Chicco Multiway
The Chicco Multiway is an umbrella stroller quite substantial-in-size, thus able to handle a bit of all-terrain use. This relatively lightweight umbrella stroller is purposely made slightly wider so that the seat offers more space, making it comparable to a full-sized stroller. Thanks to the bigger and wide dual wheels, the Multiway can handle some occasional bumps, but is, primarily, still destined for the city. Its backrest can be reclined deep enough for children that cannot sit independently yet. The leg rest is adjustable, as well. Usually, the Multiway comes with a rain cover included, but without a bumper bar. The Complete version includes a bumper bar and a head hugger type of pillow. Some editions were sold with a footmuff included. The newer Multiway Evo replaced the Multiway over time.
The Chicco Multiway is an umbrella stroller quite substantial-in-size, thus able to handle a bit of all-terrain use. This relatively lightweight umbrella stroller is purposely made slightly wider so that the seat offers more space, making it comparable to a full-sized stroller. Thanks to the bigger and wide dual wheels, the Multiway can handle some occasional bumps, but is, primarily, still destined for the city. Its backrest can be reclined deep enough for children that cannot sit independently yet. The leg rest is adjustable, as well. Usually, the Multiway comes with a rain cover included, but without a bumper bar. The Complete version includes a bumper bar and a head hugger type of pillow. Some editions were sold with a footmuff included. The newer Multiway Evo replaced the Multiway over time.
Chicco Multiway Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Umbrella stroller (buggy)
- Stroller weight
- 8 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 105 cm x 56 cm x 85 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 115 cm x 39 cm x 35 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Italy
- Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately
- 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
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 5 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, 2 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 49 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 35 x 25 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 89 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
- No
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- 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
- 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
- Yes
- Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
- No
- Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
- Yes
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 can be purchased separately
- Yes
- 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
- 18 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 18 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- Yes
- 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
- Umbrella-style
- 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
- n/a
- 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
- Yes
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 105 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
- 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
- No
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- 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
- 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 Multiway
- Space for the child
- Difficult to drive
- Large when folded
- Double wheels (I tripped over them all the time)
- Rattling
Disappointing for me. I imagined the buggy to be foldable and super maneuverable. This one, however, was big when folded and handled absolutely rubbish.
- Light
- Compact
Both my son and I are happy with it.
- large shopping basket
- easy to fold
- the foam on the handrails peeled off and slid down
- cannot be operated with one hand at all
- cannot be put into full recline
- the apron did not hold
I bought this stroller based on the good reviews. But I wouldn't do it again. The handles started to peel after a while and the foam started to peel off. One handedly, you can't operate it at all, so not suitable for moms with two kids. Cannot be put into full recline as stated by the seller. And I don't know what kind of apron we had, but it held onto it very poorly.
- light
- spacious for the child
- adjustable footrest
- nothing much on any bumpier pavement
- separate handles
- short hood
- hard to access basket (you can't get into it at all when lying down)
If I were picking out another umbrella buggy, I'd buy a different one today. The stroller is more off-road according to the description, but it only goes decently on smooth roads. Because of the separate handles, it cannot be operated with only one hand. It is relatively spacious for the child, the footrest can also be positioned.
- Compactness
- Lightweigth
- Adjustable in the backrest and leg rest area
- Double wheels and handles impractical in the terrain
- Cannot be pushed with 1 hand
- Rattled after not long use
- No suspension
- Short hood
As an occasional umbrella buggy ok, more suitable for the city or on flat, easy terrain.
- Design
- Compact
- Brake
- Basket
A buggy that can handle a bit worse terrain - but I wouldn't take it on a dirt road or into the woods. The first thing that went wrong on it was the brake. It's really clumsily designed. Just squeeze it a little harder and it's gone. I wouldn't get one of these again, but I use my stroller every day. It's good for occasional rides.
- reclines up to full lying down
- foldable
- rides well even on rough terrain
- quite light
- easy to handle
This stroller has been used for my two children. It rode with us over worse terrain and was compact enough. My daughter has been in it since she was three months old and my son since he was six. I had no problem with it. I would happily buy it again :)
Lightweight, good foldability. As it reclined completely flat, it suited my daughter when she was tired during a trip or walk.
- compact
- can handle terrain
- quite light
- great value for money
The buggy is great, we rode with it for over 6 years. It handled heavier terrain with us and where it couldn't, it was carried :) It is compact and I think comfortable. I'd happily get one again :)
- Super strong
- Nothing
Please bring them back the best stroller my mum ever had for my niece and nephew she had the blue and the pink ones. They were incredible I wish they still sold these, I would have brought it for my daughter... I keep trying to see if someone is selling one second hand.