Valco Baby Snap Ultra
The Valco Baby Snap Ultra is a lightweight urban stroller with a high weight capacity. It is based on the basic Snap 4, compared to which it has a higher positioned handle, a larger shopping basket and a reversible bucket seat with an extendable, double sized extra large hood. The Snap Ultra seat can be tilted to a lying position with an independently adjustable leg rest. A carrycot and/or a car seat must be purchased separately to use the stroller for babies from birth. All-terrain wheels with air-filled tires are either an optional accessory or a part of the version Snap Ultra Sport. 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 Valco Baby Snap Ultra is a lightweight urban stroller with a high weight capacity. It is based on the basic Snap 4, compared to which it has a higher positioned handle, a larger shopping basket and a reversible bucket seat with an extendable, double sized extra large hood. The Snap Ultra seat can be tilted to a lying position with an independently adjustable leg rest. A carrycot and/or a car seat must be purchased separately to use the stroller for babies from birth. All-terrain wheels with air-filled tires are either an optional accessory or a part of the version Snap Ultra Sport. 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.
Valco Baby Snap Ultra Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 8.2 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 117 cm x 54.5 cm x 93 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 110 cm x 54.5 cm x 39 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
- Yes
- Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- Yes
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 3 positions
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Side-buttons-operated recline mechanism
- One-hand backrest recline system
- No
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 3 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 52 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 30 x 22 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 90 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
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- No
- 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
- No
- 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
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- Yes (without adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 78 x 34 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 Ultra
- reversible seat
- bucket positioning (older version)
- long canopy
- 5-point harness
- incredibly light, foldable
- large basket
- no space to attach a footmuff
- narrower
I bought the stroller for a holiday by the sea. It is wonderfully light and foldable. My little one didn't want to be in a stroller, but when I bought this (our 4th stroller), he does stay in the stroller and even falls asleep in it.
- possibility to face both directions
- super lightweight
- possibility to buy a lot of beautiful accessories
- sophisticated rear wheel brake
- giant canopy
- although it looks compact, it is not and takes up a lot of space for transport
- price
- no suspension
Super lightweight pushchair with reversible seat.
- Large inflatable wheels
- Spacious bassinet
- Good to push
- Handled the terrain
- Harder to push in winter
- I didn't ride when there was snow - it didn't make it in the snow 😎
Happy with this - I would get it for my second baby again.
- Rather lightweight
- Reversible seat
- Big Canopy
- Smallish carrycot
- Texture of the fabrics, synthetic material
- Not small when folded because of the unfoldable bucketstyle seat
I bought a used one and sold it before our baby was born. Didn't like the material, it felt too synthetic, also the fold was not very small because of the bucket style seat that could not fold.
- Lower weight
- Compactness
- Possibility to turn the seat parent-facing
- Large canopy with ventilation
- Harder to operate when the seat is facing the parent
We have this Valco stroller for travelling, it is compact and light-ish. We chose this Ultra model because the seat can be turned to face the world and the parent, so we can see the baby. The downside is that when the seat is turned like this, the stroller's center of gravity is not exactly in the ideal position, and it is harder to steer over potholes and curbs. With the seat turned forward, the handling is easier.
- Light
- Canopy
- Narrow
- No handle positioninh
- Bucket seat
For me an average stroller. Someone praises it, someone complains. For me see the pros and cons.
Absolutely perfect. I have two children, and we needed something smaller to fit in our car. When I bought it, my younger son wasn't yet 6 months old, so I needed a reversible stroller. I can honestly say 100% satisfaction.
- Extended canopy
- Lightweight
- Easy to drive
- Compact
- Large shopping basket
- Reversible
- Price
- Foam wheels
- Not much suspension
We used it for over a year. I was delighted to have it. It has many advantages. It features an ergonomic seat (not every child likes this type, however, but ours did love it). The only downside are the foam wheels and the lack of suspensions.
- lightweight
- compact
- easy to fold and unfold
- you can carry a folded one on your shoulder
- adjustable, reversible seat
- nothing
We bought a used one in brown. Even after one child, it looked very well. We needed it mainly for travels - I was searching for something lightweight, compact, and easily foldable. Valco Snap Ultra met all of these expectations. It fits our car without problems and takes up only a little space when folded.
The seat unit is reversible and can be fully reclined, so you can use it for small children that don't even sit by themselves just yet. I was a bit afraid since the seat doesn't lay 180degrees (flat), but without reason - my son loved the small incline, and he also put his feet gladly on the bumper bar in this position. Even if they say the seat is on the smaller side, he fits comfortably, without issues. He is 1y7m old, but with a size 98/104 :-)
I recommend this model, and if we have a second child, I will only buy a carrycot to add to it.