Buying the right pushchair, pram or travel system is really about reconciling the needs of your lifestyle with those of your baby. So, first, consider:

Using public transport or having to climb steps to your home means you'll need a pram that's lightweight and folding.

Newborns need to lie back, so you'll need a pushchair with a reclining option, a pram or a pushchair/carrycot combination. Think about where your baby sleeps - in a Moses basket, carrycot, crib or cot - and how it will fit in with being on the move. Some models allow your baby to face you; in others, they face the direction of travel. Here are the options.

Suitable for newborns to toddlers, a pushchair typically has either a reclining bucket-seat or lie-back seat unit, with a variable number of lie-back positions. Some pushchairs have a reversible seat unit, so your baby can either face you or the direction of travel. Most fold flat for easy storage, and some are free-standing when folded. Features can include:

Suitable for newborns to toddlers, these combine a carrycot, which your baby can also sleep in for the first few months, and convertible two-in-one pushchair. Models with a larger wheeled chassis offers better suspension, while smaller versions tend to be nippier. Features can include: 

Bridging the gap between newborns and toddlers, convertible pushchairs go from a lie-flat pram to a pushchair, for all-round use. Features can include: 

Suitable for newborns if they have a fully-reclining seat or cot seat, these fall into roughly two categories. All-terrain pushchairs are designed to withstand any environment and are suitable for parents who like to jog. City pushchairs less robust, and are more for everyday use in an urban setting - shopping, strolling and other pavement-based activities. Features can include: 

Consisting of a car seat and pushchair, or a car seat, pushchair and carry cot, these are suitable for babies from birth and can usually be used up to 9-12 months (weight equivalent around 29lbs or 13kgs). Features can include:

These are typically lightweight, easy to use and highly versatile. Perfect for travel, most can be used for newborn babies. Features can include:

If you've got children close in age and weight, or have twins, then double buggies and tandems are brilliant.

Tandems seat your children or babies one in front of the other, which creates a narrower street profile than the traditional, twin pushchair. Some parents prefer seating their children side by side as more 'sociable' than the tandem's 'stacked' approach.

Features for both can include: