Valco Baby Snap 4
The Valco Baby Snap 4 is an ultra-lightweight four-wheel stroller with a high weight capacity. The name Snap comes from 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 foam wheels are suitable for the city; however, the air-filled tires suitable for rougher terrain are also available to purchase either separately or as a part of the version Snap 4 Sport.
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 Snap 4 was also released in limited editions with patterned canopies, varying through different years.
The Valco Baby Snap 4 is an ultra-lightweight four-wheel stroller with a high weight capacity. The name Snap comes from 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 foam wheels are suitable for the city; however, the air-filled tires suitable for rougher terrain are also available to purchase either separately or as a part of the version Snap 4 Sport.
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 Snap 4 was also released in limited editions with patterned canopies, varying through different years.
Valco Baby Snap 4 Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 6.2 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 103 cm x 52 cm x 77 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 80 cm x 52 cm x 36 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
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 19 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 23.5 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
- Yes
- 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
- 103 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
- High quality design
- The canopy shades really well
- Strap on the handle
- All washable
- Basket accessible only from the side of the handle
- No handbrake
A very light stroller, one-handed handling. Easy to store and small when folded. Relatively large basket under the stroller. However, it is not accessible from all 3 sides, but only from the back. Safety child buckle, reflective elements, quality materials.
- Lightweight
- Easy to fold
- Narrow enough to fit old narrow elevators
- Large canopy
- Wheels of quite the right size for universal use
- Large basket
- Pockets behind the seat
- No suspensions
- Old model without adjustable leg rest
- Less suited for the transition from bassinet as the seat is not reversible and quite large
It lasted us for two kids, from the beginning till when they were approx. 2 years old (then we preferred to make them walk).
- Adjustable leg rest
- It is lightweight
- Lies flat
- Great folding
- Foam wheels into which pebbles are stuck
- Handle cannot be positioned
Great pushchair. Adjustable leg rest, lies flat and is light... It suits us.
- light
- compact
- spacious
- good looking
- no adjustment of the handle bar
For us, pretty much a perfect pushchair.
- Weight
- Compliance
- Positioning of legs
- Interchangeable canopies
- Handles well
- Pockets behind canopy
- Large canopy
- I can't get into the basket from the side for slightly larger items
- When folded, the wheels smudge the canopy
- Foam wheels wear down quickly in the terrain
I keep it ready in my car for trips to the shops and into town instead of a buggy - and I'm happy. I first used it as a chassis for the Kiddy Evolution Pro 2 car seat and now as a pushchair. It suits me perfectly for these needs. It's relatively roomy for the size, it's compact and really lightweight (the version with foam wheels).
I wouldn't choose it as my only stroller though. I have a Baby Jogger Summit X3 for normal riding, trips, walking the dog and skating and that's in a different league, but for shopping and folding the Snap is great.
I would buy the stroller again in a heartbeat.
Maximum customer satisfaction. It folds down well as well.
- Kola
The stroller has a lot of advantages, but one big flaw - the wheels! They won't survive life in the city or in a village. I do not recommend Valco Snap, it will be up for repair in a while.
- Light, ideal when you have stairs to the house
- Easy to fold
- Easy to clean
- Slippery material on the seat
- The bassinet is not rockable and it is harder to steer the pram with it
We have the Valco Snap 4 in the pushchair version. We also bought a cot to it, so now it is a 2 in 1. Since we live in mountainous part of the city, we bought inflatable wheels, which were not part of it a few years ago. I think they are now fitted automatically to some versions.
If you have stairs to your house, the Snap 4 is great. It's really light compared to other strollers, and it won't make you broke. It folds well.
In the classic newborn version, the bassinet is spacious, comfortable. It's a bit harder to handle, because the center of gravity is a bit shifted. In the pushchair version this is no longer a problem. Also, you can not "rock" the baby, the stroller is not cushioned - so you have nothing else to do but to walk around.
Choose inflatable wheels - they are a bit heavier, but it's worth it. Especially in winter you will appreciate it.
In the pushchair version, the slippery material of the seating is still a bit of a problem for me - the child slides. This can be easily solved with the lower part of the footmuff. On the other hand, the stroller is easy to clean.
- Really light (lighter than classic buggies)
- Good handling
- Huge hood to hide from the sun
- Great folding and unfolding
- Small size when folded, ideal for the car, on the road
- Leg positioning
- Large basket
- Beautiful material (Tailormade)
- The wheels wear off quickly
- Every other mom has one :)
- It is not suitable for winter, it would blow in behind the head. Use as a buggy - spring, summer, autumn
Lightweight, easy to control stroller for trips to the city. I would not choose it as an only stroller though. For off-road I have the Jane Slalom Pro or the Concord Wanderer. This is the one I have in my short Fabia when we don't go out as a whole family.
The stroller is the perfect replacement for a classic umbrella buggy, definitely more comfortable than a buggy and hopefully more compact as well. We will definitely take it with us on holiday.
Amazing stroller! The only fault is that the canopy gets a bit dirty from the wheels when folded. Otherwise fantastic. Light, nimble, great 😍