Hauck Twister
The Hauck Twister, as its name suggests, is a stroller with a specifically-shaped chassis with a unique 360-degree rotation that allows you to reverse the seat (or other parts) while still attached on the chassis. The reversing mechanism is operated with the handle, which can be lifted and twisted using a lever. The seat is fully reclinable and suitable mostly for younger children. It comes with a bold, shaped seat liner. The stroller is either sold separately, in a travel system with a car seat (Hauck Twister Shop´n Drive), in a 2in1 stroller system with a carrycot (Hauck Twister Duo Set) or, most commonly, in a 3in1 stroller system with a carrycot and a car seat Hauck Twister Trio Set.
The Hauck Twister, as its name suggests, is a stroller with a specifically-shaped chassis with a unique 360-degree rotation that allows you to reverse the seat (or other parts) while still attached on the chassis. The reversing mechanism is operated with the handle, which can be lifted and twisted using a lever. The seat is fully reclinable and suitable mostly for younger children. It comes with a bold, shaped seat liner. The stroller is either sold separately, in a travel system with a car seat (Hauck Twister Shop´n Drive), in a 2in1 stroller system with a carrycot (Hauck Twister Duo Set) or, most commonly, in a 3in1 stroller system with a carrycot and a car seat Hauck Twister Trio Set.
Hauck Twister Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 12.3 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 115 cm x 62 cm x 72 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 95 cm x 62 cm x 47 cm frame only
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Germany
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 15 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-24 months
- Reversible seat unit
- Yes
- Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 3 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
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 46 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 31 x 21 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 82 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
The Canopy (Hood)
- Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- Yes
- Extendable canopy/hood
- Yes
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- Yes
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- No
- 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
- No
- 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
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 18.5 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 25 cm
- 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
- Front
- Suspension type
- Open springs
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Push-push pedal brake (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
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 85-106 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- Yes
- 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
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 72 x 32 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes,
- 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)
- No,
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (with adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- No
- 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
- No
- Reflective elements
- No
- No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
- No
- Rain cover included
- No
- Mosquito net included
- No
- Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
- Yes
- Seat liner/insert included
- Yes
- 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 Hauck Twister
Your questions about the Hauck Twister
The brake on mine is broken, the attachment has come off, can I replace it, or fix it in any way?
Heya, ruthie,
I am sorry to say that if the plastic part/the part needing to be pushed broke and fell off, you cannot really fix it by yourself just so. There usually are spare parts available for things like brake, even though they are usually the cables (wires) from the brake. The installation will be, however, also hard, even if you did manage to find the part.
These, or any other spare parts are usually provided by the manufacturer or the seller you bought your pram at, meaning you should actually contact THE seller you got your model from, or any seller of this model or the Hauck brand in your area, asking for help with the brake. Ideally, send pictures to him/her through an explanatory email so that they know what exactly is wrong.
Again, installing a new pedal would be much more complicated in your case, so they should probably help you with that or at least recommend a service. It might be possible that with such a cheap-ish brand as Hauck is, they won't be able to provide you the part nor a service... so you'll see after trying. If nothing works, however, you will only have to get a new stroller, unfortunately.
I wish you the best of luck!
Is there another car seat that I can purchase that will be compatible with this stroller?
Hey, Jaci,
Unfortunately, no, only Hauck car seats are compatible with almost all Hauck strollers. Mainly on the older model, like the Twister is, you won't find any adapters available to attach other, better-known car seat brands. The advantage of that, apart from the advantage for the Hauck company, is that their car seats often click on the stroller frame right away, without needing any adapters.
Hi there,
Can you please advise me it’s ok if I buying this for my 10m baby? It’s good with all the functions or just a waste of my money?? Please help me I’m still confusing...
Hi, Noura,
It's OK for a 10-month-old baby, lie-flat-wise as well as overall ergonomics. The higher seat unit is also nice as you'll be bonding with the baby. That said, the Hauck strollers quality is lower, overall, and you'll feel it in the plastics and overall suspension and performance. If you're not too demanding and won't use it on harsh terrain - just on normal city walks, you should be fine. As a reversible stroller however, do count on needing one lighter, more spacious later on.
I personally would go for a world-facing lightweight stroller already around those 10 months of age, but if you need a reversible model, for the time being, I totally understand you don't want to go for something expensive for the time being.