Kinderkraft Indy
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The Kinderkraft Indy was released in Q2 2019. This ultra-lightweight, ultra-compact stroller is suitable as a secondary stroller to be used right from birth. The versatile, urban functionality of the Indy comes with an affordable price tag. You may appreciate the fully reclining seat, the one-hand fold, an individual wheel suspension, and compatibility with Maxi-Cosi type car seats. The Indy comes with a bumper bar, a rain cover, and an apron included.
The Kinderkraft Indy was released in Q2 2019. This ultra-lightweight, ultra-compact stroller is suitable as a secondary stroller to be used right from birth. The versatile, urban functionality of the Indy comes with an affordable price tag. You may appreciate the fully reclining seat, the one-hand fold, an individual wheel suspension, and compatibility with Maxi-Cosi type car seats. The Indy comes with a bumper bar, a rain cover, and an apron included.
Kinderkraft Indy Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 6 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 102 cm x 46 cm x 61 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 60 cm x 46 cm x 27 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Poland
- 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)
- 0-30 months
- Reversible seat unit
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, infinite recline
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Strap-operated
- One-hand backrest recline system
- No
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 2 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- No
- Backrest height
- 44 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 32 x 20 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 79 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
- 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
- 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
- Yes
- Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
- 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 can be purchased separately
- No
- 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
- 13.5 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 13.5 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- No
- 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
- 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
- n/a
- 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
- No
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 102 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
- Yes (with adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- Yes
- 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
- 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
- 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 Kinderkraft Indy
Parent reviews of the Kinderkraft Indy
- Easy to fold/unfold
- Lightweight
- Reclines
- Top heavy
- Flimsy
- Poorly made
Bought for a 2 week holiday abroad with my, then, 5/6 month old.
Initially I really loved it. Lightweight, easy to fold/unfold, and reclines easily. However, whilst walking home one night, my baby was sleeping/reclining in it, and the pram tipped up! If it wasn’t for my partner's quick thinking, my daughter's head would’ve hit the pavement. One of the scariest moments in my life.
After inspection, it seemed to me the stroller reclined to far past the back wheels, making the pram top heavy.
The basket also ripped after light use and all the logos came off.
Sent back and received a full refund. Would not recommend.
- Light weight.
- Flat reclining.
- One hand folding (needs a bit of practice though).
- Side way opening bumper bar.
- Good height. (I am 1.77m and it is good for me. Expected it to be lower.)
- Front wheels can NOT be fixed. Really big minus.
- Very plastic smelly on arrival. Needs time to air out before first use!
- Wheels very plastic - I am sure on very smooth or snowy surfaces they will just slide away also due to the low weight of the stroller.
- Sunshade is not equipped with UV protection.
I am really positively surprised. I did not expect a lot for the low price. But I was positive surprised on arrival.
Only really big and unexpected minus: front wheels cannot be fixed. Had I known that before purchasing it I would have not bought it.
- small, compact size
- lightweight
- durable
- no rattling
- high-positioned chood allows odler toddlers to fit inside
- price
- higher seat = good view
- not much suspension
- narrow front wheels
- short seat lenght
- short hood
- higher seat = child can't get in without help
I like the Indy more than I thought I would. It is lightweight, nimble, and looks modern. I have to carry it upstairs everyday and it works for that. I am very glad that the wheels don't rattle. On the other hand, the suspension is not soft, so you will feel every bounce (and so will your child). A downside would also be the brake, it is not too strong.
Even if the backrest is not the highest, the hood is rather high up, so you will fit a 3yo toddler if needed. It won't be able to sleep comfortably inside, however. That is only doable with an 18mo. The seat is higher up as well, so the child cannot really get in by itself. The hood is not huge, the sun protection is OK for the price.
An important thing to know is that this is a narrow pushchair with even more narrow front wheels. If you're going to go up a ramp, it may not fit (doesn't for us). Be ready to lift it up (even with the child inside) and carry it - OR go backward if possible, using the rear wheels.
The Indy is good for city living, and for small car boots. I would advise using it only on smooth pavements, even though you will be able to go over uneven surfaces from time to time. The best about it, apart from the price, is how small and lightweight it is.
- super folding mechanism
- maneuvering
- light
- belly bar
- lie-flat seat with adjustable leg rest
- crotch belt too close to the backrest
- the seat is not vertical (90 degrees)
Quick folding and unfolding, and very light to add to it. The maneuvering is easy and the weight is really low, good for loading it in the car or even carrying it from the car to the apartment. A niggle of mine would be the crotch belt - it is too close to the backrest so it starts under the child's buttocks. The seat is also not upright, so the little one may slide down from time to time. The belly bar and the adjustable leg rest help in that area.
- Lightweight
- Compact
- Affordable price
- Small seat size
- No suspension
- Squeaky frame
Lightweight and compact, just as expected. I very much mind the small seat. It is short and shallow, so the child doesn't sit securely inside - it seems more like hanging on the harness. I also find the ride to be too hard, you feel every hole, no shock-absorbing is present. The frame started to squeak after a month of use.
- light and compact for traveling
- quality
I can recommend it for trips and travels, but NOT recommended for everyday use. The folding is very nice, and the compact size is also a plus for any car boot filled with pieces of luggage. The quality is not that good, certainly not for everyday errands.
- Driving
- Low weight
- Design + color
- Folding mechanism
- Thin fabrics
- Fixed handle
- Tiny basket
I like how lightweight it is, and how easy it pushes. The color was also very attracive - the buggy simply looks great.
I would make the fabrics thicker, and my partner does miss an adjustable handle - it's a bit too low for him. As expected with the type, the basket is tiny, which I do mind since we take it with us mostly for shopping trips.
- solid materials
- design
- manoeverability
- price
- seat could be more upright
I am happy with it. The materials seem sturdy, I like the design and the finishes, and the manoevering is pleasant.
- Compact
- Easy to fold
- Low weight
- Apron incuded
- Short seatback
- Weak frame
Ideal for shopping malls, but not outdoors, unfortunately. Which, with that price range, can be expected. So the price-performance is good, actually.
- Price
- Look
- Space
- Not for bad roads and much bumps and holes
- Short-ish hood
It's quite cheap, but as an occasional/spare buggy, it works very well. Nothing for any terrain, of course, but for that, nobody would buy something like this. We needed something to keep mainly in the car, and it feels like a good investment for such use.
Your questions about the Kinderkraft Indy
Hey,
Is the stroller good for holidays and on trains and buses? Also is it comfortable for the baby to sleep in?
Hi, Shams,
For holidays, when you need something very simple and mostly light and compact, it will be a good choice. About the baby's sleeping in it, it is possible thanks to the full recline, but don't expect this small buggy to be super roomy and extremely comfy for many hours of sleep or sitting in it as the seat, as with most ultracompact strollers, is a bit slanted and on the smaller side. For holiday walks, naps, and vacation (or around shops) use, it will be just fine, though ;-)