Red Castle Whizz

The idea on the surface appears to be good. In reality the construction and detailing of the Red Castle Whizz do not justify the price tag.

I have had a three wheeler pushchair before, and so I have a little experience at using them. The Red Castle Whizz is lovely to steer and light to push. It is easy on pavements and round the shops, and on grass and uneven ground, because of the large pneumatic tyres. You may struggle a bit in shops with narrow isles, such as clothes shops and department stores. It is good in the supermarket though, as you can steer it with one hand, so you can hold your basket with your free hand.

I love the colour schemes. The seat cushion is reversible, and it is lovely - a great idea, as you can have a change of colour if you want.

The rain cover is very good, especially the way it does up by the feet. The rain will have trouble getting in, and I have been caught in a real downpour!

With regards to the bumper bar; it's probably best to decide if you want it on or off rather than messing around; unlike many I have seen, it does not have a hinge allowing you to open it. It has to be completely removed, and it's a bit fiddly.

I wish the 5 point harness had a crotch pad. The seat does slope a bit, and as a result, the baby can easily slide down towards the crotch strap. It may be uncomfortable. (Look at the Phil & Ted 3 wheeler for a good example of a 5-point harness - best I have ever seen)!!! I guess it is better suited to a toddler, or if you have a smaller baby, you could get the car seat, which is compatible with the Whizz as a travel system, and wait to use the pushchair later on...

I know the car seat is quite unusual because it reclines flat for a newborn baby; this also means that it would be a very good option for someone wanting to off-road with a young baby, without having to compromise on baby's comfort. There is also a carrycot available...

Overall, I am very happy with my purchase, and I would definitely recommend it!