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After researching and test-driving TONS of strollers, I present to you the best non-toxic stroller:
The Nuna Mixx2
WHY?
- Safety
The first and foremost quality I want in a stroller is safety. And I’m not talking about seatbelts and crash testing. I’m talking about various toxins that are unfortunately found in many, if not most, strollers (I go in depth about this topic in my Guide for Buying a Non-Toxic Stroller). The Nuna Mixx2 doesn’t have all the bad stuff.
The breakdown:
- No flame retardants
- No PA, phthalates, toxic dyes & perfumes, pesticides, PVC or added formaldehyde
- Fabric, fiber fill, and foam all abide by European REACH and EN71 standards as well as the US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)
- Hard goods made with plastics & metals comply with European REACH and EN71 standards as well as the US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)
- Stroller handles are made of polypropylene plastic with a TPE overmold and are free of PVC
- Sun Safety: Let’s not forget about sun safety. This stroller has a large UPF 50+ canopy. When the seat is in upright position, the canopy provides nearly 100% coverage!
2. Longevity
With strollers costing a pretty penny, you want to get your monies worth. This stroller is recommended for birth-50 lbs.
Although you can purchase a bassinet separately (or attach various car seats), the beauty of this stroller is you don’t have to! The stroller has a full recline feature. You can also snap up the foot rest so it creates a bassinet-like atmosphere. No attachments needed! No more money needed!
Another feature that aids in the longevity of the stroller is that is has both a rear-facing and forward-facing seat option. It grows with baby as they reach those developmental milestones.
It also grows with baby as they reach physical milestones, as it comes with adjustable harnesses.
3. The Little Things
Here are some of the features that may seem small, but really add to the overall use and functionality of this stroller:
- The stroller can fold with the seat rear-facing
- This is a biggie; and one that most other strollers with a rear-facing seat can’t say. Think logistics…when folding the stroller, do you really want to add in another step by having to remove/rotate the seat?
- Smooth ride
- Whether you’re trekking through the city jungle or a dirt trail, your child will appreciate the smooth ride this stroller offers.
- No-maintenance tires
- The smooth ride is mainly due to the large rear tires. Many strollers with tires this big are air-filled, which I’m sure have their own benefits, but I personally did not want to mess with low tires, flat tires, re-filling tires, nail in tires, etc.
- Extendable handlebars
- Perfect for tall people. Also adds good leverage when popping curbs.
- Overall design
- This stroller just looks good. And we all know, when you look good you feel good. The modern design is timeless.
4. Price
This stroller costs $599.95
For all the features this stroller provides, the price can’t be beat! The direct competitors are $100+ more and often don’t boast all the features this has. Put the money you’re saving into your child’s college fund and thank me later.