Stroller pushchairs are a relatively modern phenomenon in the UK as stroller was originally an American term for a pushchair.
A stroll suggests a fairly leisurely walk or a saunter, and stroller has a very gentle, relaxed connotation attached to it. Nowadays there is very little differentiation between a stroller or a pushchair or a buggy but pushchair was the most commonly used term in the UK between its invention and the early 1980s.
Around that time buggies started to become trendy, which was mainly due to a new compact, collapsible, aluminium framed buggy made by McClaren. The term buggy increasingly replaced the word pushchair and more recently still strollers have become the trend.
Stroller pushchairs tend to be lightweight and easily transportable, and with so many competing brands out there most have lots of great features. Generally stroller pushchairs recline to a completely flat position or can be reconfigured by replacing a seat unit with a carrycot so that they can be used from birth.
Most stroller pushchairs fold up really small so they are perfect for traveling and storing at home if you haven’t got a lot of space. There are many different styles, colours and price tags on stroller pushchairs so research is really important.
A super-trendy stroller pushchair with all the latest designs and technology available is the Quinny Buzz 3 Stroller in gold (yellow) or capri (green). It has a revolutionary gas-spring design for automatic unfolding, three reclining positions in the forward-facing mode and 2 reclining positions in the backward-facing mode.
It is highly manoeuvrable with a front swivel wheel, all wheels are quick release, and it has a height adjustable handlebar and leg rest. It has a sun canopy, clip-on change bag and a rain cover and it’s suitable from birth.
The Buzz 3 even comes with an extra spacious replacement seat cushion for when baby reaches 18 months, which means that the seat grows with your baby. This stroller pushchair and the other Quinny buggies have a really sporty feel through their contemporary styling and bright colours, but they are also excellent quality, really durable and hard wearing, which is important as whichever stroller you choose you want it to last at least a few years.
Another well-made contemporary style, sporty looking stroller pushchair is a Maxi-Cosi Mura 3 Stroller (Flamingo Slice). It has a forward and rear facing, soft, comfortable seat with 3 reclining positions including a complete lie-flat option, and removable, washable covers – important for keeping such a cool looking stroller clean!
It of course has an essential sun canopy, rain cover and shopping basket and even has rear wheel suspension. Sporty! The front wheel swivels for easy manoeuvrability and it can be locked for rougher terrain.