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Mothercare XSS
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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

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Your questions about the Mothercare XSS

1)

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.

.eli - 05 Aug 2022
2)

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.

.eli - 12 Jun 2022
3)

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!

.eli - 24 Aug 2021

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