The best pushchairs of 2026

Cove’s wheels are bump-absorbing and responsive to give a smooth ride across any terrain, while being light enough for an easy one-handed push - no one wants to wrestle a clunky stroller. With a carrycot suitable for overnight sleeping, reversible reclining seat and spacious 10kg shopping basket, it’s a solid investment.

A buggy that fits in an overhead luggage compartment or a tiny car boot is a game-changer, and Joolz Aer2’s ultra-compact design boasts a one-hand, one-second fold. Packed with features such as easy-to-adjust handle height and the option to attach a ride-along board for an older child, it’s super lightweight and handles impressively well.

With a unique patented design that converts from a single to a double pushchair in just three clicks, Bugaboo’s Donkey means you can effortlessly switch between one or two children - or even bring a third along with an extra wheeled board. Designed to go anywhere thanks to large, puncture-proof wheels and one-handed manoeuvrability.

With over 20 possible configurations, parent-facing is just one option with the stylish Gazelle S - and what makes it a joy is how easy it is to swap between them. Sturdy, flat-laying, and with a huge 23kg lower basket, it folds up compact enough to fitting into almost any car boot, and quickly unfolds to transport your little one.

Small enough to fit in a car boot yet with large enough wheels and solid suspension to cope with uneven ground, the Silver Cross Breez lives up to its name by being super easy to fold with one hand. This mid-size travel system is a real box-ticker, including a folding carrycot and reversible lie-flat seat.

A versatile pushchair that’ll take your little one from birth to 25kg, iCandy’s Peach 8 has enhanced suspension, single-to-double or twin conversion, one-handed fold and recline, integrated Ride-on Board, 10kg basket and car seat compatibility for easy transfers in and out of the car. It’ll take that woodland walk in its stride.

Prams are for newborns who need to lie completely flat. The terms pushchairs, buggies and strollers are often used interchangeably, but all mean an upright seat for older babies or toddlers.

Yes, but only in carrycots that have been approved by the manufacturer for overnight sleeping such as the Bugaboo Donkey. Every carrycot is safe for daytime naps, but some may lack the ventilation, depth, or firm mattress required for safe unsupervised overnight sleep.

That depends on your lifestyle, how often you’re using a buggy and for how long. Most buggies are used until a child is between 3 and 4 years old, accommodating weights up to 15–22 kg. Families who primarily drive tend to phase buggies out earlier than those in urban areas who walk more.

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