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A travel system is essentially a pushchair that can be used with a baby car seat. Some travel systems can take a carrycot as well.
They make it easier to transport sleeping babies without disturbing them too much. But bear in mind you shouldn't leave a very young baby in a car seat for too long at one sitting.
Read on to find out which travel system features to look out for, and how much you can expect to pay. Our experts have also pulled together questions to consider when choosing the right model, plus links to popular online retailers that sell travel systems.
To see which pushchairs are proven Best Buys, see our guide to the best pushchairs 2023 – we've included a section dedicated to travel system pushchairs.
Take a look at our video below for expert tips on how to choose a safe travel system for your baby.
We'd always advise that you choose a car seat you're happy with before choosing your travel system, as a car seat is an essential piece of baby safety kit.
Some travel systems come with a car seat included as part of a package.
If it does, it’s vital to check before you buy whether it’s a Don’t Buy car seat we’ve reviewed.
Apart from the car seat, your travel system will also come with some sort of seat unit to transport your baby when you don’t want to use the car seat on the chassis.
See how we rate popular models with our expert car seat reviews.
Some systems won’t come with a car seat, but will say which car seats they are compatible with, so you can go and buy one.
Buying your travel system with the car seat separately, rather than as a package, often works out more expensive, but it does mean you get time to choose a car seat you’re confident can transport your baby safely, which is key.
We would recommend always choosing your car seat first before you buy your travel system.
See our list of the best baby and child car seats.
This is a travel system where two car seats can be attached to the pushchair chassis at the same time.
For this, you'll need to buy a double pushchair.
This is a pushchair where you can attach one baby car seat and one ordinary pushchair seat.
Compare all of our travel system reviews.
Travel-system compatible pushchairs can be costly, but you'll be pleased to know there's plenty of choice for almost every budget – from around £100 up to £1,000 for a top-of-the-range, premium travel system.
Generally speaking, pricier travel systems offer useful extras including adjustable handlebars (good for parents of different heights), easy-fold mechanisms and a canopy that will effectively shield your little ones from the sun.
But remember, a higher price isn't a guarantee of quality – we've found Best Buys available for less than £200 and flawed Don't Buy models for more than £800.
Parents looking for affordable options should check our list of Great Value travel systems.
Travel systems can come equipped with quite a wide range of accessories. Here's a few that you'll really need:
If you have a smaller car, such as a Ford Ka or Mini, you need to make sure the chassis is going to fit into the boot once your little one and the car seat are safely in the car.
Measure the size of your boot carefully and check against the folded size of the travel system in the Tech Specs of our reviews to make sure it’s going to fit.
Baby car seats range in weight from just a few kilograms upwards, so make sure you’re able to move it easily and it's not too heavy or cumbersome.
Car seats attach into a car using either the car seatbelt or an Isofix base.
Isofix, which typically costs more, fixes the seat in the car without using seatbelts. We always recommend you get your car seat professionally fitted, then practise over and over to make sure you can do it yourself.
When we review a pushchair, one of the things we check is how easy it is to fold. You don’t want to be struggling to collapse the chair every time you get it out of the boot or take it on public transport.
We've rounded up all of the high-scoring pushchairs from our lab tests – see our guide to the best pushchairs 2023.
Whether you choose to go for a Quinny, Graco, Chicco, iCandy, Oyster or Britax, most travel systems are available from high street stores or online from outlets. Pay attention to the shop's returns policy, in case you're unhappy with the purchase.
We would always advise you try out a travel system before you buy so you know it's right for you – and get it fitted by a retailer to make sure it fits your car.
Popular online retailers that stock travel systems include:
Find out the retailers Which? members really rate, with our expert guide on the best and worst shops.
You can also read our guide on how to fit a baby or child car seat and watch our car seat fitting videos for extra help when you get home.