Oyster strollers: features and model range
Every young mom faced the problem of choosing a stroller for her child. This is quite a difficult task, given the high pricing policy. There are many different brands and models of baby strollers, but today it is worth talking about the Oyster strollers from the BabyStyle company.
Little about the brand
British brand BabyStyle made its way onto the European market in 2009. During the existence of the company, their products have received many accolades from satisfied customers, as well as prestigious awards. The production department of the brand is located in China, so their strollers have a very affordable pricing policy. The company BabyStyle worldwide is famous for its high quality and compliance with all the safety requirements of its products. But it was the models in the Oyster line that brought the brand real fame.
Specifications
Strollers for walking with children are small, weigh little and can be folded with just one hand. They are great for traveling in any weather, even off-road. With these strollers, you can easily go to shops, restaurants and shopping centers. A small passenger will look at the world from a soft spacious seat. Baby strollers have good shock absorption and anti-shock system.
It is also worth noting corporate design of the strollers themselves. It was designed by top-notch designers of the BabyStyle brand. To create wheelchairs, highly resistant materials were selected that are able to preserve an attractive appearance for a long time. As well as designers have tried a lot of fashionable colors that can not leave anyone indifferent.
The package also comes with an aluminum chassis with wheels (in the amount of four pieces), a bag for baby products and things, a seat with a visor, a safety partition, branded rain caps and a wind cover.
Good performance and reviews are models such as Atom, Oxford Blue and Pure Silver.
Diversity
The Oyster lineup includes a variety of models. It is worth more detail to consider each of them.
Zero Stealth Special Edition
The Oyster Zero model is intended for walking children from 3 months to 3 years old with a maximum weight of 15 kilograms. The seat for the baby has a wide soft back, which can be adjusted and unfolded using a convenient system of straps to a full-fledged berth (170 degrees). And also the walking block has a big bag of a huge format for various purchases and things of the kid, soft and strong seat belts with five points, a step fixed in several positions in the lower part of the chassis for an older child.
Behind the walking block there is a small pocket with velcro for small things. Oyster Zero will be rescued by a special hood from the scorching sun or rainfall of a baby in an Oyster Zero stroller. In the reviews, many mommies still call him "the hood." It is made of fabric that protects not only from the weather, but also from ultraviolet rays.
The bumper, as well as the handle, is covered with high-quality eco-leather. For a comfortable fit, the bumper can be unfastened both on one side and on the other. The pride of the Oyster Zero model is the chassis: a lightweight aluminum frame, larger rear wheels, a soft suspension, a comfortable foot brake. But the main thing is the “anti-shock” system, which provides good shock absorption.
The system includes springs - these are elastic suspension elements that distribute the load from the frame to the wheels, softening the blows while driving off-road or simply on uneven asphalt. Being in such a stroller, the baby will not wake up from sudden sudden shocks. And also the carriage easily develops "book".
On the original frame Oyster Zero, you can install a cradle for a newborn and a car seat for a baby group 0+ (one of the most common groups in the European market). The wheels are made of polyurethane. Front wheels swivel, with the possibility of fixation.
Many people recommend this particular stroller, noting excellent design, excellent value for money, and ease of use. Pram rating is over 85 percent.
Oyster 2
The carriage of Oyster 2 is a peculiar designer. Designers of the BabyStyle company presented parents with a space for creativity at the choice of color of a frame and textile group. But these are not her only merits. The stroller of this model is designed for babies from 6 months to 3 years old weighing no more than 15 kilograms. Buyers will appreciate its maneuverability and cross-country ability.
The model Oyster 2 has a special equipment. It includes an aluminum frame with four wheels and a bag for baby products and things, a seat with a hood and a safety partition for the baby, branded rain caps and a foot covering, a mosquito net, a mattress and a headrest for the seat. The stroller of this model has a comfortable seat that is adjustable with a lever.
The seat can be displayed in a horizontal position, turning into a full-fledged berth. And the adjustable footboard from the rubberized material which can be easily cleaned will help to increase it.
The stroller has a reversible walking unit, which means that the baby can be seated facing the parents.
The seat material is made of thick, wear-resistant fabric. The seat also has a removable mattress and armrest. In the hood there is an additional pocket with a zipper and a viewing window for observing the baby. In total, the hood has three compartments. As mentioned earlier, the mosquito net comes with the pram. It is located in a special pocket under the seat and is easily attached to the stroller.
As in the Oyster Zero model, this stroller has a removable eco-leather bumper and soft, but reliable five-point seat belts. For a walk with a newborn baby, parents can additionally buy a sleeping block of the Oyster model. The frame can be black or chrome. It is made of a lighter alloy of aluminum, when compared with other strollers. The car seat of the group 0+ Nuna, Cybex, BeSafe, Maxi-Cosi is installed on it. Special adapters for this should be bought separately.
Comfortably driving such a vehicle in tight passages helps a small distance between the wheels (only 55 centimeters). The Oyster 2 model, as well as the previous model, develops by the principle of the book. All wheels are made of polyurethane. The front wheels can be rotated and can be fixed by simply pressing the button above the wheel.
Foot brake will protect parents' shoes from deformation. Cushioning on all wheels, like the model Oyster Zero, spring. It will provide your child a comfortable ride, even in off-road conditions.
The height of the handle, covered with eco leather, varies. Skin color depends on the color of the frame - black or brown. Included is a large bag for products and things the baby from a dense fabric with a hard lining at the bottom. If desired, it can be removed. Rubberized footrest for baby feet is fixed in four positions. The Oyster 2 stroller undoubtedly has many advantages, so its rating is quite high. Like the Oyster Zero model, it is 85 percent. Satisfied parents especially note the ease and good equipment of this model.
Max tandem
The Oyster Max Tandem model is another well-known invention in the Oyster line from BabyStyle. It is an ideal stroller for transporting twins. Its distinctive features: comfort in use and unsurpassed design that everyone can choose according to their individual taste.Included are the main and optional walking blocks, adapters and protection for the wheels.
Pleasure blocks are located "train", that is, one after another. They both have a folding visor with a window, seat belts with five points and shoulder pads, a comfortable backrest transforming into a sleeping place, and a footboard made of rubberized material and taking several positions.
For greater safety, there is a safety partition on the main seat. The main walking block also has reversible fastenings on the frame, which means that the baby will be able to sit facing the parent. The chassis is made of lightweight aluminum, which helps make the stroller lighter. In the Oyster Max Tandem model there is a foot brake for a full stop of a carriage. Like previous models, the stroller is folded according to the “book” principle.
A leather-wrapped handle can be adjusted in height depending on the height of the parents (103–115 centimeters).
Four wheels made of foamed rubber. All wheels are depreciated, so the baby in this vehicle will be able to sleep peacefully. The Oyster Max Tandem is fairly easy to drive with front wheels, which are fixed only in the upright position. This system is called self-centering. It helps to make the stroller more agile and maneuverable.
On the chassis of the stroller, if desired, you can install the cradle, car seat or footrest for an additional walking unit, which are not included in the original package. The Oyster Max Tandem stroller, like other models in the Oyster line, has a rather high rating. Many buyers note its maneuverability and a good folding mechanism. Rating models on various sites - about 87 percent.
Having reviewed the entire range of Oyster wheelchairs, it is worth noting that The whole line of these wheelchairs is a model of world quality, starting from the level of security and ending with ease and maneuverability. These strollers will be the perfect first transport for the child.
For more on the Oyster Zero pram, see the following video.