
When to Switch From a Carrycot to a Pushchair: Signs of Readiness and Safety Rules
The switch from a carrycot to a pushchair seat usually happens between 6 and 9 months, when your baby can sit up unaided, hold their head steady, and starts to resist lying down. Knowing when to switch from a carrycot to a pushchair comes down to your baby’s development, not their age. Carrycots are built for babies up to 9 kg (approx. 19,8 lb) under BS EN 1466:2023 – a weight most babies reach between 8 and 11 months. Once your baby reaches that weight, the carrycot is no longer suitable – readiness signs or not.




