A reliable and stylish pushchair is one of the biggest investments new parents will make.
The best pushchairs will be versatile and lightweight, easily foldable and compact enough to fit in a car boot or be easily stored when not in use.
They’ll offer multiple reclining seat options so your newborn can lie flat, while being able to sit upright when awake, and should take your child into the toddler years and beyond, with many being suitable up to around five years old.
Clever suspension systems will offer a smooth ride, roomy storage baskets are great for packing in all your essentials, and footmuffs, rain covers, hoods and sun protectors are all handy inclusions.
Whether you’re looking for a pushchair to easily navigate for coffee with friends and shopping trips, or all-terrain options for country walks and off-road adventures, we’ve got you covered. And you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a great quality option.
We’ve rounded up the best pushchairs for parents-to-be below to make all your outings seamless and stress-free, for every budget.
Best pushchairs for expectant parents to invest in
1. Silver Cross Pop Pushchair
New parents will love having this streamlined, lightweight stroller to rely on.
Perfect from birth to around the age of five or six, this pushchair is a great investment. It boasts a ventilated hood that has UPF50+ protection, with a pop out visor and viewing window.
There’s also multiple recline positions for sleeping or sitting up, lockable swivel wheels, a rain cover and a reasonably-sized shopping basket that’s not the largest on the list, but roomy enough for basic essentials.
Price: £190, Argos – buy here now
2. Ocarro Pushchair Fossil Grey
The best selling pushchair on Mamas & Papas is an all-terrain wonder that will take you from city shopping to country walks with ease.
It has a large shopping basket for all your essentials, a super-comfy seat that has reclining positions including lie-flat and upright, and large tackle-anything wheels. There’s an extendable hood for shelter, an adjustable handle height, and reflective trim on the wheels for night time safety. A high-end and high-quality piece.
Price:£749, Mamas & Papas – buy here now
3. Hauck Rapid 3 Wheel Pushchair
A three-wheeler pushchair is super-easy to steer and makes a great all-terrain option, tackling bumpy ground with ease, as well as weaving through busy streets. They’re generally easier to push with one hand, giving you extra versatility.
If you’re keen to take your baby with you for a run, a three-wheeler is also a good option.
This choice is lightweight and easy to fold up with one hand, has a sun protector, and integrated adaptor for a compatible car seat.
One customer said: “Superb, roomy, easy to assemble, easy to collapse, lightweight, and the footrest also adjusts. Great sized basket underneath!”
Price: £139.99, Amazon – buy here now
4. Kinderkraft Lightweight Pushchair
One thing you don’t want in a pushchair is for it to be too heavy, so this is a great option that will take your baby through to around 3.5 years old.
There’s a handy sun hood, front lockable swivel wheels, multiple reclining positions and easy folding to a compact size, perfect for car boot or storing away when not in use. There’s also a cosy footmuff and rain cover to keep your little one warm and dry.
Price: £119, Amazon – buy here now
5. Bugaboo Fox2 Pushchair
Got cash to splash? This top-notch Bugaboo pushchair is the Porsche of the pram world.
Ultra-comfortable for baby and parent, it has power steering, a wide turning radius, and two easy folding functions: a self-standing one-piece fold for when you’re out and about; and a two-piece fold for popping in the car boot or tighter spaces.
The large wheels and advanced suspension will see you seamlessly take on any terrain, from beach strolls and muddy country walks to all your city adventures.
It’s also light yet robust, and will carry your baby all the way through to around five years old.
Price: £949, John Lewis – buy here now
6. Nuna Mixx Pushchair bundle
If a stylish aesthetic and a very large storage basket are important to you, you’ll love the Nuna MIXX pushchair.
It boasts an impressive suspension for a smooth ride, five recline positions, and a smooth manoeuvrability that allows you to push with one hand if needed. There’s a UPF50+ canopy for protection on sunny days too. There’s a matching carrycot and car seat that you can buy separately too.
One happy mum said: “One of the largest storage capacities underneath – my mummy friends’ prams are much smaller; comes assembled so no need to “build”; does well on woodland terrain with the back wheels being large and solid; nd everything is included, car adapters, rain cover, and footmuff.”
Price: £799, Mamas & Papas – buy here now
7. Joie Mytrax Pushchair Grey Flannel
Whether you’re hitting the shops or going for a walk, this versatile pushchair is designed for any road, handling tricky cobblestones with ease.
It’s suitable from birth with a multi-reclining seat that’s compatible with the Joie Gemm car seat.
There’s a height-adjustable handle, an extendable hood and peekaboo window, and a large easy-access shopping basket. A great buy at an affordable price that will take you all the way through to around five years old.
Price: £199.99, Smyths Toys – buy here now
8. Babyzen Yoyo Newborn Pushchair
This pushchair is specifically designed to make everyday tasks easier for all those urban dwellers.
It has individual suspensions on all four wheels for a smooth ride on all surfaces, and can be used rear or forward-facing. It will niftily weave itself through busy streets and cafes, and can be easily folded to a really compact size and carried over your shoulder.
It can fit in the smallest car boot, and aircraft overhead compartments, making it a versatile investment that will last up to around four years of age.