What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a pushchair, stroller or sling, is the primary method of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for all the family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful pram for newborns to 3-year-old children. The reversible handle lets you turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

Your baby should be comfortable when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure that your baby does not feel anything.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide all allow your baby to lie flat, which is important for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat improves oxygen levels and helps support their growing hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to an upright position once your baby is capable of sitting up.

For a truly luxurious feel, the Venicci egg2 offers a cozy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that does not recline to a lying-flat position but does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams, at a weight of just 8kg. But it has a sturdy frame with the grained leather accents and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something more affordable, but with the same design, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a good option. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as light as other prams but it does come with a large storage basket. It also has an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you are a first-time parent We suggest you consider a pushchairs travel systems (click through the next article) system that includes a car seat and pram that attaches to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their child from their car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and functional pram for travel that can be converted easily from a lie-flat 'pramette to a pushchair for toddlers compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.

Safety

A pram pushchair must have a five point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and secure. It should not have any gaps to entrap their legs or head. The straps must be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. Examine the buckles on your harness to ensure they are not cracked and show signs of wear. Every year, a large number of children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The main cause of these injuries is the result of a babiie stroller tipping over. Even the most robust prams could tip over if you hook bags to the handles or if a child with a wriggling can get in or out of the seat without the harness being properly secured.

A common cause of injury involves falling off a pram or stroller. If a child is not properly secured, they could fall out of the pram and suffer head or neck injuries. It is therefore essential to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is locked into the correct position.

Some prams come with an adjustable shade that can be used to protect your baby in both directions from the sun. This is a useful feature because it will prevent having to wake your baby up when you are changing their position in the pram or while you are into and out of shops. There are other features that could be useful, like an eating tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. There is also a basket for shopping underneath the seat.

You should never leave a sleeping child in their pram unless you are in their sight at all times. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep and this can cause them to fall off the pram or stroller and can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A stroller or pram should not be used as an alternative to a cot. It should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

It is necessary to take apart the majority of prams to put them into the boot of your vehicle. This procedure should be familiarised with before you purchase one. Also, check how it is easy to put the different parts back together and click to put them back together.

Durability

A pram sale should be durable enough to withstand many years of wear and wear and tear. This includes the need to endure walking in the rain and many car journeys, so you must ensure your choice will do the job you need it to. You should ensure that your pram is in a colour or print that won't fade easily so you don't look as if you've slipped out of style.

The most reliable prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are designed to last. Look for durable materials, sturdy tires, and an efficient suspension system. The most effective prams are small and fold easily, allowing you to store them in your garage or even the boot.

All prams on this list allow babies to lie flat, which is vital for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their hips and spine. Many of these prams are designed to grow along with your child. Some have a carrycot or a fully-reclined chair that can be snapped on and off when your child is outgrowing them.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you might also be looking for a travel system which is an all-in-one bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with a clever feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby at the touch of a button. This way you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close, which she described as being important to her as he was in an exploratory stage.

Another alternative is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two babies, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a stroller that can be converted from a single pushchair a double pram pushchair with 30 different configurations. It also has the sun canopy which can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap, but you can use it with multiple children if necessary. Like our top pick model, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot can be used as early as.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lay as flat as possible. This will aid in their development and improve oxygen saturation in the lung. Some models create a completely flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycot while others feature a seat that reclines to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for this, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her child who was 10 months old. She loved the ability to raise or lower her infant with a push of the button to keep him in sight and still maintain closeness and eye contact.

The frame is perfect to take a stroll around town and the puncture-proof wheels permit you to drive it off road or on rough terrain. It's also a smart choice if you're planning on having another child in the near future because it easily converts from a single pram to a double stroller or twin pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It's suitable for babies because it comes with a carrycot that can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car-seat when purchased separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place This is a feature that not all prams provide. This reduces time and makes it simpler to use.

The pram's luxurious fabric as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are things you would expect to see on a premium model however, the sleek frame makes it easy for you to maneuver on different terrains. It's also an ideal choice if you live in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks frequently. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and quality could save you money over time by avoiding the purchase of a separate toddler stroller. It's available in an extensive range of colors, and you can choose one that matches your personal style.