Suitable from: Birth to 22kg (around four years) | Weight: 7.6kg | Folded dimensions: 45 x 33 x 60cm | World-facing: Yes | Parent-facing: Yes, but only with car seat or carrycot | Car seat compatible: Yes | Wheels: Rubber coated wheels | Carrycot included? No What we like If you plan to have more than one child, some prams can be transformed from a single pushchair to a double by adding another seat. For families who already have more than one child, you may want to go for a double buggy that already has two seats for ferrying your children around. For more information on pushchair safety, visit The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). How we chose our recommendations Collect unbiased recommendations from parents

Create a travel system with most Britax, Cybex, Graco, and Maxi Cosi infant car seats (adapters for other brands' infant car seats sold separately) It was praised by our parent tester, Beccy, mum of two to a toddler and preschooler, who said that the Aster 2 “revolutionised our family’s outings,” adding “if I had known about the Aster 2 before our first child, I would have bypassed our bulky travel system and opted for this ultra-compact pushchair instead.” How much you choose to spend may depend on how often and where you plan to use it. Solid options can be found on either end of the spectrum though, so a lot will come down to personal preference. Its major selling points are its weight – it's sturdy but only weighs 9.6kg so the frame feels light to push, fold and carry; and its two-in-one seat that converts from a newborn bassinet to a regular seat for babies from six months. The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 is the third edition of this iconic all-in-one design buggy, immediately recognisable by its neat shape and bold colour options. The Bugaboo has won fans worldwide for its versatile handling and flexible functionality, with a fully reclinable and reversible seat, height-adjustable handlebar and adjustable suspension that ensures a smooth ride on any terrain.Need more guidance? We have comprehensive buying guides that round up the best travel systems, the best lightweight strollers and the best double buggies to buy. All feature prams that have been tested and recommended by real parents. The Metro+ only comes with a rain cover, but there’s a host of reasonably priced accessories – including different coloured sun canopies – that you can buy for adding your own touches. Size of wheels and manoeuvrability: When thinking about location, you'll also need to consider the terrain you'll be using the buggy on, and in turn the size of the wheels and how easy it'll be to use, whether you're needing something for city or country life. Bigger wheels tend to be better for uneven surfaces due to the suspension. Engineered in Switzerland, it scored top marks for safety when we put it through testing with mum of two Liz. Made of heavy-duty materials with large, sturdy wheels and a solid aluminium frame, it can handle all manner of off-road terrain with ease, be that muddy fields or gravel paths. Often described as Joie’s best pushchair by experts, the affordable Joie Versatrax is a 4-in-1 travel system that can be used with a carrycot, infant car seat, and toddler seat in both rear- and forward-facing mode.

An upgrade on the popular Bugaboo Fox 3, the Fox 5 boasts more premium detailing as well as a new range of colours and finishes for the ultimate in personalisation. You’ll also now find a one-handed fold, unfold and recline, all of which our tester loved (although the fold took her a few tries to master), as well as an upgraded chassis design, which makes the pram much smoother to navigate and steer than its predecessor. The seat can now extend up to 10cm, making this buggy more accommodating for growing children too. Attach a carrycot for added newborn comfort, which, as another plus, can be used for overnight sleeping thanks to the included mattress, so you don't have to worry about buying a travel cot as the Pioneer does double duty. Another accessory or feature that's useful is a shopping basket – the larger the better! It's a must for keeping all your essentials to hand on trips out.We have a YOYO and love it as we travel a lot. My daughter is now 2 and uses it daily. I would highly recommend it” - recommended by Mumsnet user, loverofpants We tested all the buggies on this list with parent testers, who used each pushchair over the course of at least three months. They each filled out our comprehensive testing score sheet, scoring the buggies on key areas such as safety, assembly, ease of use, aesthetics, ease of cleaning and value for money. Expert guidance Other new models can grow from a single to a double pushchair which is useful if you have a second baby as you don't need to buy another stroller. British brand Silver Cross well known for its stylish carriage prams and strollers, but it also has models for more adventurous living.

A travel system, sometimes called a pram, is the more traditional and bulky method of transporting a baby around. As the UK's biggest network of parents, many of our buggy recommendations came from Mumsnet users who’d already put the buggies to the test in their everyday lives. After scouring the Mumsnet forums, we ended up with a longlist of more than 25 tried-and-tested products, which was then narrowed down to a final shortlist for additional testing. Generally speaking, a pram is most suitable for a newborn baby because these options can lay fully flat. A buggy/pushchair/stroller is typically forward-facing – although not always – and ideal once children are sitting confidently from the age of around six months. The Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) further rounded out our research by providing essential safety information on buying and using a buggy. What is a stroller?Beloved by parents on our forums and beyond, the UPPAbaby Vista V2’s quality and longevity is what sets it apart from other travel systems on the market. That and it has one of the smoothest rides of all the pushchairs we recommend. All-terrain or off-road pushchairs have larger than average wheels (and often one large wheel at the front) and superior suspension so its more suitable for this type of travel. Granted, you may pay a bit more for Stokke products, but for the extra money you get a whole load of additional features, advanced comfort, stylish design, reliability, durability and optimal customer support. The all-new Cybex Priam has been updated and is now even better than before (if that’s even possible). This customisable part-pram, part-stroller is suitable from birth, when it’s used with a carrycot, right up to when your baby is four years of age (or has reached 22kg), and combines rubber wheels with impressive suspension on a sturdy frame.