As a mum to four children with a range of needs, I’ve overcome more than my fair share of parenting obstacles. Back in 2023, one that I hadn’t yet had to contend with was sourcing a pushchair for a child over the age of three - and, more specifically, a child who also has sensory needs.
If you have been there, you will likely know the struggle all too well; I had exhausted the largest mainstream pushchair options I could find, and still I had a child who would skim his feet off the ground, or even try to touch the moving wheels with his hands. Quite simply, the pushchairs that I could find locally did not support his needs, and were no longer safe or comfortable for him. I desperately wanted to find a solution - he deserved the opportunity to safely explore the world around him, just like every other child.
Of course, a pushchair is an investment item, so I had to consider my top three priorities before I made the purchase.
MobiQuip XL Disability Pushchair
1. Sourcing a disability pushchair that is safe, comfortable and durable can feel like quite the task when you are on a budget. Many of the fantastic options that existed out there, like the Special Tomato EIO, were simply outside of my price range - but I still wanted a pushchair with great reviews.
What the Mobiquip XL offered: Not only had the Mobiquip XL come to me highly recommended by local SEN parents, but the price was on the lower end compared to anything else I could find on the market. At £369.99 including VAT (and with VAT relief available for those eligible, bringing the price down to £308.33) the Mobiquip XL is a real bargain.
2. As a busy mum and avid pedestrian averaging 15000 steps a day, I needed a pushchair that was durable, reliable and comfortable enough that my son would be happy to sit for a couple of hours at a time.
MobiQuip All Weather PackWhat the Mobiquip XL offered: The seat is easily wiped down, and dries quickly. The pushchair features a five-point harness and adjustable footrest to ensure your child rides in comfort. With an umbrella fold and closed dimensions of 112x30cm, the Mobiquip is equally a great option for parents who need a pushchair that can be swiftly folded and popped into the car boot.
3. My son was already approaching four years old at the time, so longevity of use and value for money was important to me. I wanted my son to enjoy years of use from the product, and ideally to pass it along to another parent in the future.
What the Mobiquip XL Disability Pushchair offered: My expectations were exceeded, with a maximum weight limit of 50kg and a generous backrest height of 56cm. My ten year old has been known to sneak in for a ride when his feet get tired! And in spite of the fact that my boys are now six and ten, the Mobiquip XL continues to be comfortable and easy to push.
MobiQuip XL Disability Pushchair
The difference that the Mobiquip XL has made to our day to day lives as a family cannot be understated - this has facilitated everything from our daily walks to school, appointments and shops, to bus journeys across town and holidays. I will be forever grateful for this essential piece of kit that allows my son to explore his environment safely, alongside his siblings and peers.
Extra accessories, such as a foot muff, rain cover and storage, can be purchased separately if needed. This flexibility allows you to tailor the pushchair to your family’s needs.
MobiQuip Disability Pushchair Footmuff
Three years on, the MobiQuip XL has truly ticked every box I could have hoped for.
It remains one of the most valuable and life‑changing pieces of equipment we own - and something I will always be grateful for.
