Strollers and Pushchairs

Which stroller type fits the way you travel

A full-size stroller is a stand-alone frame and seat, usually with more storage and bigger wheels. A travel system pairs a frame with an infant car seat that clicks on, so a sleeping baby can move from car to street without waking. Some listings here are convertibles, such as detachable stroller-tricycles that change into a trike as the child grows. Check which parts come in the box, and the age and weight limit for each mode.

Fold size, recline and harness: the details that decide daily use

Look at the folded size and weight if you will lift the stroller into a car or up stairs, and at the open width if you need to get through doorways, which matters most on double strollers. Newborns need a seat that reclines fully flat or a car seat attachment, while older babies sit upright. Check for working brakes, a secure harness and a canopy that sits where you need shade.

Questions about Strollers and Pushchairs

Can a newborn use any stroller?

Not all. A newborn needs a seat that lies fully flat, a carrycot or an attached infant car seat, so check the recline range. An upright-only seat is for babies who can sit steadily without support.

What does a travel system include?

Usually a stroller frame plus an infant car seat that clips onto it, sometimes with a base for the car. Confirm that the seat, frame and any adapters are listed as included and designed to work together.

Is a stroller-tricycle a good replacement for a stroller?

A convertible adds a second use as the child grows, but it is often bulkier folded than a plain stroller. Check the age and weight limit for each mode, and whether the stroller mode is suitable for your child's age.