When you are shopping for baby, you’ll see lots of different pushchairs and car seats. Many parents choose to have matching items – both so that they can express their personality through the style and fabrics of their chosen pushchair but also so that the car seat will be able to click onto the chassis to be used as a travel system.
What exactly is a travel system?
For parents wanting the ideal travel solution for their baby, a pushchair and car seat are two of the most essential items. That’s why many parents opt for a travel system, which is a pushchair (chassis and seat unit) that comes with a car seat that can be clicked straight onto the chassis. This means that if you drive to the shops with your baby, there’s no need to wake them when you get there, as you can simply put the car seat onto the pushchair wheels.
Bundle or not?
It’s well worth looking for special offers from retailers, which often include additional extras that you may find useful. Many pushchairs offer the addition of a carrycot that you can use for your baby’s first few months; some can even be used for overnight sleeping, which is ideal for travelling or if you don’t want to buy an extra crib. If your model doesn’t offer a carrycot, make sure the pushchair seat lies completely flat for newborns. You might also want the security of an ISOFIX car seat base, so look for a bundle that includes this useful item. Other extras include car seat adaptors, changing bags, raincovers, sunshades, cup holder and footmuffs. Do consider if you will use all the items and don’t be bamboozled into a bundle if some of the items will just stay in their boxes!
Car seat safety
It’s a very confusing market, with two different types of car seat laws in play but, put simply, for a Travel System you’ll need either a Group 0+ car seat, which holds babies from birth to 13kg, or an i-Size version, which can be used until your baby is 83cm tall. Look for lie-flat car seats, which help your baby’s breathing and make sure that newborns are not in car seats for longer than two hours according to advice from The Lullaby Trust. They are not a place for your baby to sleep; they are for safe travel.
Remember:
- Check the seat fits your car
- Never buy a second-hand one unless you are sure it has never been in an accident
- Move your child to the next seat as soon as they reach the upper weight or height
- Place the seat in the centre of the rear seat
- Never use a car seat where there’s an active air bag
- Rearward facing is by far the safest, so keep your child facing the rear as long as possible – to four years is recommended
What should I look for?
Try to see the items in person if you can and get the retailer to demonstrate how to fold and unfold, how to attach the seat and carrycot and how the car seat fits. Make sure it’s not too heavy for you to lift, that you can fold it and that it fits in your car - and home!
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*(All pushchair weight stated are for the chassis and seat unit)
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Silver Cross Dune (inc: pushchair, car seat and base, adaptors and cup holder)
Pushchair weight: 12.5kg
Car seat weight: 5.45kg
Best feature: Seat unit grows with your child
Pushchair: Get yourself on the waiting list for the latest oeuvre from Royal pram makers, Silver Cross. Out soon, its new Dune is a contemporary travel system designed to look amazing in the city and has lots of great features to help make parenting effortless.
The chassis is sleek and strong, so it will be a long-lasting pushchair that will see you through several babies. It has small, yet very manoeuvrable wheels that are durable and have a reflective accent to keep you safe on dull days. There’s a telescopic handle covered with the same vegan leather that’s on the gate-opening bumper bar and the hood is not only a good size to start with but it also has an extendable panel to give even more coverage, plus a mesh airflow panel for hotter days. The chassis can be folded with just one hand, in a two-step process, which is great when you’re carrying a baby in the other. It locks together and is freestanding when folded and neither the fabric nor handle touches the floor. There’s good suspension all round and the shopping basket is nice and deep.
Now the genius part – the seat unit can grow as your child does! A simple sliding button on the back raises both headrest and harness at the same time, as the best car seats do – no need to re-thread the harness as your little one gets bigger! This pushchair looks and feels really well built with luxe tailored fabrics and neat little touches and with a nod to sustainability, all fabrics are from recycled materials and have bamboo linings that help maintain your baby’s body temperature.
Car seat: The rear facing Dream i-Size clicks easily onto the chassis and has memory buttons that stay unlocked when you want to remove it. It has been awarded the best ever safety rating by testing institute ADAC and features lovely soft anti-bacterial bamboo fabrics. Suitable from birth to 85cm (about 15 months), it has four layers of impact protection to keep your little one safe. It has a great installation video, accessed via your phone, so you can remind yourself of how to instal it safely every time. Used on a one-click i-Size base, it makes a great option for transporting your baby from the pushchair to the shop and home again.
Carrycot: Yes, the from-birth carrycot has great ventilation thanks to an adjustable air flow vent and a mesh hood panel. It folds for storage and has its own travel bag.
Also available at KiddiesKingdom
Buy now £1205.00, John Lewis
Uppababy Vista (inc: pushchair, carrycot and car seat with adaptors)
Pushchair weight: 12.4kg
Car seat weight: 4.3kg
Best feature: Transforms from a single to a double pushchair
Pushchair: A very neat and stylish pushchair, this comes with a matching carrycot and MESA car seat to create a travel system. But the good stuff doesn’t end there, as if you decide to add to your family – or if you have twins – you can transform the single pushchair into a double, with the ability to add two seats, two carrycots, two car seats or any combination of those. You can even add the PiggyBack ride-along board for a third child, ideal if you have a very young family all under three or four years old. The pushchair seat can face you or the world and it has a generous five recline positions, so there’s a comfy sitting or lying position for even the fussiest baby. The ventilated hood is a good size, is extendable and has a flip-out visor, so even low sun rays and light drizzle won’t affect your little one, plus the whole hood can be raised – a god-send for very tall babies. The handle is particularly nice, covered with premium leather and it is very adjustable, so even very short or very tall parents will be able to find a comfortable pushchair position. The manoeuvrable chassis is sturdy and can be folded easily, with the seat unit in place. It stands on its own when folded, avoiding banged shins. The wheels are a good size with shock-absorbing suspension to make a smooth ride, even over bumpy ground. The basket is huge – one of the largest I have seen, ideal for shopping, toys, changing bags and more. While it’s not the lightest of pushchairs, when you consider that the chassis needs to be able to take three children, you’ll realise that you have a long-lasting and durable product. There are an amazing 10 colour choices, including my favourites Noa, which is a dark blue on a carbon frame, Alice which is a beautiful pale pink on a silver frame and Emmet, which is a lovely green on silver.
Car seat: The MESA car seat can be used to 78cm and attaches directly to the frame, so there are no adaptors to mess around with (it can also be seat belt fitted) and it will help you move your baby from car to street without waking them. There’s an insert to help very young babies lie flatter and the headrest and harness can be adjusted together as your baby grows.
Carrycot? Yes, it comes with a generous sized carrycot that turns the pushchair into a stylish pram, with your baby lying flat on the comfortable and ventilated mattress and base. Suitable for overnight sleeping, it has a large and extendable UPF 50+ sunshade with a ventilation panel.
Buy now £1249.00, KiddiesKingdom
Bugaboo Fox 3 (inc: pushchair carrycot, car seat + accessories)
Pushchair weight: 9.9kg
Car seat weight: 3kg
Best feature: Great for off-roading
Pushchair: If you are an outdoorsy family who loves nothing better than to get out and explore, this all-terrain pushchair may be just the one for you. Incredibly easy to manoeuvre (you can, they say, push it with just one finger), it has really good suspension that includes a central point on the chassis to help absorb shocks from cobbles and curbs, springs above the wheels and with large puncture-proof tyres that help keep your little one riding smoothly no matter how bumpy the ground.
The Fox has a good and easy-to-use five-point harness in a nice woven fabric that’s gentle against your baby’s skin. All functions are controlled by white memory buttons that are easy to spot and use and the seat can be placed facing either forwards or backwards. It’s a fixed-position seat, meaning you shouldn’t use it from birth – but you can add the Carrycot for the first few months. The brake clicks on and off with just a touch of your toe. The handlebar has a large range of movement to suit even the tallest parent – well, it is from a Dutch company after all.
The fold is easy, though the handle does touch the floor and the pushchair is quite bulky when folded, especially with the seat unit in place – but that’s the pay-off when you want something as durable and functional as the Fox. It has a generous canopy that extends, plus a zip-out panel for full coverage form the elements and a handy peek-a-boo mesh window so you can keep an eye on your little one as they sleep; it provides extra ventilation too. It comes in seven lovely stainproof, soft fabric colours including my favourite, Forest Green and you can also choose your chassis colour from black or the new graphite.
Car seat: Bugaboo has chosen to pair with Nuna for an i-Size car seat that attaches to the pushchair. The Bugaboo Turtle Air by Nuna can be used from birth to 85cm (about 13kg or 15 months) and is ISOFIX compatible. It’s light and easy to carry thanks to its ergonomic handle and the fabrics inside are deliciously soft Merino wool to keep your baby’s temperature regulated. It has a neat canopy with sun visor, a newborn inlay and adjustable headrest.
Carrycot: Yes, you can add the Breezy carrycot which can be used from birth, has good ventilation, an extendable hood and an aerated mattress to help regulate your baby’s temperature.
Buy now £1215.00, Bugaboo
Peg Perego Veloce Lounge Modular (inc: pushchair, carrycot, car seat and changing bag)
Pushchair weight: 10.7kg
Car seat weight: 5.5kg
Best feature: cool Italian style
Pushchair: If you’re a fan of Italian style, this will turn heads and set you apart from other parents. The stroller is a very agile model with a smart, European look that helps it stand out and it has great quality wheels with high-visibility accents to steer easily around shops or roll over bumpy ground. The seat unit can be turned either way with simple to use clips, has great padding and it reclines flat for use with very small babies or when they drop off for a nap. The handlebar has several positions, including a position where it can be folded upright, to save space if you are folding the pushchair or are in a lift, for example and it is covered with leather. One genius feature is that you don’t have to bend to fold the pushchair – just use the control on the middle of the handle to fold the chassis down and it can not only be folded with the seat in place (in either direction) but it’s extremely compact when folded and stands alone. It’s also nice that the seat fabric and the handlebar are kept away from the floor, keeping both clean. The basket is large and reinforced, which means you can carry some hefty shopping with you and its open back makes it easy to access. The hood is large, with a zip-out extendable panel and a ventilation section at the back and it offers UPF50+ protection. The seat is a good size too, with a five-point harness that has pads in the outer pushchair colour and the bumper bar can be opened from either side and is covered with eco-leather. The brake is really good – easy to push off and on and there’s a colour indicator to tell you if it’s locked or not.
Car seat: The Primo Viaggio Lounge is an i-Size car seat that can be used from birth up to 87 cm (around 15 months) and has a neat three position recline function, including lie-flat, the healthiest position for babies to travel. It can be used with the car’s seat belts or with an i-Size base and has a UPF50+ ventilated hood to protect your baby between your home and the car. It has good side impact protection thanks to kinetic pods, which move force away from your child in the event of a crash. It grows with your baby - the belt and headrest adjust together – and it clicks straight on to the pushchair chassis without the need for extra kit.
Carrycot: yes, you can add the Culla Grande, which has an adjustable head and footrest section, large hood with ventilation and can be used for safe travel in the car too.
Buy now £799.64, Kids Room
Nuna Mixx Next (inc: pushchair, carrycot, car seatamd base)
Pushchair weight: 11.9kg
Car seat weight: 2.8kg
Best feature: Superbly designed with luxe fabrics
Pushchair: This pushchair has won the coveted Red Dot design award and it’s easy to see why – it has lots of great features, functions well and looks great too. The seat unit with its five reclining positions, one fully flat, which can be used from birth, clicks easily on and off the pushchair chassis. It has a ventilated seat back to keep your baby at just the right temperature (the mesh can be used alone without the seat liner in summer – genius!) and the seat will face the front or the rear. It has an extending UPF50+ hood with two ventilation panels - there’s even a pop-out sun visor. The leg support is adjustable and the bumper bar, rather than opening, drops down – not as handy as an opening bar and could be quite tricky with older children. Both bumper bar and handle are covered with a luxurious leatherette and all fabrics are lovely soft tweed-like weave that repels dirt. The five-point harness has magnetic help to get it into the right position and lap and shoulder are padded. The pushchair folds simply and is a neat package when folded, though not as flat as some – check it fits your car boot. The foam-filled wheels have a lovely shape and are quite distinctive, with suspension all round. It comes in five muted and stylish colours including black of course and a rather lovely taupe.
Car seat: The PIPA Next car seat is a rear-facing, base-fixed seat (it can also be belt-fixed), suitable from 40-83 cm (birth to around 13kg) and weighs just 2.8kg, one of the lightest I’ve come across. It’s aircraft certified (so you can fly with it), has a headrest that can be adjusted with just one hand and has good side impact protection. The ‘Dream Drape’ us an integral sunshade that pulls out and attaches with magnets.
Carrycot? Yes, the MIXX Next Carrycot with two large ventilation panels can be used for occasional overnight sleeping and also attached to the Next car seat base in the car. The apron attaches with magnets and there’s a breathable, thick mattress plus a hidden pocket for your valuables.
Buy now £1000.00, Mamas and Papas
iCandy Orange (inc: pushchair, carrycot, Cabriofix car seat and base)
Pushchair weight: 12.1 kg
Car seat weight: 3.2kg
Best feature: Elevators to raise your child higher
Pushchair: iCandy has been making great-looking prams for years now and its Orange (confusingly the name of the model, not its colour) espoused cool features early on, such as an integrated ride-on board, elevators to raise your baby closer and the ability to transform into a double. Use the seat unit for a pushchair that faces front or back with four recline positions (including lie-flat), adjustable with one hand. It can be folded quickly with one hand, locks when folded and has a handy carry strap. On the seat’s rear is a handy pouch with two zipped compartments to store keys and precious items and there is an extendable hood with ventilation panel and a commodious basket for your shopping or changing bag – luckily, a matching one comes with the pushchair. Want to use it as a travel system for quick trips to the shops? No problem, just use the adaptors to attach a car seat. The aluminium chassis is light yet durable - it needs to be, as you can potentially transport three children! The pushchair can be used as a single with car seat, carrycot or seat unit, as a double with any configuration of those, plus an older child can stand on the ride-on board, so it has great longevity. Fabrics are soft and good quality; the tyres are smooth and puncture-proof and the adjustable handlebar (from 95 to 105cm) is covered with a lush leatherette that’s also used on the bumper bar. The brake is set to one side to prevent catching your foot as you walk and Orange has a neat and narrow profile, great for manoeuvrability in shops. Using the elevators raises the seat, carrycot or car seat, which is great for newborns when you want them close and for mums who have had Caesareans, as you don’t have to bend so far down. It’s perhaps most useful when you have the seat unit on elevators facing forward, as this creates space for your older child to stand on the ride-on board. It comes in light or dark grey, Royal or light blue, sandstone and black and the chassis can be chosen in black or grey.
Car seat: Although iCandy doesn’t make its own car seat, Orange can be used with a wide variety including the Maxi-Cosi Cabriofix, an i-Size seat that suits newborns up to 75cm and is super lightweight, with a large, protective canopy, newborn inlay and headrest. It can be used with an ISOFIX base too.
Carrycot? Yes, add the iCandy carrycot that faces the parent, allows baby to lie flat and is suitable for overnight sleeping. It has a soft fleece lining and comfy, ventilated mattress.
Buy now £875.00, Boots
Maxi-Cosi Adorra Luxe Pebble 360 (inc: pushchair, car seat and base, carrycot)
Pushchair weight: 12.2kg
Car seat weight: 3.2kg
Best feature: All you need from birth to four
Pushchair: The Adorra is part of a whole smart package that allows you to transport your baby by pushchair or car from birth to around three years. This pushchair has a smart chrome chassis with black trim and the bumper bar and handlebar are covered with really lovely vegan leather that’s super comfortable to hold and looks great too. All fabrics across each part of the travel system are made of a soft twill and there are touches of breathable mesh and embroidery to make it feel plush; though there’s only two colour choices, both are smart greys that will suit most tastes. The wheels are solid PVA, easy to steer with one hand though not always great on very bumpy surfaces and it has a very generous shopping basket, able to fit a couple of shopping bags. The brake is on centre of the rear axle, which makes it easy to find and is pushed down to lock, up to release. The adjustable handle offers a good range of heights and the seat can be used from birth and face either front or back. One nice touch is the memory buttons; they are accented in light grey so they’re easy to spot and they stay in when pressed so that it’s easy to remove the seat, carrycot or car seat. A lever at the back of the well-padded seat reclines it and it will lie completely flat for newborns; the leg rest is also adjustable to allow little feet to rest. The hood is not as large as some, though adequate and the bumper bar opens from either side. Folding is easy with the seat unit in place in either direction, though the handle may touch the floor, so watch for rough surfaces.
Car seat: It comes with the Tinca i-Size car seat and base, which scores high on in-car safety, has good side impact protection, a newborn inlay and a simple to use harness. It can be used from birth to around 12 months and has a large UV protective canopy.
Carrycot? Yes, the bundle comes with the Oria carrycot, a well thought out design that’s foldable, making it easy to store when you’re not using it, and for travel. It’s light and spacious and clicks quickly onto the pushchair chassis.
Buy now £866.00, Baby Planet Online
Cosatto Wow Continental Bureau (inc: pushchair, carrycot, car seat and base, cosy toes, changing bag, toy)
Pushchair weight: 9.8kg
Car seat weight: 4.6kg
Best feature: Two types of suspension
Pushchair: The Wow is a compact-folding pushchair that promises to fit into even the smallest car boots and is great for transporting your baby from birth to three or four years. It has an adjustable handle with several positions, covered with nice leatherette and the brakes are easy to engage and release, even when you’re wearing sandals. The seat, which reclines through four positions, can be raised and lowered with one hand, as can the leg rest, and it can be turned towards you or the world. The wheels are puncture-proof and while the rear wheels are large enough for bumpy ground, the front ones are a little small for all terrains, though they’d be pretty nippy in the shops. All three elements, the car seat, carrycot and seat unit click on and off the chassis really easily and the bumper bar opens from either side to allow access to your baby. Designed in the UK, the stylish fabrics are lovely and have cute contrast linings and have that bit of personality you’d expect from Cosatto. The basket underneath is roomy and the lightweight aluminium chassis has two suspension modes: a tighter suspension for city streets and a bouncier mode for when you’re heading into the country. The pushchair folds into a compact bundle and locks together and it comes with not just raincovers but also a matching footmuff and changing bag to complete the look. The hood is a good size and though it doesn’t have an extendable panel, it does have a flip-out visor and a viewing window that opens and closes silently – great when you don’t want to wake a sleeping baby!
Car seat: The Wow comes with the RAC Port i-Size seat, which fits your little one from birth right up to 87cm (about 15 months) and it can be used rearward facing with your car’s seat belt or Cosatto’s ISOFIX base. It has neat memory buttons that help you take the car seat off the pushchair chassis – push them in and they remain released on one side so that you can release the other side too.
Carrycot? Yes, the bundle includes a carrycot with a hood ventilation panel, a winter flap for weather protection, plus an adjustable backrest. One hand releases it from the frame.
Buy now £1299.95, Cosatto
Graco Near2Me (inc: pushchair, carrycot, car seat)
Pushchair weight: 10.6kg
Car seat weight: 3.66kg
Best feature: Seat can be raised nearer to the parent
Pushchair: One of the best things about this pushchair is that it features a function called Slide2Me, which allows the parent to move the child’s seat through three height positions. This means you can have them close to you as you push, raise them up to a café table or drop them down lower when they sleep. You can do all this with the child in the seat facing either way (and with car seat or carrycot), though bear in mind it will be more difficult with a heavier toddler! The seat can be turned towards the front as well as facing you with simple buttons on the sides and it has three reclines, including one that allows your child to lie flat. It is made with nice fabric and leatherette accents and it comes with a lovely padded footmuff and raincover, so you’re covered for all weathers. It has a light, slim chassis with large back wheels to make the ride comfortable and swivel front wheels. The pushchair can be folded with the seat in place, though only in the forward position (the handlebar does touch the ground, so watch where you put it) and it is neat and compact when folded, locks and stands alone.
The brake is simple to engage or release with one push of your toe and the harness has good padding and is easy to click in place. The hood is a fair size and though it does not have the large, ventilated panels other models do, it has a viewing panel of mesh and a pull-out visor. The bumper bar can be released with a simple push-button from either side and both seat unit and leg rest are adjustable. Sadly, the handle is not adjustable, so make sure it is comfortable for both you and your partner. The basket at first appears rather shallow, but you can raise the back end to make it deeper; I’m not sure why you’d ever want it in its lower position!
Car seat: The i-Size car seat that comes with this pushchair can be attached using the included adapters and can be used as an ISOFIX seat using the base (sold separately). It has a five-point harness, a large canopy and is very lightweight. It offers good crash protection and is easy to instal using intuitive belt routes or the click-on base. Covers are machine washable and your baby can travel rear-facing up to about one year.
Carrycot? Yes, the bundle includes the Near2Me Carrycot, which is foldable, has a padded handle can be used for occasional overnight sleeping.
Buy now £320.00, Amazon
Ickle Bubba Stomp V3 (inc: carrycot and car seat with ISOFIX base, window shades, changing bag, footmuff)
Pushchair weight: 7.1kg
Car seat weight: 3.4kg
Best feature: A budget bundle with all you need included
Pushchair: The Stomp V3 is a budget-friendly travel system and it comes with all you could possibly need for your little one from newborn to around four years. The chassis is lightweight and manoeuvrable and though it might not have the luxe ride of some expensive makes, it doesn’t feel like a cheap option and rides well over smooth or rough terrain thanks to puncture-proof, foam and a chassis that puts baby’s weight right in the middle.
There’s all-round suspension plus a large basket for all your baby bits. The long bar brake is easy to use (no need to feel for it with your toe) and the bundle includes not just rain covers but window shades too. It’s super simple to fold and is even smaller if you remove the seat unit. The handle has a smart, luxe feel, leatherette covering and is adjustable (it pivots rather than pulling out) through different positions. The seat pivots (rather than flattening) through three positions and can be turned parent- or world- facing; this does mean it isn’t suitable for newborns but that’s no problem, as the pushchair comes with a carrycot to use from birth. The recline must be done with two hands, which can be tricky with your child in place.
The hood is made of a light and stretchy fabric, is a good size and wipes clean. The bumper bar has the same leatherette as the handle, though it can’t be opened from one side; you have to remove the whole thing to get a larger child in. It has a matching changing bag too. The fold is quick and easy, though the handle does touch the ground, so make sure it’s in a clean place. There’s a choice of three chassis, five fabrics and two handle trim colours, so you can create a unique transport system.
Car seat: The lightweight Galaxy car seat is an ISOFIX seat and comes with an ISOFIX base (or you can use the car’s seat belts) and has a double layer frame for good side impact protection. The head hugger keeps your baby’s head in the correct positions and the headrest adjusts through five positions. It comes with a hood and chest and lap pads plus there’s a lie-flatter option for very young babies.
Carrycot? Yes, it comes with a matching carrycot which, while it feels a little small and shallow for long-term use, is great for newborns on the pushchair chassis. It has a hood an apron and clicks swiftly onto the chassis.
Buy now £499.00, Online4Baby
Joie Finity i-Level Travel System (includes pushchair, carrycot, i-Level car seat, ISOFIX base)
Pushchair weight: 11.2kg
Car seat weight: 4.83kg
Best feature: a good all-rounder
Pushchair: Joie offers affordable pushchairs and the Signature collection, of which this forms a part, features more luxurious woven fabrics. This is very reasonable price for such a versatile pushchair, with its four modes: with the car seat, carrycot, or with the seat facing either front or back. It has four recline positions that are adjusted one-handed with a lever and the leg rest has two.
The seat, though it reclines to a flat position suitable for newborns feels a little exposed at the sides though you can use the carrycot for the first few months. It’s compact and yet sturdy and can carry your child up to 22kg – that’s a four year old! It is not a bad weight either at 11.2kg, though it’s not one of the lightest. The aluminium chassis is easy to handle and it has all-wheel suspension, meaning it handles well on most surfaces, the wheels are puncture-proof and the handle can be adjusted to suit your height. Inside the nicely padded seat is a buckle with magnets to help you close it, which makes it easy to use. It has a very large, easy to access basket, even when the seat is fully reclined with a removable bag, good for baby changes. The hood is generous, with a flip out visor and ventilation panel and it has a pocket on the back of the seat for your phone or keys. It folds easily one-handed and is pretty small when folded and has a carry handle.
The brake, while easy to use, is a little small. It comes in three colours – Eclipse, which is black on a black chassis, Oyster, a two-tone grey on a grey chassis and my favourite, Pine, which is a lovely two-tone green on a grey chassis. All have a brown vegan leather trim.
Car seat: The pushchair comes with the i-Level car seat, an ISOFIX seat with a base that can also be used with the next stage car seat, meaning it has a longer life. The seat lies flat (to 1570) which allows your baby to breathe more easily and it can be used like this in the car or on the pushchair. The headrest has clever memory foam that is safe for your baby’s head and neck and both headrest and harness adjust to fit your growing baby simultaneously.
Carrycot? Yes, the Ramble carrycot fits this model.
Buy now £820.00, PramWorld
Thule Shine (inc: pushchair, car seat)
Pushchair weight: 9kg
Car seat weight: 4.8kg
Best feature: Excellent for holidays
Pushchair: Designed as a city stroller, this neat little pushchair is also great if you’re heading away on holiday. The seat is nicely padded and can face parent or world and it has a generously sized and ventilated canopy too, which gives great coverage from the wind and rain. The leg rest can be adjusted to keep baby feet supported. The basket can take a whopping nine kilos of luggage and it’s easily accessible from the rear, even with the seat reclined. When you want to pack it away, the Shine folds easily with a one-handed action, clicks together and stands alone when folded. There’s no need to remove the seat, either. It comes in three lovely shades; pale pink, pale blue and black.
Car seat: Thule recommends several car seats to click onto the Shine chassis but the best-looking and one of the safest is the Cybex Cloud X i-Size seat. This rearward facing seat has lots of great features including an i-Size base, plus an ergonomic lie-flat position that means you can use the car seat for longer for very young babies. The headrest grows with your baby through 11 positions and it offers Linear Side-impact Protection for in-car safety. Add the inlay for newborns and use the UPF50+ canopy to protect from sun and wind.
Carrycot: Yes, there’s a soft bassinet that you can pop on top of the chassis for very young babies. It can’t be used for overnight sleeping but it’s great for trips and uses the same hood as the seat.
Buy now £999.95, Natural Baby Shower
