Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide In Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or a pushchair) is the primary mode of transportation for babies and toddlers. A quality pram is a combination of comfort, safety and design that makes walking enjoyable for all family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for newborns and 3-year-old kids. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

When you're out and about with a baby, you need to be sure they're comfortable. There are prams that will ensure your baby pram doesn't feel any discomfort.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby lie flat. This is important for newborns as it improves oxygenation and helps support their hips and spine. They also have a seat which can be transformed to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit.

For a luxurious experience this Venicci egg2 offers a cozy cocoon-like feel for your baby with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position, but it does have padding on the mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams, at a weight of just 8kg. However, it still is sturdy and has the grained leather accents and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice to consider if you're looking to buy something with a similar look but for a lesser price. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as light as other prams, but it does have a huge 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 the travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that attach to the same frame. This allows parents to move 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 is able to be easily converted from a 'pramette' or lie-flat 'pramette,' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco ISize car seats.

Safety

The pram should come with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It should also have no gaps between their head and legs that could get stuck. The straps must be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. Examine the buckles on your harness to make sure they're not damaged and show signs of wear. Many children are admitted to hospitals each year because of pram or stroller-related injuries. Tipping over is the primary cause of these injuries. Even the sturdiest prams can fall over if you hang bags to the handles or if a child who is wriggling is able to get into or out of the seat without harnesses being done up.

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

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will shield your baby from the sun in any direction. This is a handy feature as you can avoid having to wake your baby awake while you change their position in the pram, or when you go into and out of shops. Other useful features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and the handlebar locks in place when you are not using it.

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

The majority of prams require you take them apart in order to fit them into the trunk of your car so it's an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with the process before purchasing one. Also, consider how easy it is to get the different parts back together before putting to put them back together.

Durability

A pram must be durable enough to withstand several years of wear and wear and tear. You want to make sure that your pram can handle slippery walks and also multiple car trips. You should ensure that your stroller is in the right color or design that won't fade easily so that you don't appear like you've fallen out of style.

The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are designed to last, so you should look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels, and a well-designed suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or the boot when not being used.

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

If you are buying an infant stroller for the first time, a travel system that comes with an infant carrycot and a car seat could be worth a look. We love the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It has a nifty feature that allows you to raise and lower your child with the click of a button so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close, which she claimed was important to her since he was in an exploratory stage.

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 pram that can be transformed from a single folding pushchair into a double with 30 different configurations. It also features the sun canopy which can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap but you can use it with multiple children if necessary. Like our top pick, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot, it can be used right from birth.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie flat as possible. This will aid in their development and boost oxygen saturation in the lung. Some models create a completely flat position using a fully reclineable carrycot while others feature seats that recline to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me is brilliant for this, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her 10-month-old child. She loved the fact that she could raise or lower her baby at the push of a button to keep him in view, while still maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

It's a great choice for those who want to travel around town with ease as the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres let you remove it from the road and onto rough terrain. It's also a good option if you're thinking of having another child in the near future since it can easily be converted from a single pram and car seat to a double or twin pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's ideal for infants as it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat in the event that you purchase it separately. You can fold it using the carrycot as a stand which is something isn't the case with all prams, so it's an easy and time-saving feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are features you would expect to see on a high-end model however, the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around various terrains. This is a great choice if you live in the city and must navigate narrow streets or congested paths regularly. Although it's not inexpensive but the quality and versatility of this stroller make it possible to save you money in the end by avoiding the need to buy a separate toddler pushchair. It's available in a broad selection of colors too, so you can choose one that matches your personal style.