TraveLite Compact Stroller
A practical pushchair (pushchair, from birth) for getting out with a baby.
What Do You Need in a Pushchair for a Newborn?
For a newborn, the single most important thing is that they can lie flat - not sit upright. Here's what that means for choosing a pushchair or travel system from birth.
Why lie-flat matters
Newborns don't yet have the neck and back strength to sit up, and lying flat supports healthy breathing and development in the early months. So a from-birth pushchair needs a lie-flat option: either a carrycot (a bassinet-style attachment they lie in), or a pushchair seat that fully reclines to flat. An infant car seat is fine for car journeys and short trips, but isn't a substitute for lying flat for longer periods, as babies shouldn't spend extended time in the semi-upright car-seat position. Check any pushchair or system clearly states it's suitable from birth and how.
Putting the setup together
For the newborn stage, the common setups are: a travel system with a carrycot (best for flat sleeping on walks) plus an infant car seat for the car; or a pushchair with a fully-reclining, from-birth seat. Add a raincover and, in colder months, a footmuff. Prioritise the flat-sleeping option, an easy fold for your car and home, and a car seat that's a current standard (i-Size) and fits your car. Follow the manufacturer's guidance on newborn use, including any time limits for the car seat, and you'll be set up safely from day one.
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Frequently asked questions
What do you need in a pushchair for a newborn?
A lie-flat option is essential - newborns need to lie flat, provided by a carrycot or a fully-reclining from-birth seat. Add an infant car seat (i-Size) for car journeys, plus a raincover and footmuff. An infant car seat alone isn't right for long periods, so prioritise the flat-sleeping setup and follow the manufacturer's newborn guidance.
Can a newborn go in a normal pushchair seat?
Only if that seat reclines fully flat and the pushchair states it's suitable from birth - newborns must lie flat, not sit upright. Many pushchair seats don't recline enough for newborns, which is why a carrycot or a from-birth lie-flat seat is needed. Always check the pushchair's from-birth suitability before using it for a newborn.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the TraveLite Compact Stroller (our score 9.6/10) - A practical pushchair (pushchair, from birth) for getting out with a baby..