Silver Cross - Zest

We got a Nuna Mixx travel system for our eldest, and he was using it until he was about 2.5yo, when we switched him to an umbrella stroller - partly because the Nuna felt perhaps a bit big for everyday use at that point, but also because we were expecting another baby and wanted to separate him from the pram before baby started using it. We love the Mixx and it's just as good second time around. I always get comments on the fancy features like the dream drape and the pockets everywhere, they are very handy to have. Also the basket is huge! While still using the Nuna, we bought a secondhand Joie Tourist for holidays, as it's very lightweight, folds to cabin size and was cheap enough that it didn't matter too much if an airline damaged it if it did have to go in the hold. That worked for us until about age 2, then he was too heavy for it (15kg limit, and we have a heavy boy!). For the umbrella stroller, we got a Silver Cross Zest and that's pretty good for nipping about, although the basket is absolutely useless, it's so small. We didn't use it for very long but it helped for longer days out, and for weekends away/holidays after he'd outgrown the Joie, although umbrella fold does have to go in the flight hold by default. This one goes up to 22kg (as does the Nuna) so more longevity. I panicked when baby #2 arrived that my eldest might still want to use a buggy, as he seemed too tired to use the buggy board for longer periods, so I panic-purchased a secondhand Bugaboo Donkey. While I have not used this as much as I thought, it is a very good pram overall and might be a good choice if you think you will have two kids, as it can be used as a single with a side basket, or with the frame extended to become a twin pram that holds 22kg per seat. It's very clever! Overall the Nuna is my MVP and I would definitely recommend it.

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.

I went with the Silver Cross stroller and Clek car seat. I’m not delivering my baby until Monday, so mostly I have just used the stroller for training my dog to walk next to it. But I will say that thing is STURDY and beautiful. The car seat is installed and also seems extremely safe. I’m happy with both so far and love the non toxic materials. The stroller might be a little bulky for errands going in and out of the car a lot, so I may opt to baby wear.

Before you decide on the Uppababy…really play with it in person. I felt it was efficient on how it collapse/opens and was still very bulky. I remember there being pinch points when collapsing as well. I was researched and played with Uppababy, Nuna Triv/Swiv/Mixx, and Silver Cross strollers. Ultimately ended up with the Nuna Swiv with no regrets.

We opted for silver cross and I love it! Felt way sturdier than the uppababy and others we trialed. We’re on walks daily (in AB) and zero complaints.