Pushchairs(view report contents)
Types of pushchair
All terrain
Around £100 to £400.
These are chunky looking pushchairs with large wheels that should cope with rough ground. Most are three-wheeled but there are four-wheelers too. They generally have a fully reclining seat so can be used from birth. There are a few double all terrain pushchairs and three-in-one and travel systems, with a lift-off carrycot or car seat. Most fold downwards and the wheels can be removed. Seat covers and a removable hood are included, sometimes with a rain cover
Pros
- as the name suggests, they can be used over rough ground because of their large wheels
- the front wheel or wheels swivel on most models and can be locked
- most have reclining backrests
- most have a hand-operated slow-down device as well as a foot brake
- height adjustable handles
- some are very light to push
- the styling is modern looking
Cons
- babies are more exposed so not so cosy
- with most the baby is forward facing only
- long to manoeuvre
- difficult to keep three-wheelers balanced when negotiating kerbs – whether pushing or pulling
- any hand-operated slow-down device must not be used alone for parking
- their pneumatic wheels need pumping up and can puncture
- they do not fold small for carrying, transporting or storing
- you may need to take the wheels off to load them in your car boot
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Types of pushchair
- Buggy
- Forward-facing
- Two-in-one
- Three-in-one
- Travel system
- Double side-by-side
- Double tandem
- All terrain
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