Raffi Quest 12 pc vs 16 pc - which travel system bundle is right for y

Raffi Quest 12 pc vs 16 pc: which Bababing travel system bundle should you choose?

Shopping for a travel system is one of those moments that makes impending parenthood feel very real. Suddenly you're comparing wheel sizes, reading about ISOFIX bases and wondering whether you need a carrycot, a seat unit, a car seat or all three. (Spoiler: you need all three.)

The good news is that the Bababing Raffi Quest bundles take most of the guesswork out of it. Every bundle comes with the same pushchair, the same carrycot, the same 360 spin car seat and the same ISOFIX base. So you're not choosing between a "good" pushchair and a "better" one. You're choosing how much of the rest of your baby kit you want to tick off in one go.

The 12 pc and 16 pc bundles are where most parents start. The 12 pc gives you a complete travel system and everything you need to get out of the door. The 16 pc adds two of the biggest helpers for the newborn months: a bedside crib and an electric baby swing. Here's how to decide which is right for you.

Raffi Quest 12 pc vs 16 pc at a glance

Short on time? Here's the quick version.

Choose the:

12 pc bundle if you want the complete travel system and already have your sleeping and settling kit sorted

Or opt for the:

16 pc bundle if you want the travel system, a bedside crib and an electric swing, all matched and delivered together

Both bundles share exactly the same travel system. The only question is what else you need for your home.

What's in the 12 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-brand car seat adaptors
Ubersnug footmuff
Sorm changing backpack
Wipe-clean changing mat
Insulated bottle holder
Carrycot risers
2-in-1 rain and sun cover
5-year warranty on the Raffi Quest travel system

What the 16 pc bundle adds

Multi-height bedside crib
Hub electric baby swing
Mani changing backpack (in place of the Sorm)
Universal pushchair clips

What you get in both bundles

Before we get into the differences, it's worth knowing what you'll get whichever bundle you pick. Because it's a lot.

A pushchair that grows with your baby

The Raffi Quest is suitable from birth up to 22kg, which is roughly four years of use. From day one, your newborn travels lying flat in the carrycot, which goes up to 9kg (about six months). Inside, it measures 31 × 76 × 22cm, so there's plenty of room for a wriggler, and it's verified safe for overnight sleeping. Handy for those days out that run past bedtime.

Once your little one can sit up, swap to the reversible seat unit. They can face you while they're small and the world when they get nosy. It has a peek-a-boo window in the canopy, magnetic buckles and an adjustable footplate.

A fold that doesn't need a degree

The Raffi Quest has a one-handed auto-fold, and it folds with the seat unit still attached. The carrycot folds without coming off the chassis too. If you've ever wrestled with a pushchair in a car park while holding a baby, you'll appreciate that more than any spec sheet can explain. Folded, it measures 61 × 77 × 30cm.

Built for real pavements

All-terrain wheels and soft suspension take the edge off cobbles, kerbs and the occasional muddy park path. The handle adjusts from 65cm to 108cm, so it's comfortable for tall and short parents alike. There's also a large storage basket underneath, because you'll fill it.

A car seat that makes life easier

The Hera Liora 360 spin car seat rotates all the way round with one hand, so you can turn it to face the open car door when lifting your baby in and out. No more twisting your back at awkward angles. It's i-Size (R129) approved, suitable from 40cm to 87cm, and comes with an easy-in harness and newborn inlay. It clicks onto the ISOFIX base, which has a support leg and colour-coded indicators so you know it's fitted properly.

Why the 12 pc bundle could be for you

You've already got the nursery covered

Maybe you've been gifted a crib by a friend. Maybe you're borrowing a swing from your sister. Maybe this isn't your first baby and the loft is already full of kit. If your home is sorted, there's no point paying for things you won't use. The 12 pc gives you everything you need for getting out and about, and nothing you don't.

Carrycot risers for nights away

The 12 pc bundle includes carrycot risers, which aren't listed in the 16 pc. They lift the carrycot up off the floor, so it can double as a place for your baby to sleep. If you're staying with family or popping away for a weekend, that's a big help.

The lightweight Sorm changing bag

The 12 pc comes with our Sorm changing backpack, one of the lightest bags in our range. It has a wipe-clean changing mat and an insulated bottle holder, and it's ideal for parents who like to travel light and keep their hands free.

Why the 16 pc bundle could be right for you

A bedside crib from day one

The multi-height bedside crib lets your baby sleep right next to you in those early weeks. It's height adjustable to sit level with your bed, which makes night feeds and quick checks so much easier. It also comes with a mattress, a cool lining and a travel bag, so it can come with you when you stay away from home.

An extra pair of hands (sort of)

The Hub electric baby swing is suitable from birth to around six months. It gives your baby a safe, soothing place to settle while you put the kettle on, eat a meal with both hands or simply sit down for five minutes. It's mains powered, so there are no batteries to replace, and the seat fabrics are machine washable. Because, yes, it will need washing.

A bigger changing bag

The 16 pc swaps the Sorm for our Mani changing backpack. The Mani is our organisation champion, with plenty of pockets for nappies, wipes, clothes and bottles. If you're the kind of parent who packs for every eventuality, you'll love it. Universal pushchair clips are included too, so it hangs neatly off the Raffi handle.

Everything matches

Every item is colour coordinated and arrives together. One order, one delivery, one less thing to think about before your due date.

Comparing the 12 pc with the 16 pc

Is the travel system any different?

No. The chassis, carrycot, seat unit, car seat, ISOFIX base, adaptors, footmuff and rain cover are exactly the same in both bundles, and both come with the 5-year warranty. You won't get a better ride, a different car seat or a nicer fold by choosing one over the other.

Which is better for first-time parents?

Usually the 16 pc. First-time parents tend to be starting from scratch, and a bedside crib and a baby swing are two of the items most people end up buying in the first few weeks anyway. Getting them in the same bundle means they're matched, ready and waiting when your baby arrives.

Which is better for second babies?

Often the 12 pc. If you've kept your crib and swing from the first time round, or you've got hand-me-downs lined up, you only need the travel system. The 12 pc gives you that without doubling up on what you already own.

Which changing bag is best?

It depends on how you pack. The Sorm in the 12 pc is lightweight and sporty, perfect if you only carry the essentials. The Mani in the 16 pc has more organisation, which suits parents who like everything in its place. Both are waterproof and both come with a changing mat and bottle holder.

Which colour should you choose?

Both bundles come in Rivian Green, Kofe, Minky and Satin Black. Satin Black is a timeless choice that hides the odd mark. Minky and Kofe are soft, warm neutrals that go with any nursery. Rivian Green is the one for parents who want something a little different on the school run. Every item in the bundle is colour matched, so whichever you pick, it all goes together.

Making your final decision

Both bundles give you the same brilliant Raffi Quest travel system. The difference is how much of your home kit you want to sort at the same time.

Choose the 12 pc bundle if:

You already have a crib or bedside sleeper
You don't need a baby swing
You'd like carrycot risers for nights away
You prefer a lightweight changing backpack
This is your second baby and you've kept your kit
You want the travel system and nothing extra

Choose the 16 pc bundle if:

You're starting from scratch
You want your baby sleeping right next to your bed
You'd love somewhere safe to settle your baby while you get things done
You prefer a more organised changing backpack
You want everything matching and delivered together
You'd rather tick off more of your baby list in one go

If you've got your nursery covered and just need a brilliant travel system, the 12 pc is the one for you. If you're starting from scratch and want sleeping and settling sorted from day one, the 16 pc takes a big chunk off your to-do list.