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Rakey · Jun 25th, 2003, 12:06 AM

I just wanted to know if anyone had actually found a stroller/pushchair that will fit in the boot of a mini without having to remove the parcel shelf out the car?

If so can you please let me know what it is, as I have a friend that is desperate to buy a mini but thinks she may have to put her newborn child up for adoption if she does.

Can anyone let me know how they have got on using the mini as an everyday car with a child, so I can put her mind to rest and she can buy a mini.

thanks

OctaneGuy · Jun 25th, 2003, 12:39 AM

I don't have my MC yet, but I rented one for a week, and did my infant tests, as we too are expecting a baby about 3 months after my first baby (MINI) arrives! For us, I discovered that I can fold 1 seat back down, and push a stroller so that it fits lengthwise in the car. The infant seat still fits on the other seat, and my wife and I can still sit up front. You can see how the infant seat fits in the Cooper at my gallery---link is below.

Unfortunately, I didn't take any pics of the stroller because it was too darn big. I've been doing a lot of research online and have found smaller ones from Graco, but haven't physically tested them.

Here is one couple here on the MINI2 forums that's dealt with it:
http://homepage.mac.com/scottgoldman...toAlbum57.html

Notice the stroller in the boot!

And when the infant is older, these are really nice booster seats:
http://www.gracobaby.com/catalog/pro...Number=8496FCL

Search the forums for infant or baby seats and you'll see two of these in the back of one users MINI. Very nice.

KJ_daGreenMini · Jun 25th, 2003, 12:44 AM

in the mini accessories book, there is a stroller in there, a mini one, now, if they were really clever, they would have made it so that if folds neatly and fits in the boot... which it prolly does. it looks nice too

Spy Car · Jun 25th, 2003, 04:37 AM

Before we got the MCS we rented one too and the first stop I made was at a Baby store. I found a couple strollers that fit (sorry don't remember brand names, nor am I sure that was with the shelf intact or not.

I just proved one would fit and then headed for the canyons. All smiles ever since

cooper4us · Jun 25th, 2003, 04:47 AM

Peg Perego makes strollers and I believe car seats that fit in smaller cars such as the MINI. After all, these are made in Europe.

Most strollers and baby car seats these days seem to be designed exclusively for Suburbans, Excursions, Explorers or Minivans.

Absurd.

Spy Car · Jun 25th, 2003, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cooper4us
Peg Perego makes strollers and I believe car seats that fit in smaller cars such as the MINI. After all, these are made in Europe.

Yep that was one of the brands that fit.

Z1GZAG N · Jun 25th, 2003, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rakey
I just wanted to know if anyone had actually found a stroller/pushchair that will fit in the boot of a mini without having to remove the parcel shelf out the car?

If so can you please let me know what it is, as I have a friend that is desperate to buy a mini but thinks she may have to put her newborn child up for adoption if she does.

Can anyone let me know how they have got on using the mini as an everyday car with a child, so I can put her mind to rest and she can buy a mini.

thanks

It'll be a lot cheaper in the long run to put the kid up for adoption.

Ann Jones · Jun 25th, 2003, 05:56 AM

Put the kid up for adoption!?? Perhaps it would be better to farm the hubby out. He's the one needing lots of expensive toys.....

Stroller could then ride up front - lots of room there.

Ann

Paul · Jun 25th, 2003, 06:21 AM

You called?

We've bought the Mamas & Papas Aria (single seat). It fits in the boot no problem. It's the best solution we could find.

Z1GZAG N · Jun 25th, 2003, 06:24 AM

Wow, Male bashing! I should have known that any thread dealing with strollers and kids would end up being the males fault.

Rakey · Jun 25th, 2003, 03:30 PM

Hi all,

thanks for the many tips and advice, and of course for a bit of male bashing too.

I was kind of hoping not to have the buy a M&P (Peg Perago) Aria, as I don't think it is from birth, and to be honest it does give that much support to the child. Think it is also a poor show that some of you having to put half your back seat down, that should only happen when you have to put the golf clubs in.

Was hoping more for a classic stroller, Macalren won't fit, the M&P Pliko won't fit, so is there really very little choice for is us Mini owners, look like I will have to get one of those stickers that says baby in boot and then put the stroller in the back of the car.

Paul · Jun 25th, 2003, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rakey
Hi all,

thanks for the many tips and advice, and of course for a bit of male bashing too.

I was kind of hoping not to have the buy a M&P (Peg Perago) Aria, as I don't think it is from birth, and to be honest it does give that much support to the child. Think it is also a poor show that some of you having to put half your back seat down, that should only happen when you have to put the golf clubs in.

Was hoping more for a classic stroller, Macalren won't fit, the M&P Pliko won't fit, so is there really very little choice for is us Mini owners, look like I will have to get one of those stickers that says baby in boot and then put the stroller in the back of the car.

The M&P Aria is from birth, it falls/folds back.

Rakey · Jun 25th, 2003, 03:45 PM

Thanks Paul, do you have a cd changeer in the boot? If not do you know if it fits still with a changer in it?

Think I might have to get down to a store to try one in.

bigbaddaboom · Jun 25th, 2003, 05:09 PM

Both the Maclaren Techno XT and Mac3 look like they fold enough to fit into the MINI boot. I might be wrong though...

Techno XT = L: 104.7 cm x W: 28.5 cm
Mac3 = L: 79 cm x W: 43 cm

What's the depth of the MINI boot?

Rakey · Jun 25th, 2003, 05:13 PM

thanks, tried the Techno, as that was the product I liked the most, but it is too long, it won't fit across the width of the boot, especially with a cd changer in there.

Anyone know where I can get one of those baby in boot stickers from?

Paul · Jun 25th, 2003, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rakey
Thanks Paul, do you have a cd changeer in the boot? If not do you know if it fits still with a changer in it?

Think I might have to get down to a store to try one in.

I don't, but my father in-law does, so I can see if I can get a chance to try it for you.

Rakey · Jun 25th, 2003, 06:34 PM

thanks Paul, appreciate your help and advice.

mph · Jun 27th, 2003, 04:13 PM

We tested a Maclaren Triumph in there and that was fine. Don't know if that would be a suitable trolley for a newborn though.

The Salesman made a mental note of the make as he'd not seen one go in before. I suggested they should offer trolley trade-ins with the car.

Don't know how a CD changer would affect the fit but the trolley was at an angle so perhaps would be okay.

Mike

Faz · Jun 28th, 2003, 02:27 PM

Don't bother with the MINI buggy mentioned in the accessories catalogue. Dealer tried, without success, for 3 months to get me one!

I can highly recommend the Graco 'Kite' pushchair (£49.99 in the latest Argos catalogue, page 1012). It fits perfectly in the MINI boot.

P.S. Any baby-care shop worth his salt will let you try buggies in your boot before buying.

Good luck.

Faz · Jun 28th, 2003, 02:28 PM

Don't bother with the MINI buggy mentioned in the accessories catalogue. Dealer tried, without success, for 3 months to get me one!

I can highly recommend the Graco 'Kite' pushchair (£49.99 in the latest Argos catalogue, page 1012). It fits perfectly in the MINI boot.

P.S. Any baby-care shop worth his salt will let you try buggies in your boot before buying.

Good luck.

Jun 25th, 2003, 12:06 AM	#1
Rakey short, fat, hairy legs My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The local Local Time: 06:46 AM Posts: 44,133 Offline	Boot space I just wanted to know if anyone had actually found a stroller/pushchair that will fit in the boot of a mini without having to remove the parcel shelf out the car? If so can you please let me know what it is, as I have a friend that is desperate to buy a mini but thinks she may have to put her newborn child up for adoption if she does. Can anyone let me know how they have got on using the mini as an everyday car with a child, so I can put her mind to rest and she can buy a mini. thanks

Jun 25th, 2003, 12:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
OctaneGuy MINI2 Sr. & c3 President Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Local Time: 10:46 PM Posts: 550 Offline	I don't have my MC yet, but I rented one for a week, and did my infant tests, as we too are expecting a baby about 3 months after my first baby (MINI) arrives! For us, I discovered that I can fold 1 seat back down, and push a stroller so that it fits lengthwise in the car. The infant seat still fits on the other seat, and my wife and I can still sit up front. You can see how the infant seat fits in the Cooper at my gallery---link is below. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pics of the stroller because it was too darn big. I've been doing a lot of research online and have found smaller ones from Graco, but haven't physically tested them. Here is one couple here on the MINI2 forums that's dealt with it: http://homepage.mac.com/scottgoldman...toAlbum57.html Notice the stroller in the boot! And when the infant is older, these are really nice booster seats: http://www.gracobaby.com/catalog/pro...Number=8496FCL Search the forums for infant or baby seats and you'll see two of these in the back of one users MINI. Very nice. Octane Guy c3:Lets Motor for a Worthy Cause ::: Or Find a MINI Motorer near you!

Jun 25th, 2003, 04:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 1,459 Offline	Peg Perego makes strollers and I believe car seats that fit in smaller cars such as the MINI. After all, these are made in Europe. Most strollers and baby car seats these days seem to be designed exclusively for Suburbans, Excursions, Explorers or Minivans. Absurd. '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

Jun 25th, 2003, 05:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Z1GZAG N MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hurricane Alley, FL Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 1,436 Offline	Re: Boot space Quote: Originally posted by Rakey I just wanted to know if anyone had actually found a stroller/pushchair that will fit in the boot of a mini without having to remove the parcel shelf out the car? If so can you please let me know what it is, as I have a friend that is desperate to buy a mini but thinks she may have to put her newborn child up for adoption if she does. Can anyone let me know how they have got on using the mini as an everyday car with a child, so I can put her mind to rest and she can buy a mini. thanks It'll be a lot cheaper in the long run to put the kid up for adoption.

Jun 25th, 2003, 05:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ann Jones MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southern Arizona Local Time: 10:46 PM Posts: 53 Offline	Put the kid up for adoption!?? Perhaps it would be better to farm the hubby out. He's the one needing lots of expensive toys..... Stroller could then ride up front - lots of room there. Ann Ms Mini

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Jun 25th, 2003, 12:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
KJ_daGreenMini what happened to that boy Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 06:46 AM Posts: 1,715 Offline	in the mini accessories book, there is a stroller in there, a mini one, now, if they were really clever, they would have made it so that if folds neatly and fits in the boot... which it prolly does. it looks nice too

Jun 25th, 2003, 04:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 10:46 PM Posts: 6,553 Offline	Before we got the MCS we rented one too and the first stop I made was at a Baby store. I found a couple strollers that fit (sorry don't remember brand names, nor am I sure that was with the shelf intact or not. I just proved one would fit and then headed for the canyons. All smiles ever since

Jun 25th, 2003, 04:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 10:46 PM Posts: 6,553 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by cooper4us Peg Perego makes strollers and I believe car seats that fit in smaller cars such as the MINI. After all, these are made in Europe. Yep that was one of the brands that fit.

Jun 25th, 2003, 06:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:46 AM Posts: 37,536 Offline	You called? We've bought the Mamas & Papas Aria (single seat). It fits in the boot no problem. It's the best solution we could find.

Jun 25th, 2003, 06:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Z1GZAG N MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hurricane Alley, FL Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 1,436 Offline	Wow, Male bashing! I should have known that any thread dealing with strollers and kids would end up being the males fault.

Jun 25th, 2003, 03:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rakey short, fat, hairy legs My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The local Local Time: 06:46 AM Posts: 44,133 Offline	Hi all, thanks for the many tips and advice, and of course for a bit of male bashing too. I was kind of hoping not to have the buy a M&P (Peg Perago) Aria, as I don't think it is from birth, and to be honest it does give that much support to the child. Think it is also a poor show that some of you having to put half your back seat down, that should only happen when you have to put the golf clubs in. Was hoping more for a classic stroller, Macalren won't fit, the M&P Pliko won't fit, so is there really very little choice for is us Mini owners, look like I will have to get one of those stickers that says baby in boot and then put the stroller in the back of the car. I didn't mean it

Jun 25th, 2003, 03:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:46 AM Posts: 37,536 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Rakey Hi all, thanks for the many tips and advice, and of course for a bit of male bashing too. I was kind of hoping not to have the buy a M&P (Peg Perago) Aria, as I don't think it is from birth, and to be honest it does give that much support to the child. Think it is also a poor show that some of you having to put half your back seat down, that should only happen when you have to put the golf clubs in. Was hoping more for a classic stroller, Macalren won't fit, the M&P Pliko won't fit, so is there really very little choice for is us Mini owners, look like I will have to get one of those stickers that says baby in boot and then put the stroller in the back of the car. The M&P Aria is from birth, it falls/folds back.

Jun 25th, 2003, 03:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rakey short, fat, hairy legs My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The local Local Time: 06:46 AM Posts: 44,133 Offline	Thanks Paul, do you have a cd changeer in the boot? If not do you know if it fits still with a changer in it? Think I might have to get down to a store to try one in. I didn't mean it

Jun 25th, 2003, 05:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
bigbaddaboom MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brighton, UK Local Time: 06:46 AM Posts: 1,174 Offline	Both the Maclaren Techno XT and Mac3 look like they fold enough to fit into the MINI boot. I might be wrong though... Techno XT = L: 104.7 cm x W: 28.5 cm Mac3 = L: 79 cm x W: 43 cm What's the depth of the MINI boot?

Jun 25th, 2003, 05:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rakey short, fat, hairy legs My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The local Local Time: 06:46 AM Posts: 44,133 Offline	thanks, tried the Techno, as that was the product I liked the most, but it is too long, it won't fit across the width of the boot, especially with a cd changer in there. Anyone know where I can get one of those baby in boot stickers from? I didn't mean it

Jun 25th, 2003, 06:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:46 AM Posts: 37,536 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Rakey Thanks Paul, do you have a cd changeer in the boot? If not do you know if it fits still with a changer in it? Think I might have to get down to a store to try one in. I don't, but my father in-law does, so I can see if I can get a chance to try it for you.

Jun 25th, 2003, 06:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
Rakey short, fat, hairy legs My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The local Local Time: 06:46 AM Posts: 44,133 Offline	thanks Paul, appreciate your help and advice. I didn't mean it

Jun 27th, 2003, 04:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
mph MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rossendale Local Time: 06:46 AM Posts: 10 Offline	We tested a Maclaren Triumph in there and that was fine. Don't know if that would be a suitable trolley for a newborn though. The Salesman made a mental note of the make as he'd not seen one go in before. I suggested they should offer trolley trade-ins with the car. Don't know how a CD changer would affect the fit but the trolley was at an angle so perhaps would be okay. Mike

Jun 28th, 2003, 02:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
Faz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Worksop, Notts Local Time: 06:46 AM Posts: 250 Offline	Don't bother with the MINI buggy mentioned in the accessories catalogue. Dealer tried, without success, for 3 months to get me one! I can highly recommend the Graco 'Kite' pushchair (£49.99 in the latest Argos catalogue, page 1012). It fits perfectly in the MINI boot. P.S. Any baby-care shop worth his salt will let you try buggies in your boot before buying. Good luck.

Jun 28th, 2003, 02:28 PM	#20 (permalink)
Faz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Worksop, Notts Local Time: 06:46 AM Posts: 250 Offline	Don't bother with the MINI buggy mentioned in the accessories catalogue. Dealer tried, without success, for 3 months to get me one! I can highly recommend the Graco 'Kite' pushchair (£49.99 in the latest Argos catalogue, page 1012). It fits perfectly in the MINI boot. P.S. Any baby-care shop worth his salt will let you try buggies in your boot before buying. Good luck.

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