mutsy transporter stroller review plus giveaway

Mutsy (pronounced: moot-sy) is a Netherlands-based company that has been producing high quality strollers since 1935! They are just recently making their US debut by bringing their luxury strollers in the states.

I am thrilled to introduce you to this company and all they have to offer which does not stop at just strollers! Mutsy also makes seating products, such as their Grow-Up! booster seat and their Easygrow high chairs.

I reviewed the Transporter which is a sporty 4 wheeler that weighs 24 pounds but is easy to fold up.

With it weighing 24 lbs, the Transporter is about average weight for a full size stroller. When folded it is pretty compact if you are talking height but it can be pretty bulky. It does easily fit into a sedan trunk but doesn't leave too much room for anything else. The wheels do easily pop off which lowers the weight (18 pounds) and makes it an even smaller folded stroller.

The Transporter has a deep seat that is roomy enough older siblings. The weight capacity is 55 lbs so this stroller will definitely grow with your child.  The seat is 14 inches wide seat and has a 21 inch seat back (from seat back to canopy). My 6 year old is only 45 inches and she sits comfortably in the seat. Her head slightly sits the canopy but not enough that it bothers her.

The seat back reclines to an almost flat position that is lowered by a strap system. It's easy to push the buttons and pull the strap now since my 1 year old is so little but I think once the child is older it will be harder to raise the seat back up if the child is sitting back.

Because the seat does not lie completely flat Mutsy recommends this stroller be used with children 3 months and up. You can purchase the matching bassinet (see below) that easily attaches to the frame of the stroller that then turns this stroller into a pram. Or you can purchase a car seat adapter for Graco, Peg Perego or Maxi Cosi infant car seats turn the Transporter frame into a convenient, lightweight travel system!

The Canopy is an ok size. I definitely would love for it to be a bit larger since we live in Florida and blocking as much sun as possible is a plus. On the top of the canopy there is a tiny zipper pocket but honestly I have no idea what would fit in there because it is very narrow. Where you see the stitching on the left side... that's where the "pocket" ends width wise and for length it goes just beyond the zipper top and bottom. Seriously, not even a full size pencil can fit in here!

What we do love about the canopy is the windows on either side. It lets baby look out wherever we are!

You get a silky smooth ride on almost any terrain with the four rubber wheels on the Transporter. There are large 12-inch wheels in the rear that have a linked back brake that is easy to lock quickly with your foot. The front 9-inch wheels can be left free to swivel (making it ideal for roads and theme parks!) or that have the ability to lock straight for rougher terrain, like grass, dirt or even snow!



I promise the front wheel is NOT as small as it looks in this pic!!

The Transporter is probably the easiest stroller I've ever had the pleasure of pushing around. You can maneuver this puppy with the lightest tough of one hand. As I just mentioned having the swivel wheels unlocked allows us to use the stroller in crowed places like Disney World or even the mall.

One of the biggest problems we face as parents to a baby (I refuse to call her a toddler yet since she isn't walking!!) is the height difference between the hubby and I. I am 5'4" and he is 6'2"! With the Transporter that has put one less worry to mind since it can accommodate parents of differing heights with its adjustable handlebar. There are four positions you can set it to, the lowest also being how you fold up the stroller. My husband uses the highest setting, I use the middle setting, and our 6 year old uses the 3rd lowest setting which is perfect for her to stroller her sister along with.

You can purchase the Transporter in 5 colors: black, gray, sand, red, and the new gorgeous purple! We are loving this stroller and highly recommend it to parents. With it's ease of maneuverability, easy to fold and lock position, removable wheels and large seat it is a perfect luxury stroller.

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Things I would change/add:

Cup holder for parents

Snack/cup holder for baby

Larger canopy

Automatic locking fold

As I mentioned earlier you can purchase a bassinet attachment to use from newborn to 3 months. For giggles we put our 10 month old in it. She actually had a blast but I HIGHLY do not recommend putting a child over 3 months into the bassinet. We did it just for the sake of pictures and to see how the bassinet snaps on and off.

I do love how thick the padding is and the locking canopy of this bassinet. Getting it off was not a big deal but getting it on... I had some trouble. It's pretty easy to do but lining up the slots that snap the bassinet and frame together took a second. I think if I had a sleeping baby in the bassinet then I would have definitely woken them up in my attempts to attach this.

Now watch my video review so you can see in detail the great features of the Mutsy Transporter!

color: mandarin

The most stylish seat at the table for baby. Mutsy’s Grow-Up! booster seat allows baby to sit in the average grown up chair safely and comfortably.  Grow-Up! features a clever 5 point harness to ensure baby is securely fastened.  The easy to clean, easy to transport seat is ideal from when baby can sit unaided to approximately 4 years of age.

It comes in 6 different colors:

Mandarin, Apple, Nut, Raspberry, Aqua, Blueberry

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**I was sent the product(s) free of charge by the company or PR representative. It has been used solely for the purpose of this honest review. The views are strictly 100% my own. Receiving the product did not influence me to produce a positive review**
Giveaway is open to USA & CANADA only. It will end and close on August 12th @ 9:00pm EST. Any entries made after such time will not be counted and will be removed from the list. Winner will be contacted via email & will have 24 hours to respond. If winner does not respond their prize is then forfeited and a new winner will be selected.