As the Zeta is only a forward facing pushchair. The tendency here is to use your car seat on the pushchair to enable you to have the baby facing you. You must bear in mind that a car seat is designed specifically for use and safety in the car and not as a permanent mode of transport for your baby. If you feel that you would prefer the baby to face you when out walking, then you should consider a pushchair which will give you this facility without the use of the car seat.

Having said that, for short trips, the Cosy Tot attaches directly onto the pushchair and will certainly make life easier for you. The Zeta folds into a reasonably compact package if not slightly on the bulky side. It has an adjustable back rest and calf support. The front wheels can swivel when required. The choice of colour is limited to only one - if that is a choice!

Other features include a large shopping basket and a rear storage basket. A raincover is included in the package. The wheels are slightly larger than you would normally find on this type of pushchair which will make walking a little less bumpy. The pushchair hood is generous and has a viewing window so that the baby is always in view. Additional accessories are a Cosytoes and changing bag. At 8.5kgs this is on the lighter side and is fairly compact when folded at 109cm H x 36 W x 45 D

The price tag for this travel system is around £220 – not too bad when you consider that it includes a Britax Cosy Tot car seat.

THE LOW-DOWN

How practical? A very practical buggy/travel system

Defining Features – a good pushchair with an umbrella folding mechanism and a good car seat included

Who is it for? Shoppers

Car boot size: Medium

Upsides – A good all round travel system

Downsides – Don't be encouraged to leave the baby in the car sea

Key considerations – the baby will only face you if you use the car seat in the pushchair

Ease of use – Easy

Budget –  £220

Accessories to consider – Cosytoes, Changing Bag