What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a pushchair, stroller or Sling, is the most popular mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines 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 babies to 3 years old. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

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

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby lay flat. This is crucial for newborns since it improves oxygenation and helps support their hips and spine. The seats can also be adjusted to a more upright position once your child is capable of sitting up.

For a really high-end feel, the Venicci egg2 offers a cozy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seat that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but it does have padding on the liner and mattress. It's also lighter than many prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy frame with finely textured leather and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice if you're looking for something with a similar design but for a lesser price. 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 extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby protected and shaded.

If you're new to parenting we suggest that you consider a travel system package which includes a car seat and pram that attaches to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to move their child from their car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that is able to be easily converted from a 'pramette,' or lie-flat 'pramette, to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with five-point safety harnesses that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also not have any gaps in which their heads or legs can get trapped. The straps should be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. Check the buckles on the harness to ensure they are not cracked and have signs of wear. Every year, a lot of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams or strollers. Tipping over is the primary cause of these injuries. Even the most robust prams could tip over if you hook bags to the handles or if a wriggling child is able to get into or out of the seat without harnesses being secured.

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

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

It is not advisable to leave a child sleeping in their pram unless you are within their reach at all times. Babies are susceptible to wiggle while asleep and can cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This could lead to suffocation and strangulation. A stroller or pram should not be used as an alternative to a cot. It is best to use it for short periods of time during the daytime.

It is necessary to take apart the majority of prams to place them in the trunk of your car. This process must be mastered before you purchase one. Also check how easy it is to get the different parts back together before putting them into place.

Durability

A pram should be able to last through many years of wear and wear and tear. This includes the need to endure walking in the rain and many car journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice will do the job you need it to. You want to make sure that your pram is the right color or design that won't fade easily so you don't look like you've lost fashion.

The best prams are made of high-quality materials and are designed to last, so look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels, and an efficient suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact fold, so they can be easily stored in your garage or boot when not in use.

All the prams in this list allow infants to lay flat, which is vital for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their hips and spine. Many are designed to adapt to your child's needs with some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be clicked off and on the frame at a time when your little one outgrows it.

If you are buying a pram for the very first time you should consider a travel system that comes with a carrycot and car seat pram seats could be a good idea. Our tester for parents Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me system that she used with her 10-month old son. It comes with a clever feature that raises and lowers your child with the click of a button so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close, which she said was really important to her as he was in an exploratory stage.

Another alternative is another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two kids, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pushchair that can be transformed from a single pushchair a double with 30 different configurations. It also has a sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not inexpensive, but it can be used for more than one child if you need to. And like our winner model, the iCandy Orange 3 with its included carrycot is a great option to use as early as.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lay as flat as they can. This will help with their development and improve oxygen saturation in the lung. Some models provide a flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycots, while others have the seat that can recline to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter feature and is fantastic at that, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her 10-month-old son. She was thrilled to be able to raise or lower her child at the touch of a button to keep him in view while maintaining eye contact and proximity.

It's a great stroller for those who want to get around town easily as the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres let you move it off the road and onto rough terrain. It's a great option when you are planning to have a second child in the future since it can be transformed from a single pushchair a double or twin.

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

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are the kinds of features you'd expect to see on a premium pram however, its sleek frame makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. This is an excellent choice if you live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets and crowded paths frequently. Although it's not cheap however, the durability and quality of this stroller will save you money over the long term by not having to purchase a separate toddler pushchair. You can pick from a wide range of colors to match your personal style.