Silver Cross Wave
UPPAbaby Vista
Bugaboo Ant
Thule Sleek
Nuna Mixx2
Thule Urban Glide 2
If you're an All Things Luxe + Also Mom, I think the Silver Cross Wave might very well be the stroller you choose for your growing family. It is jaw-droppingly gorgeous in that classy, under-stated European way that makes my heart swoon while also being super functional. It handles beautifully on most terrain, is newborn compatible out of the box, and converts to a double stroller should you decide to have a second little one within the next three or so years. The only downsides are its price, weight, and size. Although it’s not overpriced for what it is, this stroller is decidedly expensive. It’s also heavy and is pretty big even when folded, so you’ll want to measure your trunk to make sure the Wave will fit before you buy it.
Below are some other strollers I recommend for you. Below that are some of the pros and cons of each, compared to the Silver Cross Wave.
The three best strollers for the All Things Luxe + Also Moms like you are the…
- Silver Cross Wave ($1299+) – The Best Luxury Convertible Stroller [Full Review]
- UPPAbaby Vista ($780+) – The More Practical Luxury Convertible Stroller [Full Review]
- Bugaboo Ant ($499+) – The Compact Luxury Travel & City Stroller [Full Review]
You might also consider the…
- Thule Sleek ($800+) – The Sportier Luxury Convertible Stroller [Full Review]
- Nuna Mixx2 ($600) – The Lower-Priced Luxury Single Stroller [Full Review]
- Thule Urban Glide 2 ($500) – The Luxury Jogging & All-Terrain Stroller [Full Review]
Strollers you may be considering that I’m less excited about include…
Convertible Strollers:
- Baby Jogger City Select Lux (the UPPAbaby Vista is similar and better)
- Nuna Demi Grow (the UPPAbaby Vista is similar and much better)
- Joolz Geo2 (the UPPAbaby Vista is similar and better)
- Bugaboo Donkey (the Silver Cross Wave is similar, better, and less expensive)
Single Strollers:
- Silver Cross Coast (the Nuna Mixx2 is similar and less expensive)
- Bugaboo Fox (the Nuna Mixx2 is similar and less expensive)
- Cybex Priam Lux / 2-in-1 (the Nuna Mixx2 is similar and less expensive)
- Joolz Hub (the Nuna Mixx2 is similar and less expensive)
- UPPAbaby Cruz (size up or size down rather than choose this “in betweener”)
Compact Strollers:
- Babyzen YOYO+ (the Bugaboo Ant is better and similarly priced, see a side-by-side comparison here)
- UPPAbaby Minu (the Bugaboo Ant is similar and a more compact fold)
- Bugaboo Bee (the Bugaboo Ant is similar and a more compact fold)
- Silver Cross Jet (the Bugaboo Ant is similar and has a taller backrest for taller kids)
But hey, maybe you find a great deal on one of these strollers or can get one secondhand from a friend. If you’re paying full price, I’d choose an alternative, but if you find a deal, these strollers are all pretty great too.
Silver Cross Wave – Best Luxury Stroller
Silver Cross Wave Pros:
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- Super luxury details
- Newborn compatible out of the box (bassinet included)
- Taller toddler seat that will fit taller children longer (21”)
- Converts into a double stroller with the addition of a second seat
Silver Cross Wave Cons:
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- Heavy (30.8lbs)
- Large fold (37” x 23.6” x 15”)
- Expensive ($1299 as a single stroller)
Learn more about the Silver Cross Wave here.
UPPAbaby Vista – Lighter, More Practical Luxury Stroller
UPPAbaby Vista Pros (vs. Silver Cross Wave)
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- Lighter (26.6lbs)
- Smaller Fold (33” x 25.7” x 17.25”)
- Less Expensive ($899 – $979)
- Also has luxury details, including a leather handlebar and modern, tailored look
- Also newborn compatible out of the box (bassinet included)
- Also converts into a double stroller with the addition of a second seat
UPPAbaby Vista Cons (vs. Silver Cross Wave)
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- Shorter toddler seat (19.5”)
Get the Vista over the Silver Cross Wave if…
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- Your trunk is too small for the Wave.
- Luxury is important to you but not that important to you.
- You’d like to save a little money, but still want a luxury ride for your baby.
Learn more about the UPPAbaby Vista here.
Bugaboo Ant – Super Compact Luxury City / Travel Stroller
Bugaboo Ant Pros (vs. Silver Cross Wave)
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- Way lighter (15.8lbs)
- Way smaller fold (21.8” x 15” x 9.1”)
- Significantly less expensive ($499 for stroller only, $599 including newborn cocoon)
- Perfectly compact and easy to navigate through tight spaces
- Also newborn compatible as is or with purchase of Bugaboo Cocoon sold separately
- Also has height-adjustable seat for babies from birth to the preschool years (15” – 22”)
Bugaboo Ant Cons (vs. Silver Cross Wave)
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- Does not handle bumpy terrain well (great for sidewalks/pathways only)
- Does not convert into a double stroller
- Complex, multi-step fold
Get the Bugaboo Ant instead of the Silver Cross Wave if…
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- You live in a tiny apartment and only have room for to store a small stroller.
- You mostly walk on pavement and when you off-road you wear baby instead.
Or get both! Many parents buy the Bugaboo Ant as their second stroller in addition to a full-sized stroller like the Silver Cross Wave.
Learn more about the Bugaboo Ant here.
Thule Sleek – Sportier Luxury Stroller
Thule Sleek Pros (vs. Silver Cross Wave)
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- Lighter (27.9lbs)
- Significantly smaller fold (32.6” x 23.8” x 16.5”)
- Less expensive ($999 including bassinet, $799 without)
- Newborn compatible with purchase of bassinet sold separately
- Has taller seat for taller children, measuring 20-24.8” tall (canopy lifts for more headroom)
- Also converts into a double stroller with the addition of a second seat
Thule Sleek Cons (vs. Silver Cross Wave)
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- Sportier look (no leather handlebar option)
Get the Thule Sleek instead of the Silver Cross Wave if…
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- Your trunk is too small for the Wave.
- You like the sportier luxury details.
- You’d like to save a little money, but still want a luxury ride for your baby.
- You like the sportier details.
Learn more about the Thule Sleek here.
Thule Urban Glide 2 – Significantly Sportier Luxury Stroller
Thule Urban Glide 2 Pros (vs. Silver Cross Wave)
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- Lighter (25.3lbs)
- Less expensive ($499 for stroller only, $679 including bassinet)
- Newborn compatible with purchase of bassinet sold separately
- Has taller seat for taller children
- Doubles as an excellent jogging and trail hiking stroller
- Luxury details without pretension
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Thule Urban Glide 2 Cons (vs. Silver Cross Wave)
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- Similarly large fold (34.2” x 27.2” x 13.3”)
- Does not convert to a double stroller
- Sportier, less luxury look overall
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Get the Thule Urban Glide 2 instead of the Silver Cross Wave if…
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- You do a lot of hiking and jogging and only want one main stroller.
- You like the sportier look compared to the luxury look.
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Learn more about the Thule Urban Glide 2 here.
Nuna Mixx 2 – Luxury Single Stroller
Nuna Mixx2 Pros (vs. Silver Cross Wave)
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- Slightly lighter (29.2lbs)
- Slightly smaller fold (35.8″ x 23.6″ x 16″)
- Less expensive ($599 as is or $729 including bassinet sold separately)
- Luxury details and modern, European look
- Full-flat recline
- Newborn compatible with or without bassinet sold separately
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Nuna Mixx2 Cons (vs. Silver Cross Wave)
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- Does not convert to a double stroller
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Get the Nuna Mixx2 instead of the Silver Cross Wave if…
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- A full flat recline is important to you (this is one of the few luxury strollers that has a fully reclining toddler seat instead of a bucket seat.)
- You don’t think you’ll need a double stroller eventually. (For example, if you don’t plan to have more children or plan to have your children 3+ years apart.)
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Learn more about the Nuna Mixx2 here.