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Safety and comfort are important considerations when it comes to buying a pushchair but with prices varying from £50 to well over £1,500, does paying more really get you a better model?
Not necessarily. Every pushchair that reaches the Which? test lab is scored on the features that matter the most, regardless of how much it costs.
So, if you’re on the lookout for a low cost pushchair that doesn’t skimp on the important things, keep scrolling to find out how much you'll need to spend.
Or, head straight to our pushchair reviews and filter by price.
In February 2022, we asked 2,004 parents how much they paid for their pushchair. Two in five (38%) spent between £100 and £300, while 16% paid less than £100.
Our tests find that, in some cases, you’ll be paying a premium for big brand name or additional accessories rather than a practical pushchair that’s easy and safe to use, while also being comfortable for both parent and child.
There are three main types of pushchair and which one you go for will impact the price and determine which features you get.
We run through what to consider when choosing the best travel system. Or, see our buggy buying guide instead.
Our extensive tests prove that you don’t necessarily have to spend a large amount of money to get an excellent pushchair.
While the average price of a Best Buy pushchair is £480, we’ve also uncovered 10 Best Buys that cost less than £300. Plus, we've found many decent scorers at under £150, including big names such as Joie, Baby Jogger and Mamas & Papas.
In fact, in our tests, pushchairs that cost £100 or less have a better average Which? test score than pushchairs in all the other price ranges. See our table below for the full breakdown.
Price range | Average Which? test score |
---|---|
£100 or less | 68% |
£101 - £300 | 61% |
£301 - £500 | 67% |
£501 - £700 | 66% |
£701 + | 61% |
Scores correct as of 14 June 2022
See our round-up of the best pushchairs along with expert buying advice and tips on what to do with your old model
Expensive pushchairs don't necessarily have all the high-spec features, but additional accessories can bump up the price so it's worth knowing which ones are worth it.
See our pushchair buying guide for an extensive list of features to look out for
It’s worth thinking about future-proofing when choosing your pushchair. Paying more money upfront could work out as a savvier option down the line.
For example, convertible pushchairs can be turned into a double if you’re planning a bigger family in the near future and they’ll be close in age. This is a pushchair where you can attach one baby car seat or a carrycot and one ordinary pushchair seat.
Some also have buggyboards as an optional accessory. These connect to the back of your pushchair to create a platform for your older child to stand on while holding the pushchair’s handles.
You can also buy products such as the Mountain Buggy Freerider which is a scooter that you can attach to the buggy’s frame.
See all of our convertible pushchair reviews
Our recent survey found that one in seven people bought or received their pushchair second-hand.
There's a sizable market for second-hand pushchairs if parents want to save money. Very often they're sold via local Facebook groups, on eBay, Gumtree or Shpock. Or, you may be able to buy one from a local mum's group, friend or family member. If you really want to save money, check for pushchairs going free on Freecycle.
If you go down this route, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
See more information on the safety of buying a second-hand pushchair. Or, see which second-hand marketplaces impressed in our recent customer satisfaction survey.
Below, we've outlined the key features of four low cost pushchairs, costing between £80 and £190. All four seem to represent superb value for money - but do they deliver what they promise?
This low cost stroller was tested back in 2017 but it's still available to buy. It's a travel-system-compatible pushchair and suitable to use from birth. You can also convert it into a pram by adding an optional carrycot.
Read our full review of the Graco Evo to find out how it compares to more expensive pushchairs we’ve tested.
A tandem double buggy designed to carry a baby and a toddler. It has a one-handed fold mechanism, travel-system compatibility and, at around 10kg, it's pretty lightweight.
If your family is expanding, find out whether the Joie EvaLite Duo will be the perfect addition by reading our full test review.
A lightweight stroller with a compact fold. It's suitable from birth, but you can't use it with a baby car seat or a carrycot.
Take a look at our full review of the Joie Nitro to find out how well it did in our lab tests.
A stroller with shock-absorbing wheels designed to tackle uneven terrain.
Read our full review of the Kinderkraft Trig pushchair to see whether its low cost equals good value.