Chicco Best Friend
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The Chicco Best Friend is an urban stroller, usually available in a full 3in1 stroller system. Apart from the attractive price tag, other advantages of this stroller include the modern, minimalistic color schemes, the easily accessible and spacious shopping basket, and the compact fold even with the seat unit attached in any direction. The Trio set consists of the foldable Light carrycot or the Comfort carrycot that can be used as a car seat too. It is also possible for your baby to travel in the car seat that you have added directly to the chassis, no adapters needed. The bucket-type seat unit can be tilted flat. The leg rest is adjustable too. This 3in1 stroller system comes with a rain cover and aprons included.
The Chicco Best Friend is an urban stroller, usually available in a full 3in1 stroller system. Apart from the attractive price tag, other advantages of this stroller include the modern, minimalistic color schemes, the easily accessible and spacious shopping basket, and the compact fold even with the seat unit attached in any direction. The Trio set consists of the foldable Light carrycot or the Comfort carrycot that can be used as a car seat too. It is also possible for your baby to travel in the car seat that you have added directly to the chassis, no adapters needed. The bucket-type seat unit can be tilted flat. The leg rest is adjustable too. This 3in1 stroller system comes with a rain cover and aprons included.
Chicco Best Friend Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 10 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 105 cm x 60 cm x 94 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 76.5 cm x 60 cm x 24.5 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Italy
- 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
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- Yes
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 3 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
- Yes
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- 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
- No
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- No
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- No
- Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
- No
- 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
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- 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
- Open springs, 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
- 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
- Yes
- Self-standing fold
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- 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
- 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)
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes, Light
- 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)
- Yes, Confort
- 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)
- 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
- 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
Best Deals for Chicco Best Friend
Parent reviews of the Chicco Best Friend
- Car seat
- Folding
- Main part is not sturdy enough
- Wheels are awful
First of all, this is a great stroller for ease of use when folding and unfolding or when attaching the car seat but unfortunately anything positive ends there.
I found that the actual main stroller that holds the seat isn’t very sturdy - it seems to move back and forward which then wobbles baby about. But the worst thing about this stroller is by far the wheels - the front wheels have a complete mind of their own and they have no grip. I find myself walking around the shops with 2 front wheels locked sideward. It’s just absolutely hopeless, the only time the wheels actually decide to go forward is when you're walking along rough concrete.
- It is a lightweight system, and easy to manage
- We paid for a broken product that did not get replaced and we were not compensated for
- Huge difficulty contacting Chicco
- Poor customer service
- Not worth the risk
Be warned, if anything is wrong / damaged, you will not be able to get a replacement or refund.
We bought our system in November and contacted Chicco when we realized the popper was broken on the cover so it would not sit on the pram properly. They said it would be replaced in March. Still nothing despite email after email to them. Shockingly bad customer service.
- streamlined, smart looks
- easy to use. good to push
- quality seems good (for the price)
- rain cover doesn't hold on the carrycot that well
- suspension leaves a lot to be desired
- no isofix base for the car seat
- ok weight (for a system), but it feels heavy nonetheless
- folding is not that smooth
- higher weight of the carrycot
- hard-to-release brake
It's an OK system, well worth the money - if it's something you like design- and functions-wise. Use is predominantly urban, and the fold, space, the weight, they're all OK. Even though on paper, the weight seems very ok for a system, it feels a bit heavy to use. Otherwise, straightforward, not problematic, and that is very nice for this category of a stroller system.
- not too bulky
- comfy carrycot mattress (but a wee too small, the carrycot)
- ok car seat
- simple seat unit
- easy to maneuver
- nice basket
- I don't get how to fit the rain cover properly
- instructions are too simple
- a little too wobbly a chassis
- wide
- no Isofix base included
A fab looking, simple, easy to use (once you get the knack for it) system - a very good choice for undemanding urban parents. A bit stiff (mainly the brake and the folding mechanism), too sturdy and a bit wobbly at times - but for that money, it does the job. As a woman, I also like that it looks good.
- nice price
- nice looks
- low chassis
- no suspension
OK. Quality is adequate for the price. I miss some suspension. And my husband is not too happy about the height of this pram.
Easy to use and nice-looking, but nothing much for bumpy sidewalks. Don't even think of off-roads ;-)
Your questions about the Chicco Best Friend
Hi,
My pram front wheels often get stuck on different surfaces.
Hi, Azurra,
Unfortunately, this very urban model tends to do so. I recommend using it on smoother surfaces and on undemanding walks, and also - don't forget regular cleaning and maintenance (more about that HERE in this article). If you have too much of a problem with the stroller system, be sure to contact the seller/distributor for help with warranty claims and repairs.
Are wheels really rubber-coated? At the store, they seemed to me pure plastic.
Can be used on gravel?
Hi, Nicola,
There are differences between the Best Friend and the higher Best Friend Pro models. The basic Best Friend only has "plastic" - that is, EVA foam coated wheels. Also, different markets can offer different variations of the product itself (there are, for example, different models in the US and in Europe).
For the gravel suitability, I answered your question here. Do read our guides on wheels to understand the topic more.
Good luck!