Mamas&Papas Armadillo Flip XT
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Mamas&Papas Armadillo Flip XT

DISCONTINUED in 2016
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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

4.0/5
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It really rattled. Pretty hard.

3
  • 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.

Great

4
  • 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

1)

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.

.eli - 22 Oct 2023

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