Mothercare XSS
Mothercare XSS Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Umbrella stroller (buggy)
- Stroller weight
- 3.9 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 99 cm x 45 cm x 75 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 34 cm x 32 cm x 14 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
- 17 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 12-36 months
- Reversible seat unit
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- No
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- n/a
- One-hand backrest recline system
- n/a
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- No
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 53 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 29 x 21 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 74 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
- 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
- No
- 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
- No
- 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
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 11 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 11 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- No
- All wheels are double wheels
- Yes
- All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- No,
- Two-wheel mode
- No
The Suspension
- Suspension
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Push down-lift up pedal brake
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- 3D
- One-hand fold
- No
- Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
- Yes
- 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
- No
- Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
- No
- 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
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 84-99 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
- 5 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
- No
- 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
- No
- Reflective elements
- No
- No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
- No
- Rain cover included
- No
- 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 Mothercare XSS
Your questions about the Mothercare XSS
Hi,
I have been looking to buy either GB Pocket or the Mothercare xss. Unfortunately I cannot find it anywhere in the store or online in the UK except eBay.
Please could you kindly suggest where I can find it in UK preferably in London?
Thank you very much
Hi, Helen,
If you cannot Google it anywhere else, it just means people didn't buy it enough to still keep. I personally would go to Amazon or ebay, which you already found - and bought it from there if elsewhere the buggy is simply not in offer.
Can you fit a sunshade?
Hi, Westie,
I must say it will be very hard to impossible to fit a sun shade or sun visor to this buggy. I would say more no than yes, and if so, it should be something in the shape of a Diono Shademaker. I personally would go in a baby store to try a few out, or risk it with the Shade Maker.
I want to wash the seat and it looks detachable except for above the mesh section which attaches to the handle bars, these look like rivets. Is there a way to detach the seat from the handlebars?
Hi, Alan,
The Mothercare XSS is actually a made-for Mothercare version of the GB Pockit in different colors. That is why I enclose a fabric removal video of the GB Pockit, as that is easier to find. You'll see how to remove the textiles of your Mothercare XSS around 2:52.
Also, here's a GB Pockit+ (Plus) Stroller Workshop fabrics removal video to consult as this one is more comprehensive and in detail, and the system is pretty much the same. The 'rivets' are actually only studs.
P.S. Watch out for normal machine-washing with your stroller. Do consider the gentlest/hand wash program for sure or a proper handwash /hand cleaning of your stroller. Here is our in-depth stroller cleaning and maintenance guide to explain why to be careful as not to damage your pushchair, and also how to do it properly.
Good luck!