In true Silver Cross fashion, the Dune pushchair is not only visually striking, but also offers plenty of innovative features designed to provide parents with solutions to modern parenting. Here at Direct4Baby, we particularly love Silver Cross’ enhanced suspension, which is guaranteed to provide a smooth comfortable ride for both parent and baby. Our Consumer Editor says: Nothing has been forgotten when it comes to the Joolz Aer. It has a smooth, one-handed folding mechanism that involves pressing two buttons on the handle and watching it collapse concertina-style into itself. Our tester says: ‘It’s not the most compact buggy,’ says Charlotte. ‘But this means its wheels are larger than most and it can cope with a few bumps on a journey. As we live in the country, this is a huge bonus.’ The Aster 2 folds down with a simple, sliding motion on the handle. It concertinas down and then up again for easy storage and re-assembly. From first inventing the baby carriage in 1877, it’s safe to say that Silver Cross has since built an incredible reputation among parents and industry experts alike, with countless accolades under their belt for award-winning models such as the classic Wayfarer and Avia. Verdict: While it might not be as plush or luxurious as a traditional pram with a lie-flat bassinet, the Silver Cross Clic has more ‘versatility and a wide age range’ compared to traditional prams. That means it offers better flexibility and longevity. For this reason, and because of its competitive price point, we've named the Silver Cross Clic the best travel stroller of those we tested.

Verdict: Included are lots of extras and a footmuff, coffee cup holder, rain cover, and extendable hood all come as standard. ‘With all the extras and the wide age range, this represents good value for money if you want a lightweight and easy-to-manoeuvre stroller for regular, everyday use,’ Charlotte concludes. Reef’s simple, side-button release allows parents to benefit from both parent and world facing positions one-handed, while the adjustable calf support and multi-recline seat positions allow your child additional comfort, with peace of mind that the Genius™ harness will keep your child secure in all positions. This seat can also be swapped out with one of Silver Cross’ First-Bed Folding Carrycots or Newborn Pods, that make for an effortless overnight-approved sleeping solution.

Next, she selected the final product line-up on the basis that each lightweight buggy weighs less than 7kg, folds compactly, and is suitable for use as a holiday pushchair. She also selected products from a broad range of price points so there's something her to suit every budget. Infused contemporary grey, the Silver Cross Dune stroller in Glacier is inspired by the milky grey, teal colours of ice glaciers. Structural and sculptured, this colourway features dark grey/green elements, with a chrome chassis. The Silver Cross Dune also benefits from a compact, folding carrycot that saves both time and space while on-the-go. With a one-handed release designed to detach from the chassis as effortlessly as possible, the carrycot can be removed with one simple movement in seconds. Paired with the zip-off apron and adjustable bumper bar that makes getting baby in and out a breeze, these design elements are perfect for parents who are often on the go. We did, however, love features like the secure bumper bar, easy-to-use harness, canopy with UV 50 sun protection, and padding on the crotch strap, which makes the stroller look comfortable. They also appreciated the small size of the foot rest, basket, and entire stroller in general, because it made using and transporting it a breeze.

While the brand has found a unique way to put plastic bottles to good use, this isn’t where Silver Cross’ sustainability agenda ends, as each of the new Silver Cross travel systems align comfort, practicality and style with a more considered, sustainable approach. This includes vegan-friendly leather accents for a buttery-soft feel and bamboo seat liners for a naturally anti-bacterial and eco-conscious alternative to manufactured fabrics. Travel + Leisure / Conor Ralph Tips for Buying a Travel Stroller Consider the types of travel strollers Our Consumer Editor says: Even for a travel stroller, the Chicco Cheerio is light. At 5.6kg, it's easy to lift in and out of a car boot, even if you’re pregnant like our tester Amelia. While she found it ‘so lightweight it can feel a bit out of control on rougher surfaces,’ she did appreciate that this was a trade-off and a sturdier stroller would likely come with added pounds. The best travel stroller for you will depend on your destination and whether it’s hot or cold. If you’re going somewhere warm, a pushchair with mesh fabric for breathability so your child can stay cool is an advantage. In addition, make sure it comes with a sunshade to help prevent sunburn.Most pushchairs have a robust and durable frame, and some feature a fully flat recline suitable from birth. Look out for pushchairs that can be paired with a car seat and carry cot to create an all-in-one pram to pushchair travel system. Similar to the Silver Cross Dune, Reef is also inspired by the beauty of the environment and draws on natural elements to create a subtle, yet visually-striking array of colourways portrayed through recycled materials. Made with sustainability in mind for the future generations to come, the Reef colourways combine metallic surfaces with Silver Cross unique recycled fabric that refracts light and heightens luxury. Next, we called on our pool of reliable parent testers and assigned each of them a travel stroller to review with their baby. They tested the product rigorously for at least ten days, in a variety of weather conditions and on different types of terrain. Our tester says: ‘It's a breath of fresh air to have a pushchair that folds so beautifully and doesn't make you huff and puff every time you get it out!’ says Hollie Bond who put it to the test with her one-year-old daughter Margot. Even if you don’t necessarily need all the convenient features the Jet 3 comes with, you’re still sure to love the stroller for its appearance — it’s sleek, stylish, and essentially bulk-free.

Silver Cross’ most compact travel system to date, the Dune stroller benefits from a revolutionary new fold you won’t find in any other travel system.

It rolled well on smooth surfaces, though there was some resistance on the carpet and a lot more on the grave. But we were able to push it through, and the stroller is light enough that when the wheels aren't rolling you can still keep moving. It's not the smoothest ride, but passable. The tray came unclasped during the durability test, but there was no actual damage. Overall, the price-to-performance ratio of the Cloud Plus is so good that it's an excellent budget option.