. The price/features ratio is really great. Easy to use. I like it both in appearance and function. Simple, practical.

It's just quite heavy for my figure, but I'm petite (163 cm, 52 kg) and unfortunately we didn't really come across a lighter one when choosing, so I can't really fault the weight. It is true that it is sturdy and well made. For me, a great choice, I have not regretted the choice yet and I definitely recommend it.

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