Pushchair and pram buying guide

Best Buy
Bebecar Unica
Price £250
What you get - umbrella fold, hood and apron, shopping basket, rain cover.
iVillagers' comments - 'modern with a well-padded seat in soft fabric'; 'fabulous hood that fits right down the back and sides with no gaps to let in a cold wind'; 'my only problem is the stiff and awkward folding mechanism.'
Where to buy - call 020 8201 0505 or visit www.bebecar.co.uk

3in1 pram
Suitable from birth, the 3in1 comes in three pieces: chassis (frame), carrycot and pushchair seat unit giving you a carrycot, pram and pushchair. The carrycot can be used as a pram during the day and, with the correct mattress, it detaches to become your baby's first bed.

The separate pushchair seat unit can be attached to the chassis when your baby is older. These are made to last (which is great if you plan to have more than one child) and can be excellent value as long as you use the pushchair unit when your baby is older. However they are costly - anything between £300-£600 - and because they are bulky and heavy after six months, mum usually invests in a more transportable pushchair and the gorgeous 3in1 pram ends up in the loft.

Best buy
Teutonia Delta Country
Price £541.45
What you get - carrycot with hood, air-filled wheels, shopping basket, adjustable handle height, snap on hood, rain cover, seat extension, foam mattress (£16.75), down duvet (£29.10), anti-allergic duvet (£21.60)
iVillagers' comments - 'fantastic quality: excellent fabric, smooth mechanisms and no wobbly bits'; 'to fold down you simply press the release buttons at the sides and it automatically collapses. Extremely heavy when folded and we had to take the wheels off to get it in the boot of our car.'
Where to buy - call 07768 345180 or visit www.teutonia.de