We were recently sent the Maxi-Cosi Elea Pushchair to review and I was really looking forward to getting this quite unique looking pushchair out of the box!
The Maxi-Cosi Elea can be used from birth to 42 months (3.5 years) so I was really intrigued to see how it would handle with Joshua (37 months) in it as he is obviously at the top end of the age bracket for really using this pushchair.
It arrived very well packaged and with minimal building to put it together and so it only took 2 minutes to open and put together, ready for its maiden voyage.
Firstly It was a really big bonus to be able to use it with a parent and forward facing and not only that but to be able to manoeuvre it easily in both modes with a large toddler in there was something unexpected but really fantastic!
With the hood I loved the compactness and the nice tidy zip that hides all the extra material for the oversized bit of the hood. It has 3 recline positions and 2 different leg positions too.
The adjustable handle makes for a really super easy pushing position! (even for the vertically challenged, like me!)
I love the quirky way you have a several options to fold the pushchair, seat in place and forward facing, seat removed and basic fold and then seat and wheels removed for a super compact fold.
The Maxi-Cosi Elea also has the clips on the side of the frame to attach the Maxi-Cosi bag too which is great news, so you can keep the large shopping basket free from the nappy bag and there is more than enough space for all the baby/toddler gear you will need to move around with.
The rain cover that comes with it fits really well and although I am not a massive fan of rain covers on a whole, this one just slots over the hood and with an elastic it is secured under the leg rest. So top marks for making what is normally a fiddly job so easy!
Overall I adore this pushchair and although it was no surprise there are some very similar elements from this pushchair to the others Maxi-Cosi do there is still some little unique ones to each that make them interesting ….. like the swivel wheel on off button (instead of being on the wheels on others the Elea has buttons on the frame to save you from dirty fingers adjusting them.
The only slight tiny thing that was a teeny tiny bit fiddly was the fold buttons. In order to fold the pushchair you have to press a button in on the side of the frame on the right and then a button on each side of the frame so it’s certainly not a one-handed fold option. Also with being left-handed I did find it a little awkward till I got the knack, but having said that it would not put me off purchasing.
Disclaimer: This product was given to us for the purposes of reviewing. All thought’s and opinions are made independently by members of The Oliver’s Madhouse
Ooh this looks good. Would you recommend it for abroad? I’m looking for one which is light and will fold down really small and very very easily.
click on the link below for the Noa .. that is the most amazing one for flying with we used it last year and it was amazing for flights! xx
https://theoliversmadhouse.co.uk/review-maxi-cosi-noa-pushchair/
No, this is not a pram for going abroad with. If you are going on holiday it will be too heavy. This is the pram we have for our little boy. Really well built, takes all sorts of terrain without an issue, although would say it is not the most compact.
I totally agree Lynsey its lovely and well built but too heavy for a plane really. The noa i suggested on my last comment is perfect for planes and quick ups and downs.
I loved the seat on this pushchair Lindsey, do you?
He looks very happy in there 🙂 I do like maxi cosi there products are always of super quality
thanks Michelle, he has loved it and being so spacious in the seat unit has helped
Oh I do like the look of this. I am really liking Maxi Cosi products at the moment, they seem to have a great range.
That looks great! He looks very comfy in there x
thanks Kim, he had loads of room in it and it was still easy to push x
Oh I’ve not seen this one before, looks nice. Good to see there is plenty of room for slightly older kids too
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thanks so much, i think its been nice to see how it can handle with the weight of a bigger child to 🙂
Love the look of this I’m a big Maxi-Cosi fan. They have lots of great products at the moment. He looks very happy in there anyway. I always like pushchairs to be on the bigger side so Gracie can jump in if she ever needs to #TriedTested
i think thats the bonus they are still comfortable at the older age of their market which makes life far easier as you can certainly get your monies worth x
That pushchair looks great, I love how they’ve catered for older children as most pushchairs we have tried wouldn’t fit a three year old in, let alone older! x
thanks Donna, i really like that aspect of being able to use from newborn to toddler without having to buy something else x
Lucas says – Joshua, you look REALLY comfy in that. I’m a bit jealous as I have to walk everywhere now. Not even a piggy back is offered!!!! Just think though, when you get a bit bigger for it, you and your Dad could make a few modifications and you’ve got an AWESOME Go-Kart!!! Tell your mum I think she did an awesome job with the review although I suspect it’s largely down to your excellent photographic poses!!! he he #triedtested
lol thanks Lucas 🙂 xxx
This pushchair looks really good and one thing I do look out for any pushchair, is a decent sized basket in the bottom. This looks to have just that! x #TriedandTested
it has a super basket debs i got loads in there and it was easy to access too! x