Lifestyle Awards 2024 / 5 November 2024

Best Pushchair Design | Junior Design Awards 2024

Looking for the perfect pushchair? Then take a look at these award winning designs as voted for by the Junior Design Awards judging panel.

Winner:GOLD Best Pushchair Design

Who:Thule

What:Urban Glide 3

Why:

This stylish, all-terrain buggy really excited our judges who loved the sleek, minimal
design, easy steering and quality feel of this stroller. The panel felt the Urban Glide 3 was perfectly considered for families who love outdoor life and features such as a built-in leg rest for comfy on-the-go naps, an extended canopy to protect from the elements and a super comfy bassinet for pram mode really impressed.

Thule is known for performance and this is no exception: it’s a dream to push and a great option for urban families who also like to go off-road. It’s obviously not a compact buggy, but it’s very well designed for a streamlined look.

Gemma Cartwight, nursery brand consultant and founder of A Mum Recommends, @a_mumrecommends

This is such a fab stroller that will work just as well on city streets as country rambles. I love the extended hood that keeps off rain and sun.

Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior, @juniormagazineonline

A great stroller for families who love outdoor adventures. It was so easy to steer and felt robust and secure.

Eleonore Crompton, Deputy Editor, Junior, @juniormagazineonline

Winner:SILVER Best Pushchair Design

Who:UPPAbaby

What:Vista V3

Why:

Our judges were intrigued by this super versatile buggy that grows with your family and can be adapted to accommodate up to three children! Offering 30 options to customise your buggy to your exact needs, the panel felt this was a fantastic choice for a large family with a myriad of different needs and considering its amazing capacity, this buggy scored well for being lightweight and super easy to steer. The capacious storage basket and stylish design also impressed.

There’s little that hasn’t been considered and I love that UPPAbaby really prioritises the experience of use, rather than just making something that looks good. The suspension and smooth ride are second to none, with a frame that manages to feel balanced and light despite being designed to hold two seats if needed.
Little details like the reflective trim on the tyres, and the famously large and roomy shopping basket, make this worth the investment.

Gemma Cartwright, nursery brand consultant and founder of A Mum Recommends, @a_mumrecommends

I was so impressed that this buggy can segue from single passenger to three! So helpful to rapidly growing families!

Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior, @juniormagazineonline

A super stylish buggy that really takes into consideration the practical needs of a family. Excellent quality.

Eleonore Crompton, Deputy Editor, Junior, @juniormagazineonline

Winner:JOINT BRONZE Best Pushchair Design

Who:Ickle Bubba

What:Altima Travel System

Why:

This luxurious looking buggy scored well for its superb, instant fold mechanism that
our judges could see would make life so much easier for parents in need of a spare set of hands.  Packed with helpful features and styled with luxury fabrics including metallic details, and leatherette finishes, the panel could see this buggy appealing to fashion-conscious parents who want the ease of a buggy that folds quickly and easily for stowing in a boot or storing compactly at home.

There are some fun and modern colour options, and the contrast hood is a nice way of adding style while keeping the product practical.

Gemma Cartwright, nursery brand consultant and founder of A Mum Recommends @a_mumrecommends

The instant one-hand fold will make this a brilliant purchase for parents who are out and about on their own. Great details including a reversible all-season liner to keep babies comfy all year round.

Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior, @juniormagazineonline

Cute finishes and love the folding mechanism that requires zero effort!

Eleonore Crompton, Deputy Editor, Junior, @juniormagazineonline

Winner:JOINT BRONZE Best Pushchair Design

Who:Out ’n’ About

What:Nipper V5

Why:

This robust and versatile pushchair impressed the panel who agreed that it would be a
great purchase for active families. Lightweight with excellent manoeuvrability thanks to its 360-degree swivel front wheel and all-terrain tyres, it was super easy to steer. It features a spacious, comfortable seat with multiple recline positions, suitable from birth up to 22kg. The adjustable handlebar and compact fold make it convenient for parents, while the large canopy and ample storage ensure practicality. With its blend of functionality and style, the Nipper V5 is perfect for navigating both urban landscapes and outdoor adventures.

A really practical pushchair which is a dream to steer. I can see it being great for joggers.

Bonita Turner, Editor, Junior, @juniormagazineonline

I really like the cute, chunky feel of this buggy, which felt very secure and well-built for bumpy terrain.

Eleonore Crompton, Deputy Editor, Junior @juniormagazineonline