Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide On Good Prams

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 combines safety, comfort and style to make walking enjoyable for the whole family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful pram for newborns up to 3 year old children. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

Your baby should be comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams that ensure that your baby isn't shivering any discomfort.

All the prams in this guide allow your baby to lie flat. This is essential for babies as it increases oxygenation and strengthens their hips and spine. They also have seats which can be transformed to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram that has a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It is smooth and has curvaceous lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which doesn't recline into flat, but it does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than many prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy frame with grained leather details and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice to consider if you're looking to buy something with a similar design but at a lower price. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as some of the other prams we tried but it has an impressively 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 suggest you look into a travel system bundle which includes a pram as well as a car seat that attach to the same frame. This will make it much easier to get your baby out of the car into the pram without having to wake them up and is ideal for parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and functional pram for travel that can be converted easily from a lie-flat 'pramette into a toddler-friendly pushchair compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

A pram should be equipped with a five point safety harness to keep your baby secure and should not allow any gaps to entrap their legs or heads. The straps should be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. Check the buckles on the harness to ensure that they are not damaged and show signs of wear. Each year, many children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams or strollers strollers. Tipping over is the primary cause of these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over when you hang bags to the handles or if the child is wriggling or squirming and falls in or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

Another reason for injury is falling off the stroller or pram. If a child is not properly secured the pram, they could fall out of the pram and suffer 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 any direction. This feature is beneficial since you don't need to wake your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller or when you go into and out of stores. Other useful features include a snack tray and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and a handlebar that locks in place when you're not using it.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram if you are not within reach. Babies are susceptible to wiggle while asleep and could cause them to fall out of the stroller or pram. This can lead to strangulation and suffocation. A my babiie stroller or pram is not an alternative to the cot. It is best to use it for short periods of time during the day.

The majority of prams require you dismantle them to fit them into the trunk of your car so it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with this process before you buy one. Check how easy it will be to put the parts back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to last through several years of wear and wear and tear. This includes the need to endure muddy walks and getting through many car journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice is able to perform the task you want it to. It is also important for your pram to be in the form of a color or print that doesn't get outdated so you don't end up looking like you've gone out of style.

The best prams will be constructed of top-quality materials and are designed to last. You should look for durable fabrics, sturdy tires, and an effective suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact travel stroller fold so they are easy to store in your garage or in the boot when not being used.

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

If you are purchasing a pram for the first time it is recommended to consider a system that has an infant carrycot and a car seat could be of interest. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It has an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your child at the touch of a single button. This lets you keep your eyes on them and keep them close.

Another alternative is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used 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 has a sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap but you could use it for more than one child in the event of need and, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth using the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns must lie flat as much as possible to aid development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs. Therefore, it's essential that all prams support this. Some models allow for an entirely flat position using a carrycot that is fully reclinable, while others feature a seat that can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature and is fantastic at what it does as our tester for parents Jaya found when she tested it with her son of 10 months. She was thrilled that she could raise or lower her child with the touch of a button to keep him in sight while maintaining 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 a great option when you are planning to have another child in the near future since it can be transformed from a single pushchair a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that is both stylish and comfortable. It's suitable for babies since it includes a carrycot which can lie flat and it's compatible with car seats when purchased separately. It is able to be folded with the carrycot still in place This is 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 tyres are the kinds of features you'd expect to find on a high-end pram however, its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver across a variety of terrains. It's also a great option if you live in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or busy sidewalks frequently. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money over time by avoiding the need for a separate stroller for toddlers. It's available in an extensive variety of colors, and you can pick one that fits your personal style.