What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a pushchair, stroller or a Sling, is the main form of transport for babies and toddlers. A well-designed pram is a combination of safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for the whole family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller makes a great stroller for babies to three years old. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

You want your baby to be comfortable when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure that your baby does not feel anything.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is essential for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat increases oxygen saturation and supports their developing spine and hips. They also have seats that can be changed to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram that has a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It features smooth, curving lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which does not recline into flat, but it does have padding on the mattress and a liner. It's also lighter than the majority of prams available at less than 8kg but has a sturdy chassis and grained leather details and air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof, and can be used in more rural environments.

If you're looking for something more affordable, but still with the same style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as some of the other prams we tested but it does have a large storage basket and extended hood with UPF50+ protection, which will keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent, we recommend that you look into a travel system package which includes a car seat as well as a pram that are attached to the same frame. This allows parents to transfer their baby from the 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 toddler-friendly pushchair compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also have no gaps between their head and legs that are likely to get caught. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. You should also inspect the buckles of your harness to ensure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are admitted to hospitals each year because of injuries from strollers or prams. Tipping over is the most common cause of these injuries. Even the strongest prams could tip over when you hang your bags onto the handles or if the child is wriggling and gets out or in the seat before the harness is tightened.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram or stroller. If a child is not properly secured the pram, they may fall out of the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. This is why it is crucial to make sure that the harness buckle is always secured.

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

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

It is necessary to disassemble most prams in order to fit them into the boot of your vehicle. This procedure is something you should know before you purchase one. Check how easy it will be to put the parts back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be durable enough to endure many years of wear and tear. You need to ensure that your stroller can withstand muddy walks and also multiple car trips. Also, you want your pram to be in a print or colour that won't date quickly to avoid looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The best travel stroller prams will be constructed from high-quality materials and built to last. Look for durable materials as well as sturdy tires and an efficient suspension system. The best prams are compact and fold easily, allowing you to put them in your garage or even the boot.

All the prams on this list allow a baby to lay flat, which is essential for newborns as it improves oxygen saturation levels as well as aids in the development of their spine and hips. Some are made to grow with your child with some having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be moved on and off the frame at a time when your child outgrows it.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you may also be interested in a travel stroller set that is a complete package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with a handy feature that can raise or lower your child at the push 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.

Another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two children, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pram that can be converted from a single pushchair to a double pushchair with 30 possible configurations and features premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap, but you can use it for more than one child if needed and, as with our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth thanks to the carrycot included.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie flat as they can. This will help with their development and boost oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models provide a flat position using a fully reclineable carrycot, while others have a seat that reclines to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter feature, and it's fantastic at what it does, as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son who was 10 months old. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise or lower her child with the push of a button and keep him in view while maintaining eye contact and closeness.

The frame is perfect for nipping around town and the puncture-proof wheels allow you to take it off road or over rough terrain. It's a great choice for those who plan to have a child in the future because it can easily be converted from a single pushchair a twin pushchair or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a stylish, high-end option. It's suitable for babies because it includes a carrycot which can lie flat and it's compatible with car seats if purchased separately. You can even fold it using the carrycot as a stand - something that isn't the case with all prams and is a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect on a premium model, but the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around different terrains. It's also an ideal choice if you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks frequently. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the need for a separate toddler stroller (pushchairs43608.Blogpayz.com). You can pick from a variety of colors to suit your style.