SilverCross Strollers

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.