What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a pushchair or stroller) is the most popular form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A quality pram blends safety, comfort and design to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic pram for newborns to 3-year-old children. The reversible handle lets you turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

If you're out and about with your baby, you want to ensure they're secure. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure your child does not feel anything.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby to lie flat. This is important for newborns since it improves oxygenation and strengthens their hips and spine. They also come with seats that can be converted to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram that has a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It is smooth and has curvaceous lines, a bucket-shaped seat, that doesn't recline to a flat position, but it does have a padded mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy chassis with finely textured leather and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

If you want something more affordable, but with the same design Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't 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 protected and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent we suggest that you look into the travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram that are attached to the same frame. This makes it easier to get your baby from the car to the pram shops near me without disturbing them and is perfect for busy parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional 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 seats.

Safety

The pram should be fitted with five-point safety harnesses that will ensure your baby's safety. It must also be free of gaps in which their heads or legs can get trapped. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Examine the buckles on the harness to ensure they are not cracked and show signs of wear. Many children are hospitalised every year due to injuries from strollers or prams. Tipping over is the most common reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you hook bags to the handles or if a child with a wriggling gets 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 the harness of a baby is not secured properly it can cause them to fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. It is therefore important to ensure that the buckle on the harness is securely clicked into place.

A few good prams also come with an adjustable canopy that can shield your baby from the sun in both directions. This feature is useful because you won't have to wake up your baby when you change their position in the stroller or when you enter and out of shops. Other handy features include a snack tray and drink holders for your infant or toddler stroller, a basket for shopping underneath the seat, and the handlebar locks into position when you are not using it.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram if you are not within sight. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep and this can cause them to fall off the pram or stroller and could result in suffocation or strangulation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for short periods during the day.

It is essential to disassemble the majority of prams to place them in the trunk of your car. This procedure must be mastered before you purchase one. Find out how easy it will be to put the sections back together.

Durability

A pram must be able stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes surviving walking in the rain and many car journeys, which is why you need to ensure that your choice will fulfill the tasks you require it to. It is important to ensure that your pram is in a color or pattern that isn't prone to fading so that you don't appear like you've lost fashion.

The most effective prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They have been designed to last. So, look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels and a well-designed suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact fold, so they can be easily stored in your garage or boot when not when not in use.

All the prams in this list allow the baby to lie down on their backs. This is essential for infants because it aids in the development of their spine and hips and improves oxygenation levels. 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 for when your little one outgrows it.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you might also be interested in a travel system which is an all-in-one package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It is a revolutionary feature that lets you raise and lower your child at the touch of one button. This allows you to maintain eye contact with the baby and keep them in close proximity.

Another option 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 luxury pram that can be converted from a single pushchair to a double pushchair with 30 different configurations, and comes with luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap, but you could use it for more than one child in the event of need and, as with our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns should lay flat as much as they can to help develop and increase the oxygen level in their lungs. Therefore, it is essential that all prams support this. Some models provide a flat position using a fully reclineable carrycots, while others have a seat that reclines to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for both as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her 10-month-old daughter. She was thrilled to be able to raise or lower her infant by pressing a button to keep him in view and still maintain the eye contact and closeness.

This 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 also a great choice if you're planning on having a second child in the future since it can easily be converted from a single pram into a double or twin pushchairs pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that looks and feels impressive. It's ideal for babies since it includes a carrycot that can be rolled flat and is compatible with car seats if purchased separately. It can be folded with the carrycot still in place It's something that not all prams have. This is time-saving and makes it more convenient to use.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are the kind of things you'd expect on a pram of the highest quality and its sleek design makes it easy to handle on any terrain. This is a great choice when you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or congested pathways regularly. The pram isn't cheap pushchairs, but its versatility and quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of a separate toddler stroller. It's available in a broad range of colors, and you can pick one that matches your personal style.