Which Pushchair Is Right for You?

With so many options available on the market, choosing the right pushchair for your family can be overwhelming; after all, your child’s welfare demands only the best. Do you go for something stylish? Is storage and transporting the pushchair in the car a priority? Should you consider how your family will grow? These are just a few of the questions that come up when faced with the big decision of which pushchair will work best for you and your little one. But luckily for you, you’ve come to the right place!

The team at Simply Baby Lancaster has created this guide to help whittle down your options and find your family’s perfect pushchair from our wide range of brands both online and in our baby shop. So, consider what your priorities are, whether it’s style, comfort, or easy storage, for example, and find your perfect match right here.

Which Is the Best Pushchair for Walking?

If you’re a family who likes to head out on adventures, you’ll need a pushchair that can handle all terrains. Thankfully, you’ll be spoilt for choice, as many of our top brands have all-terrain options. However, the stand-out option for us in this category is the Bugaboo Fox 5 Noir Limited Edition Complete, pictured here in Black Moonlight.

Bugaboo itself states that you can “go anywhere” with this pram, whether you’re roaming the city or heading into woodland for a shady forest walk. With its advanced suspension and extra-large, puncture-proof wheels, your little one is guaranteed a smooth ride, regardless of where you’re walking. When you’re out on a long walk, making sure your baby is comfortable is essential, and this pushchair helps you do just that. It has a roomy bassinet and breezy windows, so whether they’re sleeping or peeping out at the world around them, they can do so in complete comfort.

Which Is the Best Pushchair for Storing?

When you’re not out on an adventure, your pushchair must be kept somewhere in your home, and often, this poses a problem, particularly in narrow hallways or under-the-stairs spaces that tend to spill out coats and shoes! Thankfully, there are many foldable and easily transportable pushchairs available right here at Simply Baby.

Take the Bugaboo Butterfly Stroller, for example, pictured below in beautiful Forest Green. Described as ultra-compact (IATA compatible), this is the ideal pushchair for families needing to store their pushchair in a small space when it’s not in use. It also easily folds and unfolds in just one second, meaning you won’t be struggling with wheels, handles, and folding parts while you try to get through the door after a busy day out and about.

Which Is the Best Pushchair for Taking in the Car?

Having a travel system bundle is an excellent solution for families who are always on the move.  These generally include the carrycot, pushchair and adapters that then allow you to place your car seat on the chassis of your chosen pram model…. perfect for the quick pop to the shops or early morning school runs! There are a lot of contenders for this title, but we have selected the beautiful Silver Cross Tide Pram System, Accessories & Dream Car Seat in Sage as the best pushchair for taking in the car. With its effortless folding capabilities and lightweight structure, you can easily store the pram in your car boot when you’re off on an adventure!

The Silver Cross Dream i-Size infant carrier part of your Tide Pram System is also easy to use and was awarded the best-ever rating when used with the Dream i-Size base (sold separately) by independent car seat testing body ADAC. It has the best safety protection for your baby from birth to around 15 months and features a bamboo lining, 5-position headrest, 5-point safety harness, and UPF50+ sun protection.

Which Is the Best Pushchair for Growing Families?

Getting from A to B with one baby can be a challenge, but when you have two little ones, it’s even more of a battle. Choosing the right pushchair for your growing family is the difference between two comfortable kids on a relaxing family stroll and chaos as you’re trying to get out of the door! Introducing the iCandy Peach 7 Double Pushchair and Carrycot, pictured here in Coco.

This is the ultimate choice for families with a baby and a fast-growing toddler, with its combination of comfortable carrycot and pushchair. It allows your newborn to sleep peacefully behind their sibling, who can stretch out safely and take in the world around them. And, when your youngest outgrows the fleece-lined carrycot, it can be transformed into a twin or double pushchair with the use of an innovative adaptor.

Which Is the Best Lightweight Pushchair?

Navigating the streets with a pushchair doesn’t have to be difficult, so if you’re concerned about the weight of pushing your pram around or getting it on and off public transport, opting for a lightweight pushchair is a must. Most pushchairs are typically lightweight anyway, but there are a few stand-out models for parents conscious of this element. For example, pictured below is the Cybex Coya Stroller in Rose Gold/Off White, which is ultra-compact and weighs just 6.6 kg, making manoeuvrability easy! And, just because it’s lightweight doesn’t mean it compromises the features you need to keep your little one safe and comfortable. With an ergonomic lie-flat recline, an integrated legrest, and a snug one-pull harness, this is an excellent all-round option.

Which Is the Best Pushchair in Terms of Style?

When it comes to style, it would be impossible for us to choose a favourite because of the wide range of beautiful designer strollers we have here at Simply Baby. With an extensive collection of world-leading brands available online and in our baby shop in Lancaster, you’ll be spoilt for choice when choosing a pushchair that looks as good as it functions.

This is just a selection of our in-store range, but feel free to stop by and let our knowledgeable team walk you through our fantastic range of top brands, including Silver Cross, Mamas & Papas, iCandy, Egg, Bugaboo, Uppababy, Maxi-Cosi & Cybex, and many more!