What Makes Good Prams?

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

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great pram for newborns to 3-year-old kids. The reversible handle lets you to tilt the seat so your child can either face you or the world around them.

Comfort

You want your child to be comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams that make sure your baby doesn't feel any discomfort.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide all allow your baby to lay flat, which is important for newborn babies as lying flat improves oxygen levels and helps support their growing spine and hips. They also have a seat which can be transformed to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a truly luxurious experience this Venicci egg2 has a cosy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but it does have an upholstered liner and mattress. It's also lighter than most prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it has a sturdy frame with finely textured leather and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something less expensive but still with the same design 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 large storage basket. It also has an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby protected and shaded.

If you are new to parenting We suggest you consider the travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram that are attached to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their child from the car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and useful pram for travel that can be converted easily from a lie-flat 'pramette into a toddler-friendly pushchair that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should be fitted with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It should also not have any gaps in which their heads or legs could get stuck. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they grow. Examine the buckles on the harness to make sure they're not damaged and show signs of wear. Each year, many children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams or strollers. Tipping over is the main reason for these injuries. Even the most robust prams could tip over if you hook bags on the handles, or if a child who is wriggling can get in or out of the seat without harnesses being properly secured.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram or stroller. If the harness of a baby is not fastened properly it can cause them to fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. This is why it is vital to ensure that the buckle of the harness is always locked in place.

Some prams have a reversible shade that can be used to protect your baby in either direction from the sun. This feature is beneficial because you won't have to wake your baby when you change their position in the stroller or when you enter and out of shops. There are also other features that can be useful, for example an eating tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. There is also a shopping basket underneath the seat.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram if you are not within reach. Babies can be prone to wiggle while asleep and could cause them to roll out of the stroller or pram. This could result in suffocation and strangulation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for short periods of time during the day.

Most prams require you to dismantle them to fit them into the car's boot so it's an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with this procedure before purchasing one. Find out how easy it will be to put the parts back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to last through several years of wear and wear and tear. You should ensure that your baby's pram is able to handle slippery walks, as well as multiple car trips. It is also important for your pram to come in a print or colour that won't date quickly so you don't end up looking like you've gone out of style.

The best prams are made of high-quality materials, and built to last. You should look for durable fabrics as well as sturdy tires and an effective suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact fold, so they are easy to store in your garage or in the boot when not when not in use.

All the prams on this list allow infants to lay flat, which is essential for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their spine and hips. A lot of them are designed to adapt to your child's needs and some having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked off and back on the frame for when your child is no longer using it.

If you're purchasing a new pram for the first time, you may also be looking for a travel system which is a bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. Our tester for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System that 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, so you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close, which she claimed was important to her since the baby was still at an exploratory stage.

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

Style

Newborns should lay flat as often as possible to aid development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs, which is why it's essential that all prams allow this. Some models allow for an entirely flat position using the carrycot which is completely reclined, while others have a seat which reclines to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me is brilliant for both, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her 10-month-old child. She loved the fact that she could raise and lower her little one with the touch of a button to keep him in view and still maintain eye contact and a closeness.

This frame is perfect to take a stroll around town and the puncture-proof wheels permit you to take it off road or over rough terrain. It's a great choice when you are planning to have a child in the future, as it can easily be converted from a single pushchair a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that looks and feels impressive. It's suitable for babies as it includes a carrycot which can be folded flat and is compatible with a car-seat when purchased separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place It's something that not all prams offer. This saves time and makes it simpler to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kinds of things you'd expect on a high-end pram however, its sleek frame makes it easy to handle on any terrain. This is a great option when you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets or congested paths on a regular basis. While it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this stroller mean that it can save you money in the long run by eliminating the need to buy a separate toddler pushchair. You can pick from a wide range of colors to suit your personal style.