Stiff to Unfold
unfolding is getting harder, what do I do ?
Firstly do not force it, it is possible that some routine maintenance will make it easier. See also Will Not Fold section below
If the frame is stiff to unfold far enough for the side clips to engage then it can help if you stand behind the pushchair, hold the plastic guides at the top of the seat on both sides and pull these up the frame. If this helps then it is likely that you need to perform the maintenance listed below.
After the pushchair has been used for a while it will naturally collect dust/dirt etc. and as this builds up it will add friction at various points which need to move freely.
The top of the seat and the back of the seat are attached to the frame with square plastic guides which move along the frame when the pushchair is folded, they need to move freely so any dirt in the guide or surface grime will slow them down.
Use hot soapy water to clean the surface of the frame and to flush out any dirt inside the guides. Fold the pushchair a little to make sure you clean the whole length of the frame.
Polish the frame with a silicone based (not wax based) furniture polish, spray a little inside the plastic guides.
NOTE If you have a Basket fitted then the fixing straps also need to slide smoothly along the frame when unfolding, so clean the frame there and also the Basket.
You should now feel the frame moving more freely, if not then the cause may be more serious