What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or pushchair) is the main form of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram is a combination of comfort, safety and design that makes walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great pram for newborns to 3-year-old children. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

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

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide let your baby lie flat, which is essential for newborn babies as lying flat improves oxygen saturation and supports their developing spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position once your child is able to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram that has a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It is smooth and has curvaceous lines and a bucket-shaped seat that doesn't recline to flat however it does come with an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it is sturdy and has grained leather details and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice when you're looking for a model that has a similar appearance but for a lesser price. 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 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 recommend a travel pram system bundle which includes a pram and car seat that can be attached to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their baby from the car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel stroller system is a stylish and functional pram that is able to be easily converted from a 'pramette or a lie-flat 'pramette' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

A pram should have a five-point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and free of any gaps to entrap their legs or head. The straps must be cushioned and easily adjustable as your child grows. You should also inspect the buckles of your harness to ensure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. A lot of children are hospitalized every year due to injuries caused by strollers or prams. Tipping over is the main cause of these injuries. Even the most sturdy prams can tip over if you hook bags to the handles or if a child is wriggling or squirming and falls into or out of the seat before the harness has been tightened.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If the harness of a baby is not secured properly it could cause them to fall out of the stroller, causing head or neck injuries. It is therefore essential to ensure that the buckle on the harness is securely clicked into place.

Some prams have an adjustable shade that can be used to protect your baby in both directions from the sun. This feature is helpful since you don't need to wake your baby every time you change their position in the stroller, or when you enter stores and out. There are also other features that can be useful, for example an eating tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. There's also a shopping basket underneath the seat.

You should never leave a child sleeping in their stroller unless you are within sight of them at all times. Babies are prone to wiggle while asleep and this can cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This could result in strangulation and suffocation. A pram or a stroller is not a substitute for the cot. It should only be used for short periods of time during the daytime.

It is necessary to take apart most prams in order to put them in the boot of your vehicle. This procedure is something you should know before you purchase one. Also, check how easy it is to get the different parts back together and click them into place.

Durability

A pram must be durable enough to withstand many years of wear and tear. You should ensure that your baby's pram is able to handle slippery walks as well as a variety of car trips. You should ensure that your pram for Newborn (cyberhosting30.com) is in a colour or print that won't fade easily so you don't look like you've lost style.

The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and have been designed to last, so look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels, and a well-designed suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold, so they are easy to store in your garage or in the boot when not in use.

All the prams in this list allow the baby to lie down flat. This is important for babies, because it allows them to develop their hips and spine, and boosts oxygen levels. Some are made to adapt to your child's needs, with some of them having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be moved on and off the frame when your child is no longer using it.

If you're purchasing a new pram for the first time, you may also be interested in a best travel pushchair system which is an all-in-one bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. Our parent facing pushchair tester Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with an innovative feature that allows you to raise and lower your child by pressing one 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 babies Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pushchair that can be transformed from a single pushchair double in 30 different configurations. It also features 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 if needed and, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth thanks to the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns need to lie flat as much as they can to help develop and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs, so it is essential that all prams support this. Some models create a completely flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycots, while others have seats that recline to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me is a great device for this, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her child who was 10 months old. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise or lower her baby at the press of a button to keep him in sight and still maintain eye contact and closeness.

The frame is ideal to take a stroll around town and the puncture-proof wheels allow you to take it off the road or on rough terrain. It's also a good option if you're thinking of having a second child in the future since it can easily be converted from a single pushchair to a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that looks and feels luxurious. It's suitable for newborns because it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with car seats in the event that you purchase it separately. It can be folded using the carrycot as a stand - something that isn't the case with all prams which is why it's an efficient and easy feature.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are the kinds of features you'd expect to see on a high-end pram and its sleek design makes it easy to handle on a variety of terrains. This is an excellent choice when you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets or congested paths frequently. While it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this stroller mean that it can save you money over the long term by avoiding the need to purchase a separate toddler pushchair. You can pick from a wide range of colors to match your preferences.