What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or pushchair) is the most popular form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A well-designed pram is a combination of safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for infants to three years old. The reversible handle lets you to rotate the seat so that your child can either face either you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and about with a baby, you'll want to ensure they're secure. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure that your baby doesn't feel a thing.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby lie flat. This is crucial for newborns as it improves oxygenation and supports their spine and hips. They also come with seats which can be transformed to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a luxurious feel this Venicci egg2 has a cosy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but it does have a padded liner and mattress. It's also a little lighter than the majority of prams, weighing less than 8kg, but it has a sturdy chassis and grained leather details as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and able to handle more rugged terrains.

If you want something less expensive but with a similar 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 have a huge storage basket. It also has an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent We suggest that you look into the travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram that are attached to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to transfer their baby from their car to the pram without having to awake them. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that is able to be easily converted from a 'pramette,' or lie-flat 'pramette,' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco ISize car seats.

Safety

A pram should be equipped with a five point safety harness to ensure your baby is secure and should not allow any gaps to entrap their legs or heads. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Also, you should check the harness buckles to ensure that they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. A lot of children are hospitalized every year due to injuries caused by strollers or prams. The primary reason for these injuries is tipping over. Even the strongest prams could tip over when you hang your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling or squirming and falls in or out of the seat before the harness has been tightened.

Another frequent cause of injury is falling from the pram or stroller. If a child's harness is not secured properly, it could cause them to fall out of the stroller, causing head or neck injuries. It is therefore important to make sure that the buckle on the harness is locked into the proper position.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can protect your baby from sun in either direction. This feature is beneficial because you won't have to wake up your baby every time you change their position in the stroller, or when you go into and out of stores. Other handy features include a snack tray and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a shopping basket under the seat and the handlebar locks in place when you are not using it.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram without having them in sight. Babies are prone to wriggling while sleeping and could cause them to fall out of the stroller or pram. This could result in strangulation and suffocation. A pram or Good Prams a stroller should not be used as an alternative to the crib. It is best to use it for short periods during the day.

The majority of prams require you to take them apart in order to fit them into the car's boot so it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the process before purchasing one. Find out how easy it will be to put the sections back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be durable enough to withstand many years of wear and wear and tear. You need to ensure that your stroller can withstand slippery walks and also multiple car trips. You want to make sure that your pram is the right color or design that won't fade easily so that you don't appear as if you've slipped out of style.

The best prams will be constructed of top prams-quality materials and are designed to last. Look for durable materials as well as sturdy tires and a well-designed system of suspension. The best prams are compact and fold easily so that you can store them in your garage or boot.

All the prams on this list allow babies to lay flat. This is important for babies, because it aids in the development of their spine and hips and boosts oxygen levels. A lot of these prams are designed to grow along with your child's. Some come with a carrycot or a reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on when your child is outgrowing them.

If you are purchasing an infant babiie stroller for the first time it is recommended to consider a system that has a carrycot and car seats could be of interest. Our test-driver for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System she used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with a handy 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 said was really important to her since 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 luxurious pram that converts from a single pushchair to a double pushchair with 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but you can use it for multiple children if necessary. Similar to our winner iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot can be used from the moment of birth.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie flat as they can. This will help with their development and improve oxygen levels in the lung. Some models provide a flat position using a fully reclineable carrycots, while others have seats that recline to an upright 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 was thrilled that she could raise and lower her little one with the press of a button and keep him in the view of others while maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

This frame is perfect for city trips, and the puncture-proof tires permit you to drive it off road or on rough terrain. It's also a smart 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 premium, stylish option. It is suitable for newborns since it comes with a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with car seats when purchased separately. You can fold it by putting the carrycot in place which is something does not happen with all prams which is why it's a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are the kinds of features you'd expect to see on a premium pram and its sleek design makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. This is an excellent choice when you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded paths regularly. Although it's not inexpensive, the quality and versatility of this model will save you money in the long run by avoiding the need to invest in a separate pushchair for toddlers. You can choose from a range of colors to suit your style.