Chicco Activ3
The Chicco Activ3 is an all-terrain three-wheeler suitable also for jogging. The tires are filled with foam, which makes them similar to air-filled ones, but without the risk of a puncture. The rear suspension is fully adjustable. The handlebar features a soft organizer with bottle holders, a central brake and a lever mechanism to lock the front wheel, which makes everything you may need when pushing the stroller extremely accessible. What is more, you only need one hand to fold the Activ3. For a more compact fold, you can fold the front forward wheel forward or remove it altogether.
The softly padded, front-facing seat offers enough space even for older children. The backrest can be reclined quite deep - almost completely flat. The hood provides good protection against wind, rain, and UV rays too. The double-sided cover will close one of the two viewing windows so that you can choose which one is better for you to use at the given moment. A car seat or the spacious, reclinable carrycot usable also in the car is available for your newborn, creating a travel system. You don’t need any adapters for attaching the carrycot or the car seat to the chassis. The Activ3 is usually available as a 3in1 stroller system with the carrycot and the car seat plus base, but you can find an offer for a stroller only.
The Chicco Activ3 is an all-terrain three-wheeler suitable also for jogging. The tires are filled with foam, which makes them similar to air-filled ones, but without the risk of a puncture. The rear suspension is fully adjustable. The handlebar features a soft organizer with bottle holders, a central brake and a lever mechanism to lock the front wheel, which makes everything you may need when pushing the stroller extremely accessible. What is more, you only need one hand to fold the Activ3. For a more compact fold, you can fold the front forward wheel forward or remove it altogether.
The softly padded, front-facing seat offers enough space even for older children. The backrest can be reclined quite deep - almost completely flat. The hood provides good protection against wind, rain, and UV rays too. The double-sided cover will close one of the two viewing windows so that you can choose which one is better for you to use at the given moment. A car seat or the spacious, reclinable carrycot usable also in the car is available for your newborn, creating a travel system. You don’t need any adapters for attaching the carrycot or the car seat to the chassis. The Activ3 is usually available as a 3in1 stroller system with the carrycot and the car seat plus base, but you can find an offer for a stroller only.
Chicco Activ3 Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 11.5 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 113 cm x 64.5 cm x 121.5 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 94 cm x 64.5 cm x 38 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Italy
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 22 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-48 months
- Reversible seat unit
- No
- 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)
- No
- Backrest recline type
- Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
- One-hand backrest recline system
- Yes
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- No
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 50 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 33 x 27 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 91 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
- Yes
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Machine washable
- 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
- No
- 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
- No
- 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
- 3
- Front wheel(s) type
- Foam-filled tires (puncture-free)
- Rear wheels type
- Foam-filled tires (puncture-free)
- Front wheels diameter
- 30.5 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 30.5 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- No,
- Two-wheel mode
- No
The Suspension
- Suspension
- Yes
- Wheels with suspension
- Rear
- Suspension type
- Open springs
- Adjustable suspension softness
- Yes
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Hand-operated
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Flat (compact) fold
- One-hand fold
- Yes
- 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
- n/a
- Self-standing fold
- Yes
- 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
- Pivoting
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 102-113 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- Yes
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- No
- Basket's weight capacity
- 4.6 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
- 74 x 29 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- Yes,
- Foldable carrycot
- No,
- 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)
- Yes,
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- No
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (without adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- No
- Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
- No
- Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
- No
The Accessories & Extra features
- Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
- Yes
- Cup holder can be attached
- No
- Reflective elements
- Yes
- No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
- No
- Rain cover included
- Yes
- 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 Chicco Activ3
- Appearance
- Variability
- Even a 4-year-old child can sleep in it
- Can handle any terrain
A great pushchair. The seat is very spacious, fits even an older child. Easy to use. Suitable for sports activities - skating, running, hiking, etc. Satisfaction.
- large wheels
- easy to fold when in pushchair mode (with seat)
- suitable for a tall parent
- parent organizer
- a feeling of a not-so-tightly attached carrycot (on the other hand, it never fell off)
- no changing bag included, and I couldn't even find a Chicco one in the color we had
We bought it as a 3in1 set in February 2019, Dove Grey color version. We are very happy with it; it pushes very well. We were just sorry that we saw it in the red color in the promotional video, but we were told that that colorway is already discontinued when we asked for it.
Another downside was that we couldn't go try it out before buying it, it was not offered by any store around us. Eventually, we just ordered it online.
- Easy to push
- Quite bulky when being loaded in the car
It's fantastic to use while sporting, running or in-line skating. The bassinet is kinda small, but the seat is super-spacious.
An excellent pushchair... and you'll use it for a long time to add to it. We own it for four years and three months already, and still, my daughter not just fits in it, but also can nap if when wants to. It is very spacious.
- large, spacious carrycot
- the carrycot can be used in the car instead of a car seat (from birth to 10 kg)
- lightweight but stable
- pushes great, even with one hand
- suitable for the city as well as for all-terrain (garden, forest paths, snow, etc.)
- easy to fold and quite compact
- height-adjustable handlebar
- parent organizer for your small items (like a phone or keys, and a drink as well...)
- spacious, easy-to-access basket
- the only downside would be the non-reversible seat (the fact that it cannot parent-face)
We are absolutely thrilled with it. The only downside for me is the fact that you cannot reverse the seat to face you. We own a 3in1 Trio set in red color.
Your questions about the Chicco Activ3
Where can I buy a rain cover for my Active 3?
Hiya, Donna,
I cannot find one just being sold either. You can either ask the seller you got it at, if by any chance they could not order you one, or you can simply get a universal one, any larger or suitable for hree-wheelers will work ok. This one on eBay for example :-)
Hi,
Where can I buy the carrycot that can be used with the Chicco Activ3?
Hello,
The carrycot is mostly sold in the same shops that sell the pushchair, really. If they don't offer the carrycot part, e.g., online, don't hesitate to write them and ask about the availability of the bassinet part. Even I ran into the Activ 3 from Chicco in a shop and they also sold the bassinet on-site.
In some countries, however, the model nor the arrycot aren't available anymore, as I noticed. Do try classifieds in that case, many mums bought the Trio stroller system with it, and might be willing to sell it separately.
The carrycot is the least used/least strain put-on part on a pram - and should be, therefore, in an almost-like-new condition.