Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide Towards Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a pushchair or stroller) is the main form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A quality pram is a combination of safety, comfort and design that makes walking fun for the entire family.

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

Comfort

When you're out and around with a baby, you want to ensure they're secure. There are prams to make sure your baby doesn't feel any discomfort.

The prams we've picked in this buying guide all allow your baby to lay flat, which is important for newborn babies as lying flat improves oxygen levels and supports their developing hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position once your child is capable of sitting up.

For a truly luxurious experience this Venicci egg2 offers a cozy cocoon feel for your newborn with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but has padding on the liner and mattress. It's also a little lighter than the majority of prams, weighing less than 8kg but has solid chassis and grained leather detailing, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof, and can handle more rugged terrains.

The Minu V2 is a great choice when you're looking for a model with a similar design but at a lower price. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as light than some of the other prams we've tested but it has an impressively large storage basket, as well as an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby shaded and protected.

If you're a first-time parent we suggest you consider the travel stroller system that includes a car seat and pram that can be attached to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to move their child from their car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that is easily converted from a 'pramette,' or lie-flat 'pramette,' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

A pram must have a five-point safety harness to keep your baby safe and secure. It should not have any gaps that could trap their heads or legs. The straps must be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. Examine the buckles on your harness to make sure they're not cracked and show signs of wear. Every year, a large number of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams or strollers. The main cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams could tip over if you hook bags to the handles or if the child is wriggling and gets in or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

A common cause of injury involves falling from a pram or stroller. If a baby's harness is not fastened properly it could cause them to fall from the stroller, causing head or neck injuries. It is therefore essential to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is locked into place.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can shield your baby from sun in both directions. This is a handy feature because it will prevent having to wake your child awake when you change their position in the pram, or when you are to and from the shops. There are also other features that could be useful, such as a snack tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. There's also a shopping basket underneath the seat.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram if you are not in sight. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this can cause them to slide off the pram or stroller and cause suffocation or strangulation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for short periods during the day.

It is essential to disassemble the majority of prams to fit them in the trunk of your car. This procedure should be familiarised with before you purchase a pram. Check how easy it will be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram must be durable enough to withstand many years of wear and wear and tear. This includes having to deal with walking in the rain and numerous car journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice can do the job you need it to. You also want your pram to be in a print or colour that isn't prone to fading quickly so that you don't end up looking like you've gone out of fashion.

The best prams are constructed from high-quality materials and built to last. Look for durable fabrics with sturdy tires, as well as an efficient suspension system. The best travel pram prams are lightweight and fold easily, allowing you to store them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All the prams in this list allow babies to lay on their backs. This is crucial for infants as it helps them develop their hips and spine and boosts oxygen levels. A lot of them are designed to adapt to your child's needs and some featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and on the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you are considering buying a pram for the first time, a compact travel stroller system that has an infant carrycot and a car seat could be of interest. We love the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with a handy feature that can raise or lower your baby at the touch of a button so you can keep eye contact and keep them close, which she described as being important to her as he was in an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two children Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that can be converted from a single pushchair to double pushchair and has 30 possible configurations and features luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not inexpensive but you can use it for multiple children if necessary. Like our top pick, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot included is a great option to use from the moment of birth.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie flat as possible. This will aid in their development and increase oxygen saturation in the lungs. Some models allow for an entirely flat position using the carrycot which is completely reclined, while others have a seat that can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter feature and is fantastic at that as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son of 10 months. She loved the ability to raise or lower her baby with a push of a button to keep him in the same position 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 great choice if you're planning on having a second child in the future since it is able to convert from a single pushchair to a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It is suitable for newborns as it comes with a carrycot that can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car-seat if purchased separately. It can be folded using the carrycot as a stand which is something does not happen with all prams and is a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are all the features you'd expect to see on a premium pram and its sleek design makes it easy to maneuver across a variety of terrains. This is an excellent choice when you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets and crowded pathways on a regular basis. Although it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this stroller will save you money over the long term by not having to invest in a separate toddler pushchair. It's available in a wide selection of colors as well, so you can choose one that fits your personal style.