For Your Little One Raincover Compatible with Silvercross Reflex

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The Silver Cross Reflex is a high-end umbrella stroller with a high weight capacity. The stroller is named after the reflective elements on the wheels and the hood. Older versions of the Reflex featured LED lights on each side of the stroller, but these were removed later on due to frequent failures. I second the Joie Nitro. I was using the Mothercare travel system and needed something more lightweight and compact and it's brilliant. Very reasonably priced and easy to manoeuvre'' - HakunaMatataa) Our verdict It's worth bearing in mind that in most cases, umbrella strollers are world-facing and parents with newborns may feel more comfortable with a parent-facing pushchair initially with a very young child. What’s the best umbrella pram to buy?

It’s worth noting though that while compact, umbrella-fold strollers are still relatively long when folded. As such, you may need to bear in mind the width of your boot if you’re planning to store it in the car. What age is best for an umbrella stroller? If you’re looking for a fuss-free travel option, an umbrella stroller is a great solution. Taking their name from their unique style of fold, umbrella strollers fold in on themselves like an umbrella to create a narrow (albeit tall) compact shape. Mumsnetters know their stuff when it comes to prams. We've got handy guides to the best pushchairs, the best travel systems, the best lightweight strollers, the best double buggies and the best running buggies, as well as the best baby car seats and the best 360 swivel car seats, all featuring product recommendations from parents. Best umbrella strollers at a glance If you’ve got a toddler who struggles to walk long distances, this lightweight Red Kite stroller could be a great solution. Even the bumper bar folds down so you don't need to detach it before you start the fold-down dance. The sun hood won't pose a problem as it can be removed in one swift moment. How does it look?Featuring a luxury quilted liner and footmuff, a fully padded harness and variable calf support, you can easily adjust the seat to meet your baby’s needs as they grow. If you’re looking for a basic lightweight stroller suitable for travel, they don’t come much more affordable than the Cuggl Laurel stroller. With an affordable price tag, this John Lewis ANYDAY stroller is well rated by Mumsnet users and online reviewers, especially by those who have small cars. With a compact umbrella fold that measures just a metre lengthwise when folded, it’s small enough to fit easily into your car boot and features a handy carry strap to help transport it as required. A number of extras are included on the Silver Cross Reflex, which goes some way to justifying the Reflex’s higher price. As well as the infant padding seat liner, there's a decent-sized UPF 50+ extendable hood, a shopping basket, and a rain cover. It also comes with car seat adaptors, moving the buggy more into travel system territory.

Traditional pushchairs and travel systems are a great way to travel with your baby in tow, but due to their robust, all-terrain nature, they can often be heavy and bulky, making them somewhat challenging when travelling on public transport. Key specs: Age range: 6 months to 15kg | Weight: 4.9kg | Folded size: 20 x 16 x 120cm | Includes rain cover: No What we love With a narrow frame and comfortable padded seats, it makes a convenient second stroller for travel. It has an easy-steer option that’s easy to manoeuvre around your local shops and features added suspension for a smoother ride.Key specs: Age range: Birth to 25kg | Weight: 11kg | Folded size: 31 x 40 x 110 cm | Includes rain cover: Yes What we love We had the Joie Aire Twin. It was suitable from birth and was just right for our newborn and just two-year-old. Easy to fold up and went in our boot (we have a big car though)"- Treaclespongeandcustard Our verdict Folding a stroller when you are in a rush is one of the main issues that I came across when testing various umbrella fold strollers but I did not feel that the Silver Cross Reflex slowed me down in any way. This cannot be stressed enough, as it makes it the longest lasting buggy in the category, something our tester appreciated when she was able to use it for both her newborn and her 3.5-year-old toddler. The Reflex's infant set up, which is all included in the price, comes with a padded seat cover and head support for your new baby. This head hugger was a big favourite with our tester's three-month-old who is used to a carrycot, and it definitely helped with her transition to a buggy. Are there lots of extra features? Featuring two comfortable seats with secure five-point safety harnesses, you can reverse the liners to switch between pink and blue as preferred. Each seat can be customised entirely to the child, with the ability to lie flat, recline or sit more upright to see the world around them - ideal if you've got a curious toddler and a younger baby who needs to nap on the go.

Travel and storage are made easy thanks to the Silver Cross Reflex. Storage is great with a shopping basket that is more than big enough for everyday essentials. We found you could hang a changing bag off the handles without the stroller tipping over – a basic requirement for any parent. There's also a bumper bar, which conveniently folds down with the pushchair. How easy is the umbrella fold? The large SPF100 hood is ideal for bright sunny days but the rain cover and footmuff ensure your baby will stay warm and dry when the weather takes a turn. That said, reviewers aren’t keen on the rain cover design, finding it fiddly and difficult to secure during a sudden downpour. The stroller gets its all-important name from the reflective parts that can be found on the wheels and the hood, which are such a great safety feature if you are out and about walking your little one in the darker nights. With its classic looks, traditional umbrella fold, and full suspension, the Reflex has it all. Considering that it's suitable from birth to 22kg, and travel system compatible, this buggy offers extremely good value for parents. What to love With a beautiful colour palette ideal for spring, the Mamas and Papas Cruise buggy is a lightweight easy-fold umbrella stroller suitable from birth to 15kg (approximately three years).Lucy has personal experience of researching, buying and using car seats with her own children, including the first car seats compatible with her travel system to 360-degree swivel seats and the multi-stage car seats that her children still use today. When she’s not manically tapping the keys of her laptop, Lucy loves nothing more than to cosy up with her Kindle and enjoy the latest thriller, or compete in Nintendo Switch rallies with her daughters aged six and 10. Why you should trust us