Silver Cross - Dune 2 Travel System

We skipped the bucket seat completely. We have used the same car seat from birth until now (almost 2) and will continue using it for years. It’s the baby jogger city turn. As for stroller, we got the silver cross dune because we live in a city and needed something durable but not too large. We got the bassinet attachment for it and whenever baby was in the stroller for months 0-3, he was in that bassinet. It was so great because I’m not a fan of having LO in the car seat for extended periods of time.

We originally had the Silver Cross Dune, but it broke after 6 months and had a nightmare dealing with Silver Cross customer service. Honestly shocking given they're considered the "Rolls Royce" of prams. Eventually we got a refund, and switched to the Joolz Aer+ and have been so impressed with it - very small and light when it's folded, and the best folding mechanism I've come across on a pram. Can go in the overhead locker on a plane, and much easier to fold and more comfortable to push than the Yoyo. Also comes with a 10 year transferable warranty - which we've not had to test yet in the ~8 months we've had it, but gives me confidence that the company stands by their products. Honestly 20/10 pram, I really can't fault it, and unless you need off-road capabilities I honestly can't see why you'd go for anything else!

I also have a Kia picanto and I got a silver cross dune. I can fit the chassis and the nappy bag in the boot and then I have to put the bassinet or seat on the front seat and my boyfriend sits in the back with our daughter. It has small wheels so it is able to fit in the boot but it means it isn't great on rough terrain. When she was 9 months I got a silver cross pop which fits in the boot with the nappy bag as well. I use it in the summer or just for quick trips or rougher ground. My daughter is 21 months and we're still using the dune. I could see us getting a good bit more use out of it but I'm not due baby 2 in March so I have no idea what we're doing but I do know that I need a bigger car before then! 😅

I’ve been considering the Valco Trend. It has the option for a bassinet but it’s actually newborn ready and the actual seat has a built in bassinet mode. The canopy on it is massive and the entire back of the stroller can be lifted away so that the baby has ventilation in the warmer months. It’s also phenomenal on different types terrain. https://valcobabyusa.com/products/trend-duo-2025?srsltid=AfmBOoqyt-1eupzWwEfUEaEXCL6E1Nl4ofizPItzLVjkhYZ409iC-aBm EDIT: Seconding the Silver Cross if you want the option to add a second child later on. This was our first stroller and I would never consider getting a different inline stroller. We got ours in 2020 and it’s still amazing. It’s not as popular as Uppababy here in the states but I do feel that the quality and stroll are superior. 

We have the trvl for keeping in the car and popping out with the baby and the vista for neighborhood walks. I love them both for their different functions! I will say, when I was a nanny and one of the families I was with for a long time had me keep their silver cross travel stroller with me for the baby. It was fine for walking outside but we had to replace the wheels way more frequently than their big stroller because they aren’t meant for too much outdoor walking.

I used this for a holiday abroad when my baby was 6 months and he got on really well with it. It was super light yet not flimsy and he napped great in it. I have a Silvercross travel system which I love but I use the Joie from time to time as a lighter option. I think it’s really good for £50 if OP doesn’t want to spend much

We got a second hand Silvercross travel system (I can't remember the exact model) and we used that from birth until our daughter stopped using it at about 2.5y. I think if she was going to use it for longer we would have got a lightweight pushchair.

We got a cheap silver cross travel pram off fb. We’ve had it nearly 2 years and it was probably 2 years old when we got it. It’s been on probably 10 trips and it’s just this week sustained its first damage on a jet 2 flight. Will 100% be doing the same thing again and buying on fb to replace it. I would not take our expensive and large bugaboo on a flight for fear it would get damaged. If you take your car seat make sure it is well wrapped

TLDR baby is now 8 months and we've just swapped from a huge Silvercross pram to a lightweight, easy to fold Maxi Cosi pram. We bought a Silvercross travel system on FB marketplace for £100. The seller had barely used it, it had every single accessory you could think of, bassinet, car seat, all the rain covers, etc. It's been brilliant for the last 8 months, but we've been fed up of it taking up the entire boot, so we've picked up a Maxi Cosi Lara 2 (apparently suitable from newborn) new in the prime day sales for £130. I'll resell the Silvercross pram as although the wheels now have some wear, it's in otherwise excellent condition.

Never been happy with Silvercross. We’ve had the Silvercross full bundle - car seat was rubbish and the pram was heavy and impractical. Rucksack and hand warmers were a nice touch. I would avoid any Silvercross products based on my experience. We’ve had the Bugaboo double (side by side, called donkey I think?!) - it’s good but a bit unwieldy, Doona one that converts to a car seat (useful but heavy and uncomfortable for child), Babyzen yo-yo (useful for travel but limited) and the Joolz aer which is great for travel (can get on a plane) and more versatile than the Babyzen so it can be used more like a normal pram - it’s been my favourite travel pram. On a side note, the Cybex car seats that rotate are amazing.