BabyActive Shell Prestige
The BabyActive Shell Prestige is a higher version of the affordable and popular BabyActive Shell Eko. Compared to the Shell Eko, the Shell Prestige features premium upholstery and a patterned base of the carrycot. The pop-out sun visor on the elegant hood doesn't have the usual plastic panel anymore. You can choose either a white, plastic patterned carrycot base or black (the Shell Prestige Black). The robust, aluminum chassis is rounded in a style of waves. Thanks to the double, adjustable rear suspension and air-filled wheels, the Shell Prestige can handle even more demanding terrain. There is an option to choose the black or white chassis and matching (white or dark) color of tire spokes.
The Shell Prestige is named after its unique, shell-shaped hood with a double pop-out sun visor. The top part of the carrycot can be removed so that you reveal the lighter, well-ventilated mesh summer version. The removable curtains are included with the hood. The hood of the seat unit is also ventilated and robust enough to protect against the sharp sun. The carrycot and the seat unit are both fully reversible. The mattress of the carrycot can be inclined, and the seat unit can be reclined to a laying position (including the leg rest). The stroller comes with a rain cover, a seat liner, and a changing bag in the shape of a shell included. The Shell Prestige is available as a 2in1 stroller system, a 3in1 stroller system with a car seat, and corresponding adapters - or you can get it as a 4in1 set with an Isofix base. The stroller was also released in a golden-toned Gold Edition.
The BabyActive Shell Prestige is a higher version of the affordable and popular BabyActive Shell Eko. Compared to the Shell Eko, the Shell Prestige features premium upholstery and a patterned base of the carrycot. The pop-out sun visor on the elegant hood doesn't have the usual plastic panel anymore. You can choose either a white, plastic patterned carrycot base or black (the Shell Prestige Black). The robust, aluminum chassis is rounded in a style of waves. Thanks to the double, adjustable rear suspension and air-filled wheels, the Shell Prestige can handle even more demanding terrain. There is an option to choose the black or white chassis and matching (white or dark) color of tire spokes.
The Shell Prestige is named after its unique, shell-shaped hood with a double pop-out sun visor. The top part of the carrycot can be removed so that you reveal the lighter, well-ventilated mesh summer version. The removable curtains are included with the hood. The hood of the seat unit is also ventilated and robust enough to protect against the sharp sun. The carrycot and the seat unit are both fully reversible. The mattress of the carrycot can be inclined, and the seat unit can be reclined to a laying position (including the leg rest). The stroller comes with a rain cover, a seat liner, and a changing bag in the shape of a shell included. The Shell Prestige is available as a 2in1 stroller system, a 3in1 stroller system with a car seat, and corresponding adapters - or you can get it as a 4in1 set with an Isofix base. The stroller was also released in a golden-toned Gold Edition.
BabyActive Shell Prestige Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 12.4 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 124 cm x 61 cm x 85 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 96 cm x 61 cm x 37 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)
- 0-30 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, 4 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
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 40 x ? cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 96 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
- Yes
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Wipe-clean only
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- Yes
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- No
- 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
- No
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- Yes
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- Yes
- 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
- 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
- Yes
- 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
- 24 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 30 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
- Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism), Open springs
- Adjustable suspension softness
- Yes
- Rocking chassis
- Yes
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- One-step rocker pedal (flip-flop friendly)
- 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
- No
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- n/a
- 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
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Pivoting
- Handlebar material
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 90-115 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- No
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- No
- Basket's weight capacity
- 2 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
- No
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- Yes (without adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 78 x 34 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- Yes,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- 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 BabyActive Shell Prestige
- Large carrycot
- Removable and washable carrycot lining
- Inclinable carrycot
- Adjustable handle
- Suitability for taller mommies and daddies
- Elegant, stylish bag for the parent
- Large, zip-closing basket
- Adjustable suspension system
- Carrycot cover with wind protection that can be secured up with a button
- Wheels
- 97 cm surface of the seat (with an insert that is 88 cm long)
- 4 backrest positions of the seat, including a fully reclined position
- Leg covers for the carrycot, seat, and car seat
- A deep seat unit canopy
- Viewing window in the seat's canopy
- Viewing window with mesh in the carrycot's canopy + a possibility to remove all the carrycot's upper fabric to leave the canopy wholly mesh
- 360 swivel wheels that can be locked
- Drinks holder
- The pram is a bit heavy
- I would appreciate a deeper canopy on the carrycot
- You cannot turn the suspension completely off
One superb pram for me. I didn't even expect it to be that nice. There are only a few downsides to it, but they don't even matter to me - so I will rate it a 10.
- Fully-mesh carrycot hood, plus the cute curtains in the front 😍
- Spacious carrycot with an inclining backrest
- When covering the carrycot fully with the apron, you can still easily unzip the middle part (great for just a partial opening so that the air goes in for the baby not to sweat)
- Loads of storage space
- Wide-enough seat unit part
- Heavy chassis
The price is incredible, comparing it with its quality and looks.
Your questions about the BabyActive Shell Prestige
Hello, and if I don't want suspension, can I adjust it? How is the suspension adjusted? (From original Spanish: Hola y si no quiero suspension la puedo ajustar?? Como se ajusta la suspensión?)
Hi, Vmeca,
Totally turning off the suspension, I wouldn't say it's possible, but you definitely can make it harder, less soft, the suspension. There are two points where you can do that, one is in the middle of the frame, where by turning the mechanism (picture attached), the suspension system's softness is adjusted; and the other is by the rear wheels, where, underneath, there is a lever that needs to be forcefully pushed to the other side (180 degrees) to change the suspension softness. You need to adjust the suspension on both sides of the stroller chassis, so you need to do with each wheel and each side of the central suspension mechanism (4 movements altogether).
I have been using one last 2 years and it's been great, only recently the back wheel is damaged and I'm looking for spare one, do you know where I could buy one please?
Hi, Bea,
I am sorry, really, but new stroller wheels (or other spare parts, for that matter) are not easy to come by. And that is even more true with these cheaper Polish prams. They are simply not sold in shops or online stores.
What I would do is to contact the seller you bought your stroller at - he should be able to order spares from the manufacturer, BabyActive, or tell you who would be the distributor in your country.
Another thing I would go for is to contact the manufacturer directly at babyactive@babyactive.pl.
I wish you good luck!