Parents looking for a lightweight, everyday stroller often compare the iCandy Pip with the Silver Cross Nia. Both are compact and easy to use, but they’re built for slightly different needs. This guide breaks down the key differences so you can choose the stroller that fits your lifestyle.

Silver Cross Nia - Everyday Practicality

The Silver Cross Nia isn’t just a compact stroller — it’s the only compact stroller in the world that’s IATA aircraft‑cabin approved in both seat and carrycot mode. Whether you’re travelling abroad, hopping on a train, or doing the school run, the Nia is built to fit effortlessly into real life.

It’s suitable from birth thanks to its lie‑flat seat, and it pairs with a folding carrycot or a compatible car seat. The one‑hand fold, built‑in shoulder strap, and self‑standing design make it easy to handle when you’re juggling bags, doors, or a tired toddler.

The fabrics are breathable and crease‑free, with soft vegan‑leather touches that give it a premium feel. The extendable UPF50+ sun peak keeps little ones shaded, and the 8kg storage basket is genuinely roomy for a compact stroller.

Why parents choose it:

• The only compact stroller IATA cabin‑approved in both seat and carrycot mode
• Suitable from birth to 22kg (approx. 4 years)
• Lie‑flat seat with UPF50+ ventilated sun peak
• One‑hand, self‑standing fold with built‑in shoulder strap
• Supersized 8kg storage basket + handy seat‑back pocket
• Car seat compatible (Glide Plus 360 adaptors included)
• Stylish, breathable fabrics with vegan‑leather details

iCandy Pip - Lightweight and Simple

The iCandy Pip is designed for modern families who want a compact stroller that doesn’t compromise on comfort or practicality. It’s built for urban living, quick trips, and seamless travel and despite its tiny fold, it offers one of the tallest and widest seats in the compact category.

Weighing just 7kg, the Pip is incredibly easy to carry, lift, and manoeuvre. The one‑hand fold makes it ideal for buses, trains, taxis, or storing in small car boots. It’s also IATA cabin‑approved, meaning many airlines will allow it in the overhead compartment (though parents should always check with their specific airline).

The seat is designed for growing children, with a continuous lie‑flat recline, making it suitable from newborn up to 25kg, a higher limit than many compact strollers. The adjustable handlebar is unusually tall for this category, making it comfortable for taller parents. The UPF50+ canopy, reversible seat liner, bumper bar, and included raincover add to its practicality.

Why parents choose it:

• IATA cabin‑approved for hassle‑free travel
• Ultra‑lightweight at just 7kg
• One‑hand compact fold
• Tall and wide seat for growing toddlers
• Lie‑flat recline suitable from birth to 25kg
• Highest handlebar height among compact pushchairs
• UPF50+ canopy for excellent sun protection
• Comes pre‑assembled with bumper bar, reversible liner, dustbag, and raincover
• Car seat compatible for seamless transitions
• Ideal for city living, holidays, and quick trips

Which One Should You Choose?

Choosing between the iCandy Pip and the Silver Cross Nia really comes down to how you plan to use your stroller and what matters most in day‑to‑day life. Both are compact and easy to handle, but they’re built with very different priorities.

Choose the Silver Cross Nia if you want a true everyday stroller

The Nia is the better choice for parents who need a compact stroller that can genuinely replace a full‑size pushchair. It’s suitable from birth, has a roomy 8kg basket, and offers a comfortable, breathable seat with a lie‑flat recline. The one‑hand fold, built‑in shoulder strap, and self‑standing design make it ideal for school runs, shops, and travel.

It’s also the only compact stroller that’s IATA cabin‑approved in both seat and carrycot mode, which makes it a standout option for holidays and flights.

Choose the Nia if you want:

• A stroller suitable from birth
• A more comfortable, supportive seat
• A larger storage basket
• Car seat compatibility
• A stroller that works for daily use, not just quick trips
• A travel‑ready pushchair with genuine cabin approval

Choose the iCandy Pip if you want ultra‑light simplicity

The Pip is designed for parents who prioritise portability above all else. At just 7kg, it’s incredibly easy to lift, carry, and store. The tall, wide seat is surprisingly spacious for a compact stroller, and the lie‑flat recline means it can be used from birth up to 25kg — one of the highest limits in its class.

It’s also IATA cabin‑approved, making it a strong option for holidays or city travel. But compared to the Nia, it’s more of a lightweight, occasional‑use stroller than an everyday workhorse.

Choose the Pip if you want:

• The lightest, easiest‑to‑carry option
• A compact stroller for quick trips or travel
• A tall, roomy seat for growing toddlers
• A simple, budget‑friendly pushchair
• A stroller that fits easily into small boots or overhead lockers

The bottom line

• If you want everyday practicality, comfort, storage, and versatility → Silver Cross Nia
• If you want ultra‑light travel convenience and a simple, compact design → iCandy Pip

Both strollers have their place, but they’re aimed at different lifestyles. The Nia is the better all‑rounder for daily use, while the Pip shines as a lightweight, travel‑friendly option.

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