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Chicco Multiway
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Chicco Multiway

DISCONTINUED in 2013
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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

3.4/5
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  • 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.

My son and I are happy with it

4
  • Light
  • Compact

Both my son and I are happy with it.

I wouldn't buy it again

3
  • 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.

Good for occasional rides

3
  • 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.

I would happily buy it again

4
  • 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.

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