You’ve probably heard of the brand smarTrike before. They are the leaders in innovative outdoor play products that transform to grow with children. Like many of the products in the smarTrike range, their legendary smarTrike Traveler starts as a pram before morphing into a trike in just seconds.
Unlike some of the other products that offer a similar system, the smartTrike Traveler is jam-packed with fully functional stroller features, including a large canopy for sun protection and a flat-back seat for naps on the go. And this is just the beginning!
4 Mums Join our smarTrike Traveler Review
We asked four mums who are part of our Mum Central Review Crew to test drive the Traveler and let us know their honest opinions. Take a look at the smarTrike Traveler in action as we put it through its paces as a day-to-day pram, a travel stroller and a trike.
Thanks to our friends at smarTrike, we have one Traveler to give away to one lucky Mum Central family.
To enter, keep on scrolling, but first, let’s show you why our reviewers all gave it a resounding big thumbs up!
The only active stroller in the world
Before we dive into our smartTrike Traveler review, allow us to share some of the distinct features. Touted as the only active stroller in the world, the Traveler transforms into a trike in seconds. As a stroller, it offers extra large wheels for all-terrain adventures, plus room for storage, a near-flat recline seat, a safety harness and an extendable canopy.
A trike when they want to ride and a stroller when you need it
It comes with all the things you want and expect from a travel pram plus some extras. Even as a stroller, the Traveler comes with pedals and handlebars so they can “steer” as they go. You can choose whether you are steering (parent-controlled) or they are (child-controlled).
The best stroller that kids love sitting in
For children who get bored of sitting in a pram, the Traveler offers a different experience from a traditional stroller and one that lets them be in control of the ride (or at least think they are). It keeps kids engaged in every outing, plus builds coordination, communication with their surroundings, independence, and confidence. All big ticks in our books!
Transforms in seconds
Then the magic happens. The Traveler transforms into a trike in seconds (no tools needed). It comes with attachable pedals and a child steering mode, plus can become an independent trike for older tots later down the track.
Designed for on the go
The smarTrike Traveler is great for everyday adventures as well as travel. It’s lightweight, compact, and folds easily for quick storage and effortless transport. It even comes with a travel bag!
No wonder the smarTrike Traveler received rave reviews from our review crew! Let’s see what they said, shall we?
Real Mum Review of the smarTrike Traveler
According to our reviewers, the Traveler is one of the handiest parenting tools on the planet, especially for active families who love to get out and about with their kids.
Oh, the places the Traveler goes!
Our reviewers ventured to all sorts of fun-fueled places with their Traveler, including an overseas trip to Fiji! The Traveler was a dream to push around the airport, take on the plane, push around the playground, across the city and into the supermarket, where it was especially awesome for navigating down the narrow aisles and even across the hot sand at the beach.
The Traveler also glided across the grass, took to gravel pathways like a pro and sped to the finish at a run fun. The Traveler also made the journey to Fiji where it was easy to carry through the security screening at the airport, and it was quick to set up and pack.
Here’s what our reviewers had to say
We loved testing out the smarTrike Traveler! It was a great alternative to our everyday travel stroller – it handled just the same, still had a great canopy, near flat recline and a grab bar – but it was even more fun for bubs. This has become our daily stroller – and the fact that it converts to a trike means we will be using this for plenty more years to come.I hate purchasing baby stuff that I know will only last a few months or a year. This is awesome in the sense it grows alongside bubs. The unisex colours also mean it could be used for future younger siblings as well. It all feels a lot more sustainable and environmentally friendly.”
The smarTrike Traveler is the perfect blend between a very compact stroller perfect for travel and a busy city lifestyle – with a trike that your child will love. Definitely recommend!”
The smarTrike Traveler is a versatile and compact stroller/trike that has become the go-to transportation for our toddler. I love how lightweight and compact it is, and it handles all terrain really well. My 18-month-old loves pretending to steer, and I know he will love the Traveler in Trike mode as he gets older
It has all the safety and comfort features needed in a stroller. The lie flat mode for the littlies who still need naps, the harness for safety, the expendable sun canopy. It’s the only stroller I’ve come across that truly grows with your child. I think it’s a great solution.”
I love the versatility and long-term use potential of the Traveler. I wasn’t expecting this to be such a good stand-alone stroller. For me, given my son is only 18 months old, he will grow into the trike functionality, and I love that it will become something that he can operate independently in time.”
smarTrike Review Favourite Features, According to Our Reviewers
- Lightweight & Foldable: “Making getting out and about easy.”
- Great Age Range: “Love the fact that a 6-month-old and a 4-year-old can have great age-appropriate features in the one stroller.”
- Full Recline: “So many strollers don’t go all the way back, vital for good on-the-go naps.”
- Extended Sun Canopy: Great for hot days and something many similar products lack.
- Extra Large 3 Wheels: “The large wheel and just having 3 wheels, feels like it goes over bumps, grass or sand much easier than other compact strollers with smaller wheels.”
- Easy to Convert: “From stroller to trike in about 30 seconds! I also loved that I could switch between parent and child-controlled steering really easily, too.”
- 5-Point Harness: “She was so secure, and not once did she try to wriggle out of it. Great peace of mind for me.”
- Footrests: “I did love the footrests as I feel it helped him nap!”:
- Removable seat cover: “Amazing!! And it looks so good and part of the pram, unlike aftermarket seat covers.”
- Option to Steer: “My daughter loves ‘driving’, and it keeps her entertained.”
- Included Travel Bag: “It makes me feel confident it would survive an aeroplane trip, too.”
- Storage Space: “There’s always plenty to bring on family vacation, so saving a bit of space is always a good thing.”
- Handlebar Height: “I am tall, and I did not feel like I had to bend down at all while pushing.”
smarTrike Traveler
Pros
- 6 month to 4 years
- Lay-Flat Recline
- Grows With Your Child
- Sun Protection
- Four Modes
Today it’s a stroller, tomorrow it’s a trike
If you are after a stroller that goes above and beyond then this it is. Our reviewers loved it, their little ones loved it and we love how this trike fosters independence and encourages little ones to lead the way.
The smarTrike Traveler is designed for ages 6 months to 4 years, retailing for $779, making it the perfect investment for day-to-day adventures and trips away, paving the way for years and years of active, all-terrain adventures.
Don’t forget to enter below to win a smarTrike Traveler for yourself!!
Thanks to our friends at smarTrike, we have a Traveler to give away to one lucky Mum Central family. To enter, simply complete the entry form below, and we could be shouting your name!
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This is a sponsored review for smarTrike.
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