We already know that the Stokke Xplory is an excellent stroller from the many articles that have been published about it. Fifteen years after the launch of the Stokke Xplory stroller, it has been completely renewed and improved in all areas, the Stokke Xplory V6 is a fact! And there is a lot to be said about that. It is also a fact that Stokke listens carefully to the parents who want to use the pram. The improvements that have been made are extremely well thought out and inspired by what users of the Stokke Xplory have indicated as areas for improvement.
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Since we are very fond of Stokke and have written about them several times (read:the Stokke Trailz stroller, the Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair and the Stokke Steps high chair), we also enjoy discussing the Stokke Xplory stroller with you in detail. . We start with an extensive article about the Stokke Xplory, which we will soon supplement with a full review after we have tested it extensively.
We name and assess the Stokke Xplory stroller in various areas, as every mom or dad (to be) will do when purchasing a stroller.
Of course, the above points may have different priorities, depending on the wishes of the father and mother (to be). One places more value on the appearance and the other on the travel comfort or, for example, the wallet. Everything is covered.
The design of the Stokke has a distinctly modern look and feel. With a slightly minimalist slant in appearance, the Stokke Xplory stroller fits in perfectly with the Scandinavian trends.
With the renewed Stokke stroller, there is also room for more materials and colors. While the choice was not extremely large at first, you can now choose from many different colors and color combinations with the Stokke Xplory. When making your choice, you do not just choose the color of the fabric (10 different colours) † But also those of the frame (black or silver) and the handles (black or brown) † So there is something for everyone.
The fabric itself is water-resistant and also offers UPF50 protection to your child.
In addition to the modern look of this iconic pushchair, one of the most striking external features is the adjustability of the seat and from the carrycot † The Stokke Xplory is known for that anyway, but this has been further developed and improved. This revolutionary solution has only one goal:better contact between parent and child. Also ideal if you go out and you can have your child at the table level with yourself in a catering facility, right? So you can immediately use it as a high chair. Or how about a visit to the zoo? Lifting is no longer necessary, your child can simply watch from height!
The seat is also lined with down, which makes it wonderfully comfortable and gives a luxurious look. The hood is also extra lengthened to provide extra shade and protection.
In addition to the adjustable seat, there is also a height-adjustable push bar for the parents. Easy to adjust to your own preference and length.
All this makes the Stokke Xplory an ergonomic stroller.
The carrycot can also be placed at a height as indicated above. How nice that you have your baby close to you and that you can easily make eye contact without having to bend over. This height is also a lot more practical for getting your baby in and out of the carrycot.
The carrycot has two spacious compartments on the side for the necessary storage space and the mattress is air permeable, making the carrycot a comfortable and safe place for your baby up to 6 months old.
The footrest has been developed together with a physiotherapist and designed to give babies optimal support for their legs. This design ensures that the feet are always supported and that no more dangling bits are needed. That is not only more comfortable, but it is also better for your child.
Like the previous versions of the Stokke stroller, the new version also offers the option of placing the seat part in 2 ways. Towards you – in this case your child is looking at you – or away from you. In the last position, your child looks at the outside world. For the younger children it is nice that the seating area can also be turned towards you, so they still have eye contact with mom or dad. There is also a baby seat for the babies, which can be removed for when your child gets a bit bigger.
If the seat is facing you, you have three positions. Sleep, rest and sit. If the seat is away from you, you don't have a sleep position. So keep in mind that your child - if the seat is placed forward - cannot lie in the lying position. If your child falls asleep during the walk, you should first put the seat towards you before he can recline. That is unfortunately less practical.
We have already discussed the seating and lying comfort for your child with the Stokke stroller above. But what about comfort when it comes to pushing the pushchair?
One of the spearheads of this car is the enormous maneuverability † With the lockable castors you can take advantage of this maneuverability when you need it. Such as in a shop, or simply on a pleasantly smooth surface. Because the Stokke Xplory is relatively narrow, narrower paths in the store are no problem, you can effortlessly steer the pram through them with one hand.
By locking the front wheels you ensure that a somewhat more difficult part goes better. Think, for example, of a sandy path, or a cobbled road in the middle of the city.
The Stokke Xplory stroller does not have pneumatic tires. This has the advantage that no tire can go flat, but at the same time ensures that there is not much suspension available. A long walk on bumpy roads will therefore feel less comfortable.
The weight of the Xplory comes to a total of 12.1 kilos. That is heavier than the average stroller. On the one hand, this provides stability, which increases comfort. It may at most be less comfortable picking up the entire stroller.
Of course a stroller is for walking, but that does not mean that it is also useful if it fits in your car. Or maybe that's why 😉 .
The stroller simply folds up. However, you must remove the seat and footrest beforehand to get the smallest possible package.
Of course it depends on your car whether it fits in the luggage compartment, but that should not be a problem with most cars. The question is how much other stuff you still want to get rid of with the Stokke Xplory stroller.
Due to its weight, the pushchair gives a robust impression and certainly the feeling that it can take a beating. How could it be otherwise with the quality we are used to from Stokke. It doesn't matter which product of theirs you have, that Stokke guarantees excellent products, that's a fact. Also with this Stokke Xplory V6.
Even with the seat elevated, the Stokke Xplory V6 is fully balanced and stable.
Where with the previous version the luggage space may have left something to be desired, the development of the Stokke V6 version once again listened carefully to the parents. The new shopping bag can store no less than 32 liters of luggage, which is really sufficient for the average shopping with which you go for a walk. Furthermore, the shopping bag is easy to clean, which is no superfluous luxury in the Dutch weather 😉 .
With other strollers you sometimes see a shopping bag hanging from the push bar, that is not possible with the Stokke Xplory and also not desirable, because of the balance. There is an option to hang a nursery bag on the front, but then a little lower, as you can see in the photo below.
Of course it depends a bit on what extra gadgets you want, but you can buy the Stokke V6 from € 1049.00, for example at the Prenatal or at Baby Park. In addition, do not forget that it is certainly practical to test in the store how you think it rides yourself and whether it suits you.
Do you have experience with the Stokke Xplory V6? Be sure to let us know in a comment below. Our review will follow soon!
