Talk about old school. Known as the Rolls Royce of prams, the Silver Cross® looks as if taken out of a 1960ies movie. With this pram we are talking vintage look with a capital “V”, and all we can say is, WOW!
There is no arguing that this is a beautiful pram that will turn heads on the street. The first Silver Cross® was designed in England in 1877, and they are still crafted by hand in Yorkshire. The pram sells in two models in the US, the Kensington and the Balmoral. You can get your hands on one of these beauties either through the US Silver Cross® site or through several specialty online baby stores (PoshTots®, The Baby’s Den®, Albee baby®); it’ll only set you back a few thousand bucks.
Unfortunately, we have not had a chance to take an up-close look at the available models, but we can give you some of the facts. The Kensington is the cheaper version... if you think $3000 is cheap! In our opinion, this does not make it any worse. On the contrary, it has some features we like better than the Balmoral.
Silver Cross® Kensington & Balmoral
The Kensington is about 23lbs lighter and its inner length is 2” longer. It also folds up for easier transportation, and to make more room in the back of the car, the tires snap off. The pram has great suspension and puncture-resistant tires. The Balmoral has a much more traditional look with larger tires. It also comes with a unique C-spring suspension making for a smoother ride, and the price includes a white leather harness and a certificate of authenticity. However, the Balmoral doesn’t fold up for transportation.
Though we have to give Silver Cross® props for its craftsmanship on this pram, we have to admit that it may not be the most convenient pram, and is in our opinion very much just for show or to have as a keepsake.