Top 5 dolls’ prams and pushchairs
Our favourite dolls’ prams and pushchairs around now
Why buy one?
Buying a pushchair or pram for your child’s doll or teddy is giving them so much more than a set of wheels. It can inspire imaginative play, encourage exercise and be useful for learning social skills by imitating adult behaviour. Learning to nurture and look after their dolls is essential for a child’s development, too.
What to spend
You can spend anything from £10 to over £300 for a replica of a vintage-style carriage pram, but look for something the simpler the better for younger children.
What to look for
Durability is a must, as it will get bashed around, and try out a cheaper model first to see whether it engages your child, before splashing out on something pricier. A pushchair that can be folded for easier storage could be a good idea too!
1. Princess stroller, £32.99, Fisher Price
Not just for transporting dolls and teddies, this princess-themed stroller is useful as a walker to help support babies who are ready to take their first steps. It also has music and lights that activate as it moves, and a small, cuddly doll is included which makes chiming sounds as baby touches it.
2. Carriage pram, £49.99, Baby Annabel
This vintage-style carriage pram is perfect for older toddlers and comes with a matching pillow and bedding. It’s part of the popular Baby Annabel range and has even got sprung suspension, an adjustable hood and a removable apron - just like a real pram! Suitable for three year olds and up.
3. Moover Pram, £59.95, Hippychick
Made from either birch veneer or MDF, this retro-style pram is available in several colours including pink, white, red and also natural wood. Suitable for children aged two years and over, you can also buy a bedding set to fit inside. The rubber-coated wheels make tackling even bumpier ground easier, so tots can roam safely with their cargo.
4. Cupcake stroller, £10, Early Learning Centre
A back-to-basics stroller that’s an ideal first pair of wheels for your toddler. It can be folded easily for storage and the seat fabric can be easily removed and washed. It’s also available in pink and is part of the Cupcake doll furniture range that includes a highchair, Moses basket and a car seat.
5. Doll’s pram, £49.99, Silver Cross
This is the perfect mini-me pram, with styling very similar to the real thing! Made by iconic British pushchair brand Silver Cross, this pram has an adjustable handle and shopping basket. There’s even a matching changing bag! Suitable for children age three years and over.
6. Grey wicker pram, £114.95, Legler
If plastic toys are a no-no, how about this beautiful wicker pram in soft grey? It’ll look gorgeous in any home and comes with matching pillow and bedding. You can also buy it in natural or dark brown wicker. Yes it’s pricey, but feels like an heirloom piece that your family will treasure for years to come.