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First published: July 2026 · Last reviewed: July 2026 · Specs verified against manufacturer sites July 2026
Our verdict in one sentence
If cabin travel matters at all — even occasionally — buy the Airo. If it doesn’t, the Clic 2 is worth the extra £106 for Silver Cross build quality and a 5-year warranty. The £106 gap is the whole decision.
Why trust this comparison?
Mamas & Papas Airo: Tested hands-on. Fold, weight and push quality assessed directly.
Silver Cross Clic 2: Tested hands-on. Build quality, fold and seat assessed directly. Cabin approval claim verified directly against Silver Cross’s own FAQ — they explicitly state the Clic 2 does not meet IATA cabin baggage specifications.
Specs verified: Both products verified against manufacturer sites July 2026.
Before you compare
Both are lightweight compact pushchairs in the £189–£295 range, suitable from birth. Check this is the right category:
- Budget is tighter than £189 — the Joie pact pro at around £150 covers city use well for less
- You need all-terrain capability — neither is designed for rough ground. Consider the Mamas & Papas Ocarro 2 or Out n About Nipper V5
- You want the lightest compact available — at 7.3kg and 7.6kg, both are light. But the Stokke YOYO³ at 6.2kg is lighter still at a higher price
- You need a doubles option — neither converts. Consider the iCandy Peach 8
The cabin approval question — get this right first
This is the single most important difference between these two pushchairs and it’s the one most parents don’t know about before they buy.
The Mamas & Papas Airo’s folded dimensions fit within IATA cabin baggage guidelines. The Silver Cross Clic 2’s do not — Silver Cross’s own FAQ explicitly states this. If you ever intend to fly with this pushchair in the cabin, even once, the Airo is the only answer. The Clic 2 will need to go in the hold.
If cabin travel is any part of your plan: buy the Airo. Always verify cabin approval with your specific airline before flying — policies vary and change. But the Clic 2 is explicitly not cabin approved per Silver Cross’s own guidance.
Where the £106 goes
The Clic 2 premium pays for:
- Silver Cross brand heritage — 145+ years, one of Britain’s most trusted names
- 5-year warranty — versus Mamas & Papas standard terms
- Marginally lighter — 7.3kg vs 7.6kg (300g difference)
- Integrated shoulder strap and pull-out luggage handle
- Silver Cross finish standards — chassis feels more substantial
The Airo brings instead:
- £106 less — significant real-world saving
- Cabin-compatible dimensions — the Clic 2 cannot match this
- From birth with lie-flat seat included ✅
- One-hand fold — genuinely easy and reliable
- Recycled polyester fabrics — better than the price suggests
Head-to-head
| Feature | Mamas & Papas Airo | Silver Cross Clic 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £189 ✅ | £295 |
| Weight | 7.6kg | 7.3kg ✅ slightly lighter |
| Cabin travel | ✅ Fits within IATA guidelines — verify with airline | ❌ Not cabin approved — Silver Cross FAQ confirms this |
| From birth | ✅ Lie-flat seat included | ✅ Lie-flat seat included |
| Fold | One-hand fold ✅ | One-hand fold with integrated shoulder strap ✅ |
| Warranty | Standard M&P terms | 5 years ✅ |
| Brand heritage | Mamas & Papas — strong UK brand | Silver Cross — 145+ years ✅ |
| Our score | 8.5/10 ✅ | 7.5/10 |
| Best for most families | ✅ Best value and only cabin option | ✅ If Silver Cross heritage and warranty matter |
Which should you choose?
Choose the Mamas & Papas Airo if:
- ✅ Cabin travel is any part of your plan — even occasionally
- ✅ Budget matters — £106 is a meaningful real-world saving
- ✅ You want our most-recommended pushchair under £300
- ✅ Everyday city and public transport use is the brief
Choose the Silver Cross Clic 2 if:
- ✅ Cabin travel is not a consideration
- ✅ Silver Cross brand heritage and the 5-year warranty genuinely matter to you
- ✅ You want British brand quality at their most accessible price
- ✅ The integrated shoulder strap and luggage handle are appealing
The mistake most parents make
With the Airo:
Spending the £106 saving on something else and then wishing they’d spent it on Silver Cross build quality. The Airo is a genuinely good pushchair — but parents who value brand reassurance sometimes feel it over time. Know which you are before buying.
With the Clic 2:
Buying it assuming it will be accepted as cabin baggage. It won’t — Silver Cross say so explicitly. Parents who discover this at the airport have no good options. Check the cabin approval question before you buy, not after.
💡 The honest summary
The Airo is the better pushchair for more parents — better value, cabin-compatible and everything most families need at £189. The Clic 2 is the right choice if Silver Cross heritage and a 5-year warranty genuinely matter to you and cabin travel doesn’t. The cabin approval question is the decision. Answer it honestly before you buy either.
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Also worth reading
- Silver Cross Clic 2 vs Stokke YOYO³ — if the YOYO³ is also on your shortlist
- Bugaboo Butterfly 2 vs Mamas & Papas Airo — if budget stretches to £435
- Mamas & Papas hub — all M&P models reviewed
- Silver Cross hub — all Silver Cross models reviewed
- Best Pushchairs Under £300 — full market comparison at this price point
- Best Pushchairs for Flying — cabin-compatible alternatives compared
About the reviewer
Mark founded MyPushchair.co.uk in 2006 after struggling to find honest, straightforward pushchair advice as a new dad. With more than 30 years in the family travel and leisure industry — and after returning to relaunch the UK’s original independent pushchair review site — he continues to test products with one aim: helping parents buy the right pushchair the first time. Janette contributes a female perspective to every hands-on assessment.
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