Pushchairs(view report contents)
Types of pushchair
Two in One
Three in One
Pros and cons
Two-in-one
Around £100 to £350.
These become enclosed prams with the seat fully reclined and the footrest up, so are suitable from birth. As the baby grows, the two-in-one becomes a pushchair by adjusting the seat up and the footrest down. Some have reversible seats, so the baby faces you when very young and forwards when older. Two-in-ones fold in different ways – flat, inwards or even an umbrella fold. Seat covers, removable hood and apron are generally included, rain cover is extra.
Three-in-one
Around £350 to £450.
Suitable from birth since they have a lift-off carry cot and a separate reclining seat. The baby can face you from the carrycot and forwards from the pushchair seat. There are different folding methods as with two-in-ones. Generally seat covers, removable hood and apron are included and rain cover is sold as an extra.
Pros
• fully reclining and well padded so good for very young babies
• baby can face you when young and the world when older with many
two-in-ones and all three-in-ones
• comfortable enough for baby to nap in – and to sleep in
the three-in-one carrycots
• many models have medium size wheels and suspension to give a smooth
ride
• swivel wheels on most models – good for manoeuvring
• many models have adjustable height handles
• generally have good size shopping carrier below the seat.
Cons
• bulky and relatively heavy to carry, transport and store
• cumbersome for active toddlers
• handles that cannot be adjusted can be fairly low
• folding can be complex and require good dexterity and strength
• relatively expensive to buy
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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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