The car seat sits on top of the stroller which is great when moving from newborn products to older months, but it does mean parents are dealing with a seat and stroller separately rather than the one-piece-does-all of Doona. Regardless of the version you will choose, you will love the fact that this tricycle stroller folds down. At the beginning it may seem a bit complicated, but it gets easier with practice. From 6 months you can use it like a stroller – with the seat facing you or the world. The seat actually rotates, so you can easily change its direction, without the need to remove and lift it. It’s very convenient. Around 18 months you can remove the additional footrests, and depending on the child’s height and preferences you can keep or detach the canopy and the basic footrest.

Both the S1 and S5 Liki Trike come fully assembled. So that you and your and toddler can head off on an adventure straight away. It also means that you don’t have to worry about the Trike not being assembled correctly and can have full confidence that your little one is in safe hands. It’s solidly built, folds and unfolds in seconds, and feels sturdy when in use, something we can all agree is very important for anything your toddler is put in charge of. Editors’ Recommendations:In terms of features that Joovy tricycle offers, it is very similar to Bentley tricycle stroller and it can be a good, more affordable alternative for parents on a budget. Joovy Tricycoo LX

You can start using it around 6 months, with the seat facing you or out. It rotates, so you don’t have to detach it and lift it to reverse it. Keep in mind that in “parent-facing mode”, the seat recline is deeper, allowing the kid to take a nap. If you asked me which SmarTrike is best, I would choose the STR7, because with the rotating seat it’s a fantastic, inexpensive stroller that turns into a tricycle and can be used well into toddlerhood. But if you’re on a budget or want a tricycle stroller suitable from 10 months, STR3 should be sufficient for you too. It’s much cheaper ( see more details). If budget is a concern, the S3 model offers great value. However, the S5 model provides extra features that justify the higher price. What kid doesn’t love to scoot around on a new trike? Doona saw that love of movement and pushed boundaries by making “ the world’s most compact folding trike.” As discussed above, the S1 and S5 have a lot of similarities. Several additional handy features make the S5 Liki Trike different to the S1. Included with the S5 are two bags. One is for storing the trike, and the other is a travel bag for any essentials you need while on the move. Another handy addition to the S5 is a cup holder for your little one’s drink. The latest model also features elements to make your toddler’s time in the trike even more comfortable, such as a padded armrest and shoulder pads. Other new additions are the pedal straps, wooden handlebars and a 5 point harness.There are push trikes that offer parent-facing position, so you can start using them from about 6 months. This way it grows with your baby from infancy well into toddlerhood. It may be an alternative for a lightweight stroller! Choose tricycle stroller with footrests – before your little one is big enough to reach pedal, footrests will provide additional support. Riding with dangling feet is not safe, and not comfortable at all! Just wanted to say how much I love your product! Your product has single handedly simplified my life especially as a first-time mom! I absolutely love showing off my Doona in the streets of NYC. My baby is now going on to 5 months and I am so incredibly sad as he is outgrowing his Doona. You have an avid fan here who will always buy your products but more importantly advocate for your amazing product.”