With so many pushchairs available, finding the right one that’s suitable for you and your newborn baby can be overwhelming – that’s why we’ve put together our top picks to meet a range of needs.
Babies need to lie in a flat position in their pushchair for at least the first 6 months. A lie-flat pram will support your baby’s spine and help to keep their airwaves open.
For a pram and pushchair to stay useful for more than six months, it also needs to have a good seat, be comfortable and easy to push, and manage the terrain that you cover everyday, be it pavement, grass or hills. And if you have a car, you probably want it to fit in your car boot, check if it will fit using our tool.
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Here are our top picks of the best pushchairs suitable for newborn babies…
Bugaboo, Fox 2
The Bugaboo Fox 2 pushchair is the ultimate comfort pushchair. It’s the perfect pushchair for going outdoors, travelling and shopping – and is always easy to use and smooth to push. It has the lightest push, take this pushchair anywhere, from city streets to snowy trails – the advanced all-wheel suspension and big tyres ensure a smooth yet stable ride for you and your child no matter the surface.
The easy-access underseat basket gives you the option to bring along everything you need. This pushchair features an ultralight frame with a seamless fold that you can easily carry – we love the super-compact fold for stress-free storage.
- Suitable from birth up to max. 22kg
- Compact fold to save storage space
- Luxurious design that will turn heads
- Comfy ride thanks to the adjustable suspension
Compare prices of the Bugaboo Fox 2 here.
Mamas and Papas, Ocarro
The Ocarro has dual suspension and tough tyres, you really can take it anywhere. It’s got a large, padded seat, comfy cushioned chest pads and head-hugging pillow, so your little one will always enjoy a comfy ride – perfect for snoozes on-the-go. And when it comes to packing your Ocarro away in the car or at home, you can quickly fold it using one hand, then store it neatly away thanks to its compact design.
The coordinating carrycot is perfect for those early months. All we want for our newborn is a quiet, protective place to sleep. It’s comfy, protective and bursting with style.
- Tackle any terrain with the supportive dual suspension
- Plenty of room for baby to stretch out thanks to the large padded seat
- Folds with one hand for quick and compact storage
- Lie-back seat can be used from birth to support natural sleep
Compare prices of the Mamas & Papas Ocarro here.
BabyStyle, Oyster 3
The versatile Oyster 3 can be used from birth, thanks to its full lie-flat recline (which can be used whether the seat is positioned forward-facing or parent-facing on the chassis and the leg rest can be adjusted too- ideal for naptimes. Keep your little one strapped in safely using the 5-point harness which features softly padded shoulder pads and a headrest for further comfort.
The newly designed strong chassis means that the Oyster can be used all the way up to 20kg for superb longevity and great value. The seat unit can be removed easily and reversed on the chassis, or replaced with the Oyster 3 Carrycot (sold separately) or an Oyster Capsule i-Size infant carrier (sold separately) for when you want to turn it into a 3-in-1 travel system. You can fold the Oyster 3 with the seat in place using an intuitive system and folds extremely compactly for a pushchair of its size.
- Luxurious, head-turning design
- Lie-flat recline for extended use from birth
- Carrycot and car seat compatible for extended use
- Comfy ride thanks to the sprung suspension
Compare prices of the BabyStyle, Oyster 3 here.
iCandy, Lime
With so many features, it’s hard to know where to begin to describe the Lime! The pushchair comes with a carrycot that can transport your little one safely during those early months (from birth to 9kg, approximately 6 months). The carrycot shares the frame, canopy and bumper bar of the seat unit so you have less to store when it’s time to move to the seat unit.
Whilst in carrycot mode, your child will benefit from the luxuriously soft fleece lining and mattress that are included, with a carrycot apron too that keeps them nice and warm as they travel. The carrycot is well ventilated, and so doubles up as a handy travel cot because it can be used for permanent overnight sleeping if required!
You can convert from the carrycot to a seat unit quickly and easily when your little one gets a bit bigger. In seat mode, the Lime can be used up to a whopping 25kg! The seat is comfortable, reclinable, reversible to face you or the world ahead and features an adjustable footrest and a one-touch, 5-point harness and a leatherette covered bumper bar to ensure your little one can be positioned easily and stays comfortably seated as you travel together.
Another great thing about the Lime is the unique TotalFold system which allows you to fold the pushchair compactly without removing the seat unit or bumper bar! That’s great if you are travelling or just storing the pushchair when it isn’t in use. When folded, a useful travel strap lets you lift the lightweight pushchair easily. And it really is lightweight at just 10.2kg with the seat attached.
- Simple to convert from carrycot to seat unit
- Built-in ride-on board for an extra passenger
- Superior manoeuvrability to get you around town
- Carrycot can be used for overnight sleeping
Compare prices of the iCandy, Lime here.
Maxi-Cosi, Laika
This superb pushchair has a lie-flat recline to make it suitable for use from birth, but it also can accommodate the Maxi-Cosi Laika Soft Carrycot if you want an even cosier environment for your little one during those early months.
The seat unit can also fit a selection of Maxi-Cosi Infant Carriers, including Pebble, Rock, Pebble Plus, Citi and CabrioFix. These can easily be installed on the chassis without removing the Laika’s seat unit, extending the usefulness of the stroller by turning it into a smart travel system.
Just because the stroller is compact doesn’t mean it scrimps on the features! The rear suspension allows for comfortable travelling over rougher surfaces while the ultra-padded seat is comfortable for your little one, with a multi-position recline, an adjustable leg-rest and an extendable canopy to keep your little one out of the way of harmful sun’s rays.
For your convenience, the stroller is lightweight and easy to carry with its shoulder strap and can fold up quickly and compactly using just one hand. Perfect when you need to hold your little one and put the stroller in the boot of your car or away under the stairs.
- Lie-flat recline for extended use from birth
- Carrycot and car seat compatible for extended use
- Shoulder strap to make carrying easier
Compare prices of the Maxi-Cosi, Laika here.
Silver Cross, Pioneer
Perfect for every family adventure, the Pioneer will tackle any terrain with ease. The large wheels, never-wear tyres and robust suspension guarantee a smooth ride for on-the-go comfort every time. The latest collection includes four new colours, each with premium soft-sheen fabrics, a polished chrome chassis and coordinating leatherette handles.
Ideal for off-road adventures, but equally at home on city streets, Pioneer’s never-wear multi-terrain tyres and a tough suspension provide the smoothest of rides. The carrycot is lined in naturally anti-bacterial bamboo, which also helps to regulate temperature, while the reversible, multi-recline seat is suitable up to 25kg.
The Silver Cross Pioneer is compatible with the Silver Cross Dream and Simplicity Plus infant carriers.
- Newborn carrycot lined in naturally anti-bacterial bamboo fabric
- Multi-recline, reversible pushchair seat suitable for toddlers up to 25kg
- Extra-large shopping basket
- Multi-terrain wheels
Compare prices of the Silver Cross, Pioneer here.
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Comments by Hazel Spencer