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Didofy Stargazer 2in1 review: a great value, sustainable pram from birth to four years old
This 11-piece all-terrain travel system by Didofy is suitable from birth up until 22kg - but how does this eco-friendly pram fare when used by a family of four? Mumsnet editor and mum of two, Rebecca, puts one through its paces.
By Rebecca Roberts | Last updated Jun 15, 2024
Price: RRP £700
Easy, one-handed manoeuvrability
Stylish, modern design
Collapsible carrycot doesn’t take up lots of room when transporting
Large shopping basket underneath
Eco-friendly and made from sustainable materials
Difficult to manoeuvre on some terrains
Rain cover doesn’t fit the full stroller (and is missing for the carry cot)
Really hard to adjust the harness strap height
Doesn’t unfold with one hand, requires a lever to be unlatched
Suitable from: Birth to approx. four years old | Maximum load: 22 kg on the seat | Orientation: World- and parent-facing | Pram weight: 9.9 kg | Unfolded dimensions: W64cm x H110cm x D74cm | Folded dimensions (frame on its own): W64cm x H69cm x D37 | Folded dimensions (with seat): W64cm x H69cm x D39cm | Carrycot dimensions (on its own): W39cm x H30cm x L82cm | Extendable handlebar: Yes - up to 110cm | Materials: 92 recycled PET bottles used to make each stroller, and 73 per carrycot
Assembly: 5/5
Safety: 5/5
Stability: 4/5
Ease of use: 4/5
Ease of folding/unfolding: 3/5
Comfort: 5/5
Design: 4/5
Ease of cleaning: 4/5
Value for money: 5/5
The Didofy Stargazer (specifically, the 2in1 bundle) is a great, affordable travel system that doesn’t sacrifice on high-quality. The eco-conscious pram is great value at just £700 for the bundle or £425 for the pushchair alone. The former is an 11-piece bundle that includes a carryout as well as a changing bag and car seat adapters, footmuff and a rain cover. And it’s all made using a whopping 165 recycled plastic bottles!
Despite its sustainable origins, the Stargazer doesn't skimp on premium design. The sleek black colourway (or green, grey and sand if you prefer) looks super modern and upscale. But it's not just nice to look at - this pram is functional too. The one-handed folding and steering make it an absolute breeze to manoeuvre, even with a tantrum-throwing toddler in tow.
The roomy carrycot folds down compactly for easy transport, while still providing an elevated, breathable space for newborns. And as your baby grows, the plush seat and extendable footrest will keep them comfy from infancy to preschool age.
There are a few tiny nit picks however, like the rain cover not quite fitting properly and the hood being a tad small. And very rugged terrain can be a challenge. The harness is also difficult to adjust. But overall, despite these small design flaws, you're getting a great urban/rural pram with plenty of helpful features at an affordable price.
Didofy Stargazer: how we tested
Two months of using the Didofy Stargazer as our primary pram
Tested using a premature baby as well as a two-year-old toddler
Used on local walks, National Trust visits and trips to the shops
Having had the opportunity to previously test the Didofy Aster 2, it only felt right to volunteer to test another offering from the brand. As a mum of a two year old and four year old, venturing out the house often requires things being brought with us: backpacks, coats, wellies and sandals (because, God forbid, the UK weather actually picks a season) as well as toys, blankets and other comfort items my kids must have at all times. So, I know all too well the difference a large, sturdy pram can make for a family on the go.
Despite the Didofy Stargazer being larger than the brand’s lightweight Aster 2, it is surprisingly lightweight and easy to manoeuvre. In fact, it’s a lot lighter than my OG pushchair from 2020 - a Silver Cross - that was heavy and back breaking to lift. Didofy’s Stargazer, however, is easy to fold, simple to lift and very easy to adapt to you and your child’s needs as they grow.
During testing, the pushchair was primarily used by my youngest child, who at 15kg, still falls within the recommended weight limit of the pram’s seat. And although my kids have outgrown the carrycot, I did have the opportunity to convince my cousin to let me try the carrycot size for her teeny tiny premature baby during a recent visit.
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Didofy Stargazer: what’s in the box?
The frame
Wheels
Two-way seat
Carrycot
Car seat adapters
Changing bag (incl. changing mat)
Footmuff
Raincover
UPF 50 waterproof hood
Drinks holder
Didofy Stargazer: how easy is it to assemble?
Surprisingly easy, to be honest. For families who will use this pushchair from birth, the collapsible carrycot is a breeze to place on the chassis. You just have to unfold it, securing its position when you hear a click, and then slot it onto the frame. To adapt this pram, however, I do have one bug bear, which I’ll get to in a second.
As far as assembling the frame goes, the front and rear wheels click on with ease and the chassis itself is easy to unfold. Now, Didofy claims that the Stargazer has one handed unfolding capabilities but I haven’t found this. Its one-handed GravityFold feature certainly works when you need to fold the pram (in either world- or parent-facing mode), but there’s one little step you must complete for the unfold, I’ve found.
There’s a lever on the chassis that keeps it locked together in place during transit via car or public transport. So, this needs to be released before you can unfold the pram’s frame. I guess you could argue that, once the lever is unlatched, it’s easy to unfold with one hand.
The seat inserts incredibly easily, slotting into the frame on the left and right side. To release, all you need do is press a button on either side while pulling the seat off.
For growing children, at some point you’ll need to adjust the height of the harness straps. This is where I fell out with the pram completely. Particularly the seat. Personally I’m putting this down to the fact that it’s a new pram, but for anyone who lacks my husband’s strength like I, you’ll probably struggle to adjust the harness.
Unlike other prams I’ve tested, like the Bugaboo Fox 5, the Didofy Stargazer requires the user to manually thread the harness straps to adjust the height for your growing child. For my toddler, this meant moving the straps from the lowest to highest position.
To adjust the harness, you need to thread each harness strap through the back of the seat. But the Didofy Stargazer has parts of the harness buckle attached to each strap, as shown:
These rather chunky parts of the buckle also need to be threaded through, which I realised after 20 minutes of trying to figure out if I could remove the buckle before threading. It required a lot of pulling and pushing along with sweat and some swear words to get each strap through the lowest holes, and back through the highest ones again.
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How does the Didofy Stargazer look?
I’ve been testing the black version of the Didofy Stargazer, which in my opinion, looks rather swish and is similar to an iCandy pram in style and look. The chassis and carrycot handle are silver, but the rest of the pram - seat, carrycot, handle, cup holder, basket, wheels and foot muff, are all black. The pram is available in four different colours: black, green, grey, and sand.
Like the Aster 2, the seat has a quilted fabric that matches the zip-on carrycot cover and included footmuff. Both the seat and carrycot have black hoods, with the former having a peekaboo window that provides a clear view to your tot.
The cup holder is robust, and wouldn’t fling off by accident during folding and storing. However, it does get in the way of the hood, which is something to bear in mind when it comes to choosing the place you’d like to install it.
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When folded, it’s not as small as a lightweight stroller, unsurprisingly, but it isn’t absolutely huge. As it stands on its own when folded, it’s easy enough to stash in the corner at home between uses without taking up too much space.
With the 2in1 Didofy Stargazer bundle, you will also receive a Didofy changing bag and mat, which are equally as stylish to match the black pram.
I think the most surprising thing about this pram is the fact that despite its premium appearance, it's actually made from recycled plastic bottles. The Stargazer’s fabrics are made exclusively from traceable, sustainable recycled PET bottles - with 92 bottles used in each stroller, and 73 in each carrycot.
Didofy Stargazer: what’s it like to use day-to-day?
When installed, the carrycot sits high on the chassis unlike other prams I’ve used, so it’s easy to see your baby at all times without having to stoop uncomfortably. In seat mode, you can choose either world– or parent-facing depending on your needs. During testing, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the carrycot rocks, and thanks to its breathable design, it’s suitable for use overnight for newborns to sleep in.
My youngest fits comfortably in the seat, although I fear another month or so and they’ll be too big to pull the waterproof hood down as it just about skims their head now. So, with this in mind, the hood could do with being a bit bigger and/or higher in my opinion.
As far as comfort goes, though, they’re very happy and the seat provides a comfy, upright position that allows them to take in the world when we’re on the go. The adjustable footrest means their feet aren’t hanging, and the multi-position reclining backrest means they can comfortably have a nap if they need one while we’re out.
I particularly like that the handlebars are adjustable, and unlike other prams where they slide up and down, the Didofy Stargazer almost folds to give you a little ‘ledge’ for a handle. This does, however, require two hands to adjust.
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The magnetic harness is new to me. Where other prams are clicked in buckles, the Didofy Stargazer has a magnetic buckle that’s a little tricky to get used to at first. However, you do press the button to release it like you would any other pram.
When it comes to the pram’s size, we’re lucky to have a car with a boot big enough to store it. However, for those who rely on public transport to get from A to B, the Didofy Stargazer might prove a little too big. If this is the case, I’d recommend going for the Didofy Aster 2 instead. For those like our family, though, the Stargazer is one of the lighter prams I’ve tried that come with a carrycot and car seat, and is easy to transfer to and from the car when you’re on the go.
During use, it’s easy enough to steer one-handed and we’ve found it light to manoeuvre. The pram claims to be all-terrain, and with the Stargazer’s puncture-proof tyres and advanced four wheel suspension, you don’t need to worry about off-roading. However, unlike the Bugaboo Fox 5, I have found that the Stargazer’s ability to glide over gravel and muddier paths (like on our farm) isn’t as easy as I’d hoped. It’s also tricky to navigate curbs sometimes if you’re not quite concentrating on the angle you approach them. The pram did however tackle grass and dirt tracks with ease during a recent trip to Fountains Abbey.
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The flip-flop friendly brake is easy to use and greatly appreciated if you’re a Birkenstock sandals and flip-flop lover like me. It’s set right next to the wheel so I found it didn’t catch while walking, unlike other prams I’ve tested.
Finally, the rain cover. I was disappointed to find this didn’t fit properly, which wasn’t ideal during random downpours when I was caught in them with the kids once or twice.
Didofy Stargazer: how easy is the fold?
Using innovative technology, Didofy’s Stargazer can be folded and unfolded with one hand. Although, as I’ve already explained, I found the unfolding by one hand a little tricker. Folding one-handed is absolutely doable, and very easy.
I also appreciate the addition of a handle on the chassis underneath the seat that is easy to grab hold of once folded. I personally love that the pram can be folded with one hand in both world- and parent-facing setup so you don’t have to faff around with switching the seat’s position before folding.
The carrycot is also foldable with just two clicks, making it quick and easy to collapse when not in use, saving space at home and in the car boot.
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Didofy Stargazer: how easy is it to clean?
Whilst I’ve not needed to do a deep clean on this pram yet, it has been very easy to maintain during testing. It’s easy to wipe down and as it’s black, any stains aren’t visible (that I can tell).
Didofy Stargazer: can it be used as carry-on on airplanes?
Regrettably not, at 9.9kg and W64cm x H69cm x D39cm dimensions, the Didofy Stargazer is too big to be stored in the overhead compartment. It is, however, a lightweight enough pushchair that you can check-in (just make sure you put it in a pram bag so as to avoid any damage in transit!)
For a carry-on pushchair, I’d recommend the brand’s Didofy Aster 2, which I personally took on holiday to Tenerife, or you can check out one of the other best cabin-approved strollers that our Mumsnet users recommend.
Didofy Stargazer: who is it best suited for?
As a family of four already, the Didofy Stargazer wouldn’t be my go-to pushchair personally at this stage in our lives. However, it’s a great, affordable choice for expectant parents who are ready to welcome their first child into the world as it will last from newborn through to approximately four years old.
For families who are planning to have more children, I’d argue timing is key when it comes to whether you should or shouldn’t purchase this pram. If you want to be quick to have your second or third child, you’ll most likely want to invest in a tandem pram or double buggy like the Mountain Buggy Duet V3.
However, if your children are walking confidently without tiring before your next addition comes along, then the Didofy Stargazer is a great choice for a pram.
About the author
Rebecca Roberts is a writer, editor, and content marketing expert hailing from Leeds. Here at Mumsnet, she commissions, writes, and edits to bring parents content designed to make life easier. Having birthed two DC just 15 months apart, she knows all too well how stressful it can be trying to find the right pram to suit your family's needs. So, she's fully invested in finding the best prams and pushchairs for new and growing families.
Beyond her role as an editor here at Mumsnet, Rebecca can be found balancing life as a working mum of two toddlers and when she’s not at her desk, you’ll likely find her at a local playgroup, in a nearby coffee shop, or walking the dog.
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