What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or pushchair) is the primary mode of transportation for babies and toddlers. A well-designed pram is a combination of comfort, safety and style to make walking enjoyable for all the family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for children from newborns to three years old. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

You want your child to be at ease 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 allow your baby to lie flat, which is important for infants as lying flat improves oxygen levels and assists in the development of their hips and spine. They also have seats that can be converted to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram that has a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It features smooth, curvaceous lines, a bucket-shaped seat, which does not recline into flat, but it does have a padded mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams, weighing under 8kg but still has a sturdy chassis and grained leather detailing, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and able to handle more rugged terrains.

If you're looking for something a bit less expensive but still with the same style, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. 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 new parent we recommend a travel system bundle that includes a pram and car seat that can be attached to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their child from their car to the pram without having to awake them. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and useful pram for travel that can be converted easily from a'pramette' lying flat to a pushchair for toddlers that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

The pram should come with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It should also not have any gaps where their legs or heads could get stuck. The straps must be cushioned and easily adjustable as your child grows. It is also important to inspect the buckles of your harness to make sure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a large number of children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The primary cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you attach bags on the handles, or if a wriggling child can get in or out of the seat without the harness being secured.

A common cause of injury involves falling off a pram or stroller. If a baby is not securely secured in the pram, they may fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. This is why it is crucial to ensure that the harness buckle is always secured.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from sun in both directions. This feature is useful since you don't need to wake up your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller or when you go in and out of stores. There are other features that could be useful, like an eating tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. There's also a shopping basket underneath the seat.

It is not advisable to let a child sleep in their stroller unless they are within their reach at all times. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep, which can cause them to slide off the stroller or pram and cause strangulation or suffocation. A stroller or pram set is not an alternative to a cot and should be used only for short periods of time during the day.

The majority of prams require you to disassemble them in order to put them in the boot of your car therefore it's an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with this process before you buy one. Also, check how easy it is to get the different sections back together and then click them into place.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes having to deal with walking in the rain and many car journeys, which is why you want to be sure your choice will fulfill the tasks you require it to. You also want your stroller to have the form of a color or print that won't date quickly so that you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of style.

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

All the prams on this list allow the baby to lie down flat. This is essential for newborns, as it helps them develop their hips and spine, and boosts oxygen levels. A lot of them are designed to grow with your child with some featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be moved on and off the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you may also be interested in a travel set which is a package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system which our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It is a revolutionary feature that allows you to raise and lower your child with the touch of a single button. This lets you maintain eye contact with the baby and keep them in close proximity.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a pushchair that can be converted from a single pushchair to double in 30 different configurations. It also has sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap but you can use it for more than one child, if you need to and, as with our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth thanks to the included carrycot.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lay as flat as possible. This will help with their development and good prams boost oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models permit an entirely flat position using a carrycot that is completely reclined, while others have a seat which can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for the latter, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her 10-month-old child. She loved the fact that she could raise or lower her child with the press of a button, keeping him in sight while maintaining eye contact and closeness.

It's a great pram for those who want to get around town without hassle since the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to take it off road and onto rough terrain. It's a great choice when you are planning to have another child in the near future because it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair into a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's suitable for newborns because it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat, if you buy it separately. You can fold it using the carrycot as a stand which is something isn't the case with all prams, so it's an efficient and easy feature.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are all the features you'd expect to find on a pram of the highest quality and its sleek design makes it easy to handle on any terrain. This is a great option when you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets and crowded paths frequently. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and quality can save you money over time by avoiding the purchase of a separate toddler stroller. It's available in an extensive selection of colors as well, so you can pick one that matches your personal style.