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How we tested
With the help of Patsy Eyles, a member of the British Association of Professional Nannies (bapn.org.uk), we drove five buggies across London. We weighted the buggies with a dummy, rather than a real baby, to assess ergonomics and accessibility, and tested manoeuvrability by tackling shops on London's Oxford Street. We also recorded assembly duration and time for any transformation (from pushchair to pram/carrycot/car seat etc).
Bugaboo Cameleon3 by Viktor&Rolf
This stylish "My First Car" pushchair has handles with six heights, which can also be moved to allow the seat to face backwards or forwards. The chassis and comfortable seat are fairly light and easy to move, and the folding mechanism is very simple. Its large, ridged "alloy" wheels would work just as effectively in the city as on country terrain.
Wired: Easy to store
Tired: Hefty price
Score: 7/10
Price: £1,250
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UPPAbaby VISTA System
With its stylish and sturdy design in a range of colours, such as "Lindsey" (shown), this is a user-friendly model.
Bundled accessories include a carrycot, rain covers, pop-out SPF50 protective sunshades, insect nets and car-seat adaptors, which make it value for money. Being able to push the buggy easily with one hand was a definite pro, as were the four reclining positions, which ensure a comfy ride. Our tester, nanny Patsy Eyles, found the chassis a little heavy and long when folded, and it was easier to open the design from sideways on. She also noted that this model might be a more suitable choice for taller users, although the handles are height-adjustable. The high seating position means it can double as a high chair<span class="s2">.
Wired: Useful accessories
Tired: Not for shorter parents
Score: 7/10
Price: £600
Orbit Baby G2
The G2's swivelling seat lets you easily rotate your baby's direction, and our tester liked the fact that it can also be used as a high chair. The pushchair features "Quad Shock" suspension and a bassinet that can be used as a rocking cradle, a Moses basket or attached to create a pram. Its stubby little handles are adjustable but not comfortable to hold for long - the prams with steering bars were more forgiving. The attachments are easily removed and it folds easily, but very quickly. You'll need a big space to store it.
Wired: <span class="s4">Light and easy to fold up
Tired<span class="s3">: Easy to catch fingers when folding
5/10
£940
iCandy Strawberry
With a one-hand "step-and-fold" action, this cheerful pushchair can be folded remarkably flat in one move. Its height-adjustable handles are comfortable, the chassis is easy to move and its interior is nicely padded with sturdy fabric. The carrycot, parasol, foot muff, changing bag, cup holder and car-seat adaptors are sold separately.
Wired: <span class="s4">Ample shopping basket
Tired: <span class="s4">Optional accessories add up
Score: 8/10
Price: £535
Mamas & Papas Mylo
The Mylo's bar handle is comfortable and the buggy is light enough to be steered easily with one hand - but it delivers a rather wobbly ride for its passenger. The seat reclines and the buggy can be folded with or without the seat in place - a useful feature. The carrycot, car seat and adaptors are not included, although a large, easy-to-access basket, a hood and rain cover are.
Wired:
Easy to push
Tired: <span class="s5">Rigid back; flimsy fabric sides
Score: 6/10
Price: £297
This article was originally published by WIRED UK
