What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a pushchair or stroller) is the main form of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram is a blend of safety, comfort and design that makes walking fun for all the family members.

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

Comfort

If you're out and about with your baby, you'll want to be sure they're comfortable. There are prams that will ensure your baby doesn't feel anything.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is important for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat improves oxygen saturation and supports their developing spine and hips. They also come with a seat which can be transformed to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit.

For a really high-end feel this Venicci egg2 offers a cozy cocoon feel for your newborn with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but has a padded mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than most prams available at less than 8kg, but it has a sturdy chassis and grained leather detailing, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof, and can be used in more rural environments.

The Minu V2 is a great choice when you're looking for a model that has a similar appearance but at a lower price. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as lightweight as other strollers, but it does come with a large storage basket. It also has an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and protected.

If you're a first-time parent we recommend a pushchairs travel systems system bundle that includes a pram and car seat that attach to the same frame. This allows parents to transfer their child from their car to the pram without having to awake them. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette' or lie-flat 'pramette, into a stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

A pram should have a five-point safety harness to keep your baby safe and free of any gaps to entrap their heads or legs. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Examine the buckles on the harness to ensure that they are not cracked and show signs of wear. Many children are admitted to hospitals each year due to injuries from strollers or prams. The most common cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you attach bags on the handles, or if a child with a wriggling is able to get into or out of the seat without the harness being properly secured.

A common cause of injury involves falling from a pram, or stroller. If a baby isn't properly secured, they could fall out of the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. This is why it is crucial to ensure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can shield your baby from sun in either direction. This is a useful feature as you can avoid having to wake your child awake while you change their position in the pram stores near me or when you are into and out of shops. Other handy features include a snack tray and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and the handlebar locks in place when you're not using it.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram without being within sight. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this can cause them to slide off the stroller or pram and cause strangulation or suffocation. A pram or stroller is not a substitute for a cot and should only be used for brief periods during the daytime.

It is necessary to disassemble the majority of prams to fit them in the trunk of your car. This procedure should be familiarised with before you purchase a pram. Also, consider how it is simple to put the different sections back together before putting them in place.

Durability

A pram must be able endure several years of wear. You should ensure that your baby's pram is able to handle slippery walks, as well as multiple car trips. You also want your pram to come in a print or colour that won't date quickly so that you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The best prams are constructed from high-quality materials and designed to last. Look for durable fabrics, sturdy tires, and an effective suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold, so they can be easily stored in your garage or boot when not in use.

All the prams on this list allow babies to lie flat, which is essential for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their hips and spine. A lot of these prams are designed to grow along with your child. Some include carrycots, or a fully-reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on when your child outgrows them.

If you are considering buying a pram for the first time, a travel system that comes with an infant carrycot and a car seat may be worth a look. 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 child with the click of a button, so you can keep eye contact and keep them close, which she described as being important to her since he was at an exploratory stage.

Another alternative is 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 for newborn that converts from a single to double pushchair, with 30 possible configurations and features luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but you can use it for more than one child, if you need to and, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the included carrycot.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie flat as possible. This will aid in their development and boost oxygen levels in the lung. Some models permit an all-flat position by using a carrycot that can be fully reclined, whereas others feature a seat that can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me is brilliant for the latter as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her 10-month-old child. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise or lower her little one with the push of a button to keep him in view while maintaining eye contact and closeness.

It's a great stroller for those that want to get around town without hassle since the frame is an ideal size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres allow you to remove it from the road and onto rough terrain. It's a great choice when you are planning to have a child in the near future, as it can easily be converted from a single pushchair to a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's ideal for babies because it comes with a lie-flat baby carrycot and is compatible with car seats in the event that you purchase it separately. It is able to be folded with the carrycot still in place This is a feature that not all prams provide. This saves time and makes it simpler to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of features you'd expect to see on a pram of the highest quality and its sleek design makes it easy to handle on a variety of terrains. It's also a great option when you reside in a city and must navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks regularly. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of a separate toddler stroller. You can choose from a variety of colors to match your personal style.