Buggy, Stroller, Pushchair or Pram?
First, let’s get the basics right. You’ve probably heard your friends and family calling their pushchair by lots of different names. Although parents often use the terms pram, pushchair, buggy and stroller interchangeably, they all do a slightly different job, so it helps to know the difference before you shop around. Below is a clear breakdown:
- Pushchair: A folding seat on wheels, designed for babies and small children to be pushed around in. Some can be used from birth, others from toddler age.
- Pram: Similar to pushchairs but with a flat bed, so your newborn can snooze in a more natural position during those early months.
- Stroller: Also referred to as a buggy, lightweight strollers are often easier to carry around and compact when folded up and are mostly used for toddlers.
- Travel System: A pushchair that comes with a compatible car seat and carrycot, so you can travel from day one, and easily switch between modes.
What Type of Pushchair Does your Baby Need?
First Stage Pushchairs
First-stage pushchairs can be used from birth, usually until your little one is 3-4 years old. Here are the features you’ll need to look out for.
- Carrycot Ready: Newborns need to lie flat for their first few months, so look out for a pushchair that’s compatible with your carrycot.
- Parent-facing: Having a seat that faces you while you stroll will help you keep an eye on your baby when they snooze.
- Lie-back Seats: When your baby is a little bigger, they can go from sitting upright to lying back for a comfy nap.
- Car Seat Ready: Finding a pushchair that fits in your car seat will be a lifesaver if you’ll be going from the car to the shops.
- Forward-facing: It’s also handy if your seat can face out at the world, so your baby can enjoy the sights and sounds while out and about.
Second Stage Pushchairs
Second-stage pushchairs are used for toddlers, and are designed to be reliable, lightweight and compact. That means you can easily push it about while they explore, and when their little legs get tired, they’ve got a comfy place to rest.
- Adjustable Seat: Perfect for when your toddler gets tired, an adjustable seat means you can easily switch between sitting up and lying down.
- Travel Friendly: Keep an eye out for a buggy that’s compact when folded up – perfect for taking on holiday or stashing in the car boot.
- Lightweight: If your little one fancies a run around the park, a buggy with a lightweight design means it won’t get in your way.
Which Pushchair Should you Choose?
When it comes to picking your perfect pushchair, you’ll need to have a think about how you’ll be getting from A to B with your baby. We’ve designed a family of award-winning pushchairs for every type of lifestyle, so wherever you live, whatever you love to do and however you travel, we’ve got one that’ll work for you.
We’ve made sure they’re packed with helpful features, too, so it’ll be super-easy for you to get out and about with your little one in tow. And they all come with our unique one-hand fold, which gives you one less thing to worry about when you’ve got your hands full with your little one, shopping bags, car keys, phone, snacks…
We haven’t forgotten your mini passenger, either. Our pushchairs are made with comfort in mind with roomy seats and super-soft fabrics for relaxing nap for your baby.
So, which pushchair would work best for you?
Best Pushchair for Parents On-the-go: Newly Launched Vardo
When your day involves a mix of city strolls, visiting the mall, and park visits, you need a pushchair that moves seamlessly with your life. The Vardo stroller is a busy caregiver’s ultimate partner. Compatible with most car seats, the newly launched product is designed with large wheels and a light frame that allow ease of movement. It also keeps your baby comfortable with an adjustable hood, leg rest and a laid-back sleep mode.
- Dimensions: 59cm x 57.5cm x 106cm
- Weight: 11.2kg
Why we love it?
- Suitable from birth through to 22kg with travel system compatibility
- An easy-to-access large basket to store baby essentials and shopping bags
- Adjustable handle-bar height for a better experience
- Removable bumper bar to easily tuck your baby in and out of the Vardo pushchair
Best Pushchair for Residential Communities: Strada
Stroll around your neighbourhood with the light, easy steering of Strada. It is packed with features like reflective wheel rims for night-time safety, a large easy-to-access basket and mesh panels for ventilation. Additionally, the Strada stroller is designed with trend-led fabric options and a deluxe finish that will make every errand a stylish affair.
- Folded dimensions: H: 36 x W: 56 x L: 66cm
- Unfolded dimensions: H: 95 x W: 56 x L: 88cm
- Weight: 10.4kg
Why we love it?
- Fits with any travel system using the Strada adaptors
- Features a silent peekaboo window to check upon baby without disturbing their sleep
- Includes quick and easy safety harness buckles
Before you go shopping for your perfect pushchair, measure your car boot and note down the numbers. It’s also worth knowing how much room your average weekly shop takes up, so you won’t find yourself short on space when you’re out and about.
Best Pushchair for Adventures: Ocarro
When taking your baby for an off-road family trip, an all-terrain pushchair will keep them comfy even when the ride gets bumpy. Ocarro is perfect for a picnic, desert campsites and BBQ spots. The robust stroller comes with large wheels that can tackle different surfaces and an excellent suspension. Additionally, it is equipped with puncture-proof tyres and tons of storage.
- Folded dimensions: H:40 x W: 59 x D: 78cm
- Unfolded dimensions: H: 101 x W: 59 x L: 101cm
- Weight: 13.5KG
Why we love it?
- A 5-point safety harness to always keep the baby safe
- Features ultra-soft recycled fabrics
- Mesh pockets to keep essentials handy
If you’re planning on getting your hike on, avoid wheels that swivel around. Choosing a pushchair with lockable wheels will make it easy to switch between smooth pavement and rougher trails.
Best Urban Pushchair: Flip XT³
If you’re looking for a pushchair that can handle busy city streets, the lightweight Flip XT³ is perfect with its sleek frame. Full of great features like the spacious shopping basket and compact one hand fold, it makes city living with a baby a breeze. The Flip XT³has a large, spacious seat that ensures baby is always comfortable and a lie-back position suitable from birth, that supports natural, healthy sleep
- Dimensions: Height: 100cm x Width: 59cm x Length: 96cm Approx.
- Weight: 11.3kg Approx
Why we love it?
- Compatible with car seats and carrycots for a full travel system
- The UPF 50+ large hood & air vent provides cooling protection from the sun
- The magnetic peek-a-boo window makes it easy, and quiet, to check on baby
The Lightest Pushchair for Everyday: Libro
Take on your everyday life with a toddler with our lightest, thinnest stroller, the Libro. It has more space for your baby to relaxed, a raised seat for the perfect view and extra storage. At just 7kg, the Libro folds up with just one hand – to an ultra-slim 10cm fold.
- Folded dimensions: H: 80 x W: 49 x L: 104 cm
- Unfolded dimensions: H: 49 x W: 20 x L: 67 cm
- Weight: 7kg
Why we love it?
- Comes with handy detachable shoulder strap for easy carrying when folded
- Extra-large hood with 4 ventilation options, so you can vary the amount of ventilation and coverage.
- Both polyester fabrics and mesh are 100% recycled.
Ready to Shop? Discover our family of award-winning pushchairs – as well as a whole host of other pushchairs, strollers and buggies from some of our favourite pushchair brands, like Bugaboo and Maxi-Cosi. Or pop into your local store to give one of our pushchairs a go on our multi-terrain test-track.
