ROAN® is a family-run business that prides itself on hand-making their prams to fit both tradition and new trends. The ROAN® is the closest you can get to the very popular Emmaljunga or Odder pram used in Scandinavia. The ROAN® is not available in stores in the US, and must be shipped from overseas. As a result, in contrast to the other prams that are available in the US, it comes with a high shipping cost.
The ROAN® is available in three different models. The ROAN® Marita can be purchased through Ebay, and is shipped from the UK. This is an extremely classy-looking pram. We love that it’s available in a variety of colors and textures to fit almost any taste. The Marita sells as a 3in1 (incl. carseat and stroller insert) and 2in1 (incl. stroller). The ROAN® Rocco and the ROAN® Kortina have a sportier look than the Marita. They are both available through Amazon, but from a private seller.
Roan® Marita Prestige, Rocco & Kortina
Many will complain about the non-swirling front wheels, but this is a classic pram requiring a bit more practice to maneuver. Once you have it down, it shouldn’t be an issue, and you’ll be certain that your wheels will never get stuck in sidewalk cracks or on icy patches. If you are concerned about flat tires, order the pram with foam tires.
The ROAN® may squeak a bit with time, but this can be managed with a little bit of oil. The mattress is also not very comfortable, and parents may want to purchase a separate mattress for the bassinet.
Finally, it doesn’t come with a lot of bells and whistles. There’s no air ventilation in the canopy, and it doesn't extend to provide extra shade. You can, however, unsnap the canopy at the back and move it back and forth to offer ventilation and shade as needed, but it doesn’t look as nice.
Overall, the ROAN® is a great pram, and is good value for money. It’s not the same quality as the Emmaljunga, but it works. Though larger than the usual pram in the US, it folds up nicely to fit in the back of your car. It’s an incredibly comfortable ride with superb suspension and plenty of protection from nature’s elements.
The handlebar height also doesn’t adjust, which may be an issue for shorter people as the height of the handlebar is 42” (107cm).
Owners of this pram have told us that they still use the bassinet for their 9-month old or older babies as a sleep solution when they are away from home, and they love the compliments they get on this pram when they are out walking. They are, however, concerned that the bassinet does not include options for installing a harness.