Babystyle - Oyster4

I have the Oyster 4 and love it so far! It seems similar to the 3 but I think the selling point is that it’s slightly easier to fold. I don’t think there was a difference in cost so we just went for the latest model. The main things I love are that it’s sturdy on uneven surfaces, it’s smooth and lightweight to push, was easy to put together and is aesthetically pleasing. It’s also easy to learn how to put the parts on/take them off and fold it all down. The bassinet doesn’t fold with it but I think that’s standard across prams. If I were to nit pick, I’d prefer the hood of the bassinet to extend a bit further to provide more shade if the sun is shining into it but I just use the parasol as necessary

Although it will cost more than a single package, you might consider getting the Joolz Aer+/Aer² for your main pushchair and then buying a second hand Out n About Nipper Sport v5 for the countryside. The sport version is cheaper than the normal version as it has a fixed front wheel. Both lie flat so can be used from birth, although you shouldn't run with the nipper until your baby is 6 months old. The wheels come off the nipper for putting it in the car (though if you've got them muddy then you might want to leave an old towel in the boot for a quick wipe down). A true do it all solution doesn't exist which is why many people eventually get a compact travel pram in addition to their main day to day travel system. A bassinet/carrycot attachment can also be absolutely worth it, even if your baby grows out of it in 4 months. Many are rated safe for overnight sleep so you can use them in the day time for naps in the living room, or just as a safe place to put baby while you do something, without having to take them to or move the cot in the bedroom. Some babies like carriers and some don't. Same for pram bassinets/carrycots. You won't know until your baby arrives unfortunately. I personally bought a Babystyle Oyster3 (with carrycot) and love it. It's a good all-rounder but probably bigger and heavier than you want for city living. The Oyster4 has now been released and has a much better folding system. I think it's mid range on price but does everything you need it to so I'd recommend it over more expensive options. Maybe it's worth checking out if you only want to buy one pram.

I've an Oyster 4 travel set - would recommend, well made in my opinion and cheaper than the likes of iCandy.

We went a few times abroad to visit family and always brought our Oyster pram with us. It's a second hand pram so I wasn't too worried if it gets bashed in the hold but it always came out fine. We usually take it through the airport all the way to the gate where it's then taken into hold