What Makes Good Prams?

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

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful pram for newborn for newborns to 3-year-old children. The reversible handle lets you to rotate the seat so your child can face either you or the world around them.

Comfort

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

All the prams listed in this guide allow your baby lie flat. This is important for newborns since it improves oxygenation and helps support their hips and spine. They also have a seat that can be changed to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit.

Venicci egg2 is a premium pram that offers a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It has smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shaped seat that doesn't recline to an upright position, but it does have padding on the mattress and a liner. It's also lighter than most prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it still is sturdy and has grained leather details and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something a bit more affordable, but with a similar style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a good option. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as light as other prams but it does have a large storage basket. It also has an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a new parent, we'd recommend considering a travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that attach to the same frame. This makes it easier to transfer your child from the car into the pram without waking them and is ideal for parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is an elegant and practical pram that is easily converted from a 'pramette or a lie-flat 'pramette into a stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco ISize car seats.

Safety

The pram should come with five-point safety harnesses that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also have no gaps between their head and legs that can get trapped. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Also, you should check the harness buckles to ensure that they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Each year, many children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams or strollers. The most common cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most robust prams could tip over if you attach bags to the handles or if a child with a wriggling gets into or out of the seat without the harness being secured.

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

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from sun in either direction. This is a useful feature since you will not be having to wake your child up when you are changing their position in the pram, or when you go into and out of shops. Other useful features include a snack tray and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and a handlebar that locks in place when you're not using it.

It is not advisable to leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless you are within their reach at all times. Babies are susceptible to wiggle during sleep and could cause them to fall out of the stroller or pram. This could lead to strangulation and suffocation. A pram or a stroller should not be used as an alternative to a crib. 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 must be mastered before you purchase a pram. Consider how easy it would be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be durable enough to withstand several years of wear and wear and tear. You need to ensure that your stroller can withstand slippery walks as well as a variety of car trips. You want to make sure that your pram double is a colour or print that won't fade easily to avoid looking as if you've slipped out of style.

The best prams are made of high-quality materials, and built to last. Look for durable fabrics as well as sturdy tires and an efficient suspension system. The most reliable prams have a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or boot when not being used.

All prams on this list allow infants to lie flat, which is crucial for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their hips and spine. Some are made to adapt to your child's needs and some featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked off and on the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you are purchasing an infant stroller for the first time you should consider a travel system that comes with a carrycot and car seats could be worth a look. Our parent tester Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month old son. It is a revolutionary feature that lets you raise and lower your baby at the touch of one button. This allows you to keep eye contact with your child and keep them close.

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 luxury pram that converts from a single to double pushchair, with 30 different configurations, and comes with luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap stroller, but you can use it for more than one child if needed and, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth thanks to the included carrycot.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie as flat as they can. This will help with their development and improve oxygen saturation in the lungs. Some models allow for an all-flat position by using a carrycot that is fully reclined, whereas others have a seat which can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature, and it's fantastic in this regard as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son who was 10 months old. She loved that she could raise or lower her baby by pressing the button to keep him in view, while still maintaining eye contact and proximity.

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

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that is both stylish and comfortable. It's ideal for babies because it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat in the event that you purchase it separately. It can be folded with the carrycot still in place, which is something that not all prams have. This is time-saving and makes it easier to use.

The pram's luxurious fabrics large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are features you would expect to see on a premium model however, the sleek frame makes it simple for you to maneuver on diverse terrains. It's also an ideal choice for those who live in a large city and have to navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks frequently. Although it's not inexpensive but the quality and versatility of this pram mean that it can save you money over the long term by eliminating the need to purchase a separate pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a broad variety of colors, too, so you can choose one that fits your personal style.