Travel systems can be really handy
in the first day of your baby's life.
In fact, so many parents say they're an absolute essential.
If you're not sure what a travel system is, I don't blame you.
This stuff can be really confusing.
It's basically a push cart that you can attach
a carry cot or a car seat to.
Simple.
In our mission to find the best travel system out there,
we spoke to experts, local NCT groups, and Mumsnet users,
before putting 15 different prams to the test.
Each product was tested with a seven-month-old baby
and scored on six key areas.
Safety and stability, assembly, day to day use,
aesthetics, cleanliness, and value for money.
We've awarded the Nuna Mixx the Mumsnet best travel
system 2019.
Quite simply, it's style and comfort rolled into one.
It offers plenty of room for a newborn and a toddler,
and it has a huge sun shade and storage basket.
Suitable from birth to around age 4,
the Nuna Mixx can be used with a carry cot or a car seat,
and it comes in a selection of four different colours.
Negatives.
Well, it's a bit bulky, and we do
wish that the carry cot and car seat came as part
of the standard Nuna package.
But overall, it's really comfy and an absolute dream to push.
To start off with, let's look at the carry cot and the car seat.
I love how simple it is to attach the car
seat to the pushchair frame, especially if my daughter falls
asleep in the car and I don't want to wake her.
It's also a big bonus to be able to attach a carry
cot so that my daughter can have a nap.
It feels very sturdy, but I do feel like a bigger
baby would outgrow it quickly.
But it's the main pushchair bit that you will get the most use
out of, and I tell you what.
It is a really comfy ride.
It'll nip around sharp corners so smoothly
you won't even bat an eyelid, and the handle
can be adjusted for different heights, which
is really helpful if you have someone in the family who's
over 6 foot.
The real wheels are nice and big.
Well, massive actually.
And the suspension means that you'll barely even notice
going up and down the curbs.
But while the Nuna doesn't bill itself
as a pushchair meant for loads of off-roading,
it does handle bumpy terrain and grass really well.
The brake is also really easy to access.
It can be flicked on and off with your foot
even with sandals on, which in my opinion, is a huge win.
One thing I think parents will really like about the Nuna
is that it offers a lot more storage
than a lot of the other travel systems we tested.
I honestly don't understand the concept
of buying a pram that doesn't offer a lot of storage,
especially if you're shelling out for a pricey one.
Take note, manufacturers.
It even has a handy fit pocket where
you can put your phone or any other valuables
that you might want to tuck away.
What I also really love about this pushchair
is how roomy and versatile the main seat is.
It can be easily switched between parent
and forward facing, and it has a number of recline options
which means it's suitable for newborns
even without a carry cot.
The straps are really easy to adjust,
and there's a five point harness that
is secure and quick to release.
And let's not forget the covers can
be removed and chucked into the washing machine, which
would definitely be music to most parents ears.
Seriously, who makes non-washable baby products?
When it comes to packing the Nuna away,
it's really simple, although you'll definitely
need two hands.
All you need to do is lower the bumper bar at the front,
lift the catch at the back of the chair
to fold the seat forward, and then
press the two buttons on the handle to lift the whole frame
and push it forward.
And the latch at the bottom will automatically go into place.
It's also pretty easy to unfold the Nuna.
All you need to do is release the catch at the bottom
so that you can lift the handle until it clicks into place,
recline the seat backwards, and then lift the bumper bar.
You can also fold the Nuna down with the seat
in the rear facing position, although it
does feel a little bit bigger if you fold it down in this way.
While the Nuna is easy to fold, it's not as compact
as it could be, which might make during home a bit of a pain.
And also you might need to remove the wheels
if you're packing it into a small car boot.
If you're worried about size or have
a lot of stairs to contend with every day,
this may not be the pushchair for you.
You might want to check out a lightweight buggy
such as the Babyzen or the Maxi-cosi Laika instead.
A few of the things I really like about this travel system
are the cooling mesh panels, the leather finish,
and the cosy footmuff, which give this pushchair a really
luxurious feel.
And I think parents will appreciate
the peekaboo window that can be pinned back
easily with hidden magnets.
But one of the absolute best features
is a huge, extendable hood.
Look at it!
It is massive.
Overall the Nuna Mixx 2019 is a solid all-rounder.
The basic pushchair costs 450 pounds,
and it comes with the rain cover, the footmuff and the car
seat adapters.
But if you want to buy it with the carry cot and the car seat,
you will usually be able to find a deal for around 700 pounds.
It's not cheap, but it should last you a long time.
And while it's not as compact as we might like it to be,
there are a whole host of other things
that make the Nuna Mixx 2019 a really great buy.