Your little one will spend a lot of time in the pushchair and you'll spend a lot of time pushing it, so it's important to buy the right one. With so many different models around it can be hard to choose, but we can help you make the right decision.
What you may need- Pushchair
- Optional carrycot
- Carrycot sheets & blankets (look for the same size bedding as Moses basket / crib)
- Raincover
- Parasol
- Cosytoes or footmuff in winter to keep your baby or child warm
Nice to have
- Stroller blanket for older baby
- Sheepskin pushchair liner
Change bag- Clip on toys and fabric books (for older baby and child)
Choosing your pushchair
A good time to start loking at the different options is around 5 months into pregnancy. You can reserve a pushchair through our Nursery Plan service if you prefer, ready for collection just before the birth of your baby. Check in store for range details.
Before buying, think about your lifestyle and your baby or child's needs.
- If you do a lot of working and / or live in the country, a sturdy pushchair, 3 wheeler or carrycot may be required
- If you frequently use public transport, a lightweight easy to fold pushchair will be ideal
- A carrycot enables the baby to lie flat and face towards parents
- Check the size of your car boot - would the pushchair you are considering fit in with room to spare for shopping?
Questions to ask
Do you want your baby to face towards you?
Do you want a travel system, where your infant car seat clips onto your pushchair?
Does the pushchair have adjustable handles?
Does the seat recline?
Is a shopping basket included?
Is the pushchair suitable to use from birth? (babies should lie flat for most of the day, for the first 3 months)
What accessories are included in the price?
Types of pushchairs
2-in-1 or 3-in-1 pram
- Suitable from birth
- Optional lie-flat facility and lets baby face you
- Some models of pushchairs have and optional infant carrier car seat to create a travel system
3 Wheeler- Suitable from birth or 6 months
- Versatile - ideal for about town or an rougher terrain
- Some models have a carrycot to let baby face you
- Suitable from birth
- Lie-back position makes them suitable for newborns, as well as older children
- Suitable from birth, 3 months or 6 months
- Light and easy to use - perfect for public transport or on holiday
- 'Side by side' style is ideal for twins
- 'Tandem' style is ideal for two children of different ages
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