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Suitable from: Birth to 22kg (around four years) | Weight: 11.09kg (without canopy, armbar and insert) | Folded dimensions: 42 x 65 x 52.5cm | World-facing: Yes | Parent-facing: Yes | Car seat compatible: Yes | Wheels: Rubber, foam-filled tyres | Carrycot included? No, unless you buy the bundle What we like At a fraction of the price of its competitors, the Chicco Echo Twin Stroller offers exceptional value for parents on a tight budget.

While it’s safe to use from birth, we don’t feel the seats recline flat enough to give adequate support for newborns, so we’d recommend this buggy from six months plus. Unfortunately, you can’t attach a carrycot and it’s not travel system-compatible, but we love the fuss-free design that’s ideal for busy, budget-conscious families. Suitable from: Birth to 22kg (around four years) | Weight: 10.4 to 12.2kg | Folded dimensions: Two-piece compact fold 89 x 53 x 34cm; one-piece self-standing fold 44 x 60 x 90cm | World-facing: Yes | Parent-facing: Yes | Car seat compatible: Yes | Wheels: Puncture-proof | Carrycot included? Yes ( bundles with accessories also available) What we like Suitable from: Birth to 25kg (around five years) | Weight: 9.5kg (chassis and seat) | Folded dimensions: 64 x 67.5 x 45cm | World-facing: Yes | Parent-facing: Yes | Car seat compatible: Yes | Wheels: Puncture-free tyres | Carrycot included? No - only as part of a bundle What we like This stylish travel system is available to buy as a complete bundle consisting of the pushchair frame with seat unit (which can be parent-facing or front-facing) and carrycot, as well as a changing bag and cosy foot muff. It also comes with rain covers, car seat adaptors (so you can easily attach a car seat to the chassis) and elevator adaptors, which allow you to position the parent-facing seat closer to you. It folds compactly compared to other travel systems, which is handy for fitting it neatly in your car boot or storing it at home when it's not in use.This ergonomically designed stroller is seriously lightweight and compact enough to count as airline carry-on luggage. It's easy to fold with one hand. A newborn kit, footmuff, and carry bag are available to buy separately. It's ideal for smaller homes or those with limited storage space, as well as for fitting in small car boots.

While the Dragonfly is super comfy for toddlers, with harness straps that slide up and down for ease, saving the need for any rethreading, we think this pushchair performs especially well with newborns. Suitable from: Birth to 15kg (around age four) | Weight: 9.6kg | Folded dimensions: 65 x 36 x 75cm | World-facing: Yes | Parent-facing: Yes | Number of wheels: Four | Car seat compatible: Yes | Extras included: Rain cover and boot cover/apron What we likeIt's very stylish and everything feels really well made and easy to use – it's sturdy to push, without being too heavy, and the suspension makes it easy to manoeuvre on rough ground," says our tester Emily-Ann. All in all, this is a practical and smart-looking pram that you can use from birth (with the additional bassinet) until your child is around 22kg. Age range: Newborn to 3 years | Maximum load: 15kg | Product weight: 13.4kg | Dimensions: 38 × 40 × 105cm (folded); 78 × 82 × 108 cm (unfolded) | Travel system-compatible: No | Orientation: Side by side What we love The seats: look at how spacious and supportive they are. Seats that can be independently reclined will suit the individual needs of both children. Separate hoods are also handy – look at how much coverage they give and whether they have UPF protection.

A model with a bassinet attachment is always best for a newborn, allowing your baby to lie flat and cocooned for the first four to six months, but they are not essential,” says parenting expert Millie Poppins. “Some parents choose instead to ‘babywear’ with slings or carriers until their little one is developmentally ready for the pushchair. Our tester Liz says, “It’s absolutely brilliant in every way, except it's too big to store easily in the car as the wheels have to come off. If space isn't an issue for you (for example, if you can store it in a garage), it's perfect.” I’ve just passed mine on after six years of use and I think it was definitely worth the money. I had two kids with a two year age gap, so we used the single carrycot, seat, car seat adapter function, bought the Rumble seat as they got older, the works! It was absolutely brilliant, sturdy and easy to use [with a] big basket underneath. Not super light, but it lasted the years well. I’m tall and mainly chose it because the handle went high enough to be comfortable for me" - tried and tested by Mumsnet user, Creakycroaky Our verdictThe TRIV is an outstanding stroller with an appealing mid-range price, ideal for anyone doing a lot of strolling around and getting in and out of cars. We’ve tried so many double buggies but have found the Mountain Buggy Duet to be our favourite” - recommended by Mumsnet user, river12 Our verdict Although ideal for city life and travel, as the name suggests, the BabyJogger City Tour 2 is actually a great option for any family. Generally speaking, a pram is most suitable for a newborn baby because these options can lay fully flat. A buggy/pushchair/stroller is typically forward-facing – although not always – and ideal once children are sitting confidently from the age of around six months. A double version of the Thule Urban Glide 2, this specialist side-by-side buggy is designed with active parents in mind.