Silver Cross Clic Review

Retired from manufacturer: Silver Cross no longer sells the Clic, but it may still be available for purchase on third-party websites or secondhand. Its replacement is the Silver Cross Clic 2. At $449 with a shoulder strap and rain cover included, the Silver Cross Clic offers strong value for newborn families who want a single compact stroller from birth. The 13.9 lb weight with lie-flat from-birth recline is unique in the market — no other lightweight stroller at this weight achieves true from-birth use without accessories. The 55-lb maximum child weight means it lasts until age 4–5. The 3-year warranty with registration is longer than most competitors. The main caveat: Silver Cross has an F BBB rating and inconsistent customer service reviews — factor this into the purchase decision.

Silver Cross lists the Clic's fold as 21 x 18 x 9 inches. In the US, a collapsible stroller is a free extra item, not your carry-on bag. American and Frontier allow it in the cabin if it fits in the overhead bin, and Delta doesn't count it toward your bag allowance. Folded, the Clic is small enough to lie flat in the overhead bin on most full-size jets. Bin space varies by plane, smaller regional jets often can't take it, and the crew has the final say, so have a gate-check bag ready. Some international airlines are stricter: Qantas and Lufthansa count a stroller as part of your carry-on with tighter size limits, and KLM brings it into the cabin only if space allows. See Velivolo's overhead bin size guide. The included shoulder strap makes one-person carry practical through the airport. Silver Cross does not offer an airline damage protection program.

Silver Cross car seats connect to the Clic with an adapter sold separately by Silver Cross. For broader compatibility, third-party adapters support Cybex Cloud series and Maxi-Cosi Mico series infant car seats. The Clic's lie-flat seat recline means many families skip the car seat travel system entirely for newborns — the lie-flat position provides equivalent rest for infants during city walks without needing a bulky car seat on the stroller frame. Check Silver Cross's compatibility guide for the current adapter list before purchasing a car seat.

Yes. The Clic's seat reclines to a fully horizontal position that Silver Cross and independent reviewers confirm is appropriate for newborn use from birth. This distinguishes it from strollers like the Joolz Aer+, Babyzen YOYO2, and Cybex Libelle that require either a bassinet accessory or an infant car seat for newborn use. The lie-flat position is accessed through the same recline mechanism as the upright positions — there's no separate mode or attachment required. This is the Clic's primary differentiator in the 13–14 lb lightweight class.

Silver Cross offers a 3-year warranty on the Clic with registration at silvercrossus.com. Registration is required to activate the full 3-year term — without registration, warranty coverage may be limited. The warranty covers manufacturing defects but explicitly excludes normal wear and tear, damage from misuse, and airline handling damage. Note that Silver Cross has received an F rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) due to complaint patterns and response practices — factor this into your service expectations. Keep your purchase receipt and registration confirmation.

The Silver Cross Jet 5 has a slimmer fold (10 x 14.5 x 24.5 inches) that Silver Cross calls cabin approved, but at 24.5 inches long it is too large for most overhead bins, so plan to gate-check it, while the Clic's fold fits the bin on most full-size jets. At $399–$549 vs the Clic's $449, prices overlap. The key differences: the Clic has a lie-flat from-birth recline while the Jet 5's recline is not fully flat, and the Clic is nominally slightly lighter. If from-birth lie-flat capability matters most, choose the Clic.