One of the most compact pushchairs available, the Jané Touring comes with a stand to ease upright storage plus unique retractable rear wheels that makes it even more compact than traditional umbrella folding strollers.
The brake is cable activated, which means there are no brake bars between the rear wheels. The brake is operated by a hand brake conveniently located just below the adjustable, closed and adjustable handlebar.
Other features include a reclining back rest with four positions, auto steering and lockable wheels with an improved swivel system, plus a removable and washable cover, wind-proof and water repellent hood - all icing on the Touring's cake.
The Jané Touring is designed to be a pushchair for life - its lie flat seat making it suitable from birth and, once adjusted, the large deep seat making it comfortable for an active toddler – and I can't imagine you would want or need another stroller.
What we love
I love pretty much everything about this stroller. It's the most effortlessly easy to use stroller I've ever tried (and I've tried a few). It's comfortable (both for the baby and for the parent to push) and the fabric is soft. The straps thread through the back of the seat so there's only one to shorten. The buckle is easy to use and each side can be used individually.
The Jané Touring is so light and easy to manoeuvre that my (fairly puny) 5-year-old can push it. You can actually easily, and with only one hand, turn it in a circle on the spot.
I've never used a stroller with a brake high on the handle (and that you operate with your hand, rather than your foot) before, but I like that too. It makes braking and un-braking quick and easy.
The recline is incredibly easy and smooth and can be done with one hand. It can simply be pulled back up (you don't even need to press the catch), which is great. It's also the first stroller that Joe has happily and comfortably sat up in. In fact, I can't get him to lie down in it.
There's even an extra bit of hood that pops out from under the front of the main hood, which is handy for a bit of extra shade or protection from the wind. Plus there are no fiddly locks on the hood, so it's pushes up and down smoothly.
I've been using the Jané Touring for a couple of weeks now and I keep finding little details that, while not essential, just make using the stroller more pleasurable. It even has reflectors on the sides!
What to watch out for
I found the instructions for folding and unfolding difficult to follow and it wasn't at all clear to me (from the photos) where to find the brake.
Opening and closing the Jané Touring is easy, but it doesn't catch closed automatically like most strollers. Instead you have to attach the catch yourself, which is a bit of a pain.
Finally, if I'd designed this pram I think I would have made the extra bit on the hood much bigger to provide a bit more sunshade, but that's a small quibble. The other sunshade issue is that there's a viewing “window” in the back of the hood, but no optional cover, so if, like me, you're paranoid about the sun shining on your baby (or if, like Joe, you hate the sun on your head), you have to find something else to cover this with.
Who is the Jané Touring best for?
Parents with little space and small cars; or anyone seeking a quality, easy-to-use stroller.
While the Jané Touring is not particularly eye-catching, it doesn't need to be. It does exactly what it sets out to do and does it more successfully than many other buggies around. Suitable from birth, it is easy to recline and folds away compactly. The cable activated brake on the handle make for quick and easy braking and un-braking, and it’s a breeze to manoeuvre.
