A baby buggy, pushchair, stroller, pram. We give the device used to push little tiny people around a lot of different name. Some are not universal, as I found when I was in Canada, where they thought it was awfully cute that I called it a pram.

The thing is, when you're a first time mum, it is really hard to decide what it is you actually need. First off, what you don't want to get is a stroller. These are sometimes called a pushchair as well. But confusingly, I've also seen prams or buggies called pushchairs too.

A stroller is a mode of transportation suited to much older babies and toddlers. Definitely not for newborns.

Now that we've got that struck off the list, you're basically left with three types of buggy to choose from. Read on to find out what they are, and whether they're any use for you. Start from the beginning as some of the features you'll need to take into consideration are the same for some or all pushchairs.

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Use this Halfords promotional code to get 10% off pushchairs, prams and accessories. Delivery is free on selected items. This is clearly marked on the product page. If this isn't the case then you'll have to pay. Standard delivery costs are £6.99 for medium sized items and £9.99 for larger items.

Click here to use this 10% Halfords promotional code

• Discount: 10%
• Applies to: pushchairs, prams and accessories
• Promotional code: AFFPSC01
• Expires: 28th February 2011

To use the code, go to the Shopping Basket page and enter it in the promotional code box. It will be automatically applied to your order. I tried it out on the Are We Nearly There Yet stroller, which was priced at £54.99.

This has free delivery. The promotional code took a further £5.50 off the price, taking the total to £49.49.

Halfords sell pushchairs, three wheelers, twin pushchairs and travel systems. I didn't test the code to see if it applied to all accessories, or just to the ones for pushchairs and prams. One accessory I did spot that I'd really have liked to have had when my son was younger was the Sunshine Kids Dry Seat, a waterproof insert that fits into a car seat. Now that would have been handy during the potty training months. But I didn't see anything like it back then.

Thanks to amibees at HUKD!

Argos are selling this Mamu 'Jump' Pushchair, in black and orange, for £33.32 instead of £49.99

• Click HERE to push off to Argos

I have to remind myself that just because I don’t get excited about prams, pushchairs and strollers doesn’t mean that the rest of you don’t. So instead of stolling past the usual suspects I decided to stop and take a look.

There are so many ways to ferry your little one around it can be tricky to know which way to turn, unless you're going to stay in and be a hermit until your little one can walk around on their own.

As far as I'm concerned, the stroller/pushchair is king; they’re lightweight, small and can be easier to manouevre around town than their big Range Rover equivalent travel system cousins.

This Mamu Jump Pushchair is suitable from birth as the seat has five different reclining positions, along with an adjustable leg rest.

It has lockable swivel wheels, comes with a shopping basket, a detachable hood (that has a window in the top so you can see what's going on underneath) and a raincover.

It has front wheel suspension, linked brakes on the back wheels and a five-point safety harness.

All in all it's a lovely little pushchair package, has the basics that you need without a bank balance busting price tag attached; hurrah.

Now, it's currently out of stock for home delivery and if you can't get one locally just now either - fear not, this price is valid until 29 July 2011, just keep checking back.

Thanks to pardoematthew at HUKD

John Lewis have reduced this Quinny Buzz pushchair by almost £100, bringing it down from £393 to £295 - that makes it a DEAL in my book!

• Click HERE to buzz on over to John Lewis

I have to remind myself that just because I don't get excited about prams, pushchairs and strollers doesn't mean that the rest of you don't. So instead of stolling past the usual suspects I decided to stop and take a look.

This particular Quinny Buzz on offer from John Lewis is in electric blue but, you know, it's a rather funky looking blue and doesn't scream BOY, so if you don't know what flavour bambino you're having, or you know she's of the pink variety, then you don't have to miss out on this bargain.

It has so many features too!

It can be folded with one hand as it has 'gas spring' technology in the frame. The seat is washable and can face forward, backwards or adjusted to lie back.  All wheels have suspension and the front swivel wheel can be locked (trust me, this is useful sometimes!)

It comes with a raincover, sun canopy, changing bag and car seat adaptors are included too and best of all, it's suitable from birth so you can start using it straight away.

Happy Strolling!

Thanks to kippycat over at HUKD

This is a rather fancy and dainty little pram for the more discerning parent and comes with all sorts of lovely extras. The best part? It’s down from £259.99 to only £79.99 although I can’t tell if delivery is free at this time.

• Click here to pootle on over to Tutti Bambini

The pram consists of an anodised frame tube with a unique and revolutionary folding system. Well, that’s what the product description says, anyway, but they all insist that they have a unique folding system so I suggest you try a couple out before you buy them.

The handlebar height can be adjusted which is a huge bonus for Dads, the seat can be reversed and there are three heights of safety belt. You also get a backpack, an apron for warmth, a rain cover and a fleece.

It’s definitely a very petite and pretty looking pram and, for that price, if I was on the prowl I would definitely look into nabbing one of these. You’d have to pay extra for a car seat but I think that’s worth it. You can nab them at this price in the colours Sky and Classico.

Thanks to Elise127 at HUKD!

Read on for a Sola pushchair review... the buggy I recently opted for with the birth of my first baby!

When I first started to look at purchasing a pushchair for my new addition to the family, I was kind of overwhelmed by the amount of choices there were available. Should I go for a pushchair, a travel system, separates... so much variety!

What Do I Want?!

I had a few pre-requisites in mind before making my purchase. I wanted a fairly lightweight pushchair, I wanted one that could fit a carseat on to the frame (not on top of the buggy part) and I wanted a car seat with isofix compatibility. I wasn't asking much, but it seemed quite hard to find a system that met my wants.

I do really like the Mamas and Papas baby equipment. A lot of my family have used various pieces from them in the past, and always have excellent opinions of them.

What is Isofix?

For those of you who don't know about isofix, it stands for "International Standards Organisation FIX." It's basically a standard for fitting car seats into cars, and most later models of cars now have isofix.

I have it in the back seats of my car, and it looks like 2 large metal hooks, where the base of the seat meets the back. If you want to read a bit more about isofix, there's some good info here on the childcarseats page.

Visiting A Store

I decided to visit a local store which sold various buggies and travel systems to see what felt good. When you are making this kind of purchase, I really believe that you should have a try of it before you buy, and not just buy it online. I spotted the Sola pushchair from Mamas and Papas, and I liked the feel of it. In store, they only had the green model, but the purple was more appealing to me.

Now, the matching car seat (The Cybex Aton) did not have isofix, so I didn't really want to go for it. But I was informed that other car seats in the Mamas and Papas range were compatible with the frame of this buggy, and other car seats were also isofix compatible. I was directed to the Primo Viaggio range of car seats, and I ended up going for this one. I just had to buy 2 little adapters from Mamas and Papas and the car seat now fits on to the buggy base.

The Sola Pushchair Review

I love the Sola pushchair! I just purchased the pushchair itself, and didn't bother with a carry cot. I already have a Moses basket for using at home, so I didn't really see the point in going for the Sola carry cot.

The Sola pushchair is really easy to use, it's light and versatile. I find it very easy to steer, whether I am walking down the street or flying round Tescos. The pushchair folds up nice and tight and fits well in the boot of my car. The handle is easily adjusted too, so we can put it higher when my taller partner is wheeling the pram.

I also like how the buggy can face both ways. I currently only have the baby pointing at me, but when she is a bit older, I am sure I will use the forward-facing option too.

The Primo Viaggio Car Seat Review

The Primo Viaggio car seat is also really handy. I love how I can just pop the baby in the car seat and then click it into the Isofix base. I don't have to become a contortionist and fuss around with trying to wrap a seatbelt around the car seat. The only problem I have with the setup is that it makes a little bit of a clicking noise when driving, but I can live with that.

Conclusion

Since I purchased the pushchair, I have since joined which online only to find that they also do comprehensive reviews of pushchairs and travel systems. I wish I had used that reference when making my decision!

I know you can buy a complete travel system for around £100 or £150. I spent quite a bit extra in buying the Sola pushchair and all the accoutrements, but I am more than pleased with my purchase. As it is my first baby, I wanted to get a specific type of pushchair, as I will be using it for a few years, and maybe even for a second child in the future...!

And I will finish off with a personal photo of mine, it's the Sola pushchair in action, holding my little baby Maya!

Maybe you've heard of it, maybe you have not - The Snoozeshade! It is a blackout blind which is used on buggies and pushchairs, to keep the sun out of tired little eyes.

If you order a Snoozeshade directly from their website, you can get a 10% discount and free delivery too, saving you £6.50 off the normal price, with this exclusive voucher code for PlayPennies!

Click here to use the Snoozeshade discount code online

• Discount Code: PLAYPENNIES
• Discount: 10% off & free delivery
• Expires: Unknown

Kiddicare sells the Snoozeshade for £19.99 plus delivery, it's £19.39 on Amazon, so £18 with free delivery from Snoozeshade themselves seems to be a decent deal.

There are a few testimonials dotted round the web, if you're interested in reading them:

Light, neat, simple to use and effective, it’s the sleeping-on-the-go solution mum and babies have been waiting for. - Alison @ Prima Baby & Pregnancy

I can imagine that once Little Girl reaches the age of one, she might not want to be covered by a blackout blind, but for the first year of babyhood this is a very useful product. - Emily @ Babyrambles

And you can also read the PlayPennies SnoozeShade review here.

When I was on holiday in Iceland last year, I noticed a lot of mummies just draped a blanket over the front of the pram to keep out the sunlight. Depending on the thickness of the blanket, it can let in quite a bit of sunlight though. The likes of this Snoozeshade could be a handy item to throw in the base of your pram, for sunny sleeping emergencies!

When I was expecting my youngest the Loola and the Loola UP were the talk of the pushchair-town and some four years on are still as popular as ever - even MORE so right now with Boots offering a staggering £147.50 off!

• Click HERE and rush to Boots now!

Pushchairs - there are so many of them and every single one of them proclaiming to be better than the rest.  There are the four-wheel-drive 'Range Rovers' of the pushchair world, the super-sleek and sporty versions and the lightweight-for-nipping-around-town types or the MPVs - it's a minefield and having had three kids my advice is this - bigger and more expensive isn't necessarily better.

I'd happily have this Bebe Confort Loola pushchair because for one, it's not pink or blue - hurrah!, but it offers GREAT flexibility with forward and rear-facing recliningn seat options.  it has an ultra compact folding system so you don't need to drive a Range Rover sized boot to fit it in. The seat cover is reversible offering a breathable fabric in summer and a warmer fleece material for winter.

It has the obligatory 5-point safety harness, lockable front wheels (you won't know how useful these are until you push a pushchair without them),  comes with an adjustable raincover and a whole host of other features too numerous to mention here.

Delivery to a Boots store is free and you'll also snag yourself a rather lovely 588 Advantage points too!

Thanks to Cylalala over at HUKD!

This is a great opportunity to pick up a particularly trusted brand of 3 wheel pushchair for £129.99 instead of £306.54.

• Click here to check out the deal at Kiddicare now

New for 2008 The Mura 3 is a 3 wheel stroller with air tyres suitable from birth to approximately 4 yrs. It has swivel / lockable front wheels and a height-adjustable 5 point harness. The backrest reclines to 3 different positions and, my personal favourite feature, the seat can be front or rear facing. This is a real bonus, as lots of recent research points to the benefits of rear-facing pushchairs for encouraging and helping with language development. If I had my time again that would definitely be my number one priority when it came to choosing a pram or pushchair.

The Mura can be teamed up with the matching carrycot and Maxi Cosi Cabrio car seat (not included) to create a complete travel system, and Kiddicare are doing offers on these accessories at the moment too, so you can pick up the complete travel system at a great price.

Features include:

• Triangle shaped (double front wheel) chassis
• Air tyres that are easy removable (easy for cleaning dirt & transport in the car)
• Suspension on the rear wheels
• Forward and rearward facing of seat
• Swivel position of front wheel can be locked by button
• Practical designed brake pedal
• Anodised aluminum frame
• Adjustable push bar height
• Including storage basket
• Soft, comfortable seat with 5-point harness with easy opening buckle
• Adjustable height of harness system (2 position)
• Reclineable backrest (3 positions): sitting relaxing and lying position
• Steering bar for ergonomic support of children when seated
• Washable seat cover
• Handle for easy removing the seat & click and ready installation

Size of the product:

• Seat dimensions: 250 X 290mm (depth X width)
• Size folded (with seat and wheels): 510 X 650 X 860mm (L X W X H)
• Size folded (excluding seat and wheels): 230 X 560 X 700m (L X W X H)
• Size unfolded (pushbar in highest position): 1015 x 640 X 1050 mm (L X W X H)
• Box size: 56 X 40 X 82 cm (L X W X H)
• Weight: 16.8kg (including chassis, seat)

Free delivery is available from Kiddicare, and the blue version (Atlantic Slice) is currently on offer at the same price.

Thanks to babymama09 on HUKD.