I finally found the perfect pram—but one major flaw seriously tested my patience

The instructions were unclear, the photos absolutely minuscule, and after a frustrating hour, I had to call in my father-in-law—a former engineer—for backup.

Even he struggled at first! But we persevered, and once everything was in place, I breathed a sigh of relief. It was definitely worth the effort.

Slightly embarrassingly, it then took my husband and me a long time to work out how to fold and unfold this pushchair. There’s a primary lock, then two foot pedals to press before it all collapses neatly into a self-standing unit.

But once we got the hang of it? It was effortless—and even possible one-handed. The best part? You don’t have to remove the seat to fold it down, making it one of the most compact parent-facing prams I’ve come across.

At just 9.5kg, this pushchair is wonderfully light and compact. I’ve tested a fair few prams over the years, but this one is so easy to push—I can even manage one-handed while holding onto my toddler!

It turns on a sixpence, making it a dream to manoeuvre in tight spaces. And while it glides beautifully on pavements, it even handled mud, puddles, and grassy patches in my local park. It’s not quite an all-terrain beast, but for everyday use? It’s near-perfect.

There’s been some chatter about the seat not being padded enough, and it does seem thinner than most prams. But my baby looked very snug, and even my three-year-old insisted on trying it out for herself after a long run around the park.

The seat reclines completely flat, making it ideal for naps, and the adjustable footrest is a nice touch. The only slight downside? The sitting position is very upright, and there’s no real middle ground between that and the deep recline. Still, both kids managed decent naps, which is a rare win in my book.

At first glance, I was disappointed by the size of the storage basket. But once I stashed a rucksack, bottle, snacks, and a pair of wellies inside—and realised I still had space—I was delighted.

It fits way more than you’d expect, making it perfect for days out.

One of my favourite features of this pushchair is the extra-large sun canopy. It unzips for extra coverage, has UPF 50+ protection, and even includes a flip-out visor to block that low winter sun. It’s one of the best I’ve seen on a pram.

The magnetic buckle is so easy to clip together, and the strap-tightening system is incredibly simple. My wriggly baby felt snug and secure—and there was zero faffing with complicated clips.

For a lightweight, parent-facing pram, this feels like amazing value. At £379 for the pushchair alone, it’s far more affordable than luxury brands like iCandy or Egg2, but still looks and feels premium.

I tested the £699 travel system (which includes a carrycot, car seat, ISOFIX base, and adaptors), and for that price, it’s an absolute steal.

Would I recommend it? Absolutely. This pushchair is light, stylish, and easy to push, with a parent-facing option that doesn’t compromise on compactness. The extra-large sun canopy and generous storage make life easier, and the one-handed manoeuvrability is a game-changer for mums juggling multiple kids.

Sure, the build is tricky, and the rain cover is a tight fit, but once it’s up and running? It’s my new favourite.

• Read Kayleigh's full, in-depth BabyStyle Oyster Gravity+ pushchair review.

The BabyStyle Oyster Gravity+ pushchair is available at Baby Planet, Kiddies Kingdom and Pramsy.

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