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Best travel system for babies 2023: Car seat, carrycot and pushchair in one

• Catherine Hufton
• Kat de Naoum

Getting out and about with your little one needn’t be a faff, with our pick of the best travel systems that offer the perfect solution

Finding the best travel system for your baby can feel a little daunting. After all, there’s plenty to consider when making your choice – they need to be able to transport your little one safely; they need to be comfortable to manoeuvre, while remaining relatively portable; and they need to be compatible with carrycots, car seats, and toddler seats to accommodate your baby from birth well into their toddler years. With an array of models vying for your attention, there’s a lot to think about with, potentially, a significant cost.

As is the case when you buy almost anything, what you pick will often come down to your own circumstances and lifestyle. If you travel frequently and use public transport often, then a travel system that’s lightweight and folds down with minimal effort will likely be a priority. If you’re more of an off-road adventurer with a dog or two to walk, then sturdy suspension and durable wheels will top your list of requirements. If size or road conditions aren’t a concern, then you might be free to prioritise style over more practical elements.

Whatever your needs, we’ve put together a brief buying guide with some FAQs and rated some of the top travel systems on the market to help you make the best choice for you and your family.

Best travel system: At a glance

• Best luxury travel system: Bugaboo Fox 5 | £1,115
• Best overall complete travel system:  Mamas & Papas Ocarro | £1,509
• Best travel system for city living: Nuna Triv 4 Piece | £1,050
• Best affordable travel system: KinderKraft XMoov 3-in-1 Travel System | £279

How to choose the best travel system for you

What is a travel system.

It’s a do-it-all pushchair with a modular design that allows you to slot in a carrycot, car seat or toddler seat as needed. The majority of models are presented in a variety of different packages, or bundles as they’re commonly known, ranging from the barebones with just the frame or stroller, right through to deluxe versions comprising everything from the carrycot, car seat, and accessories such as footmuffs, canopy, nappy bag, and even cup holder bundled as standard.

Do I need a travel system?

Not necessarily. You could instead choose to buy a separate pushchair with a carrycot, a stroller , a third-party car seat – or any combination of products that works for you. The appeal of a travel system is integration and the convenience that it brings.

Everything in a travel system is designed to work together, so it potentially means less overlap. For instance, you can just click the car seat onto the travel system chassis and push your baby around town, which saves you transferring your child from a car seat to a pushchair or cot.

What key features should I look for?

Size and weight are crucial, meaning it’s a good idea to go to a store or showroom to have a good play around with the models you’re considering. Will it fit in your boot and/or hallway? Can you carry it upstairs, if you live in a flat? Make sure you’re happy with the folding mechanism, too, since some are more tricky to operate than others.

Note that babies need to lie flat in a pram until they’re six months old, so you’ll need to ensure you’re happy with the size and comfort level of the carrycot. Don’t forget to check details such as whether it’s suitable for occasional overnight sleeping, too.

The size of the wheels is also important: big sturdy wheels are great if you walk a lot on rougher terrain, while slimmer wheels are better suited to city life. It’s worth noting the smaller details, too, such as built-in sunshades, buggy boards for older children, the size of the shopping basket and the stroller seat. Will the travel system accommodate your baby as they grow into a toddler, or will you need to spend more money further down the line? Can it accommodate two (or more) kids, if and when you have more?

How much should I spend?

It’s tempting to assume that the more expensive a travel system is, the better it will perform; but this isn’t necessarily the case. There are a variety of models on offer, at all kinds of price points (starting at around £300 and soaring to well over £1,000), so the best place to start will be to prioritise your main needs and work from there.

At the other end of the spectrum, while the high price of some of these travel systems may appear extortionate at first, factor in the cost of buying all the parts that feature in the bundle separately, and you may well find that an all-in-one travel system actually offers good value for money.

How we test travel systems

To test the best travel systems on the market, our reviewers spend several days putting each pram through its paces. As well as assessing how easy each travel system is to assemble, we also evaluate how it performs in everyday life, covering the school run, trips to the supermarket, as well as on public transport. We also consider extra details such as how easy it is to load and how well it fits into the boot of the car, and the amount of space it takes up in the hallway.

This real-life testing means we can highlight any areas that could prove problematic, or where a product truly shines. In addition, such testing allows us to more accurately categorise each travel system according to people’s different needs, such as storing in a small space, carrying up a flight of stairs, or navigating a muddy sports field. Finally, we include details such as the age range for which each travel system is suitable, the type of wheels it has, and its dimensions.

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The best travel systems you can buy in 2023

1. bugaboo fox 5: best luxury travel system.

For those who wish to personalise their pram, they can choose from 12 different colourways and add-on many of the luxury Bugaboo accessories, such as the baby bag and cup holder. We recently tested the Bugaboo Fox 3, which similarly feels weightless to push and manoeuvre; but the Fox 5 is even more comfortable to use.

This is a great travel system to use right from your front door, taking you from the school run to out and about on all terrains. It’s a little big for folding down frequently as a result of its large wheels, and you may find lugging it in and out of the car a little annoying. Likewise, if you need to pull it up stairs and fold it down in a hallway, there are more lightweight travel systems that may be better. But if comfort and style are your main needs, and you have the space for it in your car and your home, this is one of the best travel systems we’ve tested.

Key specs – Age range: Suitable for 0 to 4 years or 22kg; Wheels: Lockable swivel; Unfolded Dimensions: 93 x 60 x 105cm; One-piece standing fold: 44 x 60 x 90cm; Weight: 10.4-12.2kg

Check price at John Lewis

2. Ocarro 9 Piece Complete Bundle: Best overall complete travel system

This bundle is also available with a carrycot and cushioned mattress that can be used from birth, a foot muff, changing bag, cup holder, baby blanket, Cybex Aton 5 Car Seat and the base fixing to fit it in the car. Overall, we found this pram super-easy to assemble and fold down, which will be music to the ears of any sleep-deprived new parent.

Key specs – Age range: Suitable for 0 to 4 years or 22kg; Wheels: Lockable swivel; Dimensions: 101 x 59 x 101cm; Weight: 13.7kg

Check price at Mamas & Papas

3. Cybex Priam Travel System: Best high-end travel system

Suitable from birth, when it’s used with the carrycot included in this bundle, right up to when your child is four years old (or 22kg), this stroller can handle any on- and off-road terrain thanks to its rubber wheels and impressive all-wheel suspension that make for a super comfy, and quiet, ride.

Extra features include an SPF50+ canopy, a backrest pocket to store your smaller valuables, and a shopping basket that folds down when not needed. Almost everything you require comes in this bundle, except for the extension pack that replaces the front wheels with a pair of skis for when you head to Meribel.

Key specs – Age range : Suitable for 0 years to 22kg in weight; Wheels : All-terrain wheels; Folded dimensions : 83.5 x 51.5 x 31.5cm; Unfolded dimensions : 92-83 x 60 x 98.5-108cm; Weight : 12.6kg

Check price at Pramworld

4. Nuna Triv 4 Piece: Best travel system for city living

The main pram in this travel system has an easy-to-fold design and a large storage basket underneath, while the spacious flip-fold seat features an adjustable leg rest that can easily accommodate a toddler up to the age of around three.

The additional carrycot can be attached for newborns and this bundle includes a Pipa Next i-Size car seat. The stroller also includes lots of thoughtful details such as a wallet slip at the back of the seat, attractive leather detailing and a peekaboo panel along the back of the canopy.

Key specs – Age range: Suitable from birth to 22kg max; Wheels: Front swivel wheels; Folded dimensions: 32 x 52 x 65cm (LWH); Unfolded dimensions: 77-87 x 106-110cm (LH); Weight: 8.8kg (without canopy, armbar and insert)

Check price at Little Angels

5. Ickle Bubba Eclipse All-In-One: Best affordable travel system bundle

The car seat comes with the Isofix car seat fitting system base that makes carrying the baby in and out of the car a breeze: this eliminates the need to faff around with a seat belt as the baby is already securely strapped into its 5-point car seat harness. Just clip the car seat into the Isofix’s two metal clip fixing points to lock it into place, and unclip to release. Other perks include a full winter footmuff, a smart baby bag that fits neatly on the back handle, an extendable UPF 50+ hood, puncture-proof, high-grip tyres and a wallet slip across the back of the buggy seat.

While the pram is lightweight and incredibly easy to push or lift up onto high pavements, that’s not to say it’s by any means a small buggy. In fact, it’s rather on the larger side, partly due to its bigger wheels which make it great for active families who love the great outdoors. It also, unfortunately, doesn’t fold down completely flat, which may be slightly cumbersome if you have limited storage space.

Key specs – Age range: Suitable from birth to approximately 4 years old; Wheels: Lockable front 360-degree swivel wheels; Folded dimensions: 58 x 80 x 37cm (WLH); Unfolded dimensions: 58 x 116 x 106cm (WLH); Weight: 8.6kg (chassis with wheels)

Ickle Bubba Eclipse 3 in 1 Travel System, with Galaxy Car Seat, Isofix Base & Built in 'Bubba Board (Black with Tan Handles)

6. micralite getgo: best for affordable style and great design.

If you enjoy long walks and trips into the countryside, the multi-terrain, puncture-proof tyres and dynamic four-wheel suspension will come in handy too. The carrycot is lined with a super soft antibacterial bamboo fabric and is fitted with an integrated pull-out sun visor. There’s also a built-in storage pocket for your purse and keys.

Once your baby has outgrown the carrycot, you can switch it out for the seat unit, which has adjustable calf support and a lie-flat design. We also love the extra details such as the extendable hood with UPF50 protection, zip-out airflow panel and pull-out sunshade.

Key specs – Age range: Suitable from birth to 22kg; Wheels: Four-wheel suspension; Folded dimensions: 76 x 59 x 38cm (LWH); Unfolded dimensions: 72 x 59 x 89-105cm (LWH); Weight: 10.8kg

Check price at Micralite

7. KinderKraft XMoov 3-in-1: Best affordable travel system

A nappy bag with removable changing mat, a rain cover, cup holder, footmuff, extendable canopy and a height-adjustable handle are just some of the XMoov’s features, and the reclinable car seat has adjustable shoulder straps with protectors for the baby’s optimal safety and comfort.

For strolling, the all-terrain pumped wheels have a shock-absorbing mechanism allowing it to glide effortlessly on all kinds of roads, making it the perfect option whether you live in a busy city or in the country. The front wheels swivel and can be locked in position for solely going straight, while back wheel brakes have a simultaneous double clamp.

Key specs – Age range : Suitable for 0 years to 22kg in weight; Wheels : Pumped, all-terrain, locking, swivel, self-aligning; Folded dimensions : 92-116 x 110 x 60cm; Unfolded dimensions : 75 x 42 x 62cm ; Weight : 11.8-14kg

Check price at Baby and Child Store

8. iCandy Peach 7: The most comfortable travel system

While this pram is super-stylish, it’s also loaded with ultra-practical details such as the zipped pocket on the back of the seat, and the integrated stand-on board – which is invaluable if you have an older child. One of the other major pros about this pram is the comfort and security it offers your little one and the fact that it just makes a day-to-day routine feel much easier.

We really liked that the main bundle comes with everything you need to get started, including a carrycot, seat unit, chassis, removable ‘Pip-Zip’ bag, car seat adaptors and elevator adaptors. But you can also add on lots of personalised extras, such as the matching baby bag, footmuff and liner and cup holder, to really make it your own.

Key specs – Age range: Suitable from birth to 25kg; Wheels: Puncture-proof, ultra-smooth rolling PU tyres; Folded Dimensions: No wheels (cm) L70 x W54 x D28; Weight: 12.9kg

9. BabaBing Raffi: Best iCandy alternative

The travel bundle also comes with everything you need to navigate all four seasons, such as an adjustable forward- and rear-facing seat unit, a UPF50+ canopy, a spacious carry cot with a Kose Cool breathable lining, 2-in-1 rain cover and an Ubersnugg Footmuff. That’s a lot of kit for a very reasonable price.

This is a great travel system that’s super stylish, pleasurable to push and with plenty of storage space to boot. It’s definitely worthy of serious consideration and is a much more affordable option to some of the very expensive options in this list.

Key specs – Age range: Suitable from birth to 15kg; Wheels: Full suspension off-road tyres; Folded Dimensions: 70cm x 60cm x 29cm; Weight: 12.5kg

BABABING Raffi Pushchair 3-in-1 Travel System, Baby Pushchair Buggy with Infant Car Seat Adapter & Rain Cover, Adjustable Stroller for Newborn - Navy Blue

10. thule urban glide 2 complete bundle: best running buggy.

There’s a twist hand brake for quickly stopping safely and it offers superior control even on hilly terrain. You can fold this buggy with just one hand while holding the baby in the other, and it weighs a touch over 11kg, so you can easily lift it in and out of the car’s boot and even up stairs.

The sun canopy can be adjusted to multiple positions and offers side ventilation and a peekaboo window that closes with a magnet. The complete travel bundle comes with a bassinet that can make the stroller suitable from birth onwards, and you’ll also get the Cabriofix i-Size car seat along with the base and adaptors.

Key specs – Age range : Suitable for 0 to 4 years, or 22kg; Wheels : Swivel front wheel, 16-inch rear wheels; Folded Dimensions : 87 x 69 x 34cm; Weight : 11.4kg

12. iCandy Core: The best travel system for second babies

This premium travel system from iCandy is a great option if you have other children and regularly interchange between urban and rural environments. It can be used from birth, starting with the fleece-lined carrycot that can be used for permanent overnight sleeping. When your baby grows into a toddler, simply switch over to the adjustable clamshell seat, which can also be used with the compatible car seat (if you purchase the full travel system bundle).

One of our favourite design features with this travel system is the built-in buggy board; it’s a lifesaver if you have older children. It will also save you money in the long run, as you won’t have to buy an additional buggy board or a double buggy, depending on the age of your other children.

Other details to note are the front-wheel swivel lock, bag hooks, an on/off brake indicator (which is flip-flop friendly), and ergonomic adjustable handlebar. Plus, the one-handed fold with the chassis still attached. The basket is also a good size at 48 litres, providing plenty of room for shopping and the baby bag. Finally, it comes with interchangeable wheels: the lighter wheels make it more of a compact city stroller, while the second set is more substantial and ideal for more rural areas. All in all, this is a smart and stylish travel system that will take you from birth to toddlerhood with ease and comfort.

Key specs – Age range: Suitable from birth to 25kg; Wheels: Interchangeable and removable (1 x rural wheel set and 1 x urban wheel set); Folded dimensions: L69 x W61 x H24; Unfolded dimensions: L68 x W61 x H105; Weight: 12.6kg

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Oyster Travel System Bundles

Oyster 3 Essential Capsule Bundle – Black Olive

Oyster 3 Essential Capsule Bundle – Carbonite

Oyster 3 Essential Capsule Bundle – Creme Brûlée

Oyster 3 Essential Capsule Bundle – Dream Blue

Oyster 3 Essential Capsule Bundle – Pixel

Oyster 3 Essential Capsule Bundle – Stone

Oyster Zero Gravity Package – Moon

Oyster 3 Essential 5 Piece Bundle with Capsule Car Seat & Base – Butterscotch

Oyster 3 Essential 5 Piece Bundle with Capsule Car Seat & Base – Spearmint

Oyster 3 Luxury Bundle with Capsule Car Seat & Base – Black Olive

Oyster 3 Luxury Bundle with Capsule Car Seat & Base – Carbonite

Oyster 3 Luxury Bundle with Capsule Car Seat & Base – Creme Brûlée

Oyster travel systems  .

When looking for the perfect pushchair for your baby, it’s often best to look at the bigger picture. For example, how are they going to travel in those first few months, do you want a carrycot, are you likely to spend time getting them in and out of the car? If so, Oyster Travel Systems will have you covered. These bundles contain everything you need to get out and about with your baby from day one. Offering the convenience of buying everything together so it all matches, and you know you have everything ready for your baby’s arrival.  

Choose From Various Styles and Bundles   

Our Oyster Travel System bundles are available in the eight colourways the Oyster 3 comes in, and you can choose from 5 piece bundles or 7 piece bundles. The 5 piece oyster 3 bundles feature the full stroller, carrycot, car seat, car seat base, and adapters. The 7 piece bundle features all pieces from the 5-piece, with an Oyster changing bag and footmuff included. In addition to the colour choice, you have different options for which car seat you want to have within the bundle. For example, you can opt for the Oyster Capsule Car Seat , which will always be supplied with the Oyster Isofix base , or you can opt for a bundle that includes a Cybex or Maxi-Cosi infant car seat with their compatible bases. 

Convenience Every Step of The Way with Oyster Travel Systems   

Oyster knows that the most important thing to parents is making those little trips to the shop or visiting family as easily as possible in those first few weeks and months. This is why the Oyster 3 stroller chassis comes with easy to fold technology. You don’t have to remove the seat to fold this model either, you simply fold the seat over, and the frame follows after, providing a compact fold that will slide effortlessly into any boot. What’s more, the frame features a handy and retractable carry handle to make moving it from one place to another a piece of cake.

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The revolutionary Oyster3 folds with the seat attached in both directions, making it practical and easier to travel with and store.

Designed for growing kids, Oyster3 is suitable from birth to 22kg and features a hood, harness and headrest that can be adjusted simultaneously to four height positions.

The extendable UV 50+ canopy has a flip-out sun visor and ventilation net spanning the curvature for a nice, cool breeze.

The chassis is intricately finished with a handstitched textured handle and bumper bar. Oyster3 features a large shopping basket, puncture-free tyres and all-round suspension for a smoother push.

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OYSTER 3 WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

The Oyster 3 is intended for children from birth (0+months) up to 22kg.

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Mumsnet pushchair review: BabyStyle Oyster 3

A large well-built travel system that’s designed to last well into the toddler years, the BabyStyle Oyster 3 is the ideal pram for any growing family.

By Mumsnet HQ | Last updated Dec 4, 2023

Price: RRP £559 | Buy now from John Lewis

This pram features in our roundup of the best pushchairs .

We also have handy guides to the best lightweight strollers , the best umbrella strollers , the best travel systems , the best double buggies and the best running buggies .

Verdict in 10 seconds

The BabyStyle Oyster 3 is a stylish, hardworking travel system that offers good longevity. If you’ve got the budget, you can choose a larger package with everything you need from a changing bag to a buggy board.

What we love

One-handed recline with a lie-flat seat

Puncture-free tyres

Compact fold – folds with seat unit still attached

Easy to carry (has a retractable carry handle)

Chunky rear wheels for off-roading

What to know

Needs two hands to fold

Carrycot tricky to remove

Covers not machine-washable

What are the key features?

Adjustable handlebar

Folds with seat in both directions

One-handed recline

Large turbine rear wheels

Five-point safety harness

Shoulder pads and a headrest for extra comfort

Extendable sun canopy with UV 50+ protection

Pull-out sun visor and ventilation net

Hand-stitched bumper bar and handle

Soft suspension

Lockable swivel front wheels

Car seat compatible

Packages include carrycot, stroller, i-Size infant car seat, Duofix base and car seat adaptors

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What are the specs?

Suitable from: Birth to 22kg

Pushchair orientation: Parent- and world-facing

Number of wheels: Four

Dimensions: L 94 x W 57 x H 102 cm

Dimensions when folded: L 71 x W 37 x H 57 cm

Weight: 11.7kg

Compatible with the following car seats: Oyster 3 Carapace, Maxi-Cosi Cabrio Fix, Maxi-Cosi Pebble, Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus, Cybex Cloud Q, Cybex Aton Q, Joie i-Level, BeSafe iZi Go Modular i-Size, BeSafe iZi Go x1, Kiddy Evoluna i-Size 2

What does the package include?

While we only tested the seat and chassis for the Oyster 3, you can also buy it as a bundle which includes a carrycot and car seat.

The carrycot has been improved on previous models with a new easier-to-use ‘lift-off’ mechanism. Plus, it has a rocking base to help soothe your baby. If you’re after extra stability, four feet pop out to keep the carrycot stationary.

Larger bundles include extras such as sun parasols, footmuffs and rain covers for the car seat along with a matching change bag, if your budget allows. There’s a choice of eight colours and our test buggy was in the berry colourway.

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How easy is it to assemble?

The BabyStyle is easy to put together and only took our tester a few minutes to fully assemble. Because the hood was already attached, it was just a matter of attaching the wheels to the frame and then clicking the seat into place.

The wheels also have different colour markings on the inside to make it easier to know which wheel goes on which side, and our tester only needed to refer to the instructions once to figure out how to change the seat position from parent- to forward-facing.

There’s a comprehensive instruction manual online which features photographs of the product, in place of graphics, to make it easy to understand.

Be aware that the two-year warranty only covers the chassis and seat frames – the seat fabrics, carrycot, accessories and PVC rain cover are all covered for six months.

You can contact customer services via a landline number displayed on the BabyStyle website or by using an online query form.

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How does it look?

The BabyStyle Oyster 3 is, quite simply, a beautiful buggy . It looks really smart with large rear wheels and it exudes an air of quality and style.

The buggy design promises to fit a child up to 22kg (approximately four years of age), however our tester felt it would be a little on the small side if you have an older child as they would likely outgrow the seat faster than expected.

Our tester’s seven-month-old is a large baby and, although there was plenty of leg room, the actual height of the seat was quite low and she was often concerned about opening the hood and bumping his head.

The quality of the pushchair as a whole really shines through though and BabyStyle has lovely aesthetic touches, most noticeably the almost-pearlescent wheels, which makes a pleasant change from the usual chrome.

The colours available are fairly muted, but there’s plenty for every taste, including pebble, Mercury grey, regatta blue, peacock green and caviar black as well as the berry we tested. The frames also come in two options, the mirror chrome or the matte ‘city grey’. There’s also an option to buy a buggy board, which makes it perfect for a growing family.

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What's it like to use day-to-day?

With the extendable handlebar, which is effortless to use, the pram offers a good range of height settings making it the best on test for flexibility when it comes to daily use by more than one parent or adult.

The Oyster 3 is really comfy to push – our tester found she was able to keep her stride and even power walk when she wanted to. It also has a tight turning circle and a slim base, which makes it a good option if you use public transport regularly.

We’ve taken it off-road and on public transport and it handled both well, absorbing uneven fields and tracks while also being able to squeeze onto the bus easily.

Chunky rear turbine wheels allow the buggy to bump up and down kerbs well and help it to run smoothly along pavements so that you don't feel every lump and groove along the way.

It’s well-balanced in general so it doesn't tip over when being pushed sharply around tight corners or over tree roots, even when loaded with shopping, a baby in the seat and a child on the buggy board.

When it comes to storage, the basket is more than adequate and fits two or three shopping bags along with the rain cover. It didn’t struggle with the weight once loaded either – the basket held firm and the buggy was still easy to manoeuvre.

The hood is UV 50+-protected and is a good size. It also extends to keep the sun off the child on even the sunniest of days.

You can't go far wrong with an Oyster.

How does it fold?

The Oyster 3 has a simple flip fold and, while it can be folded with the seat facing either way, our tester found the easiest fold was with the seat facing forward.

You need two hands to fold the pushchair as there is a switch either side (which means finding a safe place for the baby when you do it, which could prove slightly problematic on pubic transport), however, once folded, it is compact and light with a clip to keep it in place and a handle for carrying.

It will fit neatly under the stairs – it would need to be stored upright as it doesn’t stand on its own – and it can be folded with the buggy board still attached, which is a great bonus.

Once folded, it can also fit comfortably into most medium-sized car boots, but the wheels are easy to remove if you need to squeeze it into a smaller space.

Our tester felt that this buggy was compact enough for her needs, but not as small as the Maxi-Cosi Zelia (also on test). It was, however, very similar in footprint to the Bugaboo Fox .

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How comfortable is it?

The seat is roomy and there’s cushioning and padding all over to allow for maximum comfort for your tiny passenger. The seat reclines very smoothly between the three settings, which is great if you have a napping baby, and it is easy to use even with a two-year-old in the seat.

It easily attaches to the chassis, so you can pop it on and off with ease, although initially the handle can be hard to locate (it’s in the middle back of the seat) so you may need to refer to the instructions to start with.

There are different layers of padding in the seat to suit all age groups. Our tester’s seven-month-old was very comfortable with the extra head and neck padding, which is easily removable to create more space for a growing baby.

The Oyster 3 is well-designed for older children and offers good longevity as there are two release buttons on the edge of the hood that allow you to adjust both the height of the canopy and the harness without any need to touch the straps.

Love our Oyster - it's light, fits in our small car and my DS is super comfy in it.

How safe is it?

BabyStyle's five-point harness works well (the clip holds the straps firmly in place), but the strap between the legs didn't fasten tight enough for our tester’s liking – while it was difficult for her seven-month-old to wriggle his arms out, she found it fit her nearly three-year-old more snugly.

The straps are easy to clip together, even with a wilful baby in the seat, and the pram also has a belly bar that sat across our tester’s baby securely at belly-button height – he loved leaning forward and holding onto it during journeys.

While the buggy is quite light at 11.7kg, it’s also very sturdy. It balances well with a couple of bags hanging off the back (with or without a small passenger) and our tester also loaded it with day-to-day items, such as handbags, changing bags and shopping bags, and found that it didn’t topple – this included with the seat both fully reclined and fully upright.

The brake is positioned in the middle of the rear bar and is easy to click on and off, even with no shoes. It feels very secure and stays firm once on which prevents any fear of the buggy rolling away.

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What about the extras?

The rain cover is effective in all weathers and fits well without a struggle, making it ideal for any sporadic downpour. It's generously-sized, covering the buggy almost completely, and it folds down compactly to fit into the storage basket after use.

The extras included were minimal – the buggy didn’t include a footmuff, which is a shame, but there is an option of purchasing a buggy board (approximately £40), which we tried, tested and loved.

Our tester was particularly impressed with the buggy board because of how easy it was to use. While the Oyster's handlebar is height-adjustable, the buggy board didn't affect our tester's stride at all.

Once attached to the pushchair, the buggy board can be pushed up and stored out of the way when not in use.

How easy is it to clean?

The fabric is tough and hard-wearing, but also simple to clean. We tested a dark colour and found that daily stains weren’t very noticeable. Any marks that could be seen were easily removed with a damp cloth and a good scrub.

During testing, the Oyster 3 was subjected to spilled milk, mud and juice and all marks disappeared with spot cleaning. Once dried, there were no visible stains.

The seat inserts can be removed for washing, but the manufacturer recommends that these are handwashed at 30 degrees rather than being put through the washing machine.

Final verdict?

While the Oyster 3 is in the medium-to-high price bracket, it represents good value for money if you buy it as a package deal alongside a carrycot and a car seat.

Our tester said she would be happy to pay the price, especially for the quality the BabyStyle Oyster 3 offers. Overall, she found it a pleasure to use and said it fit neatly into her daily routine. As such, we think it's a firm favourite for any growing family.

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