How to Buy a Pushchair Cheap

Newborns must be able to lie flat in prams for the first six months, so you should choose frames that include the carrycot or newborn seat. Often referred to as a travel system, these are easily detached and attached to the chassis so you can take your baby out of the car and into the pushchair without waking them.

1. Ergobaby Compact folds

The Ergobaby Metro+ is a premium stroller designed to fit in with urban life, allowing you to take public transport in a snap and navigate busy streets and shopping centers. It's also great for traveling, since it's compact and light enough to fit into the overhead compartment of a plane. It's easy to fold and set up.

Metro+, unlike some of the other pushchairs for kids we have reviewed is suitable for infants from birth. This is thanks to its near flat recline, and the hidden nest flaps for babies that transform it into a bassinet. It can be used up to 22kg (compared to the previous model which was only 6 months and 18kg).

What really sets this light pram apart is its impressively compact folding system. With just a double-handed push of a button, the Metro+ folds into a neat, flat package that is smaller than a shopping bag, and is able to be carried in the overhead storage compartment of a plane.

It's a little heavier than some other models that are compact, but the Metro+ is sturdier and feels of a higher quality overall. It comes with a variety of extras including a colourful canopy, travel bags and footmuffs.

Metro+ may feel stiff at first when you open and close it. This is normal and it will ease with time. You can also spray a little silicone or WD-40 on the joints to loosen them.

2. Mamas & Papas Airo

There are a lot of aspects to take into consideration when searching for a budget-friendly pushchair. You may need a compact pushchair to fit into the boot of your car or a travel-friendly model for those who are always traveling. You might also need an infant stroller pushchair that is easy to manoeuvre around sharp corners, or one that can take on rough terrain. In addition, you may want a model that is compatible with a car seat for children.

With all these options to consider, it can be a difficult task to find the perfect pushchair for your family. This guide will help you find the ideal pushchair for your family, budget and your lifestyle.

We've included reviews from parents who have tested and tried a variety pushchairs in order to bring you the most efficient pushchair for your money. You can see how each one handles and how comfortable the seats are.

The Mamas & Papas Airo pushchair is a great option to consider if you're looking for a low-cost lightweight pushchair that is perfect for traveling. It is the brand's most compact pushchair, and is designed to make traveling with your baby as easy as you can. It is super slim and fits easily into overhead storage compartments in trains and planes. It can also be used as a backpack to help you carry it through busy city streets. This stroller that is travel-friendly is suitable for babies as young as birth. It is available in grey and black marl. Also available are mint, grapefruit and a rose gold dusk edition.

3. Baby Jogger Forever Air

This pushchair is great for parents who love long country walks. It is equipped with many wonderful features, such as an all-wheel suspension and the ability to fold and unfold with one hand. The large, UV 50 canopy with two medium-sized peek-aboo windows is great for keeping babies shaded and easy to clean. The seat has a close-to-flat recline and adjustable calf support which allows it to be adjusted to ensure comfort. It's easy to access the underside basket, but it would be ideal if the opening were larger. It also comes with an adjustable handlebar, as well as a hand-operated parking brake and you can create a travel system using a car seat using the Baby Jogger adapters (sold separately).

This is the latest version of what was known as the City Mini GT Double and is designed to offer unbeatable agility on any terrain thanks to "forever air" rubber tires and all-wheel suspension. The GT2 is a little taller and a pound heavier than its predecessor, however it comes with some new features to make up for it. The GT2 features an adjustable footrest and magnetic peek-aboo windows. It can also be used with the Baby Jogger child car seat.

You can also convert it into a pram with the glider board that is available and child tray as well as the weather shield. It offers a wide range of car seat adapters that are suitable for use with Britax/BOB, Graco Maxi-Cosi infant car seats (sold separately). It can be transformed into a pram by using the glider board, which is an option, or child tray. It also comes with several car seat adapters that work with Graco/BOB MaxiCosi, and Peg Perego infant carseats. It's not as versatile as other models, however should you be looking for a durable stroller that can be used on all terrains it is a great choice.

4. Bugaboo Bee

The Bugaboo Bee is an incredibly stylish buggy. The Bugaboo Bee is more expensive than a cheap pushchair, such as the iCandy Raspberry, but its iconic yellow hue in the New York taxi style will make you standout on busy urban streets. This is a great thing from a fashion as well as a practical point of view - cyclists who ride Deliveroo are less likely to clip you, and your fellow riders will be able to spot your presence when you're catching up with them for coffee or shopping.

The most recent version of the Bee is dubbed the Bee5. While it looks largely identical to the original model, the company has made some significant functional improvements to this compact buggy. It's now easier to lift and transport thanks to a clever self-standing feature, it's got big wheels that are able to tackle off-road paths, and there are more customizable options, including 11 seat fabrics, 6 sun hoods, and nobbles where you can slot in a cup holder (yay! ).

Mother & Baby testers found the Bee easy to steer and maneuver. However, one issue they had was the lack of suspension. The car can handle rough roads quite well, but the lack of suspension is evident on more uneven surfaces. This can cause your child to feel uncomfortable.

The problem with the original Bee was that a few children outgrew it by age 2. The new Bee solves this issue by providing an umbrella sunshade and a backrest that can be adjusted to fit infants up to age four. It also features a circular joint system which makes it easy to raise and turn the seat so that your child can sit either you or outside.

5. Babyzen YOYO2

Since its introduction in 2012. The Babyzen YOYO stroller has gained a reputation as the most lightweight stroller. The YOYO2 is ideal for those who live in cities, parents who travel often and don't have a huge boot. It folds easily and can be tucked away in the overhead cabin of a plane, and is extremely maneuverable.

The YOYO2 was also made to last and develop with your family. You can add a ride-along board for your toddler and a buggy bag that hooks onto the YOYO to create extra storage. Also, there's a footmuff, a parasol, and rain cover.

The YOYO2 offers a broad range of colors. There are 9 colours to choose from with a variety of shades, including a muted taupe that appears very similar to the Bugaboo Butterfly. The YOYO2 can be used from birth using either the bassinet or the 0+ newborn pack. It transforms into a pushchair that is world-facing at 6 months. You can also YOYO connect additional chassis to make it a double buggy.

Owners of YOYO2 rave about the quality of the wheels, which are constructed from a top-quality fabric that's durable and waterproof. The improved suspension makes for an extremely smooth ride, and it's extremely easy to maneuver in tight spaces (crowded cobblestone streets, crowded supermarket aisles) with one of the lowest turning ratios on the market.