{"id":6742,"date":"2023-06-01T14:24:10","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T13:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/?p=6742"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:11:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:11:54","slug":"pushchairs-strollers-buggies-and-prams-the-ultimate-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/buying-guides\/pushchairs-strollers-buggies-and-prams-the-ultimate-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Pushchairs, Strollers, Buggies and Prams: The Ultimate Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

The time has come to start thinking about the set of wheels you\u2019re going to be pushing your little one around in. But a quick Google search for this can often leave parents feeling more confused than they did to begin with, no thanks to all the different terminology out there. All sorts will start running through your head. Do you need a pushchair or stroller? Or do you need a buggy or pram? Is there any difference between them all?<\/em> It can soon become a minefield that leaves you feeling a tad overwhelmed. In short \u2013 yes there\u2019s a difference<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve created this buying guide, using insight from our own in-house experts on the best prams, pushchairs, and strollers for each type of lifestyle. By the end of this, any confusion in your mind will be cleared up, and you\u2019ll be able to pick the best set of wheels for your baby, lifestyle, and budget.<\/p>\n

Pushchair vs. Stroller vs. Buggy vs. Pram: The Difference<\/h2>\n

First things first, let\u2019s bust some of that jargon and demystify the differences between a pushchair, stroller, buggy and pram. The most important thing to remember is the word \u2018pushchair\u2019 is often used collectively to describe the different sets of wheels <\/strong>out there. In the UK, you\u2019ll find that different regions in England may refer to a pushchair in different ways to each other. As well as this, we also often use the terms interchangeably. However, all of them actually serve a slightly different purpose, so it helps to know the difference before you shop around.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve broken it down for you below with the more standard definitions:<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a pushchair?<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

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A pushchair<\/a> is a folding seat on wheels. It\u2019s ideal for older babies from around 6 months<\/strong> old<\/strong>. A good way to judge if your little one is ready for a pushchair is to see if they\u2019re able to sit up unaided. Generally, a pushchair also offers the option for your baby to be forward-facing too, so they can see the world around them.<\/p>\n

The benefits of a pushchair include:<\/p>\n