The patented “you’re in control” fold helps you to fold the stroller at your pace, and makes sure that the stroller always stays clean. You can fold the stroller using just one hand. The simple brake can be activated and deactivated by pushing. The huge shopping basket is now closable. One of the standout features is the carrycot, which cleverly converts into a seat to use from around six months, so you won’t have to make room to store a bulky attachment when you’re finished with it. It has a huge canopy for full sun coverage, plus mesh ventilation alongside a peekaboo window for plenty of parent-newborn interaction. We are still using this mode (although I don’t imagine it will be long until we go forward facing) and it is a really lovely pushchair to use – I especially love that the handle can move up and down for different heights. At 5ft 8 I often struggle with the correct handle height on pushchairs. The seat is XL to suit taller children though I have to say that my 17-month-old’s head does reach the top where the hood starts. There’s plenty of legroom though. I think she’ll be fine in it as she grows more so there are no concerns about the size. The Diono Quantum is an innovative Diono Quantum multi-mode travel stroller that is engineered with clever design features that makes it easy to use and practical for parents and safe, secure, protective and comfortable for babies and toddlers.

If I could, I might make the wheels a bit larger to make them more suitable for uneven grounds but overall, they’re good. When it’s really full, the basket can sometimes rub a bit on the wheels on hills of certain angles but the fabric seems strong so hopefully it will not wear down.

Something I really love is the absolutely massivehood. It is perfect for shielding little ones from the sun with the additional sun-visor and it also creates a lovely dark space for naps. I honestly don’t think I have ever seen such a big hood. Parent-facing pushchair

As well as the car seat holders in the basket (along with the adaptors themselves being provided) and pump, the Diono Quantum also comes with a handle strap which you can put around your wrist so the pushchair doesn’t run away with you. There is also a rain cover and a cup holder – with connections either side of the handle bar. The innovative design enables the carriage to be transformed to a toddler seat by simply connecting 4 clips. Use the Quantum as a carriage in bassinet mode, as a full-size stroller in toddler seat mode, or as a travel system when you attach a compatible car seat for a complete 3-in-1 system! Parents can say goodbye to scuffed and sore toes with the unique “one step brake”, designed for big boots, small shoes and is even flip-flop friendly! A simple step on, step off movement is all that’s needed to bring the stroller to a smooth stop! You can get lie-flat pushchairs that recline to 180 degrees, but most first-time parents will opt for a carrycot for a number of reasons. There are so many baby products on the market and when you’re a first-time parent it is completely overwhelming. You end up buying things that turn out to be completely useless and others that you only use for a short space of time.

Easy to assemble and take apart

German firm Cybex is a leading manufacturer of luxury baby gear and the Priam is one of its flagship products. Part-pram, part-stroller, the Cybex Priam is suitable from birth up to four years of age or 17kg and combines an all-wheel suspension with large wheels. These combine to offer one of the smoothest drives on a pram or pushchair we’ve ever used. The deep foot section will also provide room for wriggling or growing legs! The extra-long front apron comes up high to protect your baby from the elements and features a simple magnetic fold system which can be placed over a bumper bar. The front section can be removed and the handy two-way zips allow complete flexibility and customisation on the temperature for your little one. In addition to this, this Footmuff is machine washable, ensuring this stays in perfect condition for plenty of time to come. The hood on the Quantum classic is huge. It has a brilliant four-tier eclipse which allows me to pull down the hood keeping Freddie all cosy inside. I’ve been using the hood with just the three tiers in use but would use the fourth if it was windy and Freddie needed extra coverage. It also has a flap on the top of the hood (peek-a-boo style) so I can see if he’s sleeping (or not!) Sometimes when they’re fast asleep you don’t want to disturb them by opening up the hood to take a look inside letting in sunshine or the wind so the lift up flap is brilliant. Additionally, the quantum classic has a section at the rear of the canopy that you can lift up allowing air to circulate through. This will be perfect in the summer days when we’re out walking with Freddie in the pram. This stroller can be used as a travel system with a Maxi-Cosi Cabriofix, Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus,Cybex Aton 3S, Cybex Aton Q, Cybex Aton 4, Cybex Cloud Q, Cybex Aton5, Cybex Aton Q ISize baby car seats (all sold separately)

The Quantum’s convertible smart seat is suitable from birth; its flat bassinet with luxury mattress and reversible seat liner converts to an upright toddler seat / pushchair mode in an easy transition, and both options allow for world and parent facing. The best bit about the Quantum’s smart seat is that thereare no extra parts to store, which is music to my ears. The XL seat has been tested for children up to 22kg, so it’s a buggy built to last.Update February 2018: Small holes are starting to wear in the basket where the fabric is rubbing against the wheels. It might be my fault though as I’m probably going over the weight limit with our shopping bags! I’m going to mend the holes with duct tape! Totally. I have to say that I think that this is my favourite thing about this pushchair. Not only does it have a four-tiered canopy but it has a pull-out sun visor and pretty much covers the whole of the seat. Diono also say that it offers SPF50+ protection. Carrycots are supplied with proper mattresses and padding, and offer much more wriggle room than a pushchair with a harness. You can also use a carrycot for naps and occasional overnight sleeps in place of a travel cot.