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Mothercare Journey review

A super affordable travel system , with everything you need for life on the go with a baby, our panel of mum testers loved the Mothercare Journey. Highlights include the easy fold and one-hand recline feature, but compared to others on the market, this will only last until your tot is two.

Would you recommend this to other mums?

Vicki: I would recommend this pram to my friends and to other mums in general, as it is excellent value for money. It's easy to assemble, easy to use, feels sturdy and looks a lot more expensive than it is. I felt proud to push it, and I think that's important! Also, the fabric is luxurious looking yet was very easy to wipe down.

Rebecca: I would recommend the Mothercare Journey to other mums, as it is very easy to use and is amazing value for the money. I found it really easy to fold down and put up and thought it looked like a much more expensive pram than it was. It has a decent-sized basket so you can go and do some shopping without worrying about how you’ll get it home, and my baby seemed very comfortable on board.

Sarah M: The Mothercare Journey is a really well built and solidly made pushchair, and I would definitely recommend it to other parents. My little girl is two years old and average size for her age and she was really comfortable in the Journey and loved being able to lie completely flat in it. The price of the pushchair also makes it really good value for money.

Katy: I would recommend the Mothercare Journey to other mums as it is really easy to put up and fold down, which was one of my favourite features. It also has really good suspension so it handled well on rougher terrain - it bounced rather than jolted when going up and down curbs. As a left-handed mum, I also really like the fact that the break is in the middle, rather than on the right side like most of the prams on the market.

Sarah K: I would recommend this pram as an affordable travel system option for a new mum. The Mothercare Journey appears to be good value for money and it has a nice appearance, similar to that of other pricier options. The fact that the pram folds compactly and easily are further reasons why I would recommend this travel system.

How has this product made your life easier?

Vicki: The Mothercare Journey travel system is fantastic. First of all, I managed to assemble it without even needing to look at the instructions, which is a huge plus for me. The fact that the pushchair and carrycot are one unit is excellent, as it means that there's no bulky carrycot to store once the baby moves into the pushchair. My favourite part is the one hand recline feature – as a mum, my hands are always full, so this is a big help!

Rebecca: The Mothercare Journey is a really lovely pram and I have enjoyed using it. It folds down and goes back up easily and doesn't take up much room in your house which is exactly what I need. It has a decent-sized basket to put shopping in and fits in my boot easily. My little girl seemed very comfortable in it.

Sarah M: The Mothercare Journey is a really solid, good quality pushchair. The lining of the pushchair has a removable insert that has a footmuff that zips onto it, making it really easy to take on and off for washing. This also makes my life easier as the pushchair is easy to clean, which is ideal for a toddler who likes to snack in the pram.

Katy: This pram can be set up both parent and world facing and is suitable from birth which is a big plus point. It is also a great price – it looks very similar to some of the popular brands on the market, and matches the quality of them too. I would definitely buy this pushchair over some of the more expensive brands as it is very comfy and attractive looking. It also has a great size shopping bag underneath, which definitely makes life as a mum easier.

Sarah K: The pram folds and unfolds very easily, with a simple one-handed action – this is handy when trying to load the pram into the car with a young child. The fact that the frame folds is half is another positive point, as it leaves more room in the car boot for shopping. I could also fit the frame on the back seat of my car, which shows how compact it folds for a large pram.

Would you choose this product to win?

Vicki: I think the Mothercare Journey should win an award in this category, as it offers truly excellent value for money. The clever design means the carrycot turns into the pushchair, meaning no separate unit to store and plenty of flexible options in terms of configuration.  It's both parent and world facing and switches very easily between the two. The car seat is also of excellent quality and feels very comfortable.

Rebecca : Unfortunately, I wouldn't choose the Mothercare Journey to win this category as although it looks lovely and is easy to fold, the manoeuvrability lets it down. I struggled to push this pram and didn't really enjoy using it out and about. Personally, I like a pram to feel light and easy to push and sadly, this wasn't.

Sarah M: I highly recommend the Mothercare Journey as it is a really sturdy pushchair that handled well and had good suspension - my little girl loved being bounced in it whilst being pushed along! The pram has an extendable handle which is great for me as I sometimes find other pushchairs have fixed handle heights which are too low, leading to back pain from being bent over.

Katy: We are just reaching the stage where my daughter will no longer need a pram, but I loved this travel system so much that I'm actually considering buying the full travel system for my next baby. It was good quality but at a very good price compared to other brands. I would definitely put this one forward to win a Mother & Baby award for value for money, quality, design and usability.

Sarah K: I personally wouldn’t choose this travel system above other similar systems on the market, as firstly, I found the seat unit very small. My daughter who has just turned two years old reached the hood of the pram with her head and her feet were on the bottom of the seat unit. For me, this would mean a further pram would be needed, as parents often use a pram until aged three or older, depending on the child.

What changes would you make to this product?

Vicki: There are just a couple of things I'd change about the Mothercare Journey – I would like the hood to be a bit bigger for sunny day naps, and a little bit more on the length would be a benefit, as my daughter is an average height 21-month-old and has already run out of leg-room.

Rebecca: If I could change one thing about the Mothercare Journey it would be its manoeuvrability. It felt very heavy to steer and it wasn't great going up and down kerbs. I also found it tricky to steer with one hand, which is a shame, as it is a lovely pushchair otherwise.

Sarah M: The harness straps on the Mothercare Journey seemed too low down, even on the highest setting and were quite difficult to secure over my little girl's shoulders. Once she was fastened into the pushchair she managed to slip her arms out so she was no longer restrained in the harness. I found everything else about the pram to be great.

Katy: The only thing I would change is the rain cover, as it is a very tight fit and I feel it didn’t fully cover the pram. It would be nice if the pram was available in more colours, although it wouldn't put me off buying it in the future.

Sarah K: The main thing I would change would be the seat unit, as I feel it doesn't offer value for money if the pram can't be used much past two years old. I currently own a different travel system which still has lots of growing room for my daughter. The straps on the seat unit were also difficult to fasten.

Product Information

Suitable from birth to six months (9kg) in pramette mode

Seat mode is suitable from 6 months to 15kg (forward-facing and rearward-facing)

Full suspension and lockable front swivel wheels for a smooth ride across all surfaces

Group 0+ car seat is suitable from birth to 13kg (12-15 months), and attaches to the journey chassis using included adaptors

This is a universal car seat that is compatible with most cars and does not require a fitting list

Free-standing frame with compact fold and removable wheels - the seat unit must be removed before folding the journey

Removable car-seat wedge to support your newborn until approx. 4-6 months

Height-adjustable handle and detachable bumper bar

Includes a pram liner, pram apron, chest pads and weathershield

Mothercare UV parasols and cup holders are designed to fit all pushchairs, including the journey

Unfolded dimensions: H109 x W58 x D100cm / folded, dimensions: H66 x W58 x D95cm

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wanderer456 · 18/01/2020 22:21

Hi all - I'm the proud owner of the 3 piece lulworth cot bed set. Time has come for daughter to change from cot to bed, but I can't for the life of me locate the extra bits (two wooden sideboards numbered as '5' in the instructions) that I should've kept safe over the last 18months to convert cot to bed. With Mothercare now closed up, is there anywhere I could locate the parts, short of just buying a whole new cot bed from ebay? All advice welcome and much needed!

Did you manage to sort this? I have exactly the same issue now.

hi wanderer and hugo i also have the same problem, i emailed days ago mothercare gr who i found on google search, i am still waiting, you can still order the lulworth package from mothercare gr which is mothercare greece but you cant order parts, boots will sell some products but not cots hopefully someone can help

You could try Mothercare.ie's customer service, they're still trading in Ireland albeit with a reduced choice of products.

thank you craicdealer i just checked they dont deliver outside of ireland unfortunatly

I have side boards - box 2 of 2 brand new let me know

How much are you selling them for please? 🙏

KikiN1 do you still have them ? Iv got the same problem as i have lost the cot bed parts due to moving and can’t find it anywhere 🤔

KikiN1 do you still have these, I’m also having this issue if anyone can say if they have resolved it. Brought today second hand and have realised she didn’t give me these bits. Also put it together and one of the Allen key barrels is coming out making it insecure x any help would be great

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Hi, has anyone managed to resolve the issue? I'm another one in exactly the same position

Hello everyone. I thought I had the same issue - missing long side panels (item #5 in manual) when converting the cot into a bed. I believe the instructions are wrong / the configuration has changed. You need to dismantle the existing cot side panels (with the vertical slats) and use the same side panels at the bottom (with single metal circular discs) as the side pieces for the bed. If you look at the pre-drilled holes in the end panels, you will see that it is impossible to connect to the side panels with two metal discs as there aren't enough holes for this. I downloaded the manual from the Mothercare website and I think this must be either an older or newer manual to the cot that I have. I hope this helps.

Thank you so much!

Do you still have the two sideboards at all?

Hi do you still gave these side boards as i now have the same issues as the other ladies Thanks

Did this work for people taking apart the sides? Dont want to start if it dont work?

Hi I also have a lulworth cot bed but I am missing one of the parts to make the cot! Part 2. Does anyone have this part I can buy or have? I used this cot for my first and thought I stored it altogether but missing the bottom half of the head board for the cot! I only have one end. Can anyone help. Don’t really want to buy a whole new cot! Thanks

hi sorry to jump on. does anyone happen to have this part? i need 2. bought 2nd hand and may have to buy a new cot. it’s from mothercare bloomsbury range

Has anyone got a photo they can send of the bolts Ect needed for the cot bed we have similar issue have the parts but not all screws and bolts we ordered a replacement off eBay but they look way to small for the holes. If anyone can help I’d be so greatful

hi what is it ur missing?

Hi I think it’s the larger screws my partner said he may be able to do it using the ones already from the cot but because we had to download instructions he’s not sure if he has enough

Hi I have just bought a lulworth cot bed and it has 8 of the D bolts missing (65mm/) Don't suppose anybody has a spare to take to a DIY shop or the exact width of it? Thanks in advance xx

In the same boat, having an absolute mare trying to cobble together parts after being given a Lulworth cot bed by some friends. Does anyone know of anywhere that sells parts or has any of the fittings for sale? TIA

Hi there Has anyone done this as we were thinking the same thing but the it looks as though wood glue has been used so how did you get the side bits apart from the bottom side rail part? Thanks

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Hi, I have lullaworth cotbed brand new but I accidently damaged the headboard from one side, I was wondering if someone has a spare headboard or if I can sell its parts to others to make their cotbed complete so that I can buy another cotbed. PM me for details, I have got each and every part of it. Thanks

Hi do you still have the parts I just had my side boards break to turn it into a bed

Do you want the sides for making bed? Are you making bed and not using cot anymore?

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mothercare journey edit pram and pushchair - classic navy

A new, special edition of our signature journey pushchair, with luxury fabric and leatherette handles for a premium push. Weve included everything your newborn or toddler needs to enjoy a smooth and stylish ride, including a reversible seat unit, carrycot and coordinating accessories. It also includes car seat adaptors allowing many market-leading car seats to attach converting your journey edit to a travel system seat unit is suitable from 6 months to 15kg;carrycot is suitable from birth to 9kg (6 months);reversible seat unit can be used in forward-facing or parent-facing mode;carrycot includes a comfy padded mattress (carrycot is not suitable for overnight sleeping);lockable front swivel wheels and full suspension for a smooth ride across all surfaces;premium leatherette handles are height adjustable;includes a pram liner, apron, cosytoe, separate hood for carrycot and pushchair, and a weathershield;spacious, detachable storage basket with magentic pouch;we recommend removing the seat unit before folding the journey for a more compact frame;the journey is compatible with the following car seats, which can be attached using the included adaptors: Maxi-Cosi pebble, Maxi-Cosi pebble plus, Maxi-Cosi pebble pro, Maxi Cosi cabrioFix, Maxi Cosi rock, Cybex aton, Joie gemm, Joie i-Gemm, Joie i-Level;we have spare parts available for all mothercare pushchairs - for more information contact our customer care or visit your local mothercare store;folded dimensions: h66 x w58 x d95cm

Take care not to let your baby overheat.Try to keep journeys for newborns up to 4 weeks old, no longer than 30 minutes, and for older babies no longer than 2 hours. It is good for your baby to lie flat for most of the day, so if you do need to make a longer trip ensure that you take regular breaks to allow your little one to stretch out for a while away from their car seat.

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Street Photography Tips, Interaction, Travel, Guides

Apr 24 2017

City Street Guides by f.d. walker: A Street Photography Guide to Moscow, Russia

*A series of guides on shooting Street Photography in cities around the world. Find the best spots to shoot, things to capture, street walks, street tips, safety concerns, and more for cities around the world. I have personally researched, explored and shot Street Photography in every city that I create a guide for. So you can be ready to capture the streets as soon as you step outside with your camera!

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the largest city in Russia and second largest in Europe by population ( Istanbul is #1). An urban, cosmopolitan metropolis with more than enough glitz and glam to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of Soviet era roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of West meets Russia atmosphere and beauty that provides plenty of unique interest. The Red Square is as famous as it gets, but there’s so much more to this city, including the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen. It would take years to capture all of Moscow, but that means you have an endless amount of areas to discover.

So here’s a Street Photography guide so you can be ready to capture all that Moscow has to offer before you even arrive!

• Patriarch’s Pond
• Old Arbat Street
• Maroseyka Street
• Tverskoy Boulevard

Top 5 Street Spots:

1. red square.

The Red Square is the most famous square in not just Russia, but all of Eastern Europe. The name actually doesn’t come from the color of the bricks or communism, but from the name in Russian, Krásnaya, once meaning “beautiful” before its meaning changed to “red.” This large plaza is what you see on the cover of guide books and magazines for Moscow, with St. Basil’s Cathedral being the center piece next to Lenin’s Mausoleum surrounded by the Kremlin Wall. Of course, the Red Square attracts hordes of tourist due to the main attractions, but all that activity around an interesting atmosphere does provide street photo opportunities. It’s also the central square connecting to the city’s major streets, providing a good starting point to explore outward.

You’ll also find the popular pedestrian only Nikolskaya Street connecting the Red Square to Lubyanka Square. This line of expensive shops includes plenty of activity, while also leading you to another popular square. Filled with history rivaling any city, the Red Square and surrounding areas are the heart and soul of Russia.

2. Patriarch’s Ponds

Patriarch’s Ponds is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Moscow. Despite the name being plural, there’s only one large pond, but it’s worth a visit with your camera. It’s a popular spot for locals and expats to come relax or take a stroll around the pond. You get an interesting mix of young and old too, from young love to “babushkas” feeding pigeons. It’s a very peaceful park atmosphere in one of the nicer areas within the city center, while bringing enough activity for street photography. 

The pond is shallow and in the winter becomes a popular spot for ice-skating too. The area is also well-known for the location in the famous Russian novel, The Master and Margarita. 

3. Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)

Old Arbat is the most famous pedestrian street in Moscow, and dating back to the 15th century, also one of its oldest. Originally, it was an area of trade, but soon became the most prestigious residential area in Moscow. During the 18th century, Arbat started attracting the city’s scholars and artists, including Alexander Pushkin. Cafes lined the streets and impressive homes filled the neighborhood. Since then, New Arbat street was created as a highway in the area, while Old Arbat was paved for a 1km pedestrian only walkway.

Due to the historic buildings, famous artists that lived here, and the bohemian atmosphere, Old Arbat has become a big attraction for tourists today. Now, there’s a mix of cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, street performers, street merchants and other attractions for visitors, and some locals, to come enjoy. It can get really busy here and there’s usually something interesting going on so it’s a good street to come walk with your camera for guaranteed life.

4. Gorky Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Maroseyka Street

Maroseyka Street is a popular area not too far from the Red Square. The long, winding street turns into Pokrovka and is lined with restaurants, cafes, bars and places to stay. It’s actually where I like to stay when I’m in Moscow due to its location and solid street photography opportunities itself. You have Kitay-gorod station near and if you keep walking southwest, you’ll get to the Red Square. But if you walk northwest, as it changes to Pokrovka, you can find a long street of activity for photography with its own interesting atmosphere.

6. Tverskoy Boulevard

Tverskoy Boulevard is the oldest and longest boulevard in Moscow, beginning at the end of Nikitsky Boulevard, and finishing at Pushkin Square, a spot to come for activity itself. The boulevard is made up of two avenues, with pedestrian walkways in-between. You’ll find grass, shrubbery, trees, benches and more walking it’s almost kilometer length. Many people come here to enjoy some relaxation, walk their dog, or just to use it to walk wherever they’re going. Its center location also provides a nice place to walk with your camera near plenty of other spots you’ll want to check out anyway.

Sample Street Walk:

For a full day of Street Photography, covering some of the best spots, you can follow this sample street walk for Moscow:

• Start your morning walking around the Red Square (1), while exploring the surrounding area, including Nikolskaya Street
• Then walk northwest to Patriarch’s Ponds (2) and slowly walk the pond and surrounding area with your camera
• Next, walk east to the Pushkin Monument and stroll down Tverskoy Boulevard (6)
• Once Tverskoy Boulevard (6) ends, it will turn into Nikitsky Boulevard. Follow this down until you get to the start of Old Arbat Street (3), across from Arbatskaya station
• After you’re done walking down Old Arbat Street (3) for more street photography, spend some time checking out Moscow’s beautiful metro stations
• To finish off the day with more street photography, get off the metro near Red Square (1) again, Maroseyka Street (5) or wherever you’re staying for the night.

3 Things I’ll Remember about Shooting in Moscow:

1. museum metro.

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to check out:

• Novoslobodskaya
• Mayakovskaya
• Elektrozavodskaya
• Komsomolskaya
• Ploschad Revolyutsii
• Dostoyevskaya
• Prospekt Mira

2. Moscow is Big

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own.

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

3. Cosmopolitan Mix of East meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more western cosmopolitan package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while also pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline, that continues to grow, and endless modernities, but with soviet nostalgia and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

Mixed in with this grand western cosmopolitan atmosphere, is a strong national pride in Russia. This includes their famous leader, Vladimir Putin. Maybe no other place will you see a country’s leader more often. All over, from the pricey tourist shops to the underground walkway stalls, you’ll find goods with Putin’s likeness covering them. From t-shirts to magnets to Matryoshka dolls. There’s a strong national pride that can be seen around the city, which also extends to their leader. Moscow is many things. It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet era, and a whole lot more.

What To Do For a Street Photography Break?:

Eat at a stolovaya.

Stolovayas are Russian cafeterias that became popular in the Soviet days. You grab a tray and walk down the line of freshly prepared local dishes, and select whatever you want from the chefs. They’re usually inexpensive and a much better value than restaurants, while giving you the opportunity to try from a wide selection of everyday Russian food. They’re also very tasty. I always include some borsch on my tray and go from there. The places themselves are all over Moscow and usually come with Soviet-era aesthetics to complete the experience.

Street Safety Score: 7

*As always, no place is completely safe! So when I talk about safety, I’m speaking in general comparison to other places. Always take precaution, be smart, observe your surroundings and trust your instincts anywhere you go!

Being the 2nd largest city in Europe with over 12 million people, you’re going to have your dangerous areas, but for the most part, it feels safe walking around. Russia is statistically higher in crime compared to most of Europe, but this generally doesn’t apply to tourists and visitors. Around the Red Square and surrounding city center, you should feel completely safe walking around. Pick pocketing can happen, but no more than other touristic places. I always explore Moscow freely without coming across too much to worry about. It’s a spread out city, though, so of course it matters where you are. Just use basic street smarts, know where you are and Moscow shouldn’t give you a problem. 

People’s Reaction Score: 7

Moscow is fast paced, big city life, which usually means people aren’t too concerned with you, or your camera. I don’t find people notice or pay much attention to me when I’m out taking photos in Moscow. For the most part, people just go about their day. You shouldn’t get too many looks or concern. But it can depend on the area you are in. The more you stick out, the more you might get noticed with suspicions. I’ve never had any problems in Moscow, or Russia, but just be careful who you’re taking a photo of if you get out of the city center. Other than that, it’s about average for reactions. 

Street Tips:

Learn the alphabet .

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

Use the metro

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have plenty of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

Explore other areas if you have time

Moscow is really big. While most people stay around the Red Square within the Boulevard Ring, there’s so much more to the city. I covered some other spots outside of this circle, but if you really want to see the city, you’ll need time. If you do have time, some other areas I’d check out first are Zamoskvarechye, along some of the south and western Moscow.

Inspiration:

For some more inspiration, you can look through the Street Photography of Moscow photographer Artem Zhitenev  and check out 33 of my photos taken in Moscow .

Conclusion:

Moscow’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it might bring a different atmosphere than you expect. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. It can feel like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

I hope this guide can help you start to experience some of what Moscow contains. So grab your camera and capture all that Moscow has to offer for Street Photography!

If you still have any questions about shooting in Moscow, feel free to comment below or email me!

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19 Unique And Fabulous Experiences In Moscow

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Thinking of visiting Russia? When visiting such a famous city, one must, of course, visit the iconic landmarks first. Moscow has plenty of those, most of them in the center of the city, which is very well-planned for tourists. Once you’ve seen the sights that are on most travelers’ lists, it’s time to branch out and visit some of the lesser-known sites, and there are some fascinating places to see and things to do.

I know this list is long, but I just couldn’t help myself. You probably won’t have the time to see them all. But that’s okay. Just scroll through the list and choose what sounds the most interesting to you. Where possible, make sure to book in advance, as things can get crowded, especially during high season.

1. The Red Square, Kremlin, And Surroundings

Red Square (Krasnya Ploshad) is the heart and soul of Russia, and where much of the country’s history has unfolded. This is the most famous landmark in Moscow and indeed the whole country, it’s an absolute must-do! The square is always full of people and has a rather festive atmosphere!

Saint Basil’s Cathedral

This is the famous church with the rainbow-colored, onion-domed roof. The cathedral was commissioned in the 1500s by Ivan the Terrible and according to legend, the Tsar thought it was so beautiful, that he ordered that the architect’s eyes be cut out afterward, so he could never build anything more beautiful! He wasn’t called Ivan the Terrible for no reason!

Lenin’s Mausoleum

The “love-it-or-hate-it” of tourist attractions in Russia. A glass sarcophagus containing the embalmed body of Russian revolutionary, Vladimir Lenin. It may seem a bit bizarre to display the mummy of a person, but it has been there for almost half a century and the 2.5 million visitors who come each year, clearly feel the queuing and thorough body search are worth it, to be in Lenin’s presence.

Pro Tip: no photos and no loud talking are allowed inside the Mausoleum.

Eternal Flame

There is an Eternal Flame in honor of an unknown soldier on the left side of Red Square. The hourly changing of the guards is worth seeing.

The Kremlin is the official residence of the Russian president. You can see it from the outside, or you can take an excursion to one of the museums located inside. This is the biggest active fortress in Europe, and holds a week’s worth of attractions! Once behind the 7,332-feet of walls, there are five squares, four cathedrals, 20 towers, various museums, and the world’s largest bell and cannon to see. Worth a special mention is the Armory Chamber that houses a collection of the famous Faberge Eggs.

Pro Tip: You can only go inside the Kremlin if you are part of a tourist group.

2. Bolshoi Theatre

Bolshoi Theatre translates to “The Big Theatre” in Russian, and the building is home to both the Bolshoi Ballet and Bolshoi Opera — among the oldest and most famous ballet and opera companies in the world.

Pro Tip: It’s hard to get an inexpensive ticket, so if you’re reading well in advance of going to Moscow then try buying tickets on the official website . Last-minute tickets cost around $250 per person. If this is out of your budget, about an hour before a performance, you can try buying a ticket at the entrance from a reseller. Most can speak enough English to negotiate the price.

Tour the Bolshoi Theatre: You can take a group guided tour of the Bolshoi Theatre which focuses on the history and architecture of the theatre and behind the scenes. There’s an English language tour that lasts 2 hours and costs around $300 for a group of up to six.

3. Luxury Shopping At GUM And TSUM

Russia’s main department store, GUM, has a stunning interior that is home to over 100 high-end boutiques, selling a variety of brands: from luxurious Dior to the more affordable Zara. Even if shopping is not on your Moscow to-do list GUM is still worth a visit; the glass-roofed arcade faces Red Square and offers a variety of classy eateries. TSUM, one of the biggest luxury malls in town, is right behind the Bolshoi and GUM. It’s an imposing building with lots of history, and worth a visit just for its design and its glass roof.

4. Christ The Savior Cathedral

This is one of Russia’s most visited cathedrals and is a newer addition to the gorgeous array of Muscovite cathedrals, but don’t let its young age fool you. After perestroika, in the early 90s, the revived Russian Orthodox Church was given permission to build a cathedral on this site. It did the location honors and built the largest temple of the Christian Orthodox Church. The façade is as grand as you’d expect, but it’s the inside that will mesmerize you, with its domes, gold, gorgeous paintings, and decor!

The cathedral is located just a few hundred feet away from the Kremlin and was the site of the infamous Pussy Riot protest against Putin back in 2012.

Pro Tip: Bring a shawl to cover your hair as is the local custom.

5. Gorky Park

Moscow’s premier green space, Gorky Park (Park Gor’kogo) is the city’s biggest and most famous park. There is entertainment on offer here for every taste, from outdoor dancing sessions to yoga classes, volleyball, ping-pong, rollerblading, and bike and boat rental in summer. In winter, half the park turns into a huge ice skating rink. Gorky Park is also home to an open-air movie theater and the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art. There is also Muzeon Art Park, a dynamic contemporary space with a unique collection of 700 sculptures. It is located right in front of Gorky Park.

6. Sparrow Hills Park

If you take a walk from Gorky Park, along the Moscow River embankment, you’ll end up in the city’s other legendary park, Sparrow Hills. Although the park doesn’t offer as many activities as its hip neighbor, it has a great panoramic view of the city

Pro Tip: You can take a free walking tour to all of the above attractions with an English-speaking guide.

7. River Cruising

One of the best ways to experience Moscow, and see all the famous landmarks, but from a different angle, is from the Moscow River. Take a river cruise. Avoid the tourist crowds. There are little nameless old boats that do the cruise, but if you are looking for a more luxurious experience take the Radisson Blu cruise and enjoy the sights with some good food and a glass of wine.

8. Metro Hopping

Inaugurated in the 1930s, the Moscow Metro system is one of the oldest and most beautiful in the world. Started in Stalinist times, each station is a work of art in its own right. I’d recommend touring the stations between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. This way, you’ll be able to properly see it without the crowds. Ideally, I’d recommend taking a tour with a knowledgeable guide with GuruWalk, who will tell you stories of forgotten stations and how the history of the country is interconnected with the metro development. If going by yourself, then I definitely recommend checking out: Mayakovskaya, Ploschad Revolutsii, Kievskaya, Kropotkinskaya, Kurskaya, and Novoslobodskaya stations.

Visit the free Moscow Metro Museum: For real train enthusiasts, located in the southern vestibule of Sportivnaya station is a small free museum. Here you can take a peek into the driver’s cabin, see a collection of metro tokens from different cities, and see different models of a turnstile, traffic lights, escalator, and more.

9. Moscow State University View

In his effort to create a grander Moscow, Stalin had seven skyscrapers built in different parts of town; they’re called the Seven Sisters. The largest of these buildings and the one with the best view is the main building of the Moscow State University. Although this is a little outside the city center, the view is more than worth it.

10. Izmailovsky Market

Mostly known for the city’s largest flea market, the district of Izmaylovo is home to a maze of shops where you can get just about anything, from artisan crafts to traditional fur hats, handcrafted jewelry, fascinating Soviet memorabilia, and antiquities. It’s also one of Moscow’s largest green spaces. There are often no price tags, so be prepared to haggle a bit. Head to one of the market cafes for a warming mulled wine before continuing your shopping spree.

The History of Vodka Museum is found here, and the museum’s restaurant is the perfect place to sample various brands of the national drink.

Once you’ve covered the more touristy spots, Moscow still has plenty to offer, and the places below will also be full of locals! So for some local vibes, I would strongly recommend the spots below!

11. Moscow City

With a completely different vibe, Moscow City (also referred to as Moscow International Business Center) is like a mini Dubai, with lots of impressive tall glass buildings. Here is where you’ll find the best rooftops in towns, like Ruski Restaurant, the highest restaurant both in Moscow City and in Europe. Moscow City is great for crowd-free shopping and the best panoramic views of the city.

12. Tretyakov Gallery

Tretyakov Gallery started as the private collection of the Tretyakov brothers, who were 19th-century philanthropists. They gave their private collection to the government after their deaths. If there is just one museum you visit in Moscow, I recommend this one!

13. Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve

Tsaritsyno was a residence of Catherine the Great more than two centuries ago. It became derelict during the Soviet era but has now been fully renovated. With its opulently decorated buildings, gardens, meadows, and forests, Tsaritsyno Park is the perfect place for a green respite in Moscow.

14. Kolomenskoye

A 10-minute metro ride from the city center is Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve, where you can get an idea of what Russia looked like 200 years ago. You’ll find ancient churches (one dating back to the 16th century), the oldest garden in Moscow, and the wonderful fairytale wooden palace of Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich, father of Peter the Great.

15. Ostankino TV Tower

Built in 1967, Ostankino TV Tower was the tallest free-standing construction in the world at the time, it’s still the 8th tallest building in the world and the highest in Europe. It’s also the best observation deck, with a glass floor and 360-degree views. The speedy elevators take you 1,105 feet in next to no time.

Pro Tip: You need to book in advance; entrance is based on specific ticket times and the capacity is limited and only a certain number of tourists are allowed per day. Don’t forget your passport, you’ll need it to get through security.

16. Zaryadye Park

Zaryadye is a newly opened, landscaped urban park so new you won’t find it in a lot of tour guides. The park is near Red Square and is divided into four climatic zones: forest, steppe, tundra, and floodplains, depicting the variety of climatic zones in Russia.

These last three suggestions are a little quirky, but all are really worth checking out.

17. Museum Of Soviet Arcade Games

Release your inner child playing on 66 arcade machines from the Soviet era! What a great way to spend a couple of hours when tired of visiting museums and palaces. The staff speaks excellent English and are happy to explain how the games work.

18. Moscow Rooftop Tour

Take a 1-hour private Moscow rooftop tour with an experienced roofer. I can just about guarantee none of your friends will be able to say they’ve done it! For your comfort, I recommend wearing comfortable shoes. Take your camera, there are some amazing photo opportunities out there!

19. Sanduny Banya

This classical Russian bathhouse opened its doors in 1808 and is famous for combining traditional Russian banya services with luxurious interiors and service. If you enjoy spas and saunas, then you should experience a Russian bathhouse at least once in your life! Go with an open mind and hire a specialist to steam you as it’s meant to be done — by being beaten repeatedly with a besom (a leafy branch)! This is said to improve circulation, but is best done by a professional!

So there you have my list of things to do in Moscow. I could have gone on and on and on, but I didn’t want to try your patience! There are so many things to do in this vibrant city that you’ll definitely need to allocate several days for exploring.

Here are some other reasons to visit Moscow and Russia:

• 7 Reasons To Put Moscow On Your Travel Bucket List
• Russia 30 Years (And 30 Pounds) Ago
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Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, before moving to Africa at the age of 21, Sarah Kingdom is a mountain climber and guide, traveler, yoga teacher, trail runner, and mother of two. When she is not climbing or traveling she lives on a cattle ranch in central Zambia. She guides and runs trips regularly in India, Nepal, Tibet, Russia, and Ethiopia, taking climbers up Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro numerous times a year.

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In Transit: Notes from the Underground

Jun 06 2018.

Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

Buying Tickets

• Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
• You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
• There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
• Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
• If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
• You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
• You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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• Page 11 Fastening & Adjusting the Harness To open the harness: if handle is up, move it to a down position. Press red button on buckle to open harness. Drape harness straps over Incorrect seat back. Place baby in seat. (Make sure baby’s back and bottom are flat against seat.) Correct...
• Page 12 The Harness — Fastening & Adjusting Fit the two shoulder strap buckle parts together. The shape of the shoulder strap buckle parts prevents incorrect insertion. Push the shoulder buckle parts into the buckle. A positive click will be heard indicating the buckle is secure. Check that the buckle is secure by pulling the shoulder straps and the crotch strap.
• Page 13 The Harness — Fastening & Adjusting To tighten the harness, pull the harness adjustment strap at the front of the seat. DO NOT allow harness straps to become twisted. Keep them flat against your baby’s body. CHECK that harness is snug. You should not be able to insert more than two fingers between the harness and your baby’s chest.
• Page 14 The Harness — Fastening & Adjusting As your child grows you will need to move the shoulder straps to the higher slots. The correct slots are those at or below the height of your child’s shoulders. Correct DO NOT use upper harness slots with a small infant.
• Page 15 The Harness – Adjusting the Shoulder Height To change harness slots, first remove your baby. Press the release button at the front of the seat and pull on the harness to slacken it. Behind the seat, take the two shoulder strap ends off the metal plate and pull the ends of the straps through the slots in the seat cover.
• Page 16 The Harness – Adjusting the Shoulder Height The ends of the harness straps have two loops. For a smaller baby, use the lower shoulder slots and the upper strap loops. For a larger baby, use the upper shoulder slots and the end strap loops. WARNING: Use extreme care in threading the straps according to the diagram.
• Page 17 The Harness – Adjusting the Shoulder Height Do not leave the strap ends hanging in front of the junction plate as shown. A poor connection may not be noticed. Do not just thread the straps through the junction plate openings. They will slide out.
• Page 18 The Rocking Feature The seat features a curved base for use as a rocker on a flat surface. To put the seat in a non-rocking position put the handle in position 3. Never place the seat on a raised surface whether rocking or not – it could fall off.
• Page 19 Attaching the Apron – (certain models only) WARNING: The seat apron is not to be used while seat is in your vehicle as it will obstruct access to the buckle in an emergency. Place apron on seat as shown. Make sure apron is covering the edges of your seat.
• Page 20 Fitting Your Child Seat Into Your Car IMPORTANT: Always use with the handle in the up (carrying) Shoulder position when using the child belt Belt seat in a vehicle. hooks Pull the lap section of seat belt over the child seat and under the two lap belt hooks.
• Page 21 Fitting Your Child Seat Into Your Car Push the child seat down into the vehicle seat. If using a retractor belt, help the retractor take up all the safety belt slack. If using a manual belt, tighten the belt as fully as possible. Check that the seat is securely installed.
• Page 22 Fitting Your Child Seat Into Your Car Attached to the side of your child seat is a level indicator to help properly recline the child seat on the vehicle seat. It is very important for your child’s safety that your child seat be properly reclined.

Page 23: Removing The Cover

• Page 24 Removing The Cover Remove shoulder pads A, buckle pad B, and head hugger C. Push the shoulder harness through the slots in the fabric cover. Push the crotch strap and harness buckle through the slot in the seat pad.

Page 25: Care Of Your Product

• Page 26 Care of Your Product Do not lubricate the buckle. DO NOT USE CAR SEAT without the seat cover. DISCONTINUE USING YOUR CAR SEAT should it become damaged or broken. Never use this seat after it is involved in a vehicle crash. Due to the effects of normal wear-and-tear, changing vehicle restraint systems, and European standard revisions, we recommend that this car seat be replaced with a new model after five years.
• Page 27 Do not put your child’s safety at risk by using without a seat cover. The seat cover should not be replaced with any other than the one recommended by Mothercare, because the cover constitutes an integral part of the restraint performance.

Page 28: Final Checklist

Page 29: customer care.

• Page 30 Only suitable if the approved vehicles are fitted with 3 point static or 3 point retractor safety belts, approved to UN/ECE Regulation No. 16 or other equivalent standards. Approval Number 44.03.44.160 Rev 01 10-01 Imported for Mothercare, Watford, Herts. WD24 6SH UK438-12-01...

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