UPPAbaby Minu V3 Stroller Review
Hello, my name is Chloe, and I’m a Derbyshire-based SAHM to two toddlers! I’m a creative, glass-half-full kind of girl, surviving primarily on coffee and ADHD. I love all things fashion, travel and of course, spooky season!
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Your Baby Club Score
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Weight -
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Ease of Use -
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Comfort -
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Design -
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Safety Features -
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Value for Money
Pros & Cons
- Super lightweight (especially for weaklings like me!)
- Incredibly compact (perfect for storing in my mum mobile)
- Gorgeous and comfy material
- The handle has to be fully closed in order to unfold successfully
- The button to release can be a little temperamental
Features
- Zip-out, extendable, UPF 50+ water-repellent canopy
- Integrated carry strap
- Accessible basket that holds up to 9 kg
- GREENGUARD® Gold Certified
- one-handed, overhead-friendly compact fold
Specifications, Weights & Dimensions
Age
From Birth
Weight
Max 22kg
Height
101cm
Unfolded
87,6 L × 45,7 W × 104 H cm
Folded
25,4 L × 45,7 W × 54,6 H cm
Get Yours Now
Shop the UPPAbaby Minu® V3: £400
Get Yours HereAccessories Available
Bumper bar
Car seat adapters
Cup holder
Snack tray
Travel bag
The Parent Test
First impressions
The Minu V3 was incredibly easy to build, it genuinely took a matter of seconds! As a busy mum, anything that saves me time is already off to a good start.
The seat looks incredibly comfortable and is plenty spacious for my 13 month old, which was one of the first things I noticed. The material is incredibly soft to the touch and gives the stroller such a lovely, premium feel.
The manual (although not needed thus far!) was informative and easy to follow. The rain cover is also a really lovely little addition. It’s compact, easy to store and doesn’t take up loads of space, which is always a bonus when you’re already carrying what feels like your entire house around with you!
Comfort & Ease of Use
The seat is incredibly comfortable, and honestly, one of my biggest highlights of the entire stroller.
The material is easy to wipe clean and dries without stains, even with it being a lovely beige colour. As a mum, this is a HUGE plus because we all know how quickly a pristine buggy can become a snack-covered buggy!
The unit is incredibly lightweight and easy to steer. I’m able to multitask with a coffee in hand, no problem!
The lightweight aspect also makes getting up and down kerbs incredibly easy and gives the stroller a great level of versatility for everyday use.
Travel and Portability
Once you get the hang of it, it is incredibly easy to fold and put together. There’s definitely a slight “knack” to it, but once you’ve figured it out, it’s very easy to navigate.
The basket has plenty of storage space, too. I’ve managed to nip to the shop with surplus room each time, which is a massive win in my eyes.
Safety Features
The brake system is new to me, as it’s a separate brake and release pedal. I did encounter one situation where the buggy rolled away (not with baby in!) simply because I was getting used to the system.
That being said, once I got used to it, it became seamless and second nature to me. I think this is one of those things that just takes a little bit of time to get used to.
The seat and frame feel sturdy and secure despite being incredibly lightweight, which gives me peace of mind when using it with my little one.
Value for Money
Once you learn how to adapt to the uniqueness of some of this stroller’s aspects, then I would agree it’s good value for money.
Upon first use, the user may struggle to adapt to some of its more individual features - such as the separate brake and release pedals and the need for the stroller to be tightly shut in order to successfully unfold.
Although I personally like these features, it does take a few uses to get the hang of it. Once you’ve figured it out, though, it becomes much more straightforward.
That being said, the quality, fabric, comfortability, compactness and lightweight attributes are incredibly good value for money. For a travel stroller, it really does tick a lot of boxes.
Final Thoughts
The Minu V3 is an incredibly good travel stroller option for families who enjoy travelling with littles but struggle with space.
For me, the lightweight design, gorgeous material, comfortable seat and compact size are some of its biggest selling points. Once you’ve got the hang of the little quirks, it’s an incredibly practical option for everyday life, travelling and those moments when you desperately need to maximise every inch of boot space!
Overall, I’ve really enjoyed using the Minu V3 and can definitely see why a compact, lightweight travel stroller like this would be such a useful addition for busy families.