Phil&Teds Promenade

The smart looking Phil&Teds Promenade aims to bring some sophistication to the Phil and Teds range of single to inline tandem pushchairs. In single mode the Promenade seat can be parent or outward facing with a large basket and good stride. In tandem mode the seats both have to face away from you. Both Promenade seat units incorporate fabric which drops down to form 'lie-flat beds' for young babies instead of carrycots. The Promenade has a neat concertina fold with auto lock.

Smart aluminium chassis and good styling. The newborn 'lie flat beds' are included in the design - two clips allow the fabric to drop down to form a flat bed. The additional use of a Phil&Teds cocoon, would give the option to easily remove or swap around baby/babies. But the lie flat option will also be useful for older babies too. Both Promenade seats can be tilted into three positions one handed. The front seat has an adjustable footrest which goes in three positions plus a zip out hood extension for sunny days. There are 8 possible seating positions. Parent facing option in single mode, but not baby / toddler or twin carrycot mode. Large shopping basket which has some access and space in tandem mode. Extremely long extendable handle. The harness shoulder pads can be adjusted independently. The hood slides up the chassis for older children.

Heavy to push. The Promenade's lower doubles kit footrest is fixed, but the lower fabric can be unclipped to give more room. The seats in two carrycot mode (twins) are almost on top of each other. The hood on the doubles kit is small but it doesn't really need to be any bigger to fit. Only one car seat will fit on (ie no option for twin car seats). The Promenade doubles kit needs removing for folding. The zip out hood extension on the upper seat is mesh - not great for winter but it is thick and allows for ventilation in summer. The single seat adaptors for parent facing need to be very well secured, and the lower seat adaptors are fiddly. The first handlebar setting is only really for folding. The third handlebar setting extends the handle rather than increases the height - your child feels a long way from you with the third setting. No 'follow the sun canopy' like other Phil&Teds, nor is the Promenade all terrain.

Two

Tandem (Inline)

Yes

Birth

Yes seat unit converts

One Phil and Teds Bebe or MaxiCosi Cabriofix car seat (not two)

Unknown

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes Detachable Individual

No

Extendable Hood

Four

Front lockable swivel airless wheels - these are apparently not as robust off road as the traditional Phil&Teds wheels due to the front wheel suspension.

5 Point Safety Harness

Forward Only

3 Forward Facing Positions

Yes included

Available

64

106 (Wheels on)

64 (Wheels on)

33.5 (Wheels on)

13 (Single); 16 (Double)

18kgs in each seat.
9kgs in lie flat bed.

Yes extending

No

Other Fold

Foot

Front

Black

The Phil&Teds Promenade uses the same cocoon as the Phil&Teds Vibe or Verve.
Accessories will include: Sleeping bag, storm covers, mesh covers, travel bag, and car seat adapters for the Phil and Teds Bebe and MaxiCosi Cabriofix

Approx £800

The Phil andTeds Promenade should be released early in 2012 in the UK at selected retailers.
These include Kiddicare, John Lewis, Harrods, Peppermint, Lullaboo Baby, Paul Stride, Oxford Pram Centre and more (see the photo on the launch photos set which has some of the listings for other retailers)