Great Investment for little ones (Mothercare 7-in-1 trekker)

Member Name: lisajo

Product:	Mothercare 7-in-1 trekker
Date:	21/06/09 (77 review reads)
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Advantages: Multifunctional

Disadvantages: none - but would i last until a child is 3 years?

My partner bought the Mothercare 7 in 1 Trekker about a month ago. At the time it was on special offer, reduced from £59.99 to £44.99. It is available in two colour schemes, one typically feminine and the other typically masculine. The 'boys' one is the one pictured above. I personally really like this toy. It has a removable music unit, which my son often plays with on its own, different modes of transport on the trekker and a small storage compartment. I don't quite know what to put in the storage compartment, it is a bit small. Its seven features are:

rocker with support frame and parent handle
stroller with footrest and parent handle
ride on with footrest and parent handle with support frame
pushalong without support frame
sit and rock without support frame
ride on without support frame or parent handle
removable electronic unit for separate toy

Mothercare do go a little overboard in describing it as a 7 in 1, many of the motions can be done with our without the parent handle or support frame.

Also, this product is suitable for ages 6 months to 3 years. although it appears robust and solid, I am not sure that it would last until my son is 3 years - he is just 8 months now. If it does then is a bargain toy indeed, well worth the £45. We were actually prepared to pay the £59.99 for it. It was luck that the sale had started when we went to collect it after our holiday. Even if it doesn't last that long, I still think it is a great investment, it keeps him entertained and happy and that keeps me happy! My friends son who is 2 1/2 also enjoys the ride on function when he comes to play.

The removable fabric cover is machine washable which is always an added bonus with children.

Summary: my son and his friends enjoy playing