Egg is a popular name on the second-hand market, but "an Egg" can mean several different prams, and what is in the sale makes a big difference to what you are buying. This guide uses the figures in our catalogue to set out the two Egg models we cover, what a used set should include, and what to check before you buy.
Which Egg is it?
Our catalogue covers two Egg models: the Egg 3, launched in 2024, and the Egg Z, launched in 2022. Both are listed as current. The Egg hub lists them side by side.
Older Eggs, including the Egg 2, are not in our catalogue, so we don't give specifications for them here. If a listing says Egg 2, or the seller isn't sure, ask for the model name and the year, and check the maker's own page for what that version includes. Our guide below applies to the two models we do cover.
What a used Egg set should include
The Egg 3 and the Egg Z are very different in what they come with:
- Egg 3. The catalogue lists the chassis and seat unit with a seat liner and rain cover. The carrycot is an optional extra, and the seat alone is from 6 months, so a newborn needs the carrycot. If you want to use it from birth, check that the carrycot is in the sale. A car seat needs the egg Multi Car Seat Adaptors, which the catalogue notes are needed separately.
- Egg Z. The catalogue lists the stroller with a rain cover. It has no carrycot and no car seat option. The seat lies flat, so it can be used from birth, but it is forward-facing only.
Ask for photos of every part named in the listing, and if a rain cover, liner or adaptors are missing, expect to buy them separately.
What to check on a used Egg
Every buggy we sell goes through the same 11 checks, whatever the brand. Our guide to buying a second-hand pram sets out the full list, and you can repeat most of it yourself on a private sale. On an Egg, spend the most time on:
- Wheels. Both models are listed with puncture-free wheels, so there is no inner tube to check. Look for cracks, flat spots and wobble, and check they spin freely.
- Brake. It should hold the pram firmly on a slope.
- Fold. Both fold with one hand and stand on their own when folded. Fold and unfold them a few times, and check the frame latches every time.
- Handlebar. The Egg 3 handlebar is listed as adjustable, 99 to 111cm. Check it locks at each height. The Egg Z handlebar is fixed.
- Seat and hood. Check the fabric for tears, fading and worn zips, and that the recline works in all 3 positions on both models.
- Harness. Test every buckle and adjuster, and look for fraying.
The catalogue lists its own watch-outs. For the Egg 3: it is very heavy at 15.3kg with the seat, and the basket only takes 3kg. For the Egg Z: the seat is forward-facing only, it is not cabin approved and there is no carrycot or car seat option. Reviews from Mother & Baby and Made for Mums are worth reading alongside this.
Weight, size and fold
| | Egg 3 | Egg Z | | --- | --- | --- | | Weight | 15.3kg (chassis and seat; carrycot 4.35kg) | 8.7kg (complete pushchair) | | Unfolded (cm) | 96 x 59 x 113 | Not listed | | Folded (cm) | 71 x 59 x 32 | 61.5 x 48.5 x 30 | | Maximum child weight | 25kg | 22kg | | Basket limit | 3kg | 3kg | | Folds with seat on | No | Yes | | Stands when folded | Yes | Yes | | Cabin-friendly | No | No |
Measure your car boot before you buy. To see how each one folds, step by step, use the Egg 3 fold guide or the Egg Z fold guide.
What a used Egg is worth
Used prices move, so we don't print a figure in a guide that will go out of date. Our Egg value hub shows the current price index for each Egg with the date it was last updated, and there are pages for the Egg 3 and the Egg Z. See what we have in stock in the shop.
Egg 3 or Egg Z, and how the Egg 3 compares
The Egg 3 is the plush, full-size choice: a large reversible seat, all-wheel suspension and a carrycot option. The Egg Z is the small, light one, built for town and a second buggy. Put them side by side in our Egg Z against Egg 3 comparison. If you are also looking at iCandy, see the Egg 3 against iCandy Peach 7.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Egg 3 suitable from birth? The catalogue lists it as suitable from birth, but the seat alone is from 6 months, so a newborn needs the optional carrycot.
Is the Egg Z suitable from birth? The catalogue lists it as suitable from birth, with a seat that lies flat. It is forward-facing only.
Does the Egg 3 convert to a double? The catalogue lists it as converting to a double with tandem adaptors for a second seat.
What is the maximum child weight? The catalogue lists 25kg for the Egg 3 and 22kg for the Egg Z.
Is an Egg 2 in your catalogue? No. We only cover the Egg 3 and the Egg Z, so we give no specifications for the Egg 2.