Lightweight, compact and mobile: TOP 5 best pushchairs

The Babyhit pushchair, released in 2017, is available in a wide variety of colours. The model is equipped with 360-degree rotating horn handles: any suitable position for convenient control of the cane is easily fixed.

Babyhit Handy is equipped with swivel front wheels with the possibility of locking and paired rear wheels. They are made of polyurethane and equipped with a plastic rim. Spring shock absorption is provided on all wheels, designed to soften the shaking when driving. There is a foot brake on the rear axle. As users note, the pushchair moves quite smoothly, quietly (does not rattle) and easily.

The "Walk" is equipped with an adjustable footrest and backrest. The latter is laid out to a horizontal position for sleeping. Adjustment is carried out by a belt, so you can adjust almost any suitable position, but it is necessary to lift the backrest up when the child does not put his weight on it.

The Babyhit Handy hood unfolds like a "bathyscaphe": up to the bumper, so it covers well from the sun's rays. On the parents' side there is an observation window and a small pocket for small things. The hood itself is made of a thin raincoat: it will not fully protect from the cold and strong gusts of wind.

In addition to the five-point straps, the removable protective bumper is equipped with an inguinal limiter, which will not allow the baby to "slide" down.

The Babyhit Handy package includes a raincoat, a mosquito net and a foot wrap made of dense, insulated material. The last accessory is quite short, and for children over 80 – 85 cm tall, it no longer fits in length. Otherwise, given the low cost of the "walk", the model is one of the most interesting low-cost solutions, comparable to the popular brother Babyhit Rainbow .

The exterior originality of the Carrello brand cane is emphasized not even by the different colours of the hoods, but by the original design of the seats with themed prints: cats, airplanes with rockets or funny monsters.

The Carrello Allegro frame has a wide and flat profile, which is designed to provide additional rigidity and increased reliability to the product. A similar reinforced construction is more often characteristic of universal pushchairs, rather than "walks". The frame is made of aluminium, so the total weight of the model is not too large (8.6 kg).

The pushchair is able to protect the baby from the weather. The hood is made of thick fabric and falls to the bumper. It will cover from the sun and wind. Each of the two sections of the hood has its own viewing window, so it will be doubly convenient to watch the baby.

The seat back is fixed in three positions, up to "lying down" (with push—button adjustment at the back), and the footrest is in two. A removable protective bumper with a groin strap and a traditional five-point system are responsible for the safety of the child during walks.

All Carrello Allegro wheels are made of polyurethane and have a diameter of 16 cm. The front pair is rotatable, and the rear pair is paired — for additional stability. For driving on sand or snow, it is better to disable the rotation of the front wheels. The pushchair has cushioning, which will smooth out minor bumps, but is not particularly felt in off-road conditions.

There is a small shopping compartment under the seat. It does not sag and does not rub against the curbs, as its bottom lies on the crosspiece of the frame. The package includes a thick cape for legs of a solid length and a cup holder.

As expected, the cane is easily and quickly folded / unfolded, takes up a minimum of space. In its price category, Carrello Allegro is one of the best and most reliable "walks".

Unchanged for the periodically updated Chicco Lite Way Top pushchair is its confident leadership in sales in the "walking sticks" market. The third generation of the model has become even lighter (7.1 kg) and more compact (folded 32.5 x40x85 cm).

Another innovation is the enlarged hood, consisting of three sections. If necessary, it is unfastened from the base, that is, it is a flip. This will be useful if, for example, you need to get to the playground in a strong headwind or protect a sleeping child from the blinding sun. All Chicco Lite Way Top fabric elements are removable for washing.

The cane has 4 points of support: 2 swivel front and 2 twin rear wheels of slightly larger diameter (17 cm vs. 14 cm). The pushchair easily runs on sidewalks, is not afraid of small curbs and irregularities. Spring-type shock absorbers on the rear wheels help to "extinguish" the latter.

But the sand, gravel and snow "walk" overcomes with a creak: literally and figuratively. According to user reviews, periodic lubrication allows you to partially cope with unpleasant sounds. A little better prepared for off-road model Chicco Multiway Evo , which is slightly heavier and larger.

The backrest in the Chicco Lite Way Top is adjustable in five positions, up to almost horizontal. The seat itself has become a little wider and provides anatomical support for the child. Accessories included make the "walk" more prepared for various weather conditions: a raincoat and a warm insulated foot bag are offered, which is transformed into a lightweight cape during the off-season.

The model has 5-point seat belts and a protective bumper. The latter bends, so it does not need to be removed when folding the pushchair.

According to the tests conducted by Chicco, the pushchair is able to withstand a child weighing up to 22 kg, which allows it to be used longer than pushchairs of many competitors.

Lite Way Top is the most popular and simply one of the best "walking sticks" on the market for quite reasonable money.

The cane of the Italian company Peg Perego is one of the lightest pushchairs (weighs 5.7 kg). It is not difficult to transport it in private and public transport (in addition to its light weight, the Pliko Mini is compact when folded — 34x94x32 cm), take it on tourist trips, bring it home without an elevator, etc.

The pushchair is folded in two simple steps and can compete for leadership in this aspect with a wheelchair-book Baby Jogger City Mini GT . When folded, all the wheels are next to the bottom, so they will not stain the fabric upholstery of the hood, the walls in the apartment or the luggage compartment of the car.

The Peg Perego Pliko Mini has height-adjustable handles, so that parents of different heights can easily control the pushchair. An observation window on the hood allows you to observe the child. Convenience in operation is also provided by a foot brake and large pedals for locking the rotation of the front wheels.

The wheelchair seat is adjustable in three positions. The lowest one — with an angle of more than 150 degrees — will provide a comfortable position for the child to rest. The footrest is fixed in two positions. The size of the hood is average, so on a sunny or windy day, the child should be "hidden" from potential irritants.

The pushchair is equipped with a cup holder and a mesh compartment for shopping. Other in-demand accessories (foot wrap, raincoat, mosquito net) and protective bumper are available as separately purchased accessories. The absence of the latter does not affect safety, since there are 5-point belts, but it can affect the convenience of a child who will have nowhere to put his hands.

In the Peg Perego Pliko Mini, all four points of support are paired wheels. This contributes to the additional stability of the pushchair. Light weight and swivel front wheels provide excellent manoeuvrability. The patency of the model is far from perfect, which is a disadvantage of the "walk".

The small number of accessories in the kit does not prevent the Peg Perego Pliko Mini from being among the most popular walking models on the market. The cane impresses with its lightness and other undeniable advantages.

Updated in 2018, the pushchair of the British brand Maclaren can be used from birth until the child reaches 3 – 4 years or more (it can withstand up to 25 kg). The Newborn Safety System provides comfort and safety to the newborn, which assumes a soft fabric insert at the headboard and a mesh barrier from below, eliminating the slipping of the baby. If foot protection is not needed, it easily hides in a pocket on the back of the footrest.

The compatibility of Maclaren Quest with universal carrying cradles allows you to do without a classic pushchair at all.

The Maclaren Quest assembly weighs a little more than 6 kg (5.5 kg without hood and shopping compartment). Even a fragile mother will be comfortable with a pushchair: a "walk" will not cause trouble both in everyday operation, and on trips or during flights, it will take up a minimum of space. When folded, the model can be worn either in the hand or over the shoulder on a special strap.

The updated version of the pushchair uses an elongated hood with an additional zipper section. It is equipped with an observation window and a pocket for small change, has UV protection, protects well from wind gusts. The hood opens/closes with one hand without additional effort.

The Maclaren Quest footrest and seat are adjustable, allowing you to choose the right position for the child from sitting to completely lying down. For the safety of the crumbs, five-point belts are provided, and the bumper is not even offered as an additional accessory as in Peg Perego Pliko Mini . If the child previously leaned on a similar sideboard in another pushchair, then getting used to the new conditions will take time.

The pushchair is equipped with small wheels with shock absorption. The front pair is rotatable with the possibility of fixing for driving on problematic sections of the road. There is a brake pedal on the right rear wheel, blocking the entire axle at once.

Included with the Maclaren Quest is a raincoat and a shopping compartment. The model is quite expensive, as it belongs to the premium segment, and taking into account the potential need to buy additional accessories, the total costs will be even higher. But, it is worth considering that the Sovereign lifetime warranty applies to the frame, and with careful handling of the wheels and hood, the pushchair is able to be inherited repeatedly.