Valco Baby Snap 4 Sport
The Valco Baby Snap 4 Sport is an ultra-lightweight four-wheel stroller with a high weight capacity based on the basic Snap. The Sport model also features all-terrain wheels with air-filled tires that make it higher by 1 cm, longer by 2 cm and heavier by 1.4kg compared to the basic model. It is called the Snap because of the quick, inward fold. Although the models intended for the western market can be released by pushing the button, hence folded by one hand, the eastern have to be released by lifting and holding the locking latch.
The fabric on the non-reversible seat is easy to look after. You can purchase the colorful hoods to add to the basic black seat to make the desired color combination. The grey version, as well as the premium version called Tailormade, features color-coordinated seat fabric and the hood. The backrest can be reclined sufficiently even for smaller babies. Since 2015, the Snap 3 features an adjustable leg rest. The carrycot and the adapters for the car seat are also available to provide comfort for newborns. There is also an option to use the Valco newborn insert instead of the carrycot.
The Valco Baby Snap 4 Sport is an ultra-lightweight four-wheel stroller with a high weight capacity based on the basic Snap. The Sport model also features all-terrain wheels with air-filled tires that make it higher by 1 cm, longer by 2 cm and heavier by 1.4kg compared to the basic model. It is called the Snap because of the quick, inward fold. Although the models intended for the western market can be released by pushing the button, hence folded by one hand, the eastern have to be released by lifting and holding the locking latch.
The fabric on the non-reversible seat is easy to look after. You can purchase the colorful hoods to add to the basic black seat to make the desired color combination. The grey version, as well as the premium version called Tailormade, features color-coordinated seat fabric and the hood. The backrest can be reclined sufficiently even for smaller babies. Since 2015, the Snap 3 features an adjustable leg rest. The carrycot and the adapters for the car seat are also available to provide comfort for newborns. There is also an option to use the Valco newborn insert instead of the carrycot.
Valco Baby Snap 4 Sport Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 7.6 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 104 cm x 52 cm x 79 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 79 cm x 52 cm x 37 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Australia
- 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
- 20 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-36 months
- Reversible seat unit
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, infinite recline
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Strap-operated
- One-hand backrest recline system
- Yes
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 4 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 49 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 35 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
- 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
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- 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
- 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
- No
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 4
- Front wheel(s) type
- Air-filled (inflatable) tires
- Rear wheels type
- Air-filled (inflatable) tires
- Front wheels diameter
- 21 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 25 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- No,
- Two-wheel mode
- No
The Suspension
- Suspension
- 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
- n/a
- Self-standing fold
- No
- 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
- Yes
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 104 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- Yes
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- Yes
- 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 (with adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 79 x 30 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
- 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
- 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 Valco Baby Snap 4 Sport
- vaha
- controllability
- spacious
- very compact
- choice of materials and colours
- inflatable wheels - partial suspension
- worse basket access when the child is napping (reclined)
It's a heart thing for me. Easy to handle, spacious seat, foldable, lightweight. Large number of accessories. Extendable canopy, good protection. If I get tired of the color of the canopy, it is not a problem to buy another original from the manufacturer or have it custom made according to your imagination. The whole stroller fabric can be removed and washed in the washing machine.
- Lightweight
- Compact
- Large canopy
- Easy to use
- Bad access to basket
Super light, compact stroller.
- Great handling
- Folds great
- Nice to turn
- Great
- Comfortable
- Sturdy
- The canopy cover is hard to wash and becomes see-through over time
- When folding, the wheels touch the canopy and this makes it dirty, so I put a piece of paper in there or take the back wheels off
The best pushchair! Especially the stowability!!!
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Spacious
- Folds seat inward
- Spacious basket
- Three-piece canopy
- Option of many other accessories
- Affordable price/quality
- Option to buy a tray to put in front of the child
- No suspensions (this is a kind of better buggy
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- compact
- easy to use
- lightweight
- spacious
- large canopy
- for the time of use for our needs has no disadvantages
It fulfilled absolutely everything we expected from it.
- Compact
- Easy to drive
- Wide and long enough
- Possibility of laying the child down completely
- Inflatable wheels
- Spacious basket
- Folding the stroller is very easy
I am very happy with the stroller. We were looking for something compact to transport and at the same time comfortable for the baby, and the stroller completely meets this.
- Weight
- Controllability
- Compatibility
- Practicality
- Could be a little more cushioned
- When folding, there must be nothing down in the basket and the footrest must always be folded down, but it's the price to pay for the fact that it can be folded so flat :)
Comfortable LIGHT stroller that can handle even moderate terrain.
- Lightweight stroller, easy to handle - I can carry it up to the 4th floor by myself
- Lightweight, suitable for smaller cars
- Large and accessible basket
- Tailormade version has a waterproof hood
- Folds easily with one hand
For me the most top stroller I've ever had 😊
- Light
- Foldable
- Relatively large (3yo rides in it and he's not exactly small)
- Quite stable
- Handles lighter terrain (forest, field) quite well
- Handles well with one hand
- In the reclined position, the child has a ventilation mesh behind his head, which is very nice in the summer
- The five-point harness can only be fastened also as a three-point belt
- Can basically be reclined into a full lie flat
- Worse stability (e.g. when travelling through sharp turns in the bus) when a bag is added to the handle
- Harder to access basket in the reclined position
- The ventilation mesh can be covered (with Velcro), but it seems to me that the wind still blows in a bit
A very good stroller, I am very satisfied (I have it for about 2 years) and I would not change it. The priority for me was weight/stability in moderate terrain and here it stands up well.
- Lightweight
- Compact
- Practical
- Large enough basket
- Can be washed in its entirety
- Full lie-flat position
- With inflatable wheels, it can be pushed over anything
- No adjusting of the handle height
The stroller is really great. I'm not afraid to ride over whatever with it, it seems to survive everything and every terrain. The little one is not bumped over in it and he likes it very much.
The Tailormade version looks very nice and tasteful, so the look is great too. I also appreciate the lightness, the practicality and how the stroller is compact.
The only thing that could be added to it would be an adjustable handle height, and the handle could also be wider. For me it's ok though, I'm 158cm and I think it's still a bit better for taller people. I bought it mainly because of the inflatable wheels option and the window in the canopy, which none of my previous strollers had. I just need to see my little one. Plus, if I open the canopy completely, I can see all of him. I'm honestly thrilled with it.