The frame is light and compact, with an extendable handle and swivel wheels for easy navigation and for hopping on and off public transport. The fold can be done one-handed and is petite enough to store in a small car boot. Designed for active families, the robust but stylish Thule Urban Glide 2 is a high-performing running buggy that functions equally as well as a day-to-day pushchair. This often takes the form of a specially designed baby nest that you attach to the pushchair seat, they’re rarely suitable for overnight sleeping, but do offer a cosier and more protected environment for your little one. Read on:

With such a huge range of pushchairs on the market, we’ve meticulously researched hundreds of models, sought opinion from experts as well as the knowledge and experience of real parents, and undertaken our own in-depth testing with a number of parent testers to help you choose the right pushchair for you and your family. How we tested the best pushchairs Typically, baby travel systems feature adaptable or removable seat units that transform the chassis from pram to pushchair. A lot of pushchair seat units can even be reversed to switch from parent facing to forward facing mode as your little one grows. Designed with families on the go in mind, every travel system is compatible with at least one model of car seat—and some of our travel system bundles include a car seat for free. The seat has very high sides even when not in carrycot mode so is snuggly and lovely for DD" - recommended by Mumsnet user, Njh1986 Our verdict They are bulky though, even when folded, so not the most practical choice for smaller homes and car boots. It’s extremely nippy, especially if you’re navigating small shop aisles or public transport (be that trains or buses), and it offers a smooth and comfortable ride over pavements and paths. The small wheels mean it fares less well on bumpy, uneven terrain like grass and gravel, so this is something to bear in mind if you live in a more rural area.Pushchairs that come with a carrycot are more expensive than those without, but they do have distinct advantages. I love our Oyster 3. Easy to fold. Folds with pram attached which for me is a bonus. Doesn't take up the whole boot (I have a Kia Sportage so admittedly a big boot but it takes up about half the space) has a lay-flat seat. Light and easy to push. Would highly recommend” - recommended by Mumsnet user, Whatelsecouldibecalled Our verdict

I love our Babyzen YOYO. I'm petite and it's the only one I've tried that is light and compact and easy enough to put up and down while also holding a baby (now toddler). We have stairs to leave the flat then have to fold it to get onto busy public transport - anything bulkier or heavier and that wouldn't be manageable alone, whereas the YOYO can go over my shoulder” - recommended by Mumsnet user, LeeMiller The bars must be smooth, securely fixed, and the distance between each bar should not be more than 6.5cm (2.5 inches), so your baby's head cannot get trapped.Some car seats have a mechanism to stop them being turned forward-facing too early, but others don't. If there is no way to stop the seat being turned to face forwards too early, it lost marks in our tests because of the potential for misuse. First you'll need to establish what kind of pushchair will suit your needs. Are you looking for a travel system that you can attach a carrycot or baby car seat to? Or are you after a lightweight buggy or umbrella stroller for nipping around the city? A convertible double buggy may be better suited to you if you need to ferry two children around. Or maybe you're in need of a pushchair that can be fitted with a buggy board to accommodate an extra passenger? These anchor points are metal bar connectors built into the chassis of your car. They are often hidden behind the car's seat padding. This is a great travel system to use right from your front door, taking you from the school run to out and about on all terrains. It’s a little big for folding down frequently as a result of its large wheels, and you may find lugging it in and out of the car a little annoying. Likewise, if you need to pull it up stairs and fold it down in a hallway, there are more lightweight travel systems that may be better. But if comfort and style are your main needs, and you have the space for it in your car and your home, this is one of the best travel systems we’ve tested. A carrycot’s lifespan is limited though; as soon as your baby can sit up securely they’ll move to the pushchair seat where they can see the world more clearly.

To test the best travel systems on the market, our reviewers spend several days putting each pram through its paces. As well as assessing how easy each travel system is to assemble, we also evaluate how it performs in everyday life, covering the school run, trips to the supermarket, as well as on public transport. We also consider extra details such as how easy it is to load and how well it fits into the boot of the car, and the amount of space it takes up in the hallway. An alternative is to choose a pushchair with a lie-flat seat. This means the seat can recline to a minimum angle of 150 degrees, which makes it suitable for a newborn. Lie-flat or carrycot car seats can be a good solution for newborns, especially premature babies or those with medical conditions, who need to be transported lying flat. Suitable from: Birth to 22kg (around four years) | Weight: 11.09kg (without canopy, armbar and insert) | Folded dimensions: 42 x 65 x 52.5cm | World-facing: Yes | Parent-facing: Yes | Car seat compatible: Yes | Wheels: Rubber, foam-filled tyres | Carrycot included? No, unless you buy the bundle What we likeThis is a carrycot and transporter (a set of wheels) that can be converted into a pushchair when your baby outgrows the carrycot. Suitable from: Birth to 15kg (around age four) | Weight: 9.6kg | Folded dimensions: 65 x 36 x 75cm | World-facing: Yes | Parent-facing: Yes | Number of wheels: Four | Car seat compatible: Yes | Extras included: Rain cover and boot cover/apron What we like This is a great travel system that’s super stylish, pleasurable to push and with plenty of storage space to boot. It’s definitely worthy of serious consideration and is a much more affordable option to some of the very expensive options in this list. i-Size is part of R129, a regulation for child car seats introduced in 2013. The idea behind i-Size is that all car seats with the i-Size logo will fit in all i-Size approved cars. It can be used from birth with the Bugaboo Bee Bassinet or a car seat, and from six months as a stroller. The ergonomic seat has extra ventilation for ensuring your baby is safe and comfortable when out and about and it can be reversed to a parent-facing position if you want to keep a closer eye on them.

While the Dragonfly is super comfy for toddlers, with harness straps that slide up and down for ease, saving the need for any rethreading, we think this pushchair performs especially well with newborns. Pushchairs, also known as strollers and buggies, are only suitable for young babies if they have fully reclining seats so your baby can lie flat. If possible, try to buy your car seat from a retailer with a fitting service and trained fitters. You may be able to phone up and make an appointment. The store should also be able to take the seat out to your car after you've bought it and fit it properly there. Our guide on how to fit a baby or child car seat has more details. Its major selling points are its weight – it's sturdy but only weighs 9.6kg so the frame feels light to push, fold and carry; and its two-in-one seat that converts from a newborn bassinet to a regular seat for babies from six months.Baby nests are not suitable for your baby to sleep in when you're not there because of the danger of suffocation. I’ve got the Nuna Mixx and absolutely love it! It’s got lots of little features that make it stand out for me so I think that the cost is well worth it” - recommended by Mumsnet user, BopaEli Our verdict