Cheap Pushchairs For All Terrains
Depending on the type of lifestyle you live and your requirements, a low-cost pushchair that is suitable for all terrains could be a wise investment. The best strollers for budget-friendly prices are light and easy to fold, steer and transport.
A great choice if you're lacking space or have a an insufficient car boot. Our test subjects loved the compact fold, with the frame overlapping and the wheels tucking into the frame to save space.
Maxi-Cosi Zelia 2-in-1
The Maxi-Cosi Zelia can be a versatile budget-friendly alternative that can be transformed from a lay-flat pram into an infant car seat for your growing baby. The lightweight Mico Luxe Infant Car Seat, that comes with it, is designed to be used from birth. It comes with Side Impact Protection as well as the finest PureCosi fabric to keep your baby comfy. It is easy to convert to a pram, and you can choose if you want your child to face you to provide reassurance or looking outwards to view the sights.
This pushchair has a spacious shopping basket, smart recline with one hand and a practical one-hand fold. The large canopy comes with an open sun visor that flips out and a peek-a-boo window that will help protect your child from sun. The hood that can be expanded gives your baby extra UPF 50 protection. A padded seat with an ergonomic shape ensures they're comfortable and secure. There is also a convenient cup holder, as well as a storage pocket for all your essentials.
Our test participant was awed by the Zelia's handling when he took it for a walk around town. Its front wheels are capable of locking in forward position, or they can be rotated by just a flick of the switch. She tested it on a stony road with bumps and was amazed by how well it performed despite not being made for off-road usage.
She was also happy by how easily the seat unit was to fold. It has an easy-to-reach lever on the back of the chassis that can be pulled to lift the seat from its base. It's a great design because you don't have to remove the seat to open it and fold it. Simply pull up on the catch. The handlebar can be adjusted to suit your height. The Zelia includes cup holders, a booster cushion and rain cover. Maxi-Cosi can be purchased as adaptors separately. It is suitable for any Maxi-Cosi car seat. It's a great value 2-in-1 stroller, lightweight and comes with a 3+1 Year Warranty.
My Babiie
The My Babiie is a luxury innovative travel system that provides plush comfort for baby and stylish fashion for parents. It is i-Size compatible and has a range of advanced features that make it a top choice for parents looking for strollers that combine design and function.
This black and rose-gold travel system, created by Christina Milian for her AM:PM collection, is a fantastic value that's appropriate for babies from birth. It comes with an infant car seat and an infant carrycot that are an appropriate size, which means your child will not grow out of it too soon. It has many other useful features such as a large basket for shopping and a fully adjustable leg rest.
Mums were thrilled with the ease with which this pushchair was to manoeuvre and how light it was. They were also awed by the cushioned seat and large, expandable the hood, which offered excellent protection from the sun. It was a nice added bonus that the car came with a cupholder and rain cover.
The classic umbrella-style folding is easy to perform with one hand, and the foot-operated break is extremely comfortable. The front swivel wheels are able to be locked in a fixed position to drive over rougher pavements and cobbles. The MB250 also offers a smooth ride even on bumpy roads, and it's very quiet too.
This is a elegant stroller with excellent extras that are included in the price such as the newborn insert, a footmuff and a changing bag. It has a full recline and can be used in either a parent or world facing mode and allows you to modify it to fit your growing baby. The hood has an expansive visor that can be adjusted to fit the needs of your baby.
The My Babiie Katie Piper MBP02 Camo Stroller is suitable from birth and has an excellent lying-flat seat that is cozy and comfortable, as well as a great size. It also has an adjustable height for the leatherette handle, a large size hood, and a changing bag with an adjustable changing mat that zips up.
Bugaboo Fox 5
The Bugaboo Fox 5 premium family stroller is well-known for its smooth stroll and easy maneuverability on any terrain. Its innovative suspension system combines an articulated central joint and spring-loaded front wheels to assist in tackling any terrain and ensure a comfortable ride for your child. Moreover its puncture-proof all-terrain wheels are extra-large and are designed to make it easier to navigate cobbles, grass and sand, as well as anything else you encounter on your journeys.
Like all the Bugaboo pushchairs, this one is built with ease-of-use in mind and features a single-piece self-standing chassis that can be used with either the bassinet or seat (you'll have to purchase an additional frame for the carrycot). It can also fold with just one hand, meaning you can do it at the go without having to to wrestle with the clunky levers. A lot of the parts, such as the seat fabric and sun canopy can be cleaned by machine.
The frame of the Fox 5 is surprisingly light. I can lift the bassinet to my car boot even with it attached. This is a major feature that will save you time, effort and the strain of hauling around a huge, heavy buggy.
Finally, the Fox 5 comes with a wide range of colours and top-quality fabrics to match your style and preferences. The seat also grows with your child, as it is adjustable to accommodate any age. It can be used up to the age of four. Your baby can ride comfortably.
The Bugaboo Fox 5 was built in accordance with the company's Push To Zero pledge. This commitment aims to achieve zero emissions by 2035. This is achieved through the use of 100% bio-based materials, and carbon-neutral shipping practices from their factory.
Baby Jogger City Mini
The City Mini is an ordinary full-size stroller. It's best known because it is light and compact. It also scores highly in all our categories. However it doesn't rank as highly as some of its peers due to a poorly-placed peek-a-boo and storage that's somewhat blocked.
But, it's an excellent stroller, and one of our top picks for families who need something that can take them through daily use and occasionally a trip. It has a very wide footrest and is cushioned, so little ones will be comfortable. The seat reclines pretty flat however, it took us two hands to do. The adjustable calf supports for calf are an excellent feature that will allow your child's feet to lift up when they're tired.
The City Mini, like many other strollers we have listed, has a large canopy that is UV50. Parents are raving about it. The sun shade is well designed and pulls all the way down which is great as it will keep your child well protected from the sun without the need to keep tucking it back in place.
The City Mini can be easily transformed into a double-stroller by attaching an add on kit. This will give you the possibility of using any Baby Jogger car seat and creating a travel system right from the beginning. The only downside to this is that the more info addition of the second seat changes the look and feel of the stroller significantly and some parents may be a little unsure to handle once they get used to it.
The City Mini GT Double Stroller is another alternative to the City Mini. This model is slightly more expensive than the single City Mini but it does have additional features, including "forever air" rubber suspension and tyres that make it suitable for off-road adventures. It has an adjustable handlebar as well as parking brakes that can be operated by hand and a more user-friendly design than the standard City Mini.