Maclaren Major Elite

The Maclaren Major Elite designed especially for 2-8 year olds.

CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK – Maclaren are unable to give us a date when the Major Elite will be produced again but we have no information to think that it will be in the next six months.

We will update you with any information which we receive.

If you need a pushchair like this now then we reccomend you take a look at the alternative Budget XL.

Most pushchairs fall into two size ranges – “up to 5 years” and “5-10 years”, the Maclaren Major Elite is unusual in covering an age range from say 2 years to 8 years, although suitability is more about size rather than age. Based on the standard Maclaren ‘umbrella style’ folding strollers the Major Elite is essentially just a larger ‘beefed up’ version. It has an adjustable footplate which can be positioned at three levels to suit the child’s leg length so the pushchair can grow with the child.

For a child requiring postural support you can use a seat insert with the Major Elite, for example a Stabilo or BodyMap Vacuum Support Cushion System. Robustly made with an aluminium frame the Major Elite is sturdy enough for a child up to 45kg while still being reasonably lightweight. It comes with the basic warranty which can be upgraded free to the Maclaren Sovereign Lifetime Warranty but do be aware that this only covers defects of manufacture not ‘wear and tear’ – both the warranty and the safe working load may be significantly reduced if the child is not a co-operative occupant. The Maclaren Major Elite has been developed especially for the older/larger child who is not able to walk or, more likely, can walk…but not far enough (or reliably in the direction which you want to go !).

If a child is too big for the Major Elite then the Ergo Lightweight Pushchair may be suitable.

The Major Elite has relatively small 7″ wheels which are best suited to smooth surfaces, it will struggle off road or with a larger child even on a cobbled street (see our other pushchairs, e.g. Advance Mobility Freedom) so it is essentially an urban pushchair. On the other hand the relatively small ‘footprint’ of the Major Elite makes it much more suitable than the other pushchairs for use around town, inside shops or other places indoors, e.g. School.

It is fairly common that neither the Major Elite nor our other pushchairs will go everywhere you need to go.

The Advance Mobility Independence will do the recreational ‘quality of life’ trips to the park, the woods, the beach…but isn’t that practical around town or inside shops – the Major Elite will do the town and shops…but isn’t practical off road….so many people have one of each and we can do a very competitive price package if you buy both.

The Key Features:

7″ swivel front wheels

good manoeuvrability in small places
small wheels unsuitable for rough surfaces
hard wheels no suspension
not lockable

Adjustable footplate

three position footplate to suit child leg length
location slots for fitting foot straps (not supplied)
has to be removed before folding (not complicated)

Seat

fixed angle not adjustable
exposed position for the ‘occupant’, lacks privacy

Capacity

maximum weight limit 110lbs, 50kg (but check dimensions)

Five point adjustable harness

4 height position shoulder strap adjustment

Low maintenance

wipe clean (sponge-able) fabrics
tough plastic non pneumatic wheels (no punctures !)

Compact folding

folds compactly

Lightweight, robust aluminium frame

basic warranty can be upgraded to a Lifetime Warranty FREE

Storage

not supplied as standard by Maclaren a shopping basket is available as an optional accessory

Parking brake

dual rear wheel parking brakes

VAT Free:

eligible for VAT Relief when purchased for a child with special needs.

The Maclaren Major Elite pushchair is not ‘Crash Tested’ it cannot be used for transporting a child in a vehicle, if you need a pushchair which is Crash Tested and approved for use in a vehicle see the Trotter model.

There are lots of accessories we can supply for the Maclaren Major Elite, click the button at the bottom of the page for more information.

IMPORTANT. Feedback from a few customers has brought to our attention that the sun hood height of 117cm (46″) may cause visibility problems. When the rain cover is fitted this may pull the front down a little. For some people the alternative Storm Cover may be preferable.

The Maclaren Major Elite has 7″ hard plastic non pneumatic wheels which operate well on smooth surfaces not rough ground.

Whilst the Maclaren Major Elite may be used for someone with special needs the seat may be unsuitable if they require postural management support, if in doubt please seek the advice of your physiotherapist.

The Maclaren Major Elite has not been ‘crash tested’ and is not suitable for transporting a child in a vehicle.

Please note that the specifications listed below are as accurate as is practical to give, they are rounded for ease of presentation and are subject to manufacturers change without notice. If a particular dimension is critical to you then contact us for an exact figure.

Upright


	Length		34.5″	88cm
	Width		21″	53cm
	Gap between front wheels		11″	27cm
	Back of back wheels to front of front wheels		28″	71.5cm
	Handle Height (bend – tip)		38.5″-43″	98cm-109cm
	Height to Sun Hood		46″	117cm
	Lower Leg (knee to footplate)	Highest	8″	20cm
		Middle	10″	25cm
		Lowest	15″	38cm
	Footplate Depth		6″	15cm
	Seat Angle
	Seat Back Width		14″	36cm
	Shoulder Width		15″	38cm
	Seat Width at Knee		14″	36cm
	Seat Depth		10″	25cm
	Seat Back Height		20″	51cm
	Wheel Diameter (Front & Rear)		7″	17cm
	Weight (approx.)	With Footplate	17lbs	7.75kg
	Weight (approx.)	Without Footplate	14.5lbs	6.75kg
Maximum Load		110lbs	50kg

Folded Wheels On


Length	45″	115cm
Height	9″	22cm
Width	10.5″	27cm

Maclaren are unable to give us a date when the Major Elite will be produced again but we have no information to think that it will be in the next six months.

You can Pre-Order the Major Elite to register your interest without giving any payment details until it is available.

We will then update you with any information which we receive.

This pre-order can be cancelled or amended at any time by emailing us or calling us on 01363 881110.

We will contact you by email with new information on stock arrival when we receive updates direct from Maclaren.

If you need a pushchair like this now then we reccomend you take a look at the alternative Budget XL.

You can pre-order your Maclaren Major Elite pushchair by visiting our specialist ecommerce website :

www.maclarenmajorelite.co.uk

Or call us on 01363 881110 and we will take your order over the phone.

There may be various sources for help with funding, not just for mobility equipment but also day to day living needs, e.g.

Disability Living Allowance - financial support from the Government
NHS Mobility Equipment
NHS Independent Wheelchair Vouchers/Personal Wheelchair Budget (England)
Charity Grants

Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

This is a Benefit, financial support from the Government if your child has a health condition.

This is a universal benefit it is not means tested so it does not matter what your family income is or if you are receiving other Benefits.

You may not realise you are entitled to it and it is not for mobility alone it is to help with all sorts of additional costs you incur to support your child. If you are not already receiving DLA then we recommend you ask your health professional and visit here:

https://www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children/how-to-claim

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/disability-living-allowance/help-with-your-dla-claim/how-to-claim-dla/

NHS Mobility Equipment

The NHS provides equipment through their Wheelchair Services Departments but it's much more than Wheelchairs which they supply, and for children often pushchairs.

To begin with you need to have your child assessed by your local NHS Wheelchair Services Department, you can find yours at this link below:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1mofxE9cF6LD3bpah6MCEy9O16CA&ll=52.472278082773244%2C-0.9961677965770832&z=7

It is difficult to advise if your child will be eligible without contacting them because each Wheelchair Service either has different rules or interprets the rules differently.

For general guidance a child with a physical condition which affects their mobility is more likely to be eligible than a child with only a behavioural condition even though they may need mobility equipment for their safety.

If your child has both a behavioural condition and a physical condition then approach your local Wheelchair Services about the physical condition initially.

Some Wheelchair Services will deal with you direct without a referral from a health professional, others will ask you to get a referral from a health professional. Health professionals may be pessimistic about the likelihood of your child being eligible or predict it will take months, they are not always right so don't be put off, push for the referral.

It is also important to be rejected by the NHS for mobility equipment before applying for a Grant from a Charity because the Charities are not there to subsidise the NHS.

NHS Independent Wheelchair Vouchers/Personal Wheelchair Budget

Some families are deterred from applying for mobility equipment from the NHS because the equipment offered either does not suit the family's lifestyle or have the user friendly features which make using it a joy rather than a chore.

In particular no one seems to like the standard NHS wheelchairs which can be heavy, clunky, ugly, clumsy, uncomfortable, impractical...depressing. This is the sort of kit which can end up gathering dust in the garage without either providing a solution to the mobility need or saving the NHS money.

In England there is another option the Independent Wheelchair Voucher which most NHS areas are in the process of replacing with a similar scheme called the Personal Wheelchair Budget.

There is some guidance about it here:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/guidance-on-the-legal-rights-to-have-personal-health-budgets-and-personal-wheelchair-budgets/

You could think of the Independent Wheelchair Voucher as being like a Prescription for Aspirin which you would take to your local Pharmacy but instead it is a Prescription for a Pushchair (or at least part payment of one) which you bring to us. The value of the Voucher is calculated by your Wheelchair Service based on the child's needs and the cost if the equipment they would have given you. Vouchers can vary in value, we rarely see any worth less than £250 and we have seen some worth £1000.

You bring the Independent Wheelchair Voucher to us and we satisfy any requests the Wheelchair Service have to ensure the product is suitable for the child. If the pushchair you want us to supply costs £400 and you have an Independent Wheelchair Voucher for £250 then you pay the additional £150 direct to us. Once we have supplied the pushchair to you, and confirmed to the NHS that you have received it, then we invoice the NHS for the £250 Voucher.

If you choose the Independent Wheelchair Option then you are not eligible for NHS equipment for three years, generally (unless there has been a fundamental change in the child’s condition).

Charity Grants

We often supply the pushchairs to families on behalf of Charities, in particular:

Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children - http://www.newlifecharity.co.uk/

Action For Children - https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/

Caudwell Children - https://www.caudwellchildren.com/

Children Today - https://www.childrentoday.org.uk/

Boparan Charitable Trust - https://www.theboparancharitabletrust.com/

Sun Hood

Large Sun Hood provides protection from direct overhead sunlight, it can help a child feel a little less 'exposed' in the pushchair.