Excel Elise Special Needs Buggy

OVERVIEW

For many years the standard pushchair for an older/larger child was the Maclaren Major Elite (although this is currently not being produced). Our understanding is that the patent on that model has now expired allowing other manufacturers to copy the design. The Excel Elise is designed to provide mobility for a child who cannot/will not walk and who is a co-operative occupant.

The Excel Elise is just one name for a copy of the Maclaren Major Elite, other companies sell 'copies' under the names:

The DoBuggy from DoAbility is a Major Elite 'copy' like the Excel Elise

This product is also sold under the name Mobiquip Elise XL from MobiQuip

and Budget XL Special Needs Stroller

The Excel Elise is designed specially for the older/larger child who is not able to walk or, more likely, can walk...but either not far enough or reliably in the direction which you want to go.

The Excel Elise covers an age range from say 2 years to 8 years, although suitability is more about size rather than age. This larger model is based on the standard 'umbrella style' folding strollers, the Excel Elise is essentially just a larger 'beefed up' version. It has an adjustable footplate which can be positioned at three levels to suit the child's leg length so the pushchair can grow with the child.

The Excel Elise has relatively small 7" wheels which are best suited to smooth urban surfaces, rougher surfaces - a cobbled street or park will prove a challenge especially for the older or heavier child. On the other hand the relatively small 'footprint' of the Excel Elise makes it much more suitable than other pushchairs for use around town, inside shops or other places indoors, e.g. School.

Robustly made with an aluminium frame the Excel Elise is sturdy but still reasonably lightweight. It is tested for a child up to 50kg BUT do not rely on this 'potential' capacity as most children would outgrow it dimensionally (especially in the leg length) before reaching that weight (outgrowing at around 35kg). It would also be difficult to push if fully loaded.

It is possible to fit a Buggy Board to the Excel Elise to help transport a second child

We recommend that you assess the suitability of the Excel Elise dimensions rather than relying on either age or weight alone...and if in doubt please call us on the number at the top of this page, we are always pleased to talk to you.

The Excel Elise has a basic One Year Frame Warranty but do be aware that this only covers defects of manufacture not 'wear and tear' - both the warranty and the safe working load may be significantly reduced if the child is not a co-operative occupant.

The Excel Elise is CE Marked

The Excel Elise pushchair is not 'Crash Tested' it cannot be used for transporting a child in a vehicle.

Whilst the Excel Elise may be used for someone with special needs the seat may be unsuitable if they require postural management support, if in doubt please seek the advice of your physiotherapist.

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