BabyActive Shell Eko
The BabyActive Shell Eko is affordable and one of the most popular BabyActive strollers. Thanks to the rounded, robust chassis with a dual rear suspension, and air-filled wheels, the Eko can handle even a terrain that is more demanding. You can choose either a silver or a white chassis to match with optional white or dark tire spokes. The name of the stroller suggests its leatherette elements on the upholstery as well as leatherette details.
The shape of the unique hood reminds of a shell, hence the name Shell (Eko). The double pop-out sun visor comes with a unique see-through front panel. The top part of the carrycot can be removed so that you reveal the lighter, well-ventilated summer version. The spectacular, removable curtains are included with the hood. The hood of the seat unit is also ventilated, and robust enough to protect against the sharp sun. The carrycot and the seat unit are both reversible. The seat unit offers a full recline. The stroller comes with a rain cover, a seat liner, and a changing bag in the shape of a shell included. The Shell Eko is available as a 2in1 stroller system, a 3in1 stroller system with a car seat and adapters, or as a 4in1 stroller system with an Isofix base. The stroller was also released in a golden-toned Gold Edition.
The BabyActive Shell Eko is affordable and one of the most popular BabyActive strollers. Thanks to the rounded, robust chassis with a dual rear suspension, and air-filled wheels, the Eko can handle even a terrain that is more demanding. You can choose either a silver or a white chassis to match with optional white or dark tire spokes. The name of the stroller suggests its leatherette elements on the upholstery as well as leatherette details.
The shape of the unique hood reminds of a shell, hence the name Shell (Eko). The double pop-out sun visor comes with a unique see-through front panel. The top part of the carrycot can be removed so that you reveal the lighter, well-ventilated summer version. The spectacular, removable curtains are included with the hood. The hood of the seat unit is also ventilated, and robust enough to protect against the sharp sun. The carrycot and the seat unit are both reversible. The seat unit offers a full recline. The stroller comes with a rain cover, a seat liner, and a changing bag in the shape of a shell included. The Shell Eko is available as a 2in1 stroller system, a 3in1 stroller system with a car seat and adapters, or as a 4in1 stroller system with an Isofix base. The stroller was also released in a golden-toned Gold Edition.
BabyActive Shell Eko Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 12.4 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 124 cm x 61 cm x 85 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 96 cm x 61 cm x 37 cm frame only
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Poland
- Only available as a stroller system
- Yes
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 15 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-30 months
- Reversible seat unit
- Yes
- Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
- Yes
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 4 positions
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
- One-hand backrest recline system
- Yes
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 4 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- Yes
- Footrest
- Yes
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 40 x ? cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 96 cm
- A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
- Yes
- Height-adjustable seat
- No
- Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
- No
- 2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
- No
- Fabrics removable for cleaning
- Yes
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Wipe-clean only
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- Yes
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- No
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- No
- Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
- No
The Canopy (Hood)
- Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- Yes
- Extendable canopy/hood
- No
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- Yes
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- Yes
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- Yes
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- No
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- No
- Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
- Yes
- Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
- Yes
- Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
- Yes
- Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
- No
The Bumper bar
- Bumper bar
- Yes
- Bumper bar type (style)
- Bar
- Removable bumper bar
- Yes
- Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
- Yes
- Height-adjustable bumper bar
- No
- Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
- Yes
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 4
- Front wheel(s) type
- Air-filled (inflatable) tires
- Rear wheels type
- Air-filled (inflatable) tires
- Front wheels diameter
- 24 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 30 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- Yes, front only
- Two-wheel mode
- No
The Suspension
- Suspension
- Yes
- Wheels with suspension
- All
- Suspension type
- Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism), Open springs
- Adjustable suspension softness
- Yes
- Rocking chassis
- Yes
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- One-step rocker pedal (flip-flop friendly)
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Flat (compact) fold
- One-hand fold
- No
- Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
- No
- Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
- No
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- n/a
- Self-standing fold
- No
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- Yes
- Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
- No
- Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
- No
- Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Pivoting
- Handlebar material
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 90-115 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- No
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- No
- Basket's weight capacity
- 2 kg
- Closable basket
- Yes
- An extra basket can be attached to the frame
- No
- A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
- No
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- Yes (without adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 78 x 34 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- Yes,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- Yes
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- No,
- Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
- No,
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- Yes
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (with adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- Yes
- Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
- Yes
- Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
- No
The Accessories & Extra features
- Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
- No
- Cup holder can be attached
- Yes
- Reflective elements
- No
- No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
- No
- Rain cover included
- Yes
- Mosquito net included
- No
- Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
- Yes
- Seat liner/insert included
- Yes
- Changing bag included
- Yes
- Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
- No
- Motorized/Baterry-powered
- No
- LED light(s)
- No
- Built-in audio speakers
- No
- A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
- No
Parent reviews of the BabyActive Shell Eko
Terrible quality of wheels on such an expensive stroller.
- Large bassinet and sports - as well as a bag
- The colours are beautiful and the material too
- Chassis - quick to get loose, difficult to control (at least for me)
The stroller as such looks very nice. What I would change completely is the chassis.
- Large, spacious carrycot
- Reversible seat unit
- Spacious seat
- Large wheels with air-filled tires
- Heavy
- Takes up a lot of car boot space
A spacious pram with large air-filled wheels and long hood. Great for winter.