Pushchair

Pushchairs: Buggy, travel system or all-terrain?

  • Find out the benefits of each type of pushchair
  • Discover which pushchair might best suit your lifestyle
  • Learn more about pushchair features and what to look out for when shopping for a pushchair

Which pushchair is best for you?

Our interactive guide, below, can help you decide what type of buggy will best suit you. Click on 'Standard buggy', 'Travel system' or 'All-terrain buggy' in the bar below to get started, then click on the 'i' icons to find out more about the features of each. 

Once you've decided what type you need, head to our pushchair reviews to find out which buggies are Best Buys. If you decide to buy a travel system, our reviews will tell you which ones are compatible with a Best Buy child car seat, for maximum safety.

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Standard buggy

Buggies - also known as strollers - come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from the lightest, most basic buggy to more robust models with lots of added features.
As a result, they suit a wide variety of people. However, some strollers are not suitable for babies under six months old as the backrest doesn't recline far enough or they don't have enough padding.
Once you know what you’re looking for, visit our pushchair reviews to find out which pushchairs are Best Buys.

Travel system with car seat

Travel systems with child car seats are aimed at people who use their car a lot. They will suit people who want to be able to transfer their child between car, pushchair and home without disturbing them too much.
Travel systems are versatile, but they can be pricey, and it's important to remember that babies should not spend long periods of time in a child car seat.
Our pushchair reviews will tell you which pushchairs are compatible with a Best Buy car seat, for maximum safety.
Once you know what you’re looking for, visit our pushchair reviews to find out which pushchairs are Best Buys.

All-terrain buggy

All-terrain buggies suit parents who spend their free time in the countryside or parks, or who live in areas where the pavements are poor. They provide a smooth ride for your child and cope well with rough ground.
However, they are often too large to use easily on public transport, or in crowded places such as supermarkets. Plus you'll need a big boot to transport them in the car, and a large storage space at home.
Once you know what you’re looking for, visit our pushchair reviews to find out which pushchairs are Best Buys.

Top tips on choosing a pushchair

Try before you buy

Finding a pushchair that suits your size and shape is vital, so once you have found a couple of suitable all-terrain buggies using our compare pushchairs tool, you should always visit a shop and give them a test drive.

Check what’s included 

When buying a pushchair be sure to check what’s included in the price, so you can make a meaningful price comparison. For example, check whether you will have to pay more for extras such as raincovers, footmuffs, accessories bags and bumper bars. With travel systems, the price rarely includes the child car seat.

Think about storage

If storage space is an issue, either in your home or in your car boot, make sure you choose a compact pushchair that won’t take up too much space. Pushchairs that stand upright independently when folded, or are easy to lock folded, are easier to store.

If you mostly walk

You should look for a pushchair that’s easy to push on variety of surfaces and can negotiate curbs and stairs with ease. Good suspension and large wheels will result in a smoother ride, but if you’ll be walking on rough ground you might want to consider an all-terrain pushchair. Protection from wind, rain and sun is also important and if you have to negotiate stairs or lift the pushchair frequently, you should choose a lightweight one.

If you mostly take public transport

You should look for a pushchair that is lightweight and quick and easy to fold. Check our pushchair reviews to see how different pushchairs rate for use on public transport.

If you mostly drive

You’ll need to check whether a folded pushchair and accessories will fit in your boot, before you buy. You might consider buying a travel system, ie a pushchair that can be fitted with a car seat.

Once you've decided which type is best for you, visit our Best Buy pushchair reviews.

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