Everflo strollers: a review of pleasure models from a popular brand

In the first months of life, only the cradle is suitable for the child as a stroller, which ensures a stable horizontal position due to the hard bottom. Over time, the baby will grow up and be able to sit, and then the carriage will have to be changed, because it should not only be comfortable for a sitting position, but also if possible have a lightweight body, because the passenger himself already weighs a lot by this moment.

A significant weight of the child has an additional burden on the parts, because I want the stroller to be strong, and also - maneuverable, easily manageable and, most importantly, inexpensive. In practice, it often happens that the stroller is either good, but expensive, or affordable, but not impressive with its characteristics. For this reason, you should pay attention to the strollers from the brand Everflo - they are among the few that at least theoretically can satisfy all the described requests.

Most parents want to buy a stroller of a world famous brand, tried and approved by millions of other families around the world. If you want a stroller to be also cheaper, you should give up such hopes, because often companies that have achieved tangible success and recognition immediately begin to unreasonably wind up prices “for the brand.” In this vein, it is best to choose companies that, on the one hand, have already managed to declare themselves quite loudly, on the other, have not yet managed to break into the category of unequivocal market leaders. It is to such and applies Everflo.

On the one hand, this company was founded not yesterday - its history began in 1994, on the other hand, in the scale of the industry of children's goods it is not so much. Moreover, the brand was initially very small, combining two even smaller businesses from Canada. However, the starting position only seems weak - in fact, developers from both parent companies already had some experience in this area, and the fact of working in developed Canada required compliance with high quality standards.

Perhaps the products of this brand would have remained little-known and sold exclusively in their native country, but not only designers, but also marketers showed wisdom. At that time, they were among the first to catch the nascent trend, according to which today many Western eminent firms are moving their factories to China, where labor is much cheaper. Thanks to this, the company's products, which remain Canadian in quality, are much more similar to Chinese in their prices, which cannot but attract the consumer.

At the same time, Everflo pays great attention to the Russian market - in particular, in 2017 even the company's own production lines were opened here. True, at first there are only cribs and mattresses for them, but it is possible that soon the wheelchairs will be added to the assortment of the “Russian” Everflo, which will become even more expensive as a result of this step.

The managing office in Canada carefully ensures that Chinese and Russian employees do not reduce the requirements for manufactured products, which is why more and more prams are on our streets with Everflo written on them.

What is unusual about Everflo is the fact that the cradles or transformers in their assortment are not represented at all - there was a place only for "walking sticks" and strollers of the "book" type.

Of course, choosing a brand carriage is only half the battle, and all parents dream of finding the right transport for their child, which will be perfect for him, therefore, it is worthwhile to take a closer look at the study of the most famous and popular models.

• Easy Guard E 338 - a vivid example of a good pleasure “book” from Everflo. It should be noted that this model did not appear on the market yesterday, but the manufacturer periodically updates the stroller, without changing its name - for example, a raincoat has already appeared in a newer version, which was not previously foreseen. The developers themselves say that this transport is perfect for those families who live in large cities, because the folded design has a very compact size, and it can be folded in just two movements. This carriage can rightly be considered a kind of "flagship" of the brand, because of the praise in its address on the manufacturer's website are countless.

• E 230 series represented by several well-known models (Capitan, Strong, Safari Luxe), but the differences between them are relatively small, because they should be described as one unit. Common features of all models usually relate to such parameters as the dimensions of the seat, the overall dimensions of the stroller and the number of positions. As for the differences, they can relate, for example, to the number of wheels (all have four points of support, but the “Captain” has front wheels doubled). If the previous model was considered an excellent solution for the city, then this is called the best option for all occasions and for any conditions.

• Letter E 501 is one of the newest strollers from Everflo, since it only appeared on the market in 2018 for the first time. Such a “book” for a child weighing less than 20 kg has all the features that today are considered mandatory for such children's transport. It weighs only 6.3 kg, but it has a robust steel frame that can withstand long-term operation. The wheels are made of a material that provides silent skating on any surface, while all of them are doubled for better stability of the structure and are equipped with brakes.

• Cricket E 219 - Another new product in 2018, which very much resembles the model described above, but differs in an even lighter weight, not exceeding the ridiculous 5.5 kg. This relief is achieved thanks to the use of a frame made of aluminum instead of steel as a material, but otherwise the difference with the E-501 is almost imperceptible. Almost the only way to visually distinguish between these two wheelchairs is the difference in the number of wheels, which in E-219 are not twinned at the back, but single.

• Range E 200 It refers to relatively old models, which may soon disappear from the stores, giving way to newer models. In general, this is another good and very compact (6.4 kg) “book”, the characteristic difference of which is the possibility of unfolding up to a full-fledged horizontal position, which is very convenient for children from six months.

• Friend E 460 It is considered one of the most functional strollers of this manufacturer as a whole and even something more than just a stroller. The developers indicate that in the unfolded form, this model turns into a cradle, which by its spaciousness is significantly ahead of some full cradles, so that the use of this model is possible not from the typical six months for the company, but from birth. Naturally, with such a significant age range of the passenger, a comprehensive adjustment of any details of the stroller, including the backrest and footrest, is ensured.

• Honeybee E 930 Now you can meet infrequently, however, many parents still speak warmly about this model, therefore it is impossible not to mention it. This stroller is characterized by high maneuverability and maneuverability due to the fact that it does not have four pivot points, like most Everflo models, although the front wheel is doubled for greater stability. This model is designed for light children weighing up to 15 kg, however, and at the same time it weighs only 5.5 kg.

• Tizo zany - the only carriage-cane in the whole list, which many parents perceive only as a summer walking option. It should be noted that it is this model that usually takes upon itself the majority of negative reviews about the whole brand, since it lacks flaws. This is the complete unsuitability of the swivel wheels to any coating, except for asphalt, and a comprehensive lack of design, and minimal accessories.

If we consider the Everflo strollers, in terms of materials used to manufacture, the manufacturer deserves praise for the active use of classic materials such as steel and aluminum as opposed to the relatively small use of plastic. Of course, nowadays plastic can be high-quality and completely safe for a child, but buying plastic products for children always carries the risk of dishonesty by the manufacturer, especially when it comes to inexpensive goods.

A metal case, whether steel or aluminum, necessarily guarantees high reliability of the structure. In the case of strollers, this is very important, because the child riding on such a vehicle already weighs usually more than 10 kg, and the product has a normal lifespan of at least two years.

Apparently, it is for this reason that the company does not predominantly experiment with plastic, and the models on a plastic frame produced by it are in relatively low demand.

Separately, it must be said about the material from which fabric covers are made. The manufacturer himself claims that he makes the woven parts of the Oxford fabric stroller, which is characterized by increased durability and is less susceptible to the ravages of an active little passenger. It is relatively easy to erase such fabric; in principle, it is not too susceptible to dirt. However, even the manufacturer himself does not usually indicate the simplicity of caring for the covers among the advantages, because parents should still be careful and try not to dirty the hood.

There are such wheelchair brands, the choice in favor of which is considered a priori correct, although this is also not quite true. As for Everflo, such children's products are certainly good, but in many respects in the context of their value, since no one tries to compare them with the most famous Italian and German manufacturers of children's transport.

For this reason, before making the final choice, you should carefully read the reviews of other parents about your favorite model., because it may contain important clarifications that can keep a potential buyer from a fatal error.

For example, for the Everflo brand, a weak point is often what should have been an advantage, namely: modest dimensions. On the one hand, for a stroller, compact dimensions should be characteristic at the axiom level, on the other hand, in pursuit of maximum tinyness and economy of space and materials, manufacturers sometimes forget that the little man should also be comfortable. Most likely, a child inclined to corpulence, in principle, does not fit in most of the brand’s wheelchairs, especially when it comes to winter time when he is warmly dressed.

If in the first year of life there may be no problems with the dimensions, then in the future parents will experience disappointment because the potential service life up to the age of three turned out to be unfairly overestimated. There can be only one way out - “try on” the stroller for the child directly in the store, or at least figure out at home with a ruler, what size the seat will be, and try to understand how long the baby can fit in it.

Moreover, even the fact that the child fits normally in its place does not mean that it will be comfortable there. Today, any stroller is equipped with dozens of small accessories, such as a shopping basket and various pockets for bottles, without which no model will be in demand anymore, and here again Everflo is criticized for the fact that all these bonuses, it turns out, interfere with the child or do not allow full use of the stroller . For example, in some models it is enough to fold the stroller in order to completely block access to the basket, which means that in the stairwell, elevator, supermarket or bus you can get the necessary things or it will not work at all, or it will take considerable time.

There are other minor flaws that can be intractable problems. For example, it is very problematic to hang an “outside” bag on the stroller, because it will necessarily interfere with mom when walking, sticking out beyond the perimeter of the structure - this cannot be avoided in a very compact stroller. In addition, in many models, the praised silent wheels are suitable only for asphalt, while on slippery tiles they will only have to be dragged, and on the gravel road they will not allow to move in any direction at all.

At the same time, many users leave positive comments, pointing out that even shortcomings can be leveled, if we notice them in time and buy the wheelchair only under the condition that the potential buyer already knows the solution to the problem. Nevertheless, in the selection process, it is important not to lose vigilance, otherwise it turns out that money is wasted.

It should be noted that the brand Everflo does not release winter strollers at all. All presented walking models are summer strollers that can be insulated only slightly, with the help of a light blanket for the legs of the standard set. This does not mean that parents themselves cannot insulate such a stroller, but here it is important not to forget about the extremely modest dimensions of such products.

It is better to choose all the additional accessories right there on the spot, immediately trying them on to the stroller that could become a purchase. “Try on” the stroller the child should, too, given the fact that he could be dressed and warmer than at the moment.

Some commentators write that models that do not assume its presence in the kit, in fact, do not even provide for the possibility of attaching such an accessory from a third-party manufacturer. This may not be a problem if you know how to work with a needle and are able to construct such fastenings yourself, but this is an extra cost of money and time.

In short, the Everflo stroller can really please, but if you are a demanding consumer, be prepared for a number of nuances.

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