CHILD SAFETY TOTAL GRADE: B+
harness system
positive reviewsA-
Overall, parents were positive about the five-point harness system on the Mini, although a few parents noted that the center strap doesn't adjust tight enough for petite children-- but the waist strap can be tightened enough to alleviate the worry that they'll somehow manage to wiggle free.
maneuvering
positive reviewsA-
The majority of reviews were very positive about how easy the Mini maneuvered tight corners and bumpy sidewalks, as well as the ease of using the brakes. Still there was a single report of problems with steering the Mini after the child hit 20 pounds.
sturdiness
positive reviewsB
Although a large majority of reviewers were pleased with the overall durability and performance of the Mini, there were a few key complaints worth noting: one parent reported a problem with the hood warping (which was replaced by the company at no extra cost) after which point a nut on the canopy fell out, another mother was displeased to report that after four months of use, the harness-system broke, screws came out of the frame in two different locations, and the extra-cost raingear tore after the first use. Finally, as noted above, there was a single report of the steering becoming increasingly difficult once the child reached 20 pounds.
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