Updated October 18, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
Chicco vs Silver Cross
Chicco
Higher score in this comparison
Silver Cross
What sets them apart
| Compare | ChiccoReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Silver CrossReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Chicco Echo Stroller | Pop 2, Nia, Breez, Reef 2 |
| Price from | £99.90Lower | £149 |
| Price up to | £99.90Lower | £3,715 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 7.6 | 5.6Lower |
| Folded size | W27 x L27 x H108cm | 54 x 45 x 23 |
| Markets | GB | GB, INCovers more |
| One-hand fold | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Cabin-size fold | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Compatible car seats | Not confirmed | Silver Cross Glide Plus 360 |
Same on both: Suitable from birth (Lie flat seat), Maximum child weight (kg) (22), Warranty (3 years).
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Key differences
- Chicco scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Price from is lower at Chicco: £99.90 vs £149.
- Price up to is lower at Chicco: £99.90 vs £3,715.
- Lightest model (kg) is lower at Silver Cross: 5.6 vs 7.6.
- Support channels: only Chicco offers Email.
- Support channels: only Silver Cross offers Phone.
- Standards: only Chicco offers Fmvss 213.
- Stroller types: only Silver Cross offers Full size, Double, Pram.
- Markets: only Silver Cross offers IN.
Our verdict on each
Chicco
Chicco suits parents building a whole kit in a single market, from a lie-flat stroller through car seats to a bedside crib, without juggling brands. The range covers the gear most families buy in one place, and the listed warranty is 3 years on the stroller.
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 | Chicco | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7HigherEntry price £99.90 and top price £99.90, with an entry rank of 11 of 43 brands. | 8.7Pushchairs and strollers start at £149 and top out at £3,715, with the lightest pushchair at 5.6 kg. |
| Offer | 8.8Seat types infant, convertible and all in one plus bedside crib, crib and mattress and a soft structured carrier with 4 positions. | 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. |
Choosing between them
Pick Chicco if cost, price from, and price up to matter most.
Pick Silver Cross if lightest model (kg) and markets matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Chicco | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Strollers and pushchairs | 17 of 65 | 25 of 65 |
| Infant car seats | 10 of 32 | 13 of 32 |
| Convertible and extended rear-facing seats | 10 of 33 | 13 of 33 |
| Cribs, bassinets and smart sleepers | 15 of 47 | 21 of 47 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Chicco | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
Available in 1 country for both.
Sources behind this comparison
Chicco
- chicco.co.uk: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- chiccousa.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Silver Cross
- silvercrossbaby.com: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Chicco | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Stroller types | Compact, Travel | Full size, Compact, Travel, Double, Pram, Travel systemCovers more |
| Standards | R129, Fmvss 213Covers more | R129 |
| Legal entity | R K Wholesale Limited | Silver Cross UK Limited |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1877 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Phone, Help centre |
Cribs and bassinets
| Fact | Chicco | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Bedside crib, Crib, Mattress | Cot, Bedside crib, Mattress |
| Maximum age | 6 to 48 monthsHigher | 6 months |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 9 to 22Higher | 9 |
| Mattress included | Yes | Yes |
| Mattress size | W38 x L74.5 x H2.8cm | L84cm x W50cm |
| Converts to | Toddler bed | Toddler bed |
| Smart features | No | No |
| Rental option | No | No |
Baby carriers
| Fact | Chicco | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier types | Soft structured | Not confirmed |
| Weight range | 3.4-15 kg | Not confirmed |
| Newborn without insert | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Carrying positions | 4 | Not confirmed |
| Hip-healthy | No | Not confirmed |
| Machine washable | No | Not confirmed |
| Waist fit | 58-117 cm | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
Car seats
| Fact | Chicco | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Seat types | Infant, Convertible, All in one, Booster | Infant, Convertible, All in one, Booster, Extended rear facingCovers more |
| Child height range | 40-150 cm | 40-145cm |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 45.36Higher | 21.5 |
| Rear-facing limit | 30 lbs and 32 in rear-facing (KeyFit Max) | 125cm/21.5kg approx. 7 years |
| ISOFIX or LATCH | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating seat | Yes | 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 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Chicco | Silver Cross | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | £99.90lowest quarter | £149above the median | £146.98 |
| Price up to | £99.90lowest quarter | £3,715highest quarter | £625 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 7.6above the median | 5.6lowest quarter | 7.3 |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 22below the median | 22below the median | 22.7 |
| Warranty | 3 yearsabove the median | 3 yearsabove the median | 2 years |
Median across 43 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Chicco
Pros
- The car seat range covers infant, convertible and all in one seat types, so one supplier spans the infant seat through to the booster.
- Car seats take an Isofix latch, the seats rotate, and the listed standards are r129 and fmvss 213.
- The bedside crib converts to toddler bed, so one frame covers the newborn months and the toddler stage, and a mattress is included.
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no phone line or live chat listed.
- The listed carrier is not machine washable; its hip healthy rating is a no as well.
- The stroller range lists compact and travel, with no full-size or double option where Evenflo Company lists full size, compact and travel.
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
Chicco
Who it suits
- Parents who want one supplier across the journey: a lie flat seat stroller, infant, convertible and all in one seat types and cribs that convert to toddler bed.
- Anyone buying inside a single market, since the company is based in the United Kingdom and its terms are written for that market.
- Carrier shoppers who need newborn support without an insert, with a 3.4-15 kg child weight range and a 58-117 cm waist fit.
Who should look elsewhere
- Parents after a full-size or double stroller: Evenflo Company lists full size, compact and travel where Chicco lists compact and travel.
- Shoppers who want a travel system in the range, since Kids2Shop lists full size, compact and travel.
- Anyone after a double wagon, where Harppa Baby lists double and the Chicco stroller range carries none of that shape.
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 | Chicco | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Chicco
How much does a Chicco stroller cost?+
The stroller range opens at £99.90 and the listed top price is £99.90. There is no plan or subscription to renew, so the figure shown is what a single purchase costs. Delivery information and terms are published by the UK entity, R K Wholesale Limited, which is worth reading before a large order.
Does Chicco sell car seats for every stage?+
The range covers infant, convertible and all in one seat types, with rear facing limits listed as 30 lbs and 32 in rear-facing (KeyFit Max) and a child weight limit of 45.36 kg. An Isofix latch is available and the seats rotate, so a rear facing infant seat can be swivelled in place rather than unbolted at every journey.
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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