Phil&Teds Smart Buggy V1
Phil&Teds Smart Buggy V1 Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Umbrella stroller (buggy), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 8 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 98 cm x 56 cm x 88 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 75 cm x 45 cm x 20 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- New Zealand
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 20 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-36 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, 2 positions
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- No
- Backrest recline type
- Side levers
- One-hand backrest recline system
- No
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- No
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 51 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 28 x 24 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 75 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
- 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
- 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
- Yes
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- No
- 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
- 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
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 18 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 23 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- No
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- Yes,
- 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
- Telescopic
- 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
- No
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- No
- 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
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 98 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- Yes
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
- Yes (without adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 79 x 34 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- No
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- Yes,
- 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
- 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 Phil&Teds Smart Buggy V1
There is beauty in simplicity - this is the top for me. Unfortunately I didn't have time to try it really - the little one grew too fast.
- design, design, design!!!
- color personalization
- seat unit
- large wheels can tackle some terrain
- follow-the-sun canopy
- no lay-flat position - only for older children
- you need to find a knack for the folding system, at first seems a little difficult
- popping it up curbs could be better balanced
The most interesting umbrella stroller I have ever seen (and had to own)! It looks really beautiful. I bought it originally in black because it was the only offer I found at the time - but later on, I ordered a new seat unit as well as a canopy from the Phil&Teds website. I must say, even though for clothing I love the black color very much, I am not so fond of black strollers - with the association of babies in it, such a stroller seems a bit sad to me, plus it attracts warmth more than other colors.
Anyway, my Smart Buggy looked so fresh afterward - bright orange and yellow. I haven't seen a more beautiful umbrella stroller - nor a more colorful one! :-) Although many are skeptical about the design of the seat, I must say that this was the best thing about this stroller. It's comfortable, incredibly easy to clean, and ergonomically shaped. My little one loved to sit and ride in it. The seat can be reclined tilted only slightly - it is not suitable for small babies or children who are used to sleep long and/or regularly in the stroller. My first two almost never slept in their strollers, so for us, this one was ideal.
The seat unit CAN actually be reversed, but only with adapters, which we didn't have (or need for that matter). Even a carrycot is available, but we didn't have one - we bought the buggy when my son was more than a year old. The canopy with UPF50+ can be flipped forward like a sun shield, which was great against the sun, but my little one played with it and kept flipping over (which was a bit annoying) :-D The stroller folded down nicely fit into our car boot easily, but it wasn't the smallest I owned by far. Large, high-quality wheels passed through grass acceptably, and would, in my opinion, also tackle snow quite well (I did not use it in winter). When lifting the stroller up a curb, I had to push slightly more than I would like to. The basket was not the largest, but it was, to my surprise, possible to load it with quite a bit of shopping.
To summarize, the Smart Buggy is ideal for children who already can walk but still need a stroller. For short strolls, shopping, city use.
Your questions about the Phil&Teds Smart Buggy V1
Does this one work as carry on on an aeroplane?
Hey, Therese,
No, it is too large - especially long - after folding. It won't fit the cabin luggage requirements.