Maclaren Major Elite special needs pushchair complete with footplate adjustable to three levels plus a Storm Cover (framed rain cover).
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OVERVIEW
The Maclaren Major Elite 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 Major Elite covers an age range from say 2 years to 8 years, although suitability is more about size rather than age.
Robustly made with an aluminium frame the Major Elite is sturdy but at around 8kg it is 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. We tend to find that most children of say 35kg at around eight years old will start to outgrow the leg length. It would also be difficult to push if fully loaded as the wheels do not have bearings.
We recommend that you assess the suitability of the Major Elite dimensions rather than relying on either age or weight alone...and if in doubt please call us on 01363 881110 we are always pleased to talk to you.
The Major Elite 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 Major Elite makes it much more suitable than other pushchairs for use around town, inside shops or other places indoors, e.g. School.
The Major Elite comes with a 2 year Maclaren Warranty for the original owner.
Storm Cover for the Major Elite
The Storm Cover is a Rain Cover which has it's own framework so it does not need a Sun Hood for support (unlike the Maclaren Rain Cover).
A Zippered opening in the centre allows the Storm Cover to be opened without removing it. This is designed so that the child can receive whatever attention is needed. It is not designed to enable the child to get into or out of the pushchair.
In cold weather the Storm Cover can be used to create a 'protective bubble' from the weather, even when it is not raining.
The Storm Cover does not need to be removed to fold the Major Elit but it may be harder to clamp the Major Elite shut.
Supplied with a Waterproof Nylon Drawstring Storage Bag to keep your Major Elite Storm Cover in good condition, hang it up on a hook in a cupboard when you don't need it on the pushchair. Durable and generously sized so it isn't a struggle to use it.
