Mothercare Genie
Mothercare Genie Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system, Double sibling stroller (tandem)
- Stroller weight
- 13 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 108 cm x 60 cm x 95 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 95 cm x 60 cm x 35 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- UK
- Only available as a stroller system
- Yes
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 15 kg
- First seat's maximum weight capacity
- 15 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-24 months
- Reversible seat unit
- Yes
- Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- Yes
- 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
- No
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- Yes
- Footrest
- Yes
- A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
- Yes
- Height-adjustable seat
- Yes
- Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
- No
- 2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
- Yes
- Fabrics removable for cleaning
- No
- 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)
- Yes
The 2nd Seat unit
- Full-size second seat
- No
- Second seat's maximum weight capacity
- 15 kg
- Recommended age range for the second seat (best to use with a child of)
- 10-24 months
- Second seat unit's reversibility
- Yes
- L-shaped, bucket-type second seat unit
- Yes
- Second seat's reclining backrest
- No
- Full-recline second seat's backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- n/a
- Second seat features a leg rest
- Yes
- Second seat features a footrest
- Yes
- Second seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- Yes
- Usable also in single-child configuration
- Yes
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
- Yes
- Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
- Yes
- 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
- 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
- Rear
- 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
- Yes
- Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
- No
- Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
- No
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- n/a
- Self-standing fold
- No
- 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
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 99-110 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- No
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- Yes
- Basket's weight capacity
- n/a
- 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
- 76 x ? cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- Yes,
- 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
- Yes
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
- Two car seats at the same time compatibility
- No
The Accessories & Extra features
- Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
- No
- Cup holder can be attached
- No
- 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
- Yes
- Seat liner/insert included
- Yes
- 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 Mothercare Genie
Your questions about the Mothercare Genie
What car seat adaptors fit please?
Hey, Mel,
You will only be able to attach the original Mothercare Genie adapters. They are, as I noticed, not available as much, so I recommend searching on eBay where these are still possible to be found.
What age do you recommend to convert from pushchair position to buggy position?
Hi there,
Usually, the conversion happens somewhere around 6 months of age of the child. It is, however, highly subjective - the best it to change it at the time the baby starts sitting by itself, without help*, which is completely normal to happen around 9-10-11 months when the parents aren't helping (which is, actually, a harmful practice). I personally would convert the lie-flat position to the seat unit position when I would the baby unhappy in that position, and/or when it sits by itself, not sooner. If your baby cries a lot in the pram even sooner, around 5 months you can convert the carrycot to the sitting part but only use it in the fully reclined position, especially if the baby cannot sit**.
Read more about when to pass from a bassinet to the seat unit/buggy in this article I wrote about that topic to know more.
Do both seats on a Mother care Genie recline?
Thank you
Hey, Kerry,
I am not sure what you mean by both seats. You only have one part that clicks on the chassis, which is the bassinet (lie-flat part) which, in theory, CAN recline but it would make your child slide down... You can, however, slightly incline it in case of your baby suffering from reflux.
And then you have the reversible seat unit which, YES, reclines in BOTH ways - parent-facing and forward-facing.
I hope my answer was clear enough ^_^
Hello,
I just need to buy a new carrycot for the Mothercare Genie stroller because the one I have is very old now. Do you know if any carrycot can fit on it?
Thank you
Hello, Fatima,
I don't think there is a different bassinet style, no. Each model has its own attachment system (yes, there are a few in the world with the same attachment points, but not too many) – but, to add to that, the frame is made for that particular bassinet or seat so that the center of gravity and push would be ok, without falling over or to the side. That is why you shouldn't put a different carrycot on this pram - you can either try and ask Mothercare's customer service to order the part for you, or buy a used, cheap Genie model for parts (using the carrycot from there).
I say it straightforward like this because your baby's safety is at stake, so for sure don't experiment with your pram and different attachments. It could fall down at some moment, hurting the baby inside.