As a parent, one of the most essential pieces of gear you'll invest in is a stroller, also known as a pushchair. This trusty companion will accompany you and your little one on countless outings, from leisurely walks in the park to quick errands at the grocery store. With so many options available on the market, finding the perfect stroller can feel overwhelming. But fear not! In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to consider to make an informed decision and find the stroller that best suits your lifestyle and needs.

Know Your Needs:

• Consider your lifestyle: Do you live in a city or suburb? Will you primarily be using the stroller for walks around the neighborhood or for traveling?
• Think about terrain: Will you be navigating rough terrain like gravel paths or smooth sidewalks?
• Determine your usage: Will you need a stroller for everyday outings or for specific activities like jogging or traveling?
• Consider storage space: Do you have ample space in your home and car for a full-sized stroller, or do you need something more compact?

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Types of Strollers:

• Full-sized strollers: Suitable for everyday use, offering comfort and convenience with features like reclining seats and ample storage.
• Umbrella strollers: Lightweight and compact, ideal for travel and quick trips.
• Jogging strollers: Designed with larger wheels and suspension systems for smooth rides during exercise.
• Double strollers: Perfect for parents of twins or siblings close in age.
• Travel systems: Combine a stroller and compatible car seat, offering seamless transitions from car to stroller.
• Features to Consider:
  • Reclining seat: Ideal for napping on the go.
  • Adjustable handlebars: Ensure comfortable pushing for caregivers of different heights.
  • Canopy: Provides shade and protection from the elements.
  • Suspension system: Enhances the stroller's ride quality, especially on uneven terrain.
  • Brake system: Look for easy-to-use brakes for added safety.
  • Storage options: Consider baskets, pockets, and cup holders for carrying essentials.
  • Folding mechanism: Opt for a stroller that folds easily and compactly for storage and transport.

Safety Considerations:

• Check for safety certifications and standards compliance.
• Ensure that the stroller has a secure harness system to keep your child safely strapped in.
• Test the brakes and locking mechanisms to ensure they function properly.
• Budget Considerations:
  • Set a budget based on your needs and preferences.
  • Remember to account for additional expenses like accessories and maintenance.

Test-Driving Strollers:

• Visit a store to test-drive different strollers and get a feel for their features and maneuverability.
• Bring along your child, if possible, to ensure they're comfortable and secure in the stroller.
• Read Reviews and Seek Recommendations:
  • Research online reviews and seek recommendations from fellow parents to learn about their experiences with specific strollers.

Maintenance and Care:

• Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and maintenance to ensure the longevity of your stroller.
• Regularly check for wear and tear, and replace any damaged parts promptly.

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Uppababy Pushchair

Perfect for: Expanding Family

The Uppababy Vista 2018 taylor/navy includes a carry cot, seat unit, rain covers, sun shades and insect nets. Features a stylish real leather handle bar & bumper bar covers. The carry cot is suitable for overnight sleeping and has a breathable water resistant mattress with an organic cotton/soy fibre outer cover. Seat unit can be used forward or rearward facing and has multiple recline positions both forward and rearward facing. Non puncture tyres and suspension on all four wheels. Car seat adaptors suitable for maxi cosi, be safe, cybex and kiddy infant carriers.

Features

• A pushchair/ travel system with all weather protection
• Can be upgraded to carry two or three children with additional accessories
• Large basket
• Forward or rearward facing seat unit
• Carry cot suitable for overnight sleeping

Price: £880

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Maxi-Cosi Zelia

Perfect for: Newborn

The Zelia is a 2-in-1 stroller ideal for cool, relaxed city living. This compact yet comfortable lightweight stroller is suitable from birth to preschool years. Your baby will be delighted with the bassinet and parents will love the smart 1-hand portfolio folding of this pushchair. Plus, move easily between street and car by attaching a Maxi-Cosi baby car seat.

Features

• Flexible stroller from birth to 3.5 years
• 2-in-1 seat unit: Zelia's seat transforms into a pram bassinet for use from 0 - 12 m in a single movement
• This city stroller is easy to carry thanks to its lightweight
• From-birth stroller with a huge and accessible shopping basket
• Flexible travel system: Remove seat and add any Maxi-Cosi car seat in just 2 clicks using our genuine memory buttons

Price: £299.99

Silver Cross Jet Stroller

Perfect for: Travelling/Holidays

Jet is the all-new, ultra compact lightweight travel stroller that folds so small it can be used as a piece of cabin baggage and wheeled like a small suitcase. it’s suitable from birth up to 15kg and, despite its small size, it’s roomy, durable and sturdy.

Features:

• Ultra compact and light travel stroller
• Cabin approved
• Suitable from birth
• Converts to a travel system
• Flip-flop friendly brakes

Price: £199.99

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Ickle Bubba Travel System

Perfect for: Travel System Package

Inspired by nature, the woodland bronze, midnight bronze and blueberry chrome stomp v4 special edition travel systems are an integration of style and value that is seamlessly brought together through quality and design. Loaded with special features including a luxury quilted carrycot liner, a contrast lined double layer hood, as well as the option of a modern bronze or chrome chassis with matching leatherette handle and bumper bar. An all-in-one travel system package that includes a galaxy group 0+ car seat, along with a host of accessories to make a complete bundle from birth to 15kg (approx. 3 years). You also get a free 4 year warranty for added peace of mind knowing your investment is protected for longer. The stomp v4 special edition really stand out from the crowd, helping you get out and about ready for the many adventures you and your little one can enjoy.

Features:

• Do-it-all travel system
• Lightweight, quick fold:  
• Built in storage
• All terrain suspension
• Forward and parent facing toddler seat
• Adjustable handle
• Newborn carrycot
• Super soft liner

Price: £598.00

Cosatto Giggle Mix

Perfect for: Longevity

The cosatto giggle mix is a convertible pattern-changing pram and pushchair that converts to suit your growing child. Change your style as often as you like with the Cosatto colour packs. Plus this clever convertor goes from pram to pushchair with one space-saving unit. Simply click, zip, go. Start your new-born off with the pram mode, then you can bond for longer with parent-facing pushchair mode when they're ready to sit up. It’s super lightweight so you can carry it around easily and it’s transport friendly. Smooth suspension and swivel wheels get you out of tight spots and shopping aisles. The all-weather warrior giggle mix is adventure ready whatever the weather with upf100+ protection sunshade hood, rain cover, pram apron and fleece-lined padded pushchair apron. Add the matching hold mix 0+ car seat and adaptors (both sold separately) to make it a travel system. add cosatto dock/multi-brand adaptors to fit car seats from other leading brands too.

Features:

• Suitable from birth - 15 kgs
• Transform pram to pushchair mode
• Little hands love the padded removable bumper bar
• Streamlined Giggle Mix has a compact fold for easy storage and to fit in smaller cars
• Change the look to suit your mood. Simply click, zip, go
• Adventure ready whatever the weather
• Make it a travel system by adding matching Hold Mix 0+ car seat so you can pop on-and-off without waking your passenger (sold separately)
• Includes free 4 year guarantee

Price: £395.95

Micralite FastFold Stroller

Perfect for: Off Road Adventures

The SUV of strollers. Take it anywhere thanks to high spec wheels and premium weather proof fabrics. Just as good at public transport as it is at woodland walks. Seamlessly fold the stroller into one piece, with one movement. It free stands when folded for ease of storage in the home and out and about, and you can drag it behind you when not in use to transport. Large air filled back tyres just like on a bike mean you can cross gaps and curbs with ease, and high mud guards prevent wheel clogging. You don't need to worry about getting a puncture thanks to Kevlar lining (the same fibre they use in bullet proof vests) and we even give you a pump in case they need more air. The hammock seat of the FastFold is completely unique in the stroller world. It works just like a conventional hammock, diffuses vibration and doesn't come in to contact with any metal elements of the stroller. It's large too and this combined with the stroller's great suspension make for a really comfortable ride for your baby. Because of its high spec wheel base, light overall weight and unusual footprint (the back axle is narrower than the front axle) the stroller is super easy to push and manoeuvre, so it doesn't feel like hard work even on rough terrain. The handle bar itself has five different positions to chose from - so everyone can push comfortably!

Features:

• Khaki essential pack included
• All terrain wheels
• Ultra-comfortable ride
• One handed steering
• Quick fold - Seamlessly fold the stroller into one piece, with one movement.

Price: £275.00

Baby Jogger City Mini Double Stroller

Perfect for: Expanding Family/Twins

Getting everywhere with two little ones has never been easier, thanks to the City Mini Double. You can glide around town even when you only have one hand free to steer. You can even roll through a standard size doorway. Lift the straps and the City Mini Double folds itself: Simply and compactly. And the auto-lock will lock the fold for transportation or storage. The seats recline to a near flat position with vents and a retractable weather shield to make sure that your child is comfortable and safe while you stroll. They’ve got you covered. The UV 50+ sun canopies don't just open and close in multiple positions; they each have two peek-a-boo windows and can be adjusted individually. You can set your 8 inch lightweight front wheels to swivel for your daily obstacle course or lock for long distance strolling. They also offer a front-wheel suspension that provides a smooth ride for your little ones. You can also add one or two compact prams to handle even the littlest of passengers. (Compact prams sold separately).

Features:

• You can glide around town even when you only have one hand free to steer; you can even roll through a standard size doorway
• Lift the straps and the City Mini Double folds itself
• Suitable from birth, the comfortable seats recline to a near flat position with vents and a retractable weather shield
• The UV 50+ sun canopies with peek-a-boo windows and can be adjusted individually
• You can also add one or two compact carrycots to handle even the littlest of passengers (compact carrycots sold separately)

Price: £399

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Bugaboo Fox

Perfect for: All Terrain

At home or on the go, the bugaboo fox is designed to fit your lifestyle. Going about your day, shopping, travelling and exploring the outdoors have never been easier thanks to the smoothest ride, the lightest push and our best driving performance yet.

Features:

• The smoothest, most stable ride on all surfaces
• The lightest push - no effort, just go
• The ultimate comfort for your child
• Ultralight chassis for easy lifting and carrying
• Seamless one-piece fold
• All you need from newborn to toddler
• Integrated attachment points for accessories
• Optimal seat height - perfect for lifting your child in and out
• Shoe-friendly foot brake
• Car seat compatible

Price: £979.00

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GB Pockit+ Stroller

Perfect for: Space Saver

One of the world's smallest pushchairs, the GB Pockit Stroller is a ultra-compact stroller suitable from 6 months to 4 years. Features an adjustable harness for optimal adaptation to any size of child. Comfortable and easy push with one hand, swivelling and lockable front wheels. Fast and easy folding to a practical handbag shape with an automatic folding lock to secure makes this stroller ideal for traveling.

Features:

• Ultra-compact folding dimensions
• Optimal comfort for all sizes
• Comfortable and easy push with one hand
• Swivelling and lockable front wheels
• Ideal for traveling - Fast and easy folding to a practical handbag shape
• Spacious shopping basket
• Cover machine washable up to 30°C
• Optional accessories: rain cover, diaper bag, travel bag

Price: £150.00

Allis Plume Pushchair

Perfect for: Toddlers

The Allis Plume pushchair is a seriously comfortable and cleverly compact pushchair with lots of practical features is the ideal for babies from 6 months through to toddlers. Little ones can sleep in peace in the recline seat and parents can check on them using the peek-a-boo window. Parents will love the one hand fold function and large shopping basket. This pushchair would be ideal for taking a toddler on holiday.

Features:

• Lockable 360 swivel wheels, removable and suspension
• Peek A Boo window
• Easy to fold with one hand only
• Seriously comfortable, with a cleverly compact fold
• Large Shopping Basket
• Suitable from 6M ( upto 15Kg Approx)
• Recline seat
• Spacious seat, there's plenty of room to stay comfy
• Aluminium frame

Price: £124.99

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