SilverCross Strollers

Silvercross designed the Pop as a lightweight pushchair made to “pop to the shops,” and run similar types of errands. At only 7kg (just over 15lbs,) the Silvercross Pop pushchair is light and easy to carry. It’s also expensive at about $184. To be fair, the Pop is stylish and sleek, but can it beat its American counterpart, the Graco Glider? A side by side comparison tells all.

General
Both the Silvercross Pop and the Graco Gilder feature all the basic amenities including recline seat (the Silvercross Pop has five positions while the Graco Glider has only two), shopping basket, sun hood, and child safety harness.

Portability
The Silvercross Pop is the lighter pushchair. The Graco Glider weighs 8.6kg (nearly 19lbs). The Silvercross Pop also has a more compact fold, making it a winner for getting on and off the bus. However, customer reviews indicate that the wheels on the Silvercross Pop can be troublesome while the Graco Glider is praised for its easy maneuverability. Both the Silvercross Pop and the Graco Glider feature easy one-handed folding.

Style
The Silvercross Pop wins hands down in the style category. The Pop comes in trendy colors and fabrics while the Graco Gilder has a very old-lady feel with its childish prints and boring color pallets. The Silvercross Pop also has a much sleeker look overall.

Convenience
Silvercross’ recent models have all been plagued by a shopping basket that is difficult if not impossible to use. The minimalist modern styling of the Silvercross Pop also means that amenities like cup holders and snack trays are in short supply. However, the Pop does feature a handy parent bag and the lack of a bumper bar means it’s easy to get kids in and out of the pushchair. The Graco Glider has a parent organizer tray, a removable child snack tray, and an easily accessible shopping basket that is larger than the Silvercross Pop’s.

Value
The Graco Glider really shines in the value department. For about $160 you get all the above mentioned features and a car seat with a permanent base that stays in your car, meaning you can move baby from the car to the Graco Glider pushchair with a few simple clicks. The Silvercross Pop does accept the Silvercross Ventura car seat, but it costs another $140, and you will have to undo the seat belt every time you move it.

After spending a week wrestling with my large, awkward Graco travel system stroller at Disneyland, I came home determined to never do a theme park with a stroller again. Little did I know my in laws were planning to surprise us with a family reunion in Florida at, you guessed it, Disney World. I wasn’t about to turn down a cheap vacation, but I was not going to lug my monster stroller on an airplane. I decided to do a little digging and find something that would keep me and my kid sane.

There are definitely some perks to visiting a theme park with a stroller. I liked having the ability to transport a lot of stuff without having to carry it all. The stroller also became a sort of safe zone for my toddler. When he started getting over-stimulated we just put him in the stroller and pulled down the hood, helping him fall asleep and take a nap even in the middle of the park. Although it’s large, my stroller is also very comfortable to push, a definite plus in a hot, crowded theme park.

So I knew what I wanted in my new “theme park” stroller. It needed to have a basket for carrying our stuff. It needed to have a hood, and it had to recline so my toddler could take a nap. My stroller also needed to be light, easy to maneuver (my old Graco is so wide I couldn’t even take it into many of the shops at the park), and it needed to accommodate a rowdy 2 year old.

After looking around online I found my winner. It’s the Silver Cross Pop Stroller, and it had everything I was looking for. The Pop combined all the best features of my old stroller with all of the portability of an umbrella stroller. First, the Pop had a nice basket, something that is hard to find in a lot of travel strollers. It also had a deep hood which I loved because it had an SPF of 50. My son is very fair and I was worried about him getting burned in Florida. As a nice bonus, it comes with a rain cover that we found very useful since our reunion was in the rainy season.

The Silver Cross Pop is also tiny when it’s folded up and very light, only about 15lbs. There is also a strap for carrying it. The Silver Cross Pop was so small that the airline let us check it at the gate. The Pop is also very comfortable to use. I often have to stoop down to use umbrella strollers, but the Pop Stroller’s handles were at a comfortable height, and they were very easy on my hands.

The Pop Stroller is easy to fold even with one hand, and my absolute favorite feature is that as you lower the seat there is a mechanism that makes the motion very smooth. My little boy takes forever to get to sleep, and if he wakes up he won’t go back to napping. The slow recline feature made it so that he never woke up when we lowered him back, and he slept a lot longer in that position.

Now that we are home, we use the Pop all the time. It’s just as good as my full-size stroller and a lot easier to handle. You can buy the Silver Cross Pop Stroller on their website or at stroller stores all around the country.

Silvercross is really trying to update its image in the pushchair market with the Sleepover Sport Linear. With competitors like Bugaboo and Combi succeeding with modern, athletic-inspired pushchairs, Silver Cross had no choice but to try and enter the field.

The Sleepover Sport Linear is definitely an improvement over the other, more traditional models in the Silvercross Sleepover line if you want something young and fresh. Although colors are limited, Silver Cross has made some bold choices with color block patterns featuring grass green (called “flash”) and bright yellow (“zest”). The Sleepover Sport pushchair body is also slightly more stylized than the Sleepover Classic. Otherwise the two models are identical.

Silver Cross offers two chassis choices with the Sleepover Sport, the Classic and the Linear. The Classic pretty much ruins the whole effect of the Sport model as it looks old-fashioned and, frankly, prudish. The Linear chassis is much sleeker and more modern-looking. On the Linear chassis, the Silver Cross Sleepover Sport is a pretty slick little number. You can also purchase the Silver Cross Ventura car seat to make the Sleepover Spot into a complete travel system. Wisely, Silver Cross features the Ventura in both the flash and zest colors.

In all honesty, if you want a really trendy, mod pushchair, the Silver Cross Sleepover Sport Linear probably isn’t what you are looking for. There are a lot of other pushchairs out there that have a sportier look (the Bugaboo Chameleon for example). However, if what you really want is a reliable, solid pushchair that ticks all the boxes and is an excellent value and also happens to look a little sporty, then the Silver Cross Sleepover Sport Linear is an excellent choice.

Let’s face it, you don’t buy a pushchair based on looks alone, and the Sleepover Sport Linear has all the features that really matter, multiple pushchair positions, removable carry cot, excellent suspension and maneuverability, and it’s easy to fold and adjust. In the end, the Silver Cross Sleepover Sport Linear is like that middle-aged woman at the gym. She tries to fit in by dressing in warm-ups and trainers, but underneath it all, she’s just a sturdy, old-fashioned lady.

When you think of things that will make your life easier as a breastfeeding mum, a pushchair may not be on the top of your list, but the Silver Cross Sleepover Sport Classic really does suit the breastfeeding mum whether she’s at home or out and about because it is an all in one sleep and travel system.

Silvercross designed the Sleepover Sport Classic to fill the most essential needs of a new baby, namely where it will sleep and how you will take it places. I recommend the Silver Cross Sleepover system because the pram body is a detachable carrycot that can serve as your baby’s first bed. Simply place the Sleepover Sport carrycot on the included stand and you have a set up similar to a Moses basket. How does this help a breastfeeding mum? If you place the carrycot right next to your bed, midnight feedings are much easier on you as you will have instant access to baby. The Sleepover Sport Classic can also go wherever you go, so when you take baby on her first overnight visit to grandma, she can sleep in the same carrycot she uses to at home. When baby sleeps better, everyone sleeps better!

The Silvercross Sleepover Sport Classic also makes going out easier on a mum and baby. The Sleepover Sport Classic has a multitude of options when it comes to how you want to get baby from here to there. The Classic chassis, which is a sturdier option than the Linear chassis, is great for long walks and bumpy paths. If you plan to drive, the optional Silvercross Ventura car seat attaches directly to the chassis, making short work of simple errands and allowing you to leave the carrycot at home. For longer trips, the Silvercross Sleepover Sport carrycot can serve as a pram, a rear-facing pushchair, or a forward facing pushchair, so it grows with your child. Breastfeeding shouldn’t limit your mobility, and getting around with the Sleepover Sport Classic is so easy you won’t be tempted to stay at home.

Silvercross is known for the quality and durability of their prams, and the Sleepover Sport Classic is no exception. This travel system will help you in your efforts to breastfeed and raise a healthy child and will continue to serve you long after your baby has graduated to solid foods.

If you are looking for a Silvercross pram that is light and adaptable, the Freeway Linear is a good choice. Silvercross is known for making quality, sturdy prams and pushchairs, but their styling can seem old fashioned and fussy. The Freeway Linear overcomes Silvercross’ dowdy image with a sporty, modern look and a lower weight than many of Silvercross’ other travel systems.

The Freeway Linear has three modes: pram, rear-facing pushchair, and forward facing pushchair. Switching between the modes is simple once you get the hang of it, but attaching the pushchair body can be awkward at first. The pram mode of the Silvercross Freeway Linear is perfect for newborn babies as medical evidence continues to show that infants should avoid slumping because it can restrict their breathing. After three months or so, when baby is ready to sit up, the Silvercross Freeway Linear’s rear-facing pushchair mode allows baby to feel safe with mum always in sight. When baby gets to be a toddler, the forward-facing pushchair mode of the Silvercross Freeway Linear allows her to enjoy the scenery around her.

With that additional purchase of the Silvercross Ventura car seat, the Freeway Linear is a complete travel system, allowing you to take baby out of the car and into the pushchair without waking her. Unfortunately, the Silvercross Ventura car seat is only acceptable for babies up to 13kg, a weight most babies reach within their first year.

Silvercross has made the Freeway Linear very adaptable by selling all the components, chassis, pushchair body, and car seat separately. The Linear chassis is more modern than the Classic and folds into a neater package that is freestanding and upright. The Ventura cat seat can also attach directly to Silvercross’ Linear chassis, making it possible to go out even if you can’t fit the pushchair body in the boot—at least until your baby outgrows the Ventura car seat.

If you purchase all the components of the Silvercross Freeway Linear travel system including the Ventura Car Seat and the weather package (rain cover and sun canopy) it will cost over £400. That is a lot for a pushchair, but you have to consider what you are getting for the price. The Silvercross Freeway Linear will last you for years and adapts to every stage of your baby’s development. The Silvercross Freeway Linear will also be useful for any other children you have down the road. One mother reported that a similar Silvercross model lasted through four rowdy children. So if you want Silvercross reliability with a more modern look and feel, try the Silvercross Freeway Linear and enjoy your investment for years to come.

American moms are discovering the best thing to happen to baby transport since the travel system. Silver Cross, a UK-based company that specializes in strollers and travel systems, has created a multi-function stroller perfect for families on the go. The Silver Cross Sleepover Deluxe Classic features a pram, stroller, and bassinette in one sleek product.

Prams, long the standard in Europe, are becoming increasingly popular in the US. A pram is essentially a flat, portable bed, perfect for newborns and young babies. Moms like prams because baby is clearly visible at all times, and lying flat keeps baby from uncomfortable slouching. Europeans have long held that young babies should not be seated facing away from mom. Being able to constantly supervise an infant brings peace of mind for both mother and baby.

The Sleepover Deluxe Classic starts out as an adorable, cozy pram. Since Silver Cross began making prams in 1877, moms can count on getting a quality product. Silver Cross is known for their elegant design, plush fabrics, and luxe styling. The pram chassis features four-way suspension and large wheels, ensuring that baby has a smooth ride even if mom is traveling a bumpy road. There is also a wire shopping basket mounted below the pram that is perfect for holding the matching diaper bag and changing mat included with purchase.

Perhaps the most innovative feature of the Silver Cross Sleepover system is the ability of the pram to serve as a bassinette. Each unit comes with a handcrafted wooden rocking stand that folds for easy storage. At night, simply remove the pram from the chassis and mount it on the rocking stand. Use the included white piqué Moses set to create the look and feel of a traditional bassinette. The Sleepover Deluxe Classic has a mattress designed to promote airflow, keeping baby safe and comfortable. In the morning, simply replace the pram on the chassis using the one-click locking system and mom and baby are ready to go.

Once baby is old enough to sit up on his own, the Sleepover system’s pram converts into a reversible stroller. The stroller feature a rear-facing seat, ensuring that baby is in sight at all times and can enjoy watching his favorite person, mom.

Silver Cross makes products that are meant to last, and the Sleepover is no exception. Suitable for babies from birth to age 4, this system can be used for years. The system holds babies up to 44lbs, and with a bed length of over 34 inches, the bassinette feature is a comfortable option even for a toddler.

The Sleepover Deluxe Classic is perfect for families who like to travel. Visiting grandma, taking a family vacation, or even bringing baby to work is easy with the Sleepover. With the purchase of the Silver Cross Ventura Plus car seat, the Sleepover becomes a complete travel system. It’s not surprising that the Sleepover Deluxe Classic has won multiple awards, including the Mother and Baby Best Value and the Pregnancy Baby and You Editor’s Choice Award.

Long popular in Europe, the Silver Cross brand is making inroads into the Unites States with its versatile 3D Stroller. Like many American travel systems, there is an optional car seat, but the 3D is unique in that it can function both as a pram and a stroller.

In the pram mode, the 3D lays flat. A mattress is attached with elasticized pockets, and the baby travels laying flat on its back. There is a soft Velcro harness to keep the baby in the pram, but unless you are pushing an older baby it isn’t really necessary. The pram is very deep and sturdy, and it comes with a large hood that keeps the baby shaded. Moms like the pram because infants feel secure in it and sleep better than they do slouched over in a car seat. Also, you can see the baby at all times, so you never have to worry about your newborn having a problem without you noticing. Babies also seem to take comfort in being able to look at their moms.

When your baby gets old enough to sit up, the Silver Cross 3D converts into a traditional stroller. The stroller is very sturdy and well made. There is a five-point safety harness, which is more than you see in a lot of American strollers. The seat is adjustable and reclines so that your toddler can take a nap while you are shopping. The stroller has a large basket underneath that is great for holding all your baby gear.

In addition to the pram feature, the 3D stroller has a lot of nice perks that aren’t common in a lot of similarly priced American models. The 3D has handles somewhat like an umbrella stroller, but they are far more comfortable, and they are adjustable, so just about any size person can walk behind the stroller comfortably. The Silver Cross 3D Stroller also comes with a lot of accessories. Included with purchase is a “foot muff,” which is essentially a padded blanket that fits over the stroller, a diaper bag with a changing pad, a rain cover, and a summer canopy.

The Silver Cross brand also has a very distinct look that isn’t like many of the US brands. The fabrics used on the 3D Stroller are elegant and stylish rather than childish or loud. Many of the options are dark, so clean stains won’t show too badly. The whole stroller has a very modern, streamlined design that looks very urban and expensive.

There are stores in the US that sell the Silver Cross line, and you can find them on the Silver Cross website. There are also a lot of online retailers where you can order a 3D Pram System at a discount, but be wary of deals that seem too good to be true. All in all, the Silver Cross 3D Pram System is comparable if not better to American models in the same price range, and you’ll get a gorgeous stroller with an expensive one of a kind look.

The first few weeks after baby comes home are hectic to put it mildly. Adjusting to life with an infant is no small feat. After being pregnant for over nine months, all mom wants to do is sleep, but baby needs to be fed, cleaned, and loved. Eventually, things settle down, and everyone can begin to enjoy life together as a family. It’s at about this time the urge to get out the house hits. Mom starts to get tired of staring at the same walls, and baby could use a little fresh air and stimulation.

The Silver Cross 3D Pram System is the perfect solution for a mom and baby who are ready to hit the town. Baby will love laying comfortably on her back and gazing up at mom, the most marvelous of people.

As a pram, the 3D System has uncompromising safety features. Baby rests securely on the thick mattress and is gently kept safe with a Velcro harness. As a pushchair, the 3D features a five-point safety harness and seat that fully reclines, allowing baby to snooze any time.  Mom can take baby out rain or shine with the included padded foot muff keeping her precious passenger warm and the rain cover keeping her dry. When things get hot, slip on the summer canopy to allow cool breezes in and keep insects out. The fully reversible hood ensures that baby never has to worry about the sun in her eyes. The Silver Cross 3D Pram System has a sturdy chassis that never gives an inch when it comes to stability.

The 3D System lives to make travel with baby easier for mom. Taking baby along means getting the pushchair in and out of the boot; in its compact, folded position, the 3D Pram System will fit right in. Moving from pram to pushchair and back again takes little more than a few clicks. Adjustable handles and a large shopping basket make comfort and convenience part of the package.

Because it’s a Silver Cross, the 3D Pram System’s looks are on par with its performance. Delicious colourways like the prim vintage or the hip pistachio will turn heads, but baby’s adorable smile will keep them looking. Only mom has to know that the 3D’s gorgeous fabric is also easy to clean, and the liner is fully washable.

When mom and baby are ready to head back home, the Silver Cross 3D Pram System keeps on giving. Storage is a snap with a slim, freestanding folded profile of 38 by 40 centimeters. The 3D’s wheels are still in contact with the ground, making toting the folded system with its built-in handle easy and quick. Mom and baby alike will come back from their first adventures together refreshed and excited for the next trip.

Combi is a relatively new brand to the US stroller market. Combi is a Japanese company that has been making lightweight strollers since 1954, and is Japan’s industry leader in baby products. In 2003, Combi started making car seats and travel systems, allowing the company to compete in the US market. Since then, Combi strollers have been gaining momentum here is America. So what do you get when you buy a Combi stroller? Many parents say style and portability, but those perks come with a price.

Combi strollers tend to be very light, making them a great choice for people who need to do a lot of running around. Combi strollers range from 10 to 17lbs and up to 26.5lbs for a tandem model. Most Combi strollers are designed for urban environments, making them smart choices for city dwellers. Despite their low weight, most Combi strollers can hold a child up to 50lbs, meaning they will work for both toddlers and babies.

Combi strollers are also an excellent value. The most basic Combi model costs around $70. The deluxe Combi City Savvy All Weather stroller which features luxury fabrics, removable seat covers, carry bag, foot muff, and rain cover costs around $350, comparable to similar fancy strollers on the market. A basic Combi twin stroller runs around $200, and will feature Combi’s trademark lightweight portability.

Many parents like Combi strollers for their hip, modern styling. Taking a cue from popular European models, Combi has incorporated high-end fabrics and trendy colors in their stroller designs. Combi stroller colors like cherry, key lime, mango, chocolate, and pistachio sound good enough to eat, and they look delicious too.

Of course, Combi strollers can’t be perfect. Specializing in light, compact strollers means that Combi is automatically excluding some customers. Combi strollers do not do well in rural environments. Most Combi strollers have limited suspension and small wheels. Unless you purchase a deluxe model, Combi strollers are uncomfortable for people taller than 5’6”. Some parents complain that they have to stoop to use the handles or that they end up kicking the wheels a lot. Combi strollers are also lacking when it comes to storage. While most Combi stroller models feature shopping baskets, they are usually mesh and rather small. Cup holders and other amenities are skimpy and hard to use.

A Combi stroller is a good choice for someone who lives in an urban environment and needs a light, compact stroller—especially if this person isn’t too tall. Combi strollers also make a great choice for a second stroller to keep in the trunk for trips to the mall or errands. If you plan on taking long walks over bumpy pavement, or you are on the tall side, and Combi stroller may not be what you are looking for.

Silvercross is known for the quality of their prams and pushchairs, and the Silvercross 3D Travel System is no exception. The Silvercross 3D checks all the boxes, and has some unexpected bonuses as well. In addition to being a pushchair, the Silvercross 3D can also be used as a pram for the first few months of your baby’s life. The Silvercross 3D is also compatible with Silvercross car seats and can be used as a travel system.

Pram Mode
In pram mode, the Silvercross 3D features a comfortable mattress with pram liner and apron to protect baby from drafts. The pram is very easy to push as the 3D is Silvercross’ lightest model of travel system. Some mums found that the Silvercross 3D’s pram was a little small and could only be used for a few months. Pram mode also makes it difficult to access the Silvercross 3D’s storage basket.

Pushchair Mode
The pushchair mode of the Silvercross 3D features the same soft, comfortable fabrics as the pram. The Silvercross 3D comes with a foot muff to keep your baby warm while in the pushchair. While the Silvercross 3D’s pram mode is rear-facing, the pushchair mode is faces forward, so your baby can enjoy looking at the world around her. The pushchair is as easy to maneuver as the pram, but some parents found that the hood tended to come unclipped easily while the Silvercross 3D is in pushchair mode.

Travel System
The Silvercross 3D can operate as a travel system with the additional purchase of a Silvercross car seat. Mums rave about the Silvercross 3D’s easy transition from car to travel system. The car seat attaches quickly and easily to the Silvercross 3D, making it possible for baby to keep sleeping from car to pushchair.

Overall
The Silvercross 3D ranks high in style with several unique color options. Virtually every mum who has reviewed the Silvercross 3D has complained about how hard it is to use the shopping basket. Others mention that the Silvercross 3D is difficult to fold and open in the beginning. Across the board, mums enjoy the Silvercross 3D’s maneuverability and included accessories.