REVIEW
THE REVIEW
Vicky Moore AN D NIN E-MONTH OLD DAUGHTER Poppy PUT TH E SILVER CROSS JE T TO TH E TE ST
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ith a summer holiday booked to Turkey and a few closer-to-home trips penned in the diary, it was time for us to get a secondary stroller to ferry around my youngest daughter, Poppy, who’s nine months old. We love our Joolz HUB, but after taking it on a flight where it got bashed around in the hold, we knew we’d need something smaller that could be our go-to holiday buggy: one that takes up less boot space, is easy on public transport, and can be stowed overhead during flights.
For a lightweight stroller, the storage is impressive, with a well-sized, easy-access basket
Poppy catches some on-thego zzzs while riding in the Jet
GOOD LOOKING? The Silver Cross Jet looks really smart and sleek, and not at all plasticky like the umbrella strollers I was used to when my older kids were young. We opted for the silver colourway, which complements the black chassis and bars. I also like the silver logo accents on the chassis and the wheels. It gives it a more premium look than some of the other compact strollers on the market.
PRACTICALITY AND DRIVEABILITY I’m still quite amazed by how small the Jet is when folded away. And I love that it turns into a little suitcase, with the bumper bar doubling up as a pull-along handle. Poppy’s siblings like pulling it around, which will come in handy when we’re at the airport. It also comes with a protective cover, meaning it stays nicely folded, and doesn’t get scuffed or dirty! Because it’s so lightweight (5.9kg) it performs best on smooth surfaces. It handles
grass quite well too, but you wouldn’t want to walk miles. It took me a couple of goes with the folding, but it’s seamless once you’ve got the hang of it; it’s handy that it clips top and side in the same clasp. For a lightweight buggy, I’ve been impressed by the storage. The basket is a reasonable size and easy to access – we’ve even managed to fit three coats underneath it.
COMFORT Older sister Sophie helps out with testing the Jet
Because you can lock the wheels at the front, the suspension allows a smooth ride, keeping Poppy comfy; plus, the five-point safety harness means she’s nice and secure. Although Poppy’s a bit older, you can actually use the Jet from birth as it has a soft padded lie-flat seat. You can easily recline with onehand which is handy for on-themove snoozing – the fact that she falls asleep in it must be a good
sign! It’s certainly comfortable for pushing, and I love that it has a leatherette handle. The fully extendable ventilated UPF50+ hood will be super handy for holiday napping, plus the pull-out sun visor and viewing window means I can check on her without disturbing!
THE VERDICT For a lightweight stroller, I’m really pleased with our choice. It looks good, it’s very compact and it’ll be a real godsend when dashing around the airport. I can’t wait to take the Jet on its first flight! £275, silvercrossbaby.com
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