Mamas&Papas Armadillo
The Mamas&Papas Armadillo is the basic model of the Armadillo series. One of its biggest advantages is the spacious seat with a high weight capacity. You can recline both the backrest and leg rest flat using just one hand. You can also fold the stroller one-handed. The Armadillo is very compact when folded. You can easily carry and store it. If you are looking for a stroller to have in the car or for shopping, you will also appreciate the large shopping basket. The height of the handle is suitable for not-so-tall persons.
Using adapters, you can attach a car seat to the stroller. However, it is not possible to attach a carrycot. If you are looking for a full-featured system, there are the higher Armadillo Flip or Flip XT with a reversible seat and a possibility of creating a pram. The Armadillo was also released in the limited Stripe and Donna Wilson editions that come with a seat liner included.
The Mamas&Papas Armadillo is the basic model of the Armadillo series. One of its biggest advantages is the spacious seat with a high weight capacity. You can recline both the backrest and leg rest flat using just one hand. You can also fold the stroller one-handed. The Armadillo is very compact when folded. You can easily carry and store it. If you are looking for a stroller to have in the car or for shopping, you will also appreciate the large shopping basket. The height of the handle is suitable for not-so-tall persons.
Using adapters, you can attach a car seat to the stroller. However, it is not possible to attach a carrycot. If you are looking for a full-featured system, there are the higher Armadillo Flip or Flip XT with a reversible seat and a possibility of creating a pram. The Armadillo was also released in the limited Stripe and Donna Wilson editions that come with a seat liner included.
Mamas&Papas Armadillo Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 9.1 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 99 cm x 55 cm x 95 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 68 cm x 55 cm x 50 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- UK
- 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
- 23 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-48 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, 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
- 51 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 37 x 22 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 98 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
- 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
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
- No
The Bumper bar
- Bumper bar
- 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
- 15 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 19 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
- 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
- n/a
- Self-standing fold
- Yes
- 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
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 99 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- Yes
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
- 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
- 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
- No
- 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
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Parent reviews of the Mamas&Papas Armadillo
- Folding system
- Size when folded
- Space for baby
- Bar for baby not included
- No option to adjust the parent handle
The stroller is amazingly light, smart, has a high carrying capacity and really provides the baby with all the comfort. As a minus I consider the parent's handle, which can not be adjusted in height and for taller people strolling becomes uncomfortable. The second minus is the missing handle for the baby, which can be bought (although it feels expensive for such a thing). Otherwise, the stroller has a great big canopy and the seat is made of pleasant material.
- large canopy
- five-point fastening
- also suitable for large toddlers
- easy one-hand folding
- ultra-light
- can be folded almost completely flat
- stable
- fron wheels
- no belly bar (we don't mind it)
We've been using it for four years now, currently second child. Occasionally, the five year old still rides in it :)
Satisfied. Extremely practical, can be folded fantastically, positionable.
- perfectly comfortable
- easy to steer
- for bigger or smaller children
- no wheeels suspension
Large, spacious pushchair which fits even a three-year-old child. The seat is not reversible. The backrest and legs are adjustable. 5-point safety buckle. Large shopping basket can hold approx. 3 kg. Swivel front wheels. Easily foldable with one hand, folds flat. The pushchair has a safety lock that can be clicked in place so that it does not unfold by itself. Waterproof hood with a window for a view of the baby. The eggcar seat can be snapped on with adapters.
- spacious
- gorgeous
- folds compact
- comfortable seat
- raincover + cump holder included
- no belly bar
- not for terrain
- only world-facing
It looks gorge 🤩 and a rain cover, as well as a cup holder, are included. I can recommended it for regular folding in the car and an older kid (or a smaller baby as a second buggy). Not for all-terrain use, though - the wheels show any damage very quickly. I just don't get why they don't sell it with the belly bar (or don't have a belly bar included in the first place).
- seat padding
- one-hand lever recline
- canopy
- compact fold
- roomy seat
- it is so unique! you don't see them on he street so often
- wheels get stones stuck in them
- not much suspension - only the looser chassis is shock-absorbing (they told me in the shop it is made so for that)
- fixed handle height
- no bumper bar
Super-unique look, lever-reclining seatback, and the beautifully padded, comfy seat are simply the best about the Armadillo! The seat is also roomy enough even for a large toddler. I would maybe reproach the weak suspension, but it is a city pushchair after all.