Practical and Safe for Vacation: Affordable Strollers Impress in AK Test

For many families with small children, they are indispensable on vacation: the handy and quickly foldable strollers. The Chamber of Labor Upper Austria (AK) tested seven models priced between 60 and 166 euros with an expert. With pleasing results: All achieved a "Very good" or "Good" in stability. The drivability was also satisfactory. All models received top marks for handling.

Parents in Austria Prefer Affordable Strollers for Summer Vacation

The consumer advocates deliberately chose cheaper products for the test, as many parents are reluctant to take expensive strollers on vacation, according to a statement on Wednesday. In addition to drivability and stability, the workmanship of the frame and the assembly of the strollers were also tested; the latter was accomplished within five minutes with the instruction manual for all models without any problems, according to the AK Upper Austria.

Drivability and Stability Tested

For the driving test, the strollers were loaded with the maximum weight according to the manufacturer's specifications. All performed well on the treadmill. The performance over an 18 cm high edge was not quite as good. Two achieved a "Very good," four a "Good," and one stroller received a "Satisfactory."

For stability, the loaded strollers were placed on a slope with about a 12 percent gradient with the parking brake engaged. They were also pushed. All passed this test with "Very good" and "Good."

Workmanship Deficient in Most Strollers

The expert did not find the workmanship quite as convincing. No model received a "Very Good," one received an "Insufficient." However, all strollers were equipped with sun protection and footrests. Only one had a rain cover, but the seat belts were not padded like the others.

(APA/Red)

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