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Best pushchairs 2024: the quick list
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Plus its seat unit is reversible and easy to adjust.
It’s fair to say this pushchair has been thoughtfully designed.
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Best premium
Want a quality pushchair that’s built to last?
Keen to buy a bundle that it’s possible for you to adapt as your family grows?
This travel system is perfect for busy parents who value premium features.
Best budget
On a budget but don’t want to skimp on features?
Priced at around 300, this is worth its weight in gold.
Best urban running buggy
Active, sporty parents listen up.
This is a 4-in-1 multisport running pushchair.
It’s also suitable for cycling or cross-country skiing.
This is the brand’s lightest pushchair yet.
Best for longevity
Robust, sturdy, and clearly designed to stand the test of time.
It comes with a lie-flat seat recline, airflow backrest and a newborn head hugger.
Best for one-hand fold
The best thing about this 5.9kg, super-light stroller?
We also love the excellent suspension and nippy swivel wheels.
It’s ideal for travel use or taking on public transport.
The lockable front swivel wheels also make it easy to manoeuvre on different types of terrain.
Best for ergonomic design
One of the main selling points about this stroller is its clever ergonomic design.
Best for luxurious design
This stylish pram does it all (and more!).
It also comes with integrated LED lights and a lifetime warranty.
It also comes with an excellent rain cover so perfect for UK weather.
Best off-road pushchair
Don’t want to invest in a sports buggy specifically designed for running?
Best pushchairs 2024 - tried and tested by parents
Best pushchair overall
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You’re looking for a bargain:This stroller is not cheap.
If you’re looking for a budget-buy check out the Joie Versatrax Pushchair.
Nuna Triv PushchairThere is a lot to love about this sleek, stylish and compact all-rounder.
From its reversible seat to its easy one-hand fold.
This tops our guide to the best overall pushchair.
Tested by:Katie Archer and her son Rory, aged seven months.
It really delivers on its promise of being compact and easy to fold one-handed.
It’s light to lift and feels much sturdier than other compact strollers.
It has great suspension and tough wheels, so it tackled potholes and uneven curbs with ease.
Rory loved being able to face me and seemed very comfortable in the padded merino wool insert."
Our tester’s favourite features are the sturdy, extendable sun canopy and the huge shopping basket.
It comes with an integrated ride-on board for toddlers.
Style matters:you might choose the colour and different add-ons with this super customisable design.
Discover the Joie Versatrax Pushchair which we named as our most affordable buy.
Tested by:Emily-Ann Elliott, mum to two-year-old Betty and two-month-old Ted.
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You want a lightweight pushchair:Weighing 1.7kg this pushchair is a little heavy to lift.
Tested by:Charlotte, mum to two-year-old Betty and two-month-old Ted.
Our baby gear expert says:This versatile 4-in-1 pushchair can be used in multiple modes.
The basket also has a zip-up pocket and water bottle holder inside nice extra touches.
We like the expandable hood with ventilation windows, too perfect for warm weather.
Verdict:This is a really versatile and smart-looking pushchair.
You intend on running off-road:This pushchair isn’t suitable for off-road running.
You also won’t be able to use this pushchair from birth.
Cybex ZenoThis is the best 4-in-1 urban running pushchair for active parents.
Just remember: you won’t be able to use this from birth or off-road.
Tested by:Oli Oakley and her baby daughter.
Designed for urban environments, it’s an impressively versatile 4-in-1 multisport running pushchair.
It’s also suitable for cycling or cross-country skiing.
“It runs very smoothly and it’s easy to put together.
Verdict:Overall, this is a brilliantly designed pushchair for sporty parents.
“I think it will only get better to use as she gets older.
I love the way it looks and have had lots of compliments about my stylish buggy.
Read more:Cybex Zeno pushchair review
Best lightweight pushchair
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Mamas and Papas Airo
You’re going on a plane:Intend on travelling abroad with your little one?
This travel stroller folds so compactly, it’s cabin-approved.
You want a lightweight option:At 7.6kg, this is the lightest pushchair available from the brand.
Mamas and Papas AiroThis is a very lightweight pushchair, weighing just 7.6kg.
This makes it a great travel-friendly stroller.
It is also very sleek, streamlined and light enough to carry backpack-style.
It’s sleek and streamlined, light enough to carry backpack-style, and suitable from birth.
Parent tester, Lynsey, says:“Both my husband and I really loved this pushchair.
It’s incredibly light - the lightest pushchair I’ve ever used - and it folds up very easily.
We’ve always used aniCandywhich is great for off-road walks.
But it takes up a lot of space so we keep it stored in the car boot.
Read more:Mamas & Papas Airo Pushchair review
Best for city-living
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It weighs just 6.4kg which makes it ideal for travel use or for parents who use public transport.
But this means a small basket underneath.
Need space to stash things?
The Nuna Triv has a larger basket design.
Tested by:Emily-Ann Elliott, mum to Betty, two, and Ted, two months.
Once assembled, it’s easy to fold and unfold.
It’s best suited to smooth ground but it’s really easy to manoeuvre and feels stable when pushing.
Verdict:Overall, this is an excellent buggy at a really affordable price.
Plus our tester said it ‘felt wide for narrow streets and doorways’.
For more compact options, the Nuna Triv or the Joie Versatrax Pushchair are your best bet.
Silver Cross Reflex QuartzPerhaps the best thing about this pushchair?
The fact it’s super sturdy and designed to last (and last).
you’re able to attach a Silver Cross infant carrier car seat to create a travel system.
It’s also smooth to push, offering surprisingly good suspension over bumpy ground for something reasonably light.
Boot space is tight:No problem.
Thankfully, the Cosatto Woosh XL is a nippy pushchair that folds and opens easily.
It’s also super compact so you’ll have no trouble squeezing it into small boots.
While its rain cover will help protect your little one from the elements.
You want a parent-facing seat:Unfortunately, thisCosatto Woosh XL Pushchair comes with a fixed, forward-facing seat.
So this option may be best for toddlers rather than babies.
This stylishly designed pushchair will fold easily with one hand and easily fits into small car boots.
Plus, if it’s good enough for singer Paloma Faith…
Tested by:Lisa Harris and her baby Juno, aged five months.
Our baby gear expert says:This is a super-stylish pushchair designed in collaboration with singer Paloma Faith.
It’s really lightweight and folds easily, plus it’s free-standing for easy storage.
The bold, striking print makes it a hit with kids and a talking point with parents.
Friends loved the bold tiger print and cool, rose gold finish.
“This is a cool, city-slicker style pushchair that’s simple to fold and unfold with one hand.
The rear foot brake and front wheel controls are easy to operate with one foot.
It kept things in the bottom basket dry too!
baby,” Lisa says.
What’s not to love?
But it sure makes travelling out and about with your little one a much easier experience.
Cybex Melio Carbon StrollerPlan on travelling with your tot?
Live in a city?
Or just want a lightweight stroller that can be folded and unfolded with one hand?
The Cybex Melio Carbon Stroller ticks all the boxes.
Tested by:Lisa Harris, mum to five-month-old Juno.
We love the excellent suspension and nippy swivel wheels.
The full recline position is also practically flat like a first class airline seat.
It did stand up on its wheels whilst folded though, which makes it easy to store.”
Tested by:Lisa Harris, mum to Juno, five months.
The lockable front swivel wheels also make it easy to manoeuvre on different types of terrain.
But our tester loved the “capacious” basket, which she found easy to access.
She could tell because he nodded off to sleep nearly every time she used it.
If a pared back design is your vibe, this fuss-free option is the best pushchair for you.
Tested by:Katie Archer, mum to Rory, seven months.
It’s easy to fold with one hand.
A newborn kit, footmuff, and carry bag are available to buy separately.
Parent tester, Katie, says:“Rory and I both loved this stroller.
The five-point harness is very quick and simple to fasten, so there’s no time wasted.
It pushes really smoothly and Rory looked very comfortable in it.”
Our tester feels the back support is truly impressive and every bit as good as the Ergobaby carrier.
The shopping basket is more spacious than she expected and was easily accessible from both the front and back.
Best for luxury design
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For an ultra-lightweight option, check out Mamas and Papas Airo which weighs 7.6kg.
Joolz Day + Complete Pram SetThis pushchair oozes luxury.
However all these added extras do come at a higher price tag.
Tested by:Aileen Farrell and her two-year-old daughter, Isla.
We like the integrated LED lights for night-time visibility and the fact that it comes with a lifetime warranty.
Parent tester, Aileen, says:“There are so many lovely features on this pushchair.
The wheel locks are very easy to use.
You don’t have to bend down and push a button, you just tap it with your foot.
I also really appreciated the ease of making the straps longer or shorter.
Some buggy seat straps are so fiddly and annoying but these are super easy to adjust.”
GoodtoKnow verdict:Aileen particularly liked the LED lighting and found it useful on evening walks.
Folding the buggy was a little challenging, and lifting this into a car boot definitely requires some muscle.
Best for parent-facing
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Pretty great, huh?
Instead, look for something with a bit more suspension, like the Nuna Triv.
Mamas & Papas Strada PushchairOne of the best things about this pushchair is its forward facing design.
We also love the sturdy rain cover and it has a great size shopping basket too.
Tested by:BeckyMagill, mum to two-year-old Isaac.
Our baby gear expert says:This is a modern, stylish pushchair with a really sleek finish.
The handle is simple to adjust and luxuriously padded.
The brake is so easy to put on and very stable.
“I love that it is both parent and world-facing,” she says.
It’s a sleek and stylish three-wheeled pushchair with all-wheel suspension.
So it’s a smooth ride for your baby and an easy push for you.
These are the important factors to consider before you decide which is the best pushchair for you.
What’s the difference between a pram and a pushchair?
Lots of pushchairs are highly adjustable so that you could configure them to suit your exact requirements.
A travel system is a good choice if you’re looking for this kind of flexibility.
Many travel systems are also designed to take a carrycot attachment, too.
If youre buying a pushchair for use from birth, choose a pram with a carrycot.
Some strollers aren’t suitable from birth but can be adapted by purchasing a newborn accessory kit.
Which is the best pushchair, buggy, or stroller for toddlers?
But the answer depends on lots of factors, from your budget to your lifestyle.
We think the best buggy, pushchair, or stroller for toddlers is also the Nuna Triv.
It’s also easy to fold with one hand while you keep track of an adventuring toddler.
How we tested these pushchairs
Ourproduct review testing processis fair, consistent and robust.
After this, they gave each product a rating out of five for overall performance.
Heidi Scrimgeour joined GoodToKnow after a 16-year freelance career as a parenting journalist.
It’s safe to say our 11-year-old tester (and a total baller) was absolutely thrilled.
