Updated October 18, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
Bombi vs Silver Cross
Bombi
Silver Cross
Higher score in this comparison
Bombi vs Silver Cross: the differences
| Compare | BombiReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Silver CrossReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Bēbee V3 Lightweight Stroller, Bēbee Twin V2 Lightweight Double Stroller, Waggle folding stroller wagon | Pop 2, Nia, Breez, Reef 2 |
| Price from | $225 | £149 |
| Price up to | $500 | £3,715 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 7.94 | 5.6Lower |
| Folded size | 60.3 x 50.2 x 25.4 | 54 x 45 x 23 |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 24.9Higher | 22 |
| Compatible car seats | Joie, Evenflo, Britax, Chicco, Clek, Graco, UPPAbaby, Maxi Cosi, Nuna | Silver Cross Glide Plus 360 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US | GB, IN |
| Single to double | No | Not confirmed |
Same on both: One-hand fold (Yes), Cabin-size fold (Yes), Suitable from birth (Lie flat seat).
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Key differences
- Silver Cross scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Lightest model (kg) is lower at Silver Cross: 5.6 vs 7.94.
- Maximum child weight (kg) is higher at Bombi: 24.9 vs 22.
- Warranty is higher at Silver Cross: 3 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only Bombi offers Email.
- Support channels: only Silver Cross offers Phone.
- Stroller types: only Silver Cross offers Full size, Pram.
- Compatible car seats: only Bombi offers Joie, Evenflo, Britax.
- Compatible car seats: only Silver Cross offers Silver Cross Glide Plus 360.
- Markets: only Bombi offers US.
Our verdict on each
Bombi
Bombi suits US parents who want a lightweight frame for city days, air travel and a second child, with prices starting at $225. The trade-off is the range, because the top of the line reaches $500 and the seat does not convert from single to double.
Silver Cross
Silver Cross suits parents who want a British name with a documented safety result and a warranty, and who will stretch to the top of the price range for a full-size or travel system. Its lightest pushchair weighs 5.6 kg, which is light for the category.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bombi | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherEntry at $225 ranks 18 of 43, and the range ceiling sits higher in the ranking. | 8.7Pushchairs and strollers start at £149 and top out at £3,715, with the lightest pushchair at 5.6 kg. |
| Offer | 8.8Types span compact, travel and double, with 2 years cover and a child limit of 24.9 kg. | 9.0HigherStroller range covers full size, compact and travel, and seats come in infant, convertible and all in one sizes. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 10.0Trading as Silver Cross UK Limited, based in GB, founded 1877, with a 3 years warranty on the Nia. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Bombi | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Strollers and pushchairs | 28 of 65 | 25 of 65 |
| Travel systems | 14 of 36 | 13 of 36 |
| Compact travel strollers | 13 of 28 | 11 of 28 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Bombi | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United Kingdom |
Additional countries for Bombi: 1. Additional countries for Silver Cross: 1.
What we checked
Bombi
- bombigear.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Silver Cross
- silvercrossbaby.com: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bombi | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Stroller types | Compact, Travel, Double, Travel system | Full size, Compact, Travel, Double, Pram, Travel systemCovers more |
| Standards | Not confirmed | R129 |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Silver Cross UK Limited |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1877 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Phone, Help centre |
Car seats
| Fact | Bombi | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Seat types | Not confirmed | Infant, Convertible, All in one, Booster, Extended rear facing |
| Child height range | Not confirmed | 40-145cm |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 21.5 |
| Rear-facing limit | Not confirmed | 125cm/21.5kg approx. 7 years |
| ISOFIX or LATCH | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rotating seat | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Load leg or rebound bar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Plus Test passed | Not confirmed | Yes |
| ADAC grade | Not confirmed | Satisfactory (3.0) - Spring 2026 |
| Seat weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 11.5 |
Cribs and bassinets
| Fact | Bombi | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Not confirmed | Cot, Bedside crib, Mattress |
| Maximum age | Not confirmed | 6 months |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 9 |
| Mattress included | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mattress size | Not confirmed | L84cm x W50cm |
| Converts to | Not confirmed | Toddler bed |
| Smart features | Not confirmed | No |
| Rental option | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bombi | Silver Cross | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightest model (kg) | 7.94above the median | 5.6lowest quarter | 7.3 |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 24.9above the median | 22below the median | 22.7 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 3 yearsabove the median | 2 years |
Median across 43 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Bombi
Pros
- A single handed fold and a cabin size pack together, which most strollers in this price bracket offer in only part.
- The Bēbee Twin Lightweight Double Stroller at $500 gives the range a real double, and the top of the range ranks 15 of 41.
- Adapter straps cover Joie, Evenflo and Britax, so a carrier from a major maker goes on the frame and the chassis stays in use.
Cons
- The frame does not convert from single to double, so a family adding a child buys again rather than extending the seat.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so a question that needs a voice has to go in writing.
- On weight the range ranks 29 of 42 at 7.94 kg, so a shopper chasing the lowest carry weight has lighter options in the set.
Silver Cross
Pros
- Lightest listed pushchair weight is 5.6 kg, among the lighter figures on the comparison.
- The Nia folds with one hand and to a cabin-friendly size, with folded dimensions of 54 x 45 x 23.
- Seat range covers infant, convertible and all in one, so a newborn setup through to a booster can come from one maker.
Cons
- The top of the range reaches £3,715, so a full travel system pushes the outlay well beyond the entry point of £149.
- Pushchair types cover full size, compact and travel, and the pram and double formats sit at the rarer end of what the comparison lists.
- Support runs on phone and help centre only, with no live chat or email contact listed.
Who each suits
Bombi
Who it suits
- US families who want a foldable frame for city days, air travel and a second child, with the Bēbee Lightweight Stroller and the Bēbee Twin Lightweight Double Stroller covering both ends of the range.
- Anyone who lifts a stroller into a car boot or onto a train often, since the fold is single handed and the pack is cabin size with folded dimensions of 60.3 x 50.2 x 25.4.
- Shoppers who want a lie-flat seat from birth, since lie flat seat covers the newborn stage on the same frame.
Who should look elsewhere
- Parents who want a single chassis to grow into a double, since the frame does not convert from single to double and Evenflo Company covers a wider spread with full size, compact and travel.
- Buyers after a full-size everyday chassis, since Kids2Shop lists full size, compact and travel where Bombi lists compact, travel and double.
- Shoppers who want a wagon style pushchair, where Harppa Baby's listed types are double and Bombi's are compact, travel and double.
Silver Cross
Who it suits
- Parents starting from birth who want a lie-flat seat, since the Nia lists lie flat seat.
- Families who want pushchair, car seat and sleep space from one maker, with cots and a bedside crib in cot, bedside crib and mattress.
- Travellers who want a fold that meets cabin size and a warranty behind the pushchair.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone on a tight budget, since the range runs to £3,715 and Evenflo Company covers a similar set of stroller types at full size, compact and travel.
- Shoppers wanting a live chat or email route, because support runs on phone and help centre.
- Buyers outside GB and IN, where Kids2Shop lists a comparable stroller spread of full size, compact and travel.
Current offers
Silver Cross
Current offer
Discount code
SX10 or FIRST10 discount code
Cannot be redeemed against Cove 2, Breez, Motion 3 All Size 360, Nest & Nurture, Spare Parts or orders with a total order value of under £150; discount codes cannot be used on items already on promotion unless stated otherwise
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Bombi | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Bombi
What does a Bombi stroller cost?+
Prices start at $225 for the Bēbee Lightweight Stroller and reach $500 for the Bēbee Twin Lightweight Double Stroller. The figures give you the entry price and the ceiling of the range, and the gap between them is what an extra seat costs in practice. Check the top of the range against the entry price before choosing.
Does the stroller fold single handed and fit in an airline cabin?+
Yes on each count: the stroller folds single handed, and the folded pack is cabin size with folded dimensions of 60.3 x 50.2 x 25.4. That pairing is what separates Bombi from bulkier frames in the same price bracket, where a single handed fold or a cabin size pack is often missing. Airline allowances vary by carrier, so check your carrier's rules before flying.
Silver Cross
What does a Silver Cross pushchair cost at the entry point and at the top?+
The pushchair and stroller range starts at £149 and reaches £3,715. That is a broad spread, so the entry price is only a guide to the cheapest single pushchair. A full travel system with a car seat and a cot will sit well above the entry figure.
Which Silver Cross pushchair is the lightest to carry?+
The lightest listed pushchair weight is 5.6 kg, and that model places among the lighter options in our comparison. The Nia also folds with one hand and folds to a cabin-friendly size, measuring 54 x 45 x 23 folded.
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