Raffi Quest 16 pc vs 21 pc - which travel system bundle is right for y

Raffi Quest 16 pc vs 21 pc: which Bababing travel system bundle should you choose?

Here's a thing nobody tells you when you're pregnant: the baby shopping list never really ends. Just as you've sorted the pushchair and the crib, someone mentions weaning. Then you realise you need a highchair, bibs, bowls, spoons and a mattress protector for the inevitable leaks. Before you know it, you're back online at 2am adding things to your basket.

That's why the Bababing Raffi Quest bundles exist. They let you tick off the big stuff in one order, all colour matched and delivered together. And if you're looking at the two biggest bundles, the 16 pc and the 21 pc, you're clearly a parent who likes to be prepared. We like that.

Both bundles include the same Raffi Quest travel system, the same bedside crib and the same Hub electric swing. The 21 pc then goes one step further, adding a highchair, a feeding kit and crib bedding. So the real question is simple: do you want to sort weaning now, or later?

Raffi Quest 16 pc vs 21 pc at a glance

In a hurry? Here's what you need to know.

Choose the:

16 pc bundle if you want the travel system plus a bedside crib and swing for the newborn months

Or opt for the:

21 pc bundle if you want all of that, plus a highchair, feeding kit and crib bedding to take you from birth to weaning

The travel system is identical in both. The difference is how far ahead you want to plan.

What's in the 16 pc bundle

Raffi Quest aluminium chassis
Auto-folding newborn carrycot
Reversible seat unit
Hera Liora 360 spin lie-flat i-Size car seat
ISOFIX car seat base with support leg
Multi-height bedside crib
Hub electric baby swing
Multi-brand car seat adaptors
Ubersnug footmuff
Mani changing backpack
Wipe-clean changing mat
Insulated bottle holder
Universal pushchair clips
2-in-1 rain and sun cover
5-year warranty on the Raffi Quest travel system

What the 21 pc bundle adds

4-in-1 wooden highchair
Complete feeding kit
Waterproof mattress protector
Two fitted crib sheets
Sorm changing backpack (in place of the Mani)

What you get in both bundles

Whichever you choose, you're getting the full Raffi Quest travel system, plus the two biggest helpers for the newborn months.

One pushchair from birth to around four

The Raffi Quest is suitable from birth up to 22kg, or roughly four years. Your newborn starts out lying flat in the auto-folding carrycot, which goes up to 9kg (about six months) and is verified safe for overnight sleeping. When they're ready to sit up and see the world, the reversible seat unit takes over. Face them towards you while they're tiny, then turn them round when they start pointing at every dog in the park.

The one-handed auto-fold works with the seat unit still attached, and the carrycot folds without coming off the chassis. All-terrain wheels and soft suspension handle cobbles and kerbs, and the handle adjusts from 65cm to 108cm to suit both parents.

A car seat that spins

The Hera Liora 360 spin car seat turns all the way round with one hand, so you can face it towards the open car door to lift your baby in and out. Your back will thank you. It's i-Size (R129) approved, suitable from 40cm to 87cm, and clicks onto the included ISOFIX base with a support leg and colour-coded indicators.

Sleeping and settling, sorted

Both bundles include the multi-height bedside crib, which sits level with your bed so your baby is within arm's reach for night feeds. It comes with a mattress, a cool lining and a travel bag. You'll also get the Hub electric baby swing, suitable from birth to around six months, which is mains powered and has machine-washable fabrics. It's a safe place to settle your baby when you need your hands back.

Why the 16 pc bundle could be for you

You'd rather choose weaning kit later

Weaning usually starts at around six months, which can feel like a lifetime away when you're still choosing a pram. Some parents prefer to wait and see what kind of feeder their baby is before buying a highchair. Others are planning baby-led weaning and want specific bowls and spoons. If that sounds like you, the 16 pc covers the newborn months brilliantly and leaves the rest up to you.

You've got a highchair lined up

Perhaps the grandparents have already offered to buy one. Perhaps there's one in the loft from your first. If a highchair is already on its way, there's no need to double up.

You want the bigger changing bag

The 16 pc comes with the Mani changing backpack, our most organised bag, with plenty of pockets for nappies, wipes, spare clothes and bottles. If you like to pack for every eventuality, this one's worth having.

Why the 21 pc bundle could be right for you

Birth to weaning, all in one go

The 21 pc is the most complete bundle in the Raffi Quest range. On top of everything in the 16 pc, you get a 4-in-1 wooden highchair and a complete feeding kit. So when your baby is ready for their first spoonful of mushy carrot (most of which will end up on their face), you're ready too. There's no last-minute dash to the shops and no extra deliveries to wait for.

Bedding for the crib

The 21 pc also adds a waterproof mattress protector and two fitted crib sheets. It sounds like a small thing, but anyone who's dealt with a 3am nappy leak knows the value of a spare sheet and a protected mattress. Two sheets means one on and one in the wash, which is exactly how it tends to go.

A lighter changing bag

The 21 pc includes our Sorm changing backpack rather than the Mani. The Sorm is one of the lightest bags in our range, with a sporty design that's comfortable for long walks. It still comes with a wipe-clean changing mat and an insulated bottle holder. If you like to travel light, this could be a bonus rather than a compromise.

Comparing the 16 pc with the 21 pc

Is the travel system any different?

Not at all. The chassis, carrycot, seat unit, car seat, ISOFIX base, footmuff and rain cover are identical in both bundles, and both come with the same 5-year warranty. Whichever you choose, the pushchair you push on day one is exactly the same.

Which lasts longer?

Both bundles cover you from birth, but the 21 pc takes you further. The bedside crib and swing are made for the first six months or so. The 4-in-1 highchair then takes over as your baby starts weaning, so the 21 pc gives you kit for the next stage before you even need it.

Which is better for first-time parents?

If you're starting from nothing, the 21 pc saves you the most planning. A highchair, feeding kit and crib bedding are all things you'll need eventually, and having them arrive together, colour matched, means one less job when you're short on sleep.

That said, the 16 pc is a great fit for first-time parents who want to choose their own weaning kit, or who'd rather not store a highchair for six months before using it.

Which changing bag do you get?

The 16 pc comes with the Mani, which is bigger and more organised. The 21 pc comes with the Sorm, which is lighter and sportier. Both are waterproof backpacks with a changing mat and bottle holder, and both come with pushchair clips. Think about how you pack: if you carry a lot, the Mani suits you. If you travel light, the Sorm will feel right.

Which colour should you choose?

Both bundles are available in Rivian Green, Kofe, Minky and Satin Black. Satin Black is a classic that hides the odd scuff. Minky and Kofe are soft neutrals that blend into any home. Rivian Green stands out for all the right reasons. Every piece in the bundle is colour matched, so it all goes together.

Making your final decision

Both bundles give you a complete travel system plus a bedside crib and electric swing for the newborn months. The difference is whether you want to plan ahead for weaning now.

Choose the 16 pc bundle if:

You'd rather pick your own highchair and feeding kit later
Someone is already buying you a highchair
You don't want to store weaning kit for months before using it
You'd like the bigger, more organised Mani changing bag
You already have crib sheets and a mattress protector
You want the newborn months sorted, and that's it for now

Choose the 21 pc bundle if:

You want the most complete Raffi Quest bundle
You'd like a highchair and feeding kit ready for weaning
You want crib bedding and a mattress protector included
You prefer a lightweight changing backpack
You're a first-time parent starting from scratch
You want everything matched and delivered in one go

If you want the newborn months covered and the freedom to choose your weaning kit later, the 16 pc is the one for you. If you'd love to tick off everything from birth to first foods in one order, the 21 pc is the most complete Raffi Quest bundle, and it's ready when you are.