Buying Guide - Pushchair
5 questions to ask before you
choose a pushchair
- How old is my baby and will I be pushing one
or more?
Until three months, newborns need a lie-flat option
to support and protect their
backs. Choose from a two-in-one, travel system or
3-wheeler. A forward-facing
pushchair is only suitable if it can be laid flat.
If you're having twins or will be pushing a toddler
as well as a newborn, a two-
seater is the answer. A side-by-side pushchair is
great for twins; a tandem (one seat
in front, one behind) is best for a toddler and a
baby (the baby goes in the lie-flat
seat at the back).
When your baby is between three and six months, you
can choose a lightweight
stroller.
- What will I sue the puchchair for?
If you prefer the car to pounding the pavements,
choose a lightweight model - a
two-in-one may suit more than a 3-wheeler which is
heavier to lift in and out of the
boot. A travel system would be ideal for getting in
and out of the car with minimum
disturbance to you baby.
If you do a lot of shopping on foot, you'll need a
large shopping basket underneath,
such as those on a two-in-one or forward-facing
pushchair. Strollers give you little
room for purchases.
Pushability, manoeuvrability and a smooth ride are
essential for country walks and
can be a plus for uneven city pavements. If this is
your lifestyle, choose a 3-wheeler.
If you use public transport or hop on and off planes
for holidays, a lightweight,
easy-folding, compact pushchair is important - check
out the forward-facing options.
- Where willl I keep my puchchair?
Consider the size of your home. You need to make
sure you can get your pushchair
through the front door and up or down any stairs.
You'll also need space to store it.
And check your car-boot size. Sounds obvious, but if
you can only just squeeze the
pram in there, where's all your shopping going to
go? Check the fit before you buy.
If size and weight is an issue, move on to a
stroller as soon as your baby is old
enough.
- How long will I use the puchchair?
If you plan to pass it on to your next baby, invest
a little more for durability. A two-
in-one, 3-wheeler or a travel system may be your
best bet. If you want to move to a
stroller at three months, don't spend quite so much.
- How much can I spend?
The more you spend, the more features you'll get,
and if you go for top-of-the-
range, both looks and functionality will be
maximised.
Choosing the right pushchair for
you
Things to consider...
There are 3 really important things to bear in mind
when you’re choosing your pushchair:
1) Your child’s needs
- If you have a newborn baby, the pushchair you
choose should have a full lie-back seat unit.
Alternatively, use a carry cot that fits on to a
pushchair to form a pram or a baby car seat that
clips in to a pushchair frame (called a ‘travel
system’) so that you can move your baby to and from
the car without disturbance.
- You may prefer your baby to face you when you’re
pushing your pushchair. You’ll find options in our
range which offer this flexibility.
- Comfort is especially important – a comfy baby
is a happy baby. Look out for features such as
adjustable seat positions, well-padded seating and
weatherproof material.
- Generally speaking, the needs of a small baby
and an active toddler are very different – but these
days many pushchairs are designed to cater for
several stages of your child’s growth and
development.
2) Your lifestyle
- If you prefer the car to pounding the pavements,
choose a lightweight, compact fold pushchair. Some
of the telescopic fold pushchairs are so compact
they will fit into the smallest boot.
- If you do a lot of shopping on foot,
you’ll need a large shopping basket underneath the
seat unit. Some strollers give you little room for
purchases.
- Pushability, manoeuvrability and a smooth ride
are essential for country walks and can be a plus
for uneven city pavements. 3-wheelers really come in
to their own on uneven terrain!
- If you frequently use public transport, a
lightweight, easy folding, compact pushchair is
really important.
- Consider the size of your home. You need to make
sure you can get your pushchair through the front
door and up or down any stairs. You’ll also need
space to store it. Check your car boot size, it
sounds obvious, but if you can only just squeeze the
pushchair in there, where’s all your shopping going
to go? Check for fit before you buy.
- If size and weight is an issue, move on to a
stroller as soon as your baby is old enough and
select an aluminium framed pushchair.
3) Your budget
We stock an excellent range of all types of
pushchair for all budgets. If you plan to pass it on
to your next baby, invest a little more for
durability. A 2-in-1, 3-wheeler or travel system may
be your best bet. If you want to move to a stroller at
three months you may not need to spend quite so much.
The more you spend, the more features you’ll get, and
if you go for top-of-the-range, both looks and
functionality will be maximised.
Pushchair options explained
 Strollers
These are the lightest, most easily transportable
pushchairs – ideal if you’ll be using public
transport, going on holiday or using the car. The
needs of a small baby and an active toddler are often
very different so it’s worth having a stroller as a
second, lightweight option.
- Available in a wide choice of styles and prices,
ranging from the budget-conscious to the luxurious
- Easy to operate umbrella fold for easy travel or
storage
- Many models have a full lie-back option making
them suitable for newborns
- Some models have an optional car seat to fit on
to the frame
 Travel
Systems
These come complete with an infant carrier (car seat)
that attaches securely to the conventional pushchair
base
- Available in a wide range of options and may
include a carry cot option for full versatility
- Allows you to move your sleeping baby between
your car and pushchair without disturbance
- Suitable from birth
 2
– in – 1 pushchairs
These offer the classic lie flat function of a pram
with the versatility of a pushchair
- Suitable from birth
- Some models feature a reversible seat unit so
that your baby can face forward or face you
- Some models have an optional infant carrier (car
seat) or carry cot which fits on to the frame
 3
Wheelers
A stylish option, perfect for walking, whether around
town or on rougher terrain
- Stylish, sporty looks
Some models include an infant carrier(car seat) to
form a travel system
Some models include a carry cot to allow your baby
to lie flat and face you.
 Tandem
pushchair
- Forward facing tandem seats with individual
adjustment
- Suitable for two children of different ages
- Rear seat reclines fully for a newborn baby
- Some models have an optional infant carrier (car
seat)
Twin p ushchair
- Side by side seats with individual adjustment
Suitable for two babies, or children of different
ages
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