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Exhibitor focus: The Petit Wagon Company

Petit Wagon, a company based in Edinburgh, has launched an innovative four-seater stroller wagon dedicated to UK nurseries: The Beetle.
The Beetle blends the best features of traditional baby wagons and modern buggies, offering a lightweight, compact, and versatile transportation solution with the safety features of high-end pushchairs.
A Unique Offering for UK Nurseries
Petit Wagon understands the high standards required for safety and quality in childcare settings. Their products are designed to withstand heavy daily use in various environments and weather conditions. The Beetle is particularly suited for all-terrain outings where traditional strollers may fall short.
Key Features and Benefits
Lightweight and Compact Design Weighing only 17kg, The Beetle is significantly lighter than traditional 4-seater pushchairs, which often weigh over 29kg. It features a compact fold fitting easily into the boots of most medium to large cars. This compact fold also makes for convenient storage, saving valuable space in nursery settings.
Interactive Seating Unlike traditional quad pushchairs, The Beetle features interactive seating where children face each other, enhancing their outing experience by allowing them to share snacks and interact.
Weather-Proof Canopy Recognizing the challenges posed by the British weather, Petit Wagon has equipped The Beetle with a waterproof canopy featuring four retractable curtains designed to protect from rain, wind, and harsh sunlight, ensuring suitability for year-round use. The canopy’s panels can be swapped for dark shades, providing a full sensory block for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Modular and Customizable The Beetle is fully modular, allowing for easy washing, replacement, and upgrading of components ensuring it remains in excellent condition over time. Nurseries can also customize The Beetle with their logos or any marketing messages. This unique feature turns the wagon into a new daily marketing channel, promoting the positive experiences of children riding and interacting together to the nursery’s local community.
About the Petit Wagon Company
Petit Wagon, based in Edinburgh and founded by caring parents, is dedicated to simplifying the lives of caretakers and bringing fun and adventure to children. The company achieves this by creating innovative stroller wagons designed with practical solutions for nurseries while enhancing children’s experiences. Petit Wagon’s products exceed UK and EU safety standards and are backed by the world’s largest stroller wagon manufacturer, ensuring exceptional quality and reliability.
Play with the Beetle at the Nursery Managers Show in Birmingham, stand F35
The Petit Wagon Company will showcase The Beetle at the Nursery Managers Show in Birmingham from June 27 to 28 2024. This event offers an excellent opportunity to explore The Beetle’s innovative features firsthand. Attendees can speak with experts from The Petit Wagon Company to learn more about how this revolutionary product can benefit their nurseries. For more details, please visit www.petitwagon.com/nurseries
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