There’s a handy drinks holder attached to the handle (which you’d normally pay extra for with other models) and the shopping basket is massive. It’s perfect for big shops, picnics and lugging half the contents of your toy box around. When they can hold their own head up unsupported. Even then, parents should use the bassinet for as long as possible. There will come a time when the baby wants to see more of the world so that’s when you can change to the pushchair attachment. If they are falling asleep then you can lower this further so that they are snoozing as horizontally as possible when out and about.” Ideally, buy a new car seat. If you're planning to get a secondhand seat, only accept one from a family member or friend so you can be sure it has not been involved in an accident. Do not buy one from a secondhand shop or through the classified ads. There are some natty design features, like the adjustable footrest hiding a handy sun-shade and the ventilation net hidden behind the UPF 50 + hood. Improvements over the original Egg include larger, higher seat, easier-to-adjust harness, bigger basket size (although I would like even bigger) and new bigger wheels. With additional parts, it can also be converted into a tandem buggy.

This reasonably priced, lightweight and stylish 3-in-1 pram, pushchair and stroller comes with a carrycot for newborns, but it also gives you the option to lay the pushchair seat flat. The pushchair comes with a leg rest that adjusts as your baby grows, and it can face both inwards and outwards for when your baby wants to see the world and not just you. It comes with a comfortable mattress, an extendable hood, a cosy apron and a rain cover. That isn’t going to happen of course, but you will want your little one's mode of transport to be as comfortable as possible! Its clever folding mechanism is a thing of beauty and, when fully collapsed, this pram is small enough to fit into an overhead compartment of a plane as hand luggage. It even comes with a bag to allow you to sling it over your shoulder.

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If you have a car, you must have a baby car seat. Your baby must always go in their seat, including when you bring them home from the hospital. Spend some time looking at what's available for getting around with your baby. Think about what will suit you best before you make a choice, and ask other mums what they have found useful. For the first few months, you'll need a crib, carrycot or Moses basket (a light, portable bassinet). Your baby needs to sleep somewhere that's safe, warm and not too far from you. Your baby can sleep in the carrycot for the first few months, and the cot can be attached to the frame to go out. 3-in-1 travel system The Fox is a pram that has consistently been named as a favourite among mums I spoke to. My expert Millie counts herself a ‘die-hard fan’. I had my issues with its the Fox 3, which was fiddly to assemble, fold and adjust, but have been completely won over by its successor, the Fox 5.

This is just another name for a stroller or pushchair. A buggy is usually an affordable, lightweight travel option and is easy for transporting your toddlers around. These are often not suitable for newborns as they generally don't offer a lie-flat recline option. Double options Cybex’s new ORFEO pushchair is designed for travel with your tot, sporting an ultra-compact, hand-luggage-compatible size. It can be easily folded and stored in any overhead compartment, while boasting an ergonomic lie-flat recline and adjustable leg rest. In terms of longevity, Cybex says that it can be used from birth (with the addition of the newborn nest or compatible car seat) to approximately four years old – although this will largely depend on your child’s height. This pram was tested with a very tall 20-month-year old passenger and his legs did dangle off the seat a little already.Lying flat is important as it assists with breathing, promotes lung and spinal development, and strengthens muscle tone when your baby is small. But can you really? You'd be surprised how many pushchair manufacturers make this claim. Don't take their word for it. Put it to the test. Wait until your baby can sit by themselves before using another type of pushchair. Choose a light pushchair if you'll be lifting it on to trains or buses. Prams You'll also need to consider the type of terrain you'll be walking your pram on each day as if you're in the countryside, you may need one with larger wheels. How much space you have free in your car and home to store your pram is another important factor to think about, as you might need to opt for a compact stroller. The best prams and pushchairs 2023 shortlist Look for pushchairs that have deep baskets with wide sides, so that your basket cargo isn’t lost when the pushchair goes over a bump!

Pushchair choices are quite personal, as what feels easy for one person might not always feel easy for another. Travel system prams and pushchairs come in all shapes and sizes – some are lightweight with a compact fold, others are much more bulky and designed for going off road and rural life. Stand-out features to look for are reversible seats, so you can push your baby facing you but turn them round to look at the world when they are old enough.It comes with a carrycot, a car seat and a rain cover so you’re ready for all sorts of outdoor adventures from birth and the main seat features an adjustable footrest and a removable safety bar to grow with your little one until they’re around three years old (or up to 15kg).