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The sunshade on the Buzz is only medium in size and it doesn't list its SPF. It does not offer a peek-a-boo window, but it does have some ventilation. The Quinny has a 5-point harness that is more difficult to adjust equally so for putting on and taking off. The harness itself is difficult to adjust and the shoulder straps are sewn in place and not adjustable at all.

It lacks a crotch strap so you might not be able to get the best fit for baby given the limitation of adjustments. The Quinny also has a buckle that is hard to use. The buckle nests requiring the two sides to be put together before inserting in the buckle. The buckle release button is stiff and you might have trouble operating it with one hand.

The Quinny has a padded leg rest with a wide plastic footrest both of which are adjustable. The seat back reclines and has two separate recline buttons that must be pressed at the same time. We think some parents might have difficulty adjusting the recline from behind when the canopy is folded the seat back doesn't easily fit through the frame to recline.

We tested it with a Maxi Cosi Mico Max. The adapters click in easily after you remove the toddler seat and canopy and there is no assembly required.

The seat is easy to install but has some finger catching concerns when you remove it. It doesn't feel stable compared to other combinations. The adapters are not compatible with Safety 1st onboard 22 or Graco Snugride Click Connect car seats. We tested the adapter frame with the Chicco Keyfit Connecting the seat to the adapter is easy, but we had trouble getting it installed completely each time. If the car seat is tipped too far back when you install it, it sounds like it is clicking in, but it isn't.

We suggest paying close attention, going slow, and double checking by tugging firmly on the infant seat to ensure a strong attachment. You will need to be careful of your fingers as they can get caught in the adapter and an injury is a real possibility. It took us over 11 minutes to get the stroller ready to use.

The documentation that comes with the stroller is only average, and we had trouble following the directions. This stroller took longer to put together than we thought it would. The Quinny earned a 5 of 10 for maneuverability. This stroller is harder to stop turning making it feel a little like a runaway train.

Its smaller footprint makes it easier to get around smaller spaces, but the frame flexes when you push it. This stroller is hard to push with one hand and even with two hands it is not easy to turn quickly, but the shorter wheelbase makes it somewhat easier to turn sharply. It fits through smaller spaces, but we still struggled to turn and move it across various terrain. This doesn't say much for the claim that this is an all-terrain stroller. Plush carpet is a challenge for this stroller indicating that a trail or gravel road might not be worth the hassle.

For turning off flat surfaces onto rougher terrain, the Quinny rolls relatively well, but it will take a little more strength and the double front wheels catch on gravel so badly that we almost tipped the stroller over more than once during testing. The Buzz Xtra weighs about 28 lbs. The folded size of this stroller is not impressive.

Folded it is over 17, cubic inches. So the combined size and weight of this stroller make it a challenging choice for a commute around town. The Quinny scored a 6 of 10 for quality; its highest score in any metric we tested. However, this score is still lower than average with several other strollers scoring higher. The Buzz has some of the softest fabric in the group made better with its ability to repel water that practically wipes clean with a damp cloth.

The canopy, crotch pad, and shoulder pads are all made from a rough canvas that seems more sturdy than the seat fabric. The storage basket is the same canvas and the footrest is a piece of hard plastic. The frame on the Xtra looks nice at first blush, but it has far too much movement and rattle when in use, making it clear that it has too many junction points. The fabric does fit the frame nicely, but it would have been nice to see a higher quality frame with less flex and noise.

This stroller has plastic foam filled wheels that can never go flat but fail to impress. They look nice, but this kind of wheel isn't the best for all-terrain travel further calling into question the Quinny all terrain claim.

Pneumatic air-filled rubber tires are by far the better option for a smooth ride on rough surfaces. Thanks in part to a frumpy looking canopy and a convoluted frame, this product is reminiscent of a red marshmallow in its overall fit and finish. While it certainly isn't the most disappointing, with a closer look it's disappointing for the price range.

The handlebar on this stroller is somewhat adjustable and the feel is about average. A friend kindly leant me her good-sized 7-week-old son to test this feature, but he was too big for it and sat much more comfortably and snugly in the seat itself, with the straps adjusted.

If you did opt for the inlay, I think its lifespan is likely to be just a matter of weeks. The basket on the Quinny Buzz Xtra is quite small and can only fit one bag and the rain cover. The latter used to be covered with the same foamy material found on the push bar, and which I unwittingly discovered grew live cultures of mould after a summer of ice cream consumption followed by a winter in the garage.

The new version is made of simple wipe-clean plastic, just the job. But at the same time there are good features that have been taken away: there is no longer a window in the hood through which to see your baby when the pushchair is forward facing, meaning you actually have to stop and walk around to the front of the pushchair in order to check on or interact with your tot.

It took me around 20 minutes to build the pushchair from scratch pictured with the help of picture-led instructions. The fixtures and fittings are easier to use and operate than older versions and if, like me, you lead an active and varied lifestyle you can rely on this stroller to see you through your pushchair days.

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