Mamas&Papas Armadillo Flip XT
The Mamas&Papas Armadillo Flip XT is the first high-end version of the original Armadillo, a next generation of the Armadillo Flip. The larger wheels of the XT can handle even a slightly rougher urban terrain. You can also adjust the height of the leatherette handlebar. The more luxurious look of the stroller is also underlined by the more elaborate design of the fabrics. The Flip XT offers one of the most spacious reversible seats on the market. The seat is fully reclinable, however, it doesn’t feature a bumper bar. The large hood protects the passenger from the elements. On hot days, you can unzip the ventilation openings on the hood. You can fold the stroller with just one hand with the seat facing in either direction. In addition to a car seat, you can attach a carrycot to the stroller to create a full-featured system from birth. It was also released in the limited Donna Wilson edition.
The Mamas&Papas Armadillo Flip XT is the first high-end version of the original Armadillo, a next generation of the Armadillo Flip. The larger wheels of the XT can handle even a slightly rougher urban terrain. You can also adjust the height of the leatherette handlebar. The more luxurious look of the stroller is also underlined by the more elaborate design of the fabrics. The Flip XT offers one of the most spacious reversible seats on the market. The seat is fully reclinable, however, it doesn’t feature a bumper bar. The large hood protects the passenger from the elements. On hot days, you can unzip the ventilation openings on the hood. You can fold the stroller with just one hand with the seat facing in either direction. In addition to a car seat, you can attach a carrycot to the stroller to create a full-featured system from birth. It was also released in the limited Donna Wilson edition.
Mamas&Papas Armadillo Flip XT Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 10 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 105 cm x 57 cm x 90 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 76 cm x 57 cm x 26 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)
- 0-42 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, 2 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 53 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 31 x 27 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 100 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
- Yes
- 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
- 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
- 17 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 23 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
- Yes
- 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
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 99-105 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
- Yes (without adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 67 x 30 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- No,
- 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,
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- 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
Parent reviews of the Mamas&Papas Armadillo Flip XT
- Reversible
- Large seat area
- Padding
- Materials
- Leather handle
- Large, easily accessible basket
- Design
- Compact
- One of the lighter ones
- Rattled, even if oiled
- Hard ride
- I've often had the canopy fall off when the stroller got on a bump
- A lot of play in the handle, eventually the stroller went whenever "it wanted"
- Quite a high price for such quality
- Pebbles get stuck in the wheels, but that's probably in most strollers with foam wheels, and it wasn't that big of a deal
Large sleeping area, quality padding. I had the Liberty edition, so beautiful design as well. Leather handle, and it is compact. But it really rattled. Pretty hard. Probably one of the worst strollers I've ever had.
Design but nice, if someone wants it for shopping and stuff, like instead of a pram, totally ok. But as a single stroller, well for the money you can definitely get something better.
- compactness
- long seat area
- xl canopy
- handy - easy handling
- can carry an older child
- adjustable handle
- large shopping basket with easy access
- possibility to attach a bassinet or a car seat (adapter needed)
- no bumper bar
- harder in terms of suspension
- the handle's PU leather starts peeling over time
For me, the Armadillo Flip XT is great. I did not get stones stuck in the wheels. The pram is not suitable for terrain though 🙈
Your questions about the Mamas&Papas Armadillo Flip XT
I have this one currently but was wondering if the flip xt2 seat unit might fit the frame I'm just trying to find a way to get a bumper bar without having to get a whole new pram
thankyou in advance 😊
Hey, Em,
I think the frames are similar and in theory, the Flip XT2 could fit the attachment system but I haven't tried and honestly, I don't think it will fit with that bumper bar. You can always try to check in a shop or with M&P's customer service, but my guess would be it won't fit.
Perhaps you could explore having a bumper bar made, I mean a semi-solid bar covered with foam and fabric, and with velcoro sides to attach it. This is what I saw mothers do.