We’ve been reviewing pushchairs honestly since 2006. Not manufacturer specs rewritten — real advice from real use, tested in UK conditions that matter: narrow doorways, bus aisles, car boots, park paths, and canal towpaths.
How we test
Every review says exactly how the pushchair was assessed — shop tests with Janette, long-term daily use by our daughter K, and real owners we’ve met out and about, from Beadnell to Roundhay Park to Casey’s Corner at Disneyland Paris. Scores are ours, never supplied by the brands, and we never pretend to have tested a pushchair we haven’t.
Lightweight, cabin-size pushchairs for flying, public transport and city life.
Full-size singles for pavements, parks and everyday family life.
Big wheels and proper suspension for park paths, gravel, towpaths and countryside.
Single-to-double pushchairs and doubles for two (or three) children.
No longer sold new, but still worth knowing about if you’re buying secondhand.
Choosing between two pushchairs?
Our head-to-head comparisons focus on the differences that affect everyday use — fold, weight, terrain, travel, child capacity and value.
Not sure where to start? Choosing a Pushchair · Best Lightweight Pushchairs · Best All-Terrain Pushchairs · Best Pushchairs for Flying
Every review and comparison we’ve published is listed below, newest first.
The Joolz Hub2 and iCandy Core 2 solve different problems — daily transit portability versus premium ride quality and terrain confidence. We compare fold, weight, suspension, basket capacity, and verified price and warranty, to help you choose the right one for your situation.
The Joolz Aer2 is a premium lightweight compact — genuine one-handed fold, tall-parent-friendly handle and a 10-year transferable warranty. The Mamas & Papas Airo is the value proposition — a lie-flat seat included from birth at £189. We compare both to help you decide what paying more actually buys you.
The Joolz Geo 3 is built for genuine outdoor terrain — puncture-proof wheels, real suspension and 15 growing-family configurations. The iCandy Peach 8 is built for premium everyday ownership — exceptional fabric, a Lullaby Trust carrycot and a 5-year warranty. We compare both to help you choose.
The Joolz Hub2 is a compact city commuter with a known weight and a standalone fold. The Mamas & Papas Ocarro 2 is a substantial all-terrain pushchair built for rougher ground. We compare fold, terrain, warranty and value to help you decide which one actually suits your daily life.
The iCandy Peach 8 scores 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for the Silver Cross Reef 2. Both are capable, premium pushchairs — but the Peach 8 converts to an inline tandem double and the Reef 2 does not. The decision turns on one question: will you need two seats at the same time?
We tested both hands-on. The iCandy Core 2 earned the first 10/10 we’ve awarded for suspension on this site. The Reef 2 hits back with a 3-year warranty and Silver Cross heritage. Here’s which to buy.
The Silver Cross Clic 2 and Bugaboo Butterfly 2 are the two most closely matched compact pushchairs in the UK market — 0.8kg apart, different price radically different value propositions. We’ve tested both hands-on. Here’s the clearest decision guide we could write.
We’ve assessed both the Stokke Xplory X and Bugaboo Fox 5 hands-on. One scores higher — but the right pushchair depends entirely on what you’re actually buying it for.
Two Stokke pushchairs that share a badge and almost nothing else. The YOYO³ is the right choice for most parents. The Xplory X is built for tall parents or those who need to avoid bending. We compare both honestly.
The Silver Cross Clic 2 offers British build quality and a 3-year warranty. The Joolz Aer2 offers cabin-friendly dimensions and a 10-year transferable warranty. We compare fold quality, cabin rules, and which is the better buy for your situation.
Both the iCandy Core 2 and Bugaboo Fox 5 score 8.5/10 — but they earn it differently. The Core 2 delivers the most impressive suspension we’ve assessed, with an interchangeable multi-mode wheel system. The Fox 5 extends its terrain range through 30cm rear wheels and two-wheel mode. Here’s which one is right for your life.
The V5’s exceptional terrain and ride quality, with the fold finally sorted. Tested hands-on in Ilkley Park — real owner feedback from Middleton Woods and the River Wharfe.
