Silver Cross - Pop Pushchair

Silver Cross Pop. Umbrella fold, lightweight, lays flat so suitable from tiny, but rated to 25kg. We last used it on holiday when daughter was 4.5 and she still fit in it well enough. It's also got a massive hood so is good for naps We gate checked it at the airport a couple of times and it made it through fine.

I took a regular stroller (Silvercross Pop). Used it right up to the plane door, at which point it was handed over to airline staff and packed in the hold. The downside is you then don’t get it back until baggage claim - so I’d recommend taking a carrier on the plane with you (though a 6 month old isn’t too bad). You can get travel prams that fit in the overhead locker but tbh I don’t see the point. I went with a stroller that I would use long term and become my main pram once moved away from the travel system. I’ve only flown once with my son who’s now 4, so a cabin stroller would have been wasted. My sister however has a Joie Pact, and has travelled abroad 4 or 5 times in my nibling’s first year so it’s worth it for her. Also car seats - as long as you pack yours safely I’d take your main (though don’t bother with isofix bases). Purchase a car seat bag from Amazon (one with backpack straps was a lifesaver for me) - it’s not padded so I also purchased a role of bubble wrap. Wrapped it in bubble wrap, then put it in the car seat bag along with our towels and nappies and baby bedding. It saved room in the suitcase and provided extra padding & protection to the car seat!

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! 😅

Have you considered a stroller that's suitable from birth? When I had my oldest, we bought a silver cross pop that is apparently suitable from birth (we didn't buy it till our girl was 6 months old). It's very light, maneuvers easily and it lays flat for very young babies or for when they're sleeping. I chose that stroller because it's light and you can fold it one handed. I needed that one handed fold because my girl was young and couldn't stand when I had to get her out. Edit: Just googled it and it's 200. It costs extra for the seat cover/cushion thingy and the muffler but it's worth it for their warmth and comfort :)

The better it is on uneven terrain/inclines the less foldable and heavier it’s going to be. You’ll have to decide if you want to split the difference and get something in the middle or get two. We ended up getting two. We have a silver cross one that barely folds down and is relatively heavy but it’s incredibly sturdy, has great suspension, a massive basket and has been taken on many a countryside walk across mud, gravel, rocks etc. We then also have a yoyo for travel that folds down small enough to go in the overhead compartment in a plane.

I’ve literally never seen them there and I spent many hours there trying to convince myself I needed and could afford a Bugaboo. (Surprise to no one, I didn’t and I couldn’t! Lol) Nuna, Uppababy, Silver Cross, Thule, Doona, Joolz, Cybex, sure. Chicco? Never. Maybe this is a new development? 🤷🏻‍♀️

UPDATE: moved comment to where it belonged 🤦🏻‍♀️ sorry, OP! You’re providing valuable information and I wasn’t negating you at all! Original comment kept below, but meant as a reply to a different comment. ————— I’ve literally never seen them there and I spent many hours there trying to convince myself I needed and could afford a Bugaboo. (Surprise to no one, I didn’t and I couldn’t! Lol) Nuna, Uppababy, Silver Cross, Thule, Doona, Joolz, Cybex, sure. Chicco? Never. Maybe this is a new development? 🤷🏻‍♀️

We got a lot of stuff from buy nothing groups on Facebook and hand me downs. We splashed out on a Silver Cross Stroller and an Owlet monitor. We got a changing table and rocking chair from Ikea, and then went midrange on Philips Avent for bottles and steriliser / warmer. We got a BabyBjorn carrier and bouncer, a Lovevery play mat, Halo Bassinest, Boppy cushions all as hand me downs and Facebook buy nothing. We bought a second hand Nuna car seat from a very trusted friend in an almost new condition. I got my pump through our insurance.

just spent a month researching. my takeaway: Nuna - loved this one the most (mixx or trvl xl) but all of the carseats/accesories make it extra pricey. my fav uber premium option uppababy- i found these all to be kind of rigid and too large. didn't like the vibe but its obvs popular mockingbird - decided on this one and so far love the balance of quality and price point. truly feels strong but also premium, while not being huge, and almost all the features feel obvious instead of buried silver cross - if you really want to go with the most premium it is indeed very nice. graco Modes nest - solid budget option. felt a little on the light/fragile side for me but if lightweight with versatility is important, this one isn't bad at all bugaboo - maybe the one i tried was a janky floor model but i didn't think it was smooth at all. nuna/mock crushed it

Its not very commonly seen due to its price point, and theres a very big popularity in other high end brands like Uppababy, Nuna, and Bugaboo. Honestly Silvercross is reaaallllyyy nice. They are essentially the Lamborghini of strollers. Very good quality built, a deep history company wise, etc. I wish I had bought one back when I had my boy, but we settled on a Nuna. The price point of the Silvercross made me think twice about it. I still like the Nuna but sometimes I still think about the Silvercross I didnt buy lol Personally I like the Reef a little more than the Wave but both are great strollers.

We bought the bugaboo donkey. It moves like a dream the basket underneath is huge(perfect for grocery shopping) and it was so easy to use when babies were tiny. From the basinette to the car seat attachment. So many nice features on it. You can use it as single stroller, seats recline/reverse, handlebar can go all the way down. We were able to roll babies right up to tables when we went out for coffee and didnt feel like it was in the way. Only downside is car seat attachment does NOT fit through standard door. We had to take one car seat off the stroller to get through some doorways. I also felt like it was pretty heavy and struggled folding it down. This was probably harder for me since my husband was always doing it for me. BUT if you ask my husband he has ZERO complaints. We also got the silver cross stroller for road trips. Packing for twins takes up a LOT of space so finding a stroller that takes up barely any room was essential. Its not as smooth as the bugaboo or have as many nice features but it served its purpose for us.