So I think I’ve harped on enough by now about being a Britax ‘Mumbassador’, though if by any chance you don’t know what I’m going on about you can read my post all about it here.
The time has come. Here is my first official post reviewing the new B-AGILE.
Product description: The B-AGILE has been designed to make life as a parent easier. Every parent knows how hard it can be to juggle a child while trying to fold down a buggy. The new one-handed pull-fold mechanism makes folding easy. Features include:
* A lightweight aluminium chassis.
* CLICK & GO® detachable adaptors to attach the Britax BABY-SAFE infant carriers, BABY-SAFE Sleeper or carrycot.
* Multi-position seat recline includes lay-flat – even suitable for newborns.
* Quick-release wheels for easy, compact folding.
* Simple compact fold with automatic fold lock.
* 5-point safety harness.
* Puncture resistant tyres.
* Suspension for a smooth ride.
* Large storage pocket in canopy.
* Detachable hood.
* Shopping basket.
* Raincover included.
The first thing you need to know about me is that I’m a complete buggy dunce. Hubs often despairs at my complete incapability to manage even the simplest of buggies. So when the B-AGILE arrives the jitters soon set in, as, for the purpose of this review I will have to assemble it all by myself (eeek!).
The first thing I notice is how heavy the box is, being over seven months pregnant, I have to accept that I can’t carry it into the house and ask hubs for help. I empty out the box and the sweats begin; the main body of the buggy is complete but I will need to figure out how to attach the wheels and hood myself and I have a mild panic attack when it looks like there are no instructions. However, worry not, I found them (in the buggy basket), but not before I had figured out how to attach the wheels all by myself – very easy simply push on until you here the ‘click’.
The instructions are very easy to follow, simply follow the step-by-step illustrations. I was pleasantly surprised at just how easy the B-AGILE is to assemble and I was quite smug that I hadn’t had to ask hubs to help.
Once assembled I’m impressed at how smart the B-AGILE looks, a very sophisticated looking buggy. We have the ‘Black Thunder’ design and while hubs states he would have preferred it in a brighter colour (it is also available ‘Chili Pepper’) I love the design. The black fabric on black aluminium makes for a very sleek looking pushchair.
Once I had finished marvelling at how attractive the B-AGILE is it was time for the next test - could I fold it up and down on my own? In my opinion the ‘one-handed pull-fold’ mechanism is genius. Easy is an understatement, though it remains to be seen how easy it is when Little miss is battling for my attention.
I have a quick ‘test drive’ around my living room and I’m impressed out how light the buggy is (and surprised considering how heavy the box was), and by how smooth it steers. It seems a well-made, good quality buggy. My only complaint so far is that there is no foot muff included (though they are available to buy as an extra).
In conclusion I can’t wait to get out and about with the B-AGILE and see how it fairs, I have high hopes for it. Can it stand up to Little miss and our active lifestyle? We’ll soon find out. I certainly plan to put it through its paces.
The B-AGILE matches the dog - bonus!
Baby Annabelle seems comfy enough, but what will Little miss think?
Folding the B-AGILE:
1. Locate the grey button on the chassis'.
2. Push the grey button 'in and up'.
3. Locate the 'pull-handle' on the seat and pull.
4. The buggy folds. Done. Easy as that!
* If you have any questions about the B-AGILE please do comment below and I will answer as quickly and fully as I can 
how did it go? pros and cons?
Hi, Iheylah,
In the living room it steers lovely, it’s very smooth, how it will fair on rougher terrain remains to be seen.
This is my first impressions post so I’m yet to actually take it out – that’s my challenge this week
So far pros include:
* Easy to assemble.
*Seems good and sturdy.
* Lightweight.
*Non-puncture tires.
* Good size extendable hood that would offer sufficient protection from the sun.
I’m yet to come across any major cons, if you’re really wanting me to be picky, I think it’s a shame you have to buy a foot muff as an extra and the raincover is hard to fold back down to a compacy size and so takes up a fair bit of room in the shopping basket.
As I say, these are just my initial thoughts and a lot more may come out in the wash as they say as the long-term test goes on. Please do keep coming back to see how it is fairing
I hope that helps?
Hi
is the one you cab get as an extra a good fit & look nice? Otherwise I am unsure whether to get it as it’s coming unto winter and don’t want to get a universal one and it not look good.
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I am so excited to go buy mine this weekend for my son who is 15months. Do you think it will suit a toddler?
Also I am GUTTED there is no footmuff
Thanks
Hi Natalie,
I personally think the B-AGILE is great for a toddler as it’s lightweight, yet still a good solid buggy (not overly compact though, I will be writing another blog post soon about this with pics). I have a couple of buggies and the B-AGILE has become my buggy of choice as it’s simple to use and my daughter seems to be happy sitting in it.
The seat reclines and goes from upright to completely flat, but at its most upright it is still at a slight angle, I have seen more upright seats out there. The Quinney Zapp for example has a very upright seat, but my daughter never seemed overly comfortable. We use the B-AGILE with the seat in its most upright position and she always seems very happy (and she’s very nosey). Though the seat is set back a little so seeing out the sides is restricted.
According to the Britax website the footmuff available for the B-AGILE is the Cosytoes (http://www.britax.co.uk/pushchairs/overview-pushchairs/b-agile). Unfortunately I was not given one of these to review so I can’t really comment. It looks nice and is available in many colours (price around £35) and is obviously made by Britax for their buggies so I would imagine it looks nice with the buggy. You may find when looking to purchase that some places do deals which will include the footmuff.
I hope that helps? Do feel free to ask more questions if need be
Ooh sorry forgot to ask does the set sit very upright? My LO loves to nosey and look around and don’t want it to be in a hammock position like the baby jogger city mini or I think he will get annoyed. I had the maclaren xlr and he looked uncomfy in the seat add on what kept slipping. So need this to be perfect so my other half doesn’t divorce me for buying yet another pram. Sorry im a major pramaholic.
Thanks again
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