Tried & Tested: Nuna SWIV pushchair

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Introducing the cutting-edge pushchair – SWIV. It features a lightweight carbon fibre reinforced aluminium frame, 360° swivel wheels, and a height-adjustable handle for customisable strolls with little one.

The SWIV's innovative side-to-side motion is powered by its four 360° swivel wheels that pivot instantly in new directions, without the constraints of traditional pushchair steering. The unique frame is made with a combination of carbon fibre and aluminium, providing unmatched strength and a lightweight feel to keep up with the demands of parenthood.

With the SWIV's height-adjustable, 3-position pivoting handle, the pushchair ensures comfort and convenience for users of different heights. It has innovative spring suspension technology built into the SWIV seat to provide smooth rides by absorbing energy caused by uneven terrain, such as cobblestones, sidewalks, and other rough surfaces.

Discover new directions with little one.

Read on to find out what our parent testers thought...

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What was your first impression of the SWIV and why?

Ann-Marie: "My first impression was you can tell premium quality materials have been used. I was surprised at how compact the fold is considering it can be used as a full travel system.
I also thought it was great that everything was included, cup holder, rain cover, travel bag, comfort insert and ready to use out the box…the travel bag in particular being included is a huge positive for me."

Colbie: "I found the SWIV was really easy to set up. All I needed to do was get the product out of the box and it was ready to go, so no complicated set-ups which is exactly what you want when you have a crawling little girl on the go.

As soon as I picked the SWIV up I noticed how light and compact it was. This made it perfect for storing when not in use."

Kim: "The SWIV folded up was very compact and I thought how little space a pram that holds weight up to 22kg will take up in my boot. The SWIV felt luxurious and all the features seemed to be well thought out and made; the leather fabric on the handle, carry cot attachments and handle to pull to collapse is a nice touch. I love that it could stand up on it owns whilst on the floor folded and has a bag for storage."

What did you like most about the SWIV and why?

Anne-Marie: "I liked how easy it was to push; it’s lightweight and the handle adjusts to a really comfortable position for me. The basket is a great size too which has been really handy when we walk to the shops as it all fits in. It is accessible from both the front and back easily and does not impede my stride when pushing the pram as the cross beam seems to be higher than other pushchairs I’ve tried.
It also looks like great quality materials that will last and the carbon fibre frame looks super clean.
The two small pockets on the pram are super useful too - I never have anywhere to put my phone and keys so these came in handy."

Kim: "My favourite feature was the harness, it was so easy to set up and get the harness in the correct height position for my little girl. On previous prams I have had to rethread the harness through tight layers of fabric which is time consuming and tricky. I was able to do this with in a few seconds without needing to look at the instructions."

Colbie: "I liked how compact the SWIV was as when taking it into the house I was able to leave it in the hallway and there was still plenty of room in comparison to my other pram that’s really bulky.

I also really liked how far the hood comes down, when my little girl was sleeping it felt like it was really dark underneath with the hood covering her and she actually slept a lot better."

Claire: "I love the magnetic buckle as this is one thing that I constantly struggle with my current pushchair.
The close system was amazing, how it collapsed by simply moving the seat pulling the strap. This would save those struggles of trying to wrestle with the pushchair in a car park when it won’t collapse, something which I have experienced many a time as a tired and exhausted mum."

How does this product compare to others you have used and why?

Colbie: "One of my favourite things about the SWIV is the under storage, in comparison to other prams such as the Joie prams, which have little under storage and mean I can't fit my bag underneath.

I could fit my bag underneath storage as well as a picnic blanket and a few toys. The SWIV was really robust and although I wanted to put a few things in the under storage it didn’t feel like it was weighing the pram down at all."

Kim: "The SWIV feels lightweight compared to others I have used. It almost feels like a travel pushchair but with the features of a pushchair I would use everyday. The size of the storage basket was brilliant, I could access my changing bag with ease and also store other items at the same time."

Claire: "I love how well thought out this product is, a zipped pocket on the back of the seat, a cup holder and even a storage bag.
The 360 wheels are incredible, this is not a feature I’ve ever seen before and I know that this would make it easy to manoeuvre in tighter spaces with ease."

How easy was the product to use and why?

Anne-Marie: "It was super easy to use as it came ready to go out the box. It took us a few goes to master the fold but we’ve found that with all the prams we’ve had. The handlebar adjustment, SWIV motion and fold was really intuitive to use."

Colbie: "I found setting up the product was really simple. As soon as it was out of the box we were ready to go.

I did find trying to figure out how to put the pram back down slightly confusing as just having picture diagrams is not always the easiest to follow.

However, Nuna have a video on YouTube so after watching this short clip it was simple to get the SWIV folded back down and compact."

Claire: "This product was so easy to use, it took me a few times to make the close of the product seamless, whereas my husband was able to do this first time with ease and fluidity.
The raincover didn’t need stretching too much and fitted comfortably over the product and could be easily removed and stored.
The drift feature of the wheels was easy to turn off and on according to the situation and location."

How do you think the side-to-side motion on the swivel wheels could benefit parents?

Ann-Marie: "Honestly when I first heard about it I thought it sounded good but in reality how much would I use it? I’ve actually used it way more than I expected and it’s super useful. It’s great when you are shopping and moving from side to side in the aisles and for quickly nipping out of someone’s path. It’s also pretty easy to move the pram one handed which helps. It’s really useful in small spaces."

Kim: "It’s great that this feature can be turned on and off with the button. It makes it easy to push and manoeuvre in small spaces whilst I was shopping. I could move the pushchair easily as it glided to the side without having to go forward or lift the pushchair. I haven’t seen this feature on a pushchair before, lots of people were amazed at this."

Would you recommend the SWIV to other parents and why/ why not?

Anne-Marie: "I would recommend the pram for someone that’s after a more compact travel system.
It’s got the compactness of a stroller and the capability of a full travel system."

Colbie: "I would recommend the SWIV to other parents. To maximise the benefits, I would say to purchase the SWIV from birth and the compatible car seat.
I would recommend the SWIV for the amazing under storage and the lightness going over curbs and the general compactness of the system."

Kim: "Yes I would, the SWIV has so many great features. Every part of the pushchair has been thought about in great detail to make parents life easier and it looks great. The pushchair folded up into the storage bag means we could travel with the pram abroad and wouldn’t need to purchase a separate travel pushchair."

Would you use this product again and why?

Colbie: "Yes I would, the SWIV is super lightweight and living in a built up area I can find walks to be a pain with trying to get my previous pram up and down the pavements. As the SWIV is so lightweight it has made walks a lot easier for myself. My little girl seemed to fall asleep really easy also as all aspects felt really smooth which was a huge bonus."

Kim: "Yes I would, it would replace both my everyday pram and travel pram as the SWIV incorporates both with how lightweight it is and how compact it folds down into its storage bag with the handle.

Being able to push the pram to the side made life so much easier whilst out and about, it was a joy to push and take to different places."

Claire: "Absolutely, as it is suitable for children up to 4 years and although the initial cost is more it will last considerably longer than other products on the market. It’s very stylish and a very well thought out design of exactly what little ones and parents need."

Claire: "Absolutely, as it is suitable for children up to 4 years and although the initial cost is more it will last considerably longer than other products on the market. It’s very stylish and a very well thought out design of exactly what little ones and parents need."