The Elodie Mondo is a compact, lightweight stroller that’s perfect for city walks, hopping on public transport and even taking away on holiday
If you, like me, have been stressing over how to get your toddler out and about while on holiday, panic not: the Elodie Mondo stroller is here to save the day. This compact, whizzy little stroller is IATA-approved for air travel, meaning it fits into the overhead compartment in most airlines (though always check with your carrier before you book!).
It weighs less than 7kg yet can carry up to 22kg, and its fabric is made from 100% recycled PET-bottles. Even its leather-look details are made from vegan leather, making it a great option for environmentally conscious parents. The Elodie Mondo comes in various patterns and colourways – ours is the Desert Rain, a pretty geometric black and white offering that sets off the rose gold frame.
We took the Mondo on our first holiday abroad with our 18-month-old daughter to Seville in Spain. She fell asleep within three minutes of being inside the stroller as we gently rolled her over the cobbled streets – giving us a lovely couple of hours to neck an Aperol spritz and some patatas bravas! It was the perfect addition to our luggage.
Let’s take a look at what you get…
Pros of the Elodie Mondo stroller
One of the best aspects of the Mondo, which starts from £279, is that it’s lightweight – weighing in at just 6.7kg, making it a doddle to manoeuvre up and down steps, lug on and off buses, and bump up kerbs. That makes it a great stroller for city living: it’s quick and smooth over pavements, on roads and public transport, and its manoeuvrability means it genuinely can be steered with one hand.
It’s also incredibly easy to fold, which can be done single-handedly by pushing the button on the handlebar and twisting away with your hand. The stroller collapses inwards on itself then folds into a neat, compact square measuring 54 x 42 x 18cm – ideal for stowing in your car boot, or even in the luggage unit of a busy bus.
And when you’re out and about over nap time, the strap at the back quickly releases to recline the backrest to almost horizontal, while the ‘paparazzi’ canopy can be unzipped to bring the hood right down. It means little ones can enjoy a comfortable, smooth ride out of the sun – the hood’s fabric is UPF 50+ to protect delicate skin.
The Mondo is very easy to set up, with wheels that click into place and can be removed quickly. We also loved the large storage basket underneath, which is ideal for carting home any essentials from the shops.
Cons of the Elodie Mondo stroller
The straps can be tricky to adjust, making it all too easy for a particularly wriggly toddler to get their arms out of the harness and lean forward, which may be dangerous.
And the same lightweightness that makes it so easy to steer on paved surfaces works against it on other terrains: grass, for example, poses a challenge, as does mud and dirt, so trips to the park on a rainy day need to be carefully planned.
I would also like to see more stability when the stroller is in its folded position. While it’s fine to lay down flat, sometimes you need to stow it upright (when you’re on busy public transport, for example), but that’s impossible to do without leaning the pushchair up against your legs or another surface.
And the side catch that holds the stroller in its folded position can occasionally release if it’s not properly clicked in, leaving you holding the half-collapsed buggy like an accordion – not ideal when you’re trying to wrestle a hangry toddler through the front door.
Should you buy the Elodie Mondo stroller?
In summary, the Elodie Mondo is an excellent little pushchair, with a price point that won’t break the bank if you’re looking for a long-term option to take you from newborn all the way through to preschooler.
It’s small but sturdy, can be used from birth with the additional Carry Cot, and is available from Amazon starting from £279. Alternatively, the Librebon Lightweight Stroller is currently on offer with 30% off for £115. Users say they love the ease at which it folds down, the adjustable seat and the extendable hood.
“It is so light weight, folds very easily down and very compact, still has a nice basket underneath,” wrote one. “The change bag is a brilliant size, easy to adjust the seat, lovely hood with extra pull out part, feels sturdy even with how it folds. Excellent price for all that you get included. Raincover nice size, nice foot cover with easy zip. everything easy to use.”