Lightweight stroller UK

[Pinkvc]

Im hoping someone may have some advice! We currently have a Silver Cross Linear Freeway travel system, which has been great. LO is 7.5 months and I'll soon be going back to work - she is going to my mum so we want to get a lightweight stroller that can be kept at my mums house.

We've looked at Silver Cross Zest and Mamas and Papas Kato - we don't really want to spend over £100.

Any recommendations?

 

[pinkribbon]

Maclaren triumph is a great light weight pushchair. I got mine for £80 from kiddicare. The maclaren volo is even more lightweight but no recline feature.

 

[Pinkvc]

Had a quick look on Kiddicare but all the Maclaren pushchairs are £135+, so really over our budget!

 

[pinkribbon]

Had a quick look on Kiddicare but all the Maclaren pushchairs are £135+, so really over our budget!

I got mine when they were discounted and I got a 5% discount for partner working at Morrisons, maybe that was it!

I've heard loads of people have had issues with the wheels on the silvercross pop but silvercross is a really popular brand.

 

[SmileyKez]

We just bought the babyweavers jet stroller from Kiddicare, its reduced to £33! So far so good! Its got good reviews, and we've tried both my lo who is 4 months and my neice who is 9 months in it and they both seemed very comfy in it, and they love looking at the pattern inside the hood, haha!

Its got a nice padded seat, reclines and has a good size basket. We bought it for my mum to keep at hers as she struggles with our heavy travel systems and for the price seems to do a good job!

 

[MissR]

I recently purchased the baby start ria 3 wheeler in the berry colour. It's cheap as chips from argos. I wanted a 3 wheeler as I find them much easier to manoeuvre, and this pushchair is very lightweight. It's nice looking too and very sturdy. I've loved it since I got it. Massive shopping basket underneath too. Think it's currently in argos for 49.99 in black. It proved its worth yesterday when I had to fold the pushchair to get on the bus, whilst holding LO and a heavy change bag! Hope you find a pram your happy with! Xx

 

[Indi84]

I just bought a hauck torro, I love it. Light, easy to get up and down, comes with all the bits. From kiddiecare it was £99 I think. Came out this year so not many reviews but I'm glad I bought it. It was this or the petite star zukko.

 

[horseybird]

Hello we have just bought the Kato from mamas and papas. Think it was £69. We are quite pleased with it, have used it a couple of times. The main use will be for holidays, as I dont want our Baby Jogger one trashed by the airlines!

 

[Millnsy]

We have the kato and I love it. Reclines flat all the way. Had it 2.5 years and used it as our holiday / occasional pushchair and no issues at all. Husband doesn't like pushing it but that's just the difference between a stroller and a proper buggy I suppose.

 

[Pinkvc]

Thanks for all the replies! I'm a bit confused now!!! So much choice!

Horseybird and Millsny - interesting that you both like the Kato - after reading the reviews online, I was a bit put off, but me and my mum like the look of it and it seems like a really good deal?

 

[lola_90]

zeta voom is really popular near me and really cheap, available on amazon. They have a large hood which is great in summer

 

[Bababall]

zeta voom is really popular near me and really cheap, available on amazon. They have a large hood which is great in summer

Agree. Just home from holiday with this one. It had a great recline and LO slept in it every day no problem. And shes never napped anywhere but in her cot before

 

[shellideaks]

I've heard loads of people have had issues with the wheels on the silvercross pop but silvercross is a really popular brand.

I've got a Silvercross Pop and have been using it every day since DD was born. Not had any problems with the wheels and I love it. DD also loves it and will happily sleep in it. It's quite a tall pushchair compared to others, I'm 5'9 and find the handles are a perfect height for me whereas when my sister pushed it she said it was too high (she's 5'4).

It fully reclines and has a pull out visor bit on the hood for more coverage

 

[Pinkvc]

I've heard loads of people have had issues with the wheels on the silvercross pop but silvercross is a really popular brand.

I've got a Silvercross Pop and have been using it every day since DD was born. Not had any problems with the wheels and I love it. DD also loves it and will happily sleep in it. It's quite a tall pushchair compared to others, I'm 5'9 and find the handles are a perfect height for me whereas when my sister pushed it she said it was too high (she's 5'4).

It fully reclines and has a pull out visor bit on the hood for more coverage

Ooh, maybe no good for us then - I'm 5'4, and my mums only 5'2!!!

 

[Pinkvc]

zeta voom is really popular near me and really cheap, available on amazon. They have a large hood which is great in summer

Agree. Just home from holiday with this one. It had a great recline and LO slept in it every day no problem. And shes never napped anywhere but in her cot before

Thanks both, I'll check this out x

 

[Millnsy]

Thanks for all the replies! I'm a bit confused now!!! So much choice!

Horseybird and Millsny - interesting that you both like the Kato - after reading the reviews online, I was a bit put off, but me and my mum like the look of it and it seems like a really good deal?

In my experience only people with a grudge write reviews! I bought the m&p herbie as my travel system in a snap decision. I then read reviews which were all absolutely awful! I love my herbie and its still going with 3 years of constant use.

Re silvercross pop, my sil has one and had loads if problems. Their customer service was good and they were loaned a buggy whilst it was repaired but the wheels have always squeaked and they've had issues with it.

 

[Boo44]

zeta voom is really popular near me and really cheap, available on amazon. They have a large hood which is great in summer

Agree. Just home from holiday with this one. It had a great recline and LO slept in it every day no problem. And shes never napped anywhere but in her cot before

Thanks both, I'll check this out x

Just a point re the Zeta Voom - they are great value and very sturdy and a great hood/shade, I actually bought one but when It arrived it was so heavy. I actually sent it back and bought a mamas and papas Tour which is much lighter. So it just depends if it is lightweight that you're looking for, the Vooom may not be for you x

 

[Pinkvc]

Thanks for all the replies! I'm a bit confused now!!! So much choice!

Horseybird and Millsny - interesting that you both like the Kato - after reading the reviews online, I was a bit put off, but me and my mum like the look of it and it seems like a really good deal?

In my experience only people with a grudge write reviews! I bought the m&p herbie as my travel system in a snap decision. I then read reviews which were all absolutely awful! I love my herbie and its still going with 3 years of constant use.

Re silvercross pop, my sil has one and had loads if problems. Their customer service was good and they were loaned a buggy whilst it was repaired but the wheels have always squeaked and they've had issues with it.

Ha! Think you may be right! My mum really likes the Kato and as she'll be using it 3-5 days a week, i think we should go and have a proper look at it and then decide.

Really appreciate your advice!