Prams and strollers

Silver Cross Wave 3 review

Silver Cross Wave 3

CHOICE Expert Rating

31%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Suitable for newborn in the pram bassinet.
  • Adjustable seat recline (but certain configurations of the front and rear seats could limit the number of recline positions).
  • Reversible seat direction.
  • Adjustable handle height.
  • Drink holder.
  • Rain cover and insect cover for the main seat.
  • Pram bassinet.
  • Very easy to load and unload the bottom container.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Serious safety failure: The waist and crotch straps can be removed from the seats.
  • Serious safety failure: Potential fall hazard between the head end of each seat and the slack fabric part of the canopy.
  • Minor safety failure: Each seat does not have a footrest when used as a double stroller.
  • Very limited space between the main seat and the second seat.
  • Hard to operate the front wheel swivel lock.
  • Hard to carry 2 seats and a frame when folded. u003cpu003eIn response to our findings (based on the single version of the stroller; the second seat has the same serious failures), Silver Cross says it u0022treats all matters regarding product safety with the utmost importance. All Silver Cross products arerigorously tested for reliability, durability, and safety. Our products are tested and certified by an accredited independent laboratory, and typically approved compliant to multiple international safety standardsu0022. It says it can u0022confidentlyu0022 report no of safety issues have been raised. CHOICE stands by its findings.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
31%
Performance score
20%
Ease of use score
58%
Passed key safety tests
Passed durability tests
1
Ease of loading the basket score
80%
Ease of manoeuvring score
40%
Ease of folding and carrying score
60%
Ease of adjusting score
65%

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Number of wheels
4
Seats suitable for newborn
Yes (in pram bassinet)
Maximum recommended weight of each child (kg)
Seat 15 kg; nPram bassinet 9 kg
Bottom basket capacity (kg)
5
Stroller weight (kg)
19.6
Height (cm)
122
Width (cm)
68
Depth (cm)
150
Website
silvercross.com.au
Warranty (years)
3
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
122 x 68 x 150
Origin
China

Cost

Price
$2,299.00

Features

Reversible handle
Reversible seat direction
1
Height adjustable handle
Reclining seats or backrests
1
Front bar or tray
Bar
Rear brakes
Linked
Backrest recline positions
Not applicable
Seat recline positions
Up to 3 depending on configuration of seats

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