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Mamas&Papas Sola
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Mamas&Papas Sola

DISCONTINUED in 2013
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The Mamas&Papas Sola is a popular urban stroller. It combines the features of a full-size stroller system and a lightweight stroller. In addition to the innovative design, it also features cheerful patterned interior textiles.

The manipulation with the Sola is very intuitive. Both the backrest and leg rest can be reclined flat, suitable even for newborns. On the hood, you will find hooks for a child´s favorite toys.

You can attach a full-featured carrycot to the chassis as well as a car seat using adapters. It is also available as a complete stroller system. There are many color-matched accessories to choose from. The Sola was also released in the special Black Spot edition.

The Sola, Zoom, and Urbo series models have the same type of the seat and the same attachment system. You can therefore exchange all the parts, adapters, as well as additional accessories (bumper bars, hoods, textiles).

Mamas&Papas Sola 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)
107 cm x 60 cm x 96 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
85 cm x 60 cm x 32 cm
Chassis material
Aluminum
Country of origin
UK

The Seat unit

Maximum weight capacity - seat load
22 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
0-30 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, 5 positions
Extendable leg rest
No
Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
No
Footrest
Yes
Backrest height
50 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
34 x 23 cm
Total length of the seat unit
91 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
No
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
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
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
16.5 cm
Rear wheels diameter
23.5 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
Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
Adjustable suspension softness
No
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
One-step rocker pedal (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
Yes
Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
No
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
Pivoting
Handlebar material
Foam
Handlebar height
93-107 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
Yes (without adapters)
Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
69 x 32 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 Sola

3.8/5
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  • beautiful
  • compact
  • light

Beautiful stroller, lightweight, folds well. At the same time it is sturdy and has a lovely design.

I had it for a short time, it was very heavy for me and when folded it was big. As for the seat, it is great.

But I don't see any other positives.

I don't have the nerves for it

2
  • easy seat reversing
  • easy to fold
  • does not take up much space
  • it is lightweight
  • can't handle a bit of sand, high curbs and poorly made sidewalks

Almost unusable stroller for me as I spend a lot of time in Bulgaria. It can't handle a bit of sand, high curbs and poorly made sidewalks. If it didn't fold so easily and wasn't so light, it's already in the trash, I don't have the nerves for it. :)

The stroller is super lightweight as well as compact. The cool thing is that it faces both directions. However, since I have a big boy, the space in it is limited, and the canopy is short for my taste. After a while it started to squeak.

Super lightweight as well as foldable

3

The stroller is super lightweight as well as foldable. The cool thing is that it can face in both directions. However, since I have a big boy, the space in it is limited, and the canopy is short for my taste. After a while it started to squeak.

  • design
  • spaciousness
  • flat lying surface
  • upright seat
  • reversible
  • short canopy when lying down
  • foam wheels

I can recommend Sola to city moms. Super large lying area, easy to control. Only the short canopy when lying down and the foam wheels are the pram's shortcomings.

A great stroller for the city

3

A great stroller for the city! More suitable for smaller children.

Best stroller I've tried

5
  • fantastic one-handed control - it pays off when the child asks for hands
  • I like the choice of strapping the child in - either 5 point or 3 point (around the waist only)
  • the stroller can be put in a fully reclined position
  • stroller bag has no hooks
  • the basket on the pushchair is quite low and can be damaged when crossing a high kerb

The best stroller I have tried.

It met all my requirements

5
  • comfortable
  • compact
  • easy to maintain
  • easy to push
  • easy to fold
  • fits my car
  • ideal for urban use with a little bit of terrain
  • lockable front wheels
  • shopping basket is large enough; it can be removed and washed
  • accessories
  • wheels rattled a bit on cobblestones - I didn't mind

It met all my requirements for a stroller.

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