Top buggy brands Silver Cross pushchairs
Generations of children have travelled the streets in iconic Silver Cross prams, including the Queen, Prince Charles and Princes William and Harry.
Today, Silver Cross covers the whole baby transport market with products ranging from luxury ‘traditional’ prams that cost more than £1,000 to modern, lightweight pushchairs.
As well as the royals, celebrity Silver Cross fans include Kate Hudson, Katie Price, Marcia Cross, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elizabeth Hurley, Catherine Zeta Jones, Madonna, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
Watch our first look video review of the Silver Cross Zest Vogue to see a modern Silver Cross pushchair in action.
What is a typical Silver Cross pushchair like?
The Silver Cross range is split into buggies, pram systems – half way between a pram and a pushchair with a seat that converts into a pram body - and its Heritage collection of traditional prams.
Pram systems are compatible with the Which?-tested Ventura Plus car seat.
The Silver Cross Surf is available in a range of colours
Prices vary hugely, with Heritage prams costing £1,000 or more and lightweight buggies priced from £95.
The bestselling 3D pram system is a stylish lightweight pram that cleverly converts into a pushchair once your baby is old enough to sit up.
How much does a Silver Cross pushchair cost?
Expect to pay:
- around £95 to £250 for a Silver Cross pushchair - Dazzle, Zest Vogue, Pop Classic, Pop Vogue, Pop Duo Twin, and Fizz Vogue
- around £175 to £650 for a Silver Cross pram system – 3D Classic, 3D Vogue, Linear Freeway, Linear Sleepover, Classic Sleepover and Surf
- around £950 to £1,250 for a traditional pram – Kensington and Balmoral
If you’re prepared to buy second-hand, prices on eBay (checked December 2011) average £126 for the Silver Cross 3D pram system (we found prices ranged from £26 to £335 depending on the condition and accessories included.)
Read our advice guide on buying second-hand baby products before you buy.
How we review Silver Cross pushchairs
Our experts in the test lab put each Silver Cross pushchair through more than 30 tests to check its strength, durability and safety, in line with British Standards.
The Silver Cross Zest Vogue is a lightweight pushchair
We assess how easy the pushchair is to push, adjust for children of different ages and fold up. We also test whether it will fit unfolded on an escalator and on public transport, or folded in the boot of a small family car. We even find out how easy it is to remove food stains from the pushchair fabric.
The final part of our testing involves a panel of parents (and their babies), who rate the appearance and features of the pushchair and take it for a spin to see how easy and convenient it is to manoeuvre on pavements, bumpy ground, up and down stairs and around other obstacles.
You can find out more about how we test pushchairs and read customer views from parents who already own each pushchair in our full pushchair reviews.
Silver Cross Pop review
Which? members can check out our full Silver Cross Pop review to see how this lightweight budget pushchair performed in our tests and read the views of parents who already own this pushchair.
The Pop is also available as a twin pushchair, the Silver Cross Pop Duo.
Silver Cross 3D review
The Silver Cross 3D Pram System can be used as a travel system with the Silver Cross Ventura Plus car seat (available separately). Which? members can check out our full Silver Cross 3D review to see how this pushchair performed and read the views of parents who already own one.
Silver Cross Surf review
Our full review of the Silver Cross Surf – which you can buy with an optional carrycot and car seat - includes a video so you can see this pushchair in action.
The Silver Cross Surf coverts from a pram to a pushchair
Find out how it performed in our tests in our full Silver Cross Surf review.
Check out the reviews of other Silver Cross pushchairs we’ve tested including the Silver Cross Fizz, Silver Cross Halo, Silver Cross Freeway Linear and Silver Cross Zest Vogue.
Which? Silver Cross verdict
Pros of Silver Cross pushchairs:
- A well-known brand with a long history of durable products
- Good range of pushchairs with prices to suit all budgets
- Pram systems allow a baby to lie flat
- Silver Cross makes its own range of child car seats
Cons of Silver Cross pushchairs:
- Some designs are more stylish than they are practical
- Some handles are very uncomfortable
- Only one Best Buy model in the range
Where to buy Silver Cross pushchairs
Silver Cross products are available direct from the Silver Cross website, independent children's shops, Mothercare, Babies R Us and John Lewis stores.
You can search for retailers in your local area on the Silver Cross website.
The Silver Cross Pop is suitable for babies and toddlers
Silver Cross pushchair warranties
All Silver Cross pushchairs are guaranteed for a period of 12 months against faulty workmanship.
This warranty can be upgraded to two years if you register the consignment number of your Silver cross pushchair at the Silver Cross website.
Contact Silver Cross
Website: www.silvercross.co.uk
Phone number: 0845 872 6900
Address: Silver Cross (UK), Micklethorn, Broughton, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 3JA
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