There is such a plethora of things to organise just to leave the house when you have a newborn (wipes, bibs, toys, you name it), that anything you can do to make life easier will always be a good idea.
And a suitable travel systems will certainly do that for you if you're trying to get prepared.
What is a travel system?
A travel system is essentially a pushchair that you can use with a car seat and a carrycot, as well everything you need in one for a simple trip to the shops, to see family or to take on holiday.
These nifty contraptions come in different shapes and sizes for your needs, whether you want a lightweight, foldable stroller or a plush pram for a newborn.
How much are travel systems?
A good travel system can cost anywhere from a couple of hundred pounds right up to a whopping £1000 so there's a lot of choice out there depending on your budget.
Of course you can buy products like the pram, car seat or carrycot separately, but travel systems are designed to be more cost effective and will save you time searching for everything individually.
What features should I look for?
One quite important category that no one really thinks of is the size. If your stroller can't fit in and around your home (specifically out the front door), or inside your boot - you'll have a problem.
Weight is another thing to think about, for when you'll need to disassemble parts and get get around easily. We'd also recommend looking for other features including facilities to board another small child, sun canopies and ISOfix attachments.
An Isofix child seat is 'plugged' into the corresponding fitting points in the car, removing the need to use the car's seat belts to secure it.
We’ve rounded up the best baby travel systems to make mum life easier below and there’s something good for every budget.
Best travel systems to buy
1. Hauck Shopper SLX Trio Set
Best for affordability
Suitable from: Birth to approx four years old
Key features: 5-point harness, easy switch from pram to stroller, foldable
Weight: 8.1kg
ISOFIX: No
With a carrycot, car seat and a shopper buggy, this well-priced baby travel system has everything you need right from birth to pre-school age. One thing we love about this is how quickly it can transform from a pram into a stroller once your child is old enough to do so.
Its swivelling, lockable wheels make it easy to manoeuvre, and it has also compact folded dimensions to fit into a small car boot.
The carrycot and car seat are quick and easy to mount onto the integrated adapters using the practical easy-fix system, and there's an extra-large shopping basket for all your necessities.
2. Joie Juva Travel System
Best budget travel system
Suitable from: Birth to 13kg
Key features: 5-point harness, removable newborn support cushions, freestanding fold
Weight: 7.9kg
ISOFIX: No
If you're looking for the best affordable baby travel system, this has to be up there thanks to its lightweight chassis that's easy to manoeuvre on the street, in the park or up the stairs.
The pushchair suitable from birth with multi reclining positions, including lie-flat, has a one-hand recline adjustment for ease of use, a forward-facing start, and lockable wheels.
There's also a handy shopping basket, detachable hood and a rain cover. The infant car seat carrier is rear-facing with side impact protection, and is suitable to take baby home from the hospital.
3. Cosatto Giggle Mix Travel System Bundle
Best lightweight travel system
Suitable from: Birth to 20kg
Key features: 5-point harness, four recline positions, all-round premium suspension
Weight: 5.5kg
ISOFIX: Yes
Who could resist this stylish baby travel system enhanced with a beautiful print of Mister Fox?
It mixes cute with chic, and delivers on performance, too, with a convertible pram-to-seat and car seat, along with a rain cover.
It offers forward and rear seat options, multiple reclining positions (suitable from birth), lockable swivel wheels, a shopping basket and a foot muff. There's also a detachable hood, and the pushchair's cover is removable and washable. Practical and pretty.
The bundle also comes comes with a coordinating Port i-Size car seat and adaptors.
4. Ickle Bubba Stomp V4 iSize Special Edition Baby Travel System
Best premium travel system
Suitable from: Birth to approx three years old
Key features: Two sun visors, multi recline positions, quick fold auto lock
Weight: 6.5kg
ISOFIX: Yes
If budget isn't an issue, this Ickle Bubba baby travel system is worth splashing out on.
The gorgeous olive-toned carrycot can be used as a pram or a stroller, while its easy-click release makes for quick transitions between car and pushchair with the handy car seat.
When it comes to value for money, the stomp v4 is a great buy for new parents who want to cover all the bases in maximum style and comfort.
The deluxe no-foam tires offer a smooth ride, and the carry cot has a rain cover, flexible hood, and safety mattress. High-end and high-quality.
5. Chicco Trio Best Friend Travel System
Best travel system for city living
Suitable from: Birth to approx three years old
Key features: Universal fitting, three recline positions, shock absorbing wheels
Weight: 10kg
ISOFIX: No
Including a carrycot, group 0+ rear-facing car seat and a stroller, this system has everything you need at a reasonable price point.
The best friend stroller has a very simple and intuitive mechanism. The seat is 2-way facing, as well as super comfortable and cosy for the baby and the adjustable handle, in precious Eco-leather, gives the stroller a high quality finishing touch.
Whether popping out to the shops or travelling longer distances, it's easy to switch from stroller to car and also folds up into a compact size for simple storage and transportation - a great little investment.
Buy now from Uber Kids (£399).
6. Graco Evo XT i-Size Travel System
Best for on-the-go parents
Suitable from: Birth to approx three years old
Key features: One hand fold mechanism, lockable swivel wheels, comes with foot cover
Weight: 7kg
ISOFIX: Yes
Designed with busy parents in mind, this travel system bundle has all the necessary goods to get you out and about with ease from birth.
We love the stylish design and lightweight body that makes it perfect for a busy family on the go.
The reversible pushchair seat unit has three recline positions to lie-flat, adjustable handles, a one-hand fold mechanism to make things easy, a car seat, luxury carrycot and rain cover.
7. Homcom 3-in-1 Travel System
Best for busy parents
Suitable from: Birth to approx three years old
Key features: One hand fold mechanism, lockable swivel wheels, comes with foot cover
Weight: 7kg
ISOFIX: Yes
A three-in-one design at a very good price, this stroller, carrycot and car seat combination makes transitions from the car to outdoors super-easy.
Offering a smooth ride, it boasts an impact-absorbing base, a removable overhead canopy a flip-out visor and window.
The cot is reversible so you can see your tot while using the pushchair, it's also easy to push along and also features a bottom carry bag for convenient storage on-the-go.
It's also foldable to pop in the car boot or store away when not in use, a great little buy for expectant parents.
8. Nuna Triv-Pipa 5 Piece Pushchair Bundle
Best luxury travel system
Suitable from: Birth to 22kg
Key features: Built in safety wings, 13 ISOfix positions, freestanding fold
Weight: 10.3kg
ISOFIX: Yes
The Pipa Next car seat is i-Size regulation compliant side impact protection and built-in wings that automatically deploy when the car seat is installed for ultimate safety when travelling with your little one.
It's lightweight enough to tote while doing your shopping, or travelling around town, urban settings.
The Pipa Next isofix base is designed with a five-second True lock installation and 13 ISOFIX positions that allow a custom fit to your vehicle seat. Lightweight, compact and with spring suspension technology, this is the perfect ride for your little one.
Buy now from John Lewis (£950).
9. iCandy Orange Pushchair
Best for two children
Suitable from: Birth to 25kg
Key features: Cinema seating, integrated buggy board, three recline positions
Weight: 12.6kg
ISOFIX: Yes
The iCandy Orange is the ultimate companion when it comes to parenthood and this multi-functional pushchair is ready for the adventure.
If you have another small child, an integrated Ride-on Board allows for you to keep an eye on both little ones. Whilst the lightweight and streamlined chassis, super spacious basket and even a changing bag and Duo Pod included, means the iCandy Orange is ready for everything from the word go.
The added peace of mind that the iCandy Orange can scale into a double pushchair future proofs the design for parents.
10. Ocarro Complete 9-piece Travel System Bundle
Best overall bundle
Suitable from: Birth to approx four years old
Key features: One hand fold mechanism, chest pads and head hugger included, universal cup holder
Weight: 13.7kg
ISOFIX: Yes
Entering blow-the-budget territory, this nice-piece baby travel system bundle comes with all the bells and whistles.
The all-terrain pushchair has puncture-proof wheels and a footmuff to keep baby snug in the cold weather.
And when it comes to packing your Ocarro away in the car or at home, you can quickly fold it using one hand, then store it neatly away thanks to its compact design.
There's also a carrycot, adaptor, cup holder for your coffee (very important), a changing bag, parasol, and car seat. What more could you need?
11. Raffi Travel System
Best award-wining bundle
Suitable from: Birth to three years old
Key features: Adjustable Seat Unit with Canopy, 2-in-1 Rain Cover, Generous underseat storage basket
Weight: 12.5kg
ISOFIX: Yes
If you love strolling the streets with your little one in tow, then you’ll love the new and improved Raffi Travel System. A must-have for everyday adventures in the wild, and the city, it comes with toughened wheel quality, all-round suspension and three reclining seat settings, for minimal fuss and maximum chill.
You'll be able to store all your shopping-essentials in the large, underseat basket and be prepared, whatever the weather.
The Raffi is now made from 100% recyclable fabrics and comes in three easy-clean, mud-friendly colours – Black, Vapour Grey and Navy Blue.