Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide Towards Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a pushchair, stroller or a Sling, is the main form of transport for babies and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort and style to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

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

Comfort

Your baby should be at ease when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure your child doesn't feel a thing.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide allow your baby to lay flat, which is important for infants as lying flat increases oxygen saturation and helps support their growing hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position once your baby is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram with a cocoon feel for your baby. It has smooth, curved lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which does not recline into a flat position, but it does have padding on the mattress and a liner. It's also lighter than most prams, weighing under 8kg but still has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather detailing, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and able to be used in more rural environments.

The Minu V2 is a great option if you're looking for something with a similar look but at a lower price. 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 protected.

If you're the first parent of your child we recommend the travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that can be attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to get your baby out of the car to the pram without disturbing them and is ideal for parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and useful pram that can convert easily from a lie-flat 'pramette to a pushchair for toddlers compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should be fitted with five-point safety harnesses that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also have no gaps where their legs or heads are likely to get caught. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Also, you should check the harness buckles to ensure they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a large number of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams and strollers. The primary reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams can tip over when you strap your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling and gets out or in the seat before the harness is tightened.

Another frequent cause of injury is falling from the stroller or pram. If a baby isn't properly secured the pram, they could fall out of the pram and suffer neck or head injuries. This is why it is important to make sure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to protect your baby stroller from the sun in either direction. This is a handy feature since you will not be having to wake your child awake when you change their position in the pram or when you are going in and out of shops. Other handy 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 into position when you're not using it.

You should never leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless you are within their reach at all times. Babies can be prone to wriggling while sleeping and could cause them to roll out of the stroller or pram. This can lead to suffocation and strangulation. A pram or a stroller is not an alternative to a crib. It should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

It is necessary to take apart the majority of prams to put them in the trunk of your car. This process must be mastered before you purchase a pram. Also, check how it is easy to put the various sections back together before putting them in place.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to last through several years of wear and wear and tear. This includes surviving muddy walks and getting through many car journeys, which is why you must ensure your choice will do the job you need it to. You also want your pram to come in an image or color that doesn't get outdated so that you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The most reliable prams are made of high-quality materials, and are designed to last. You should look for durable fabrics with sturdy tires, as well as an effective suspension system. The best prams are compact strollers and fold easily so that you can store them in your garage or boot.

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

If you are buying a pram for the very first time, a travel system that has an infant carrycot and a car seat may be of interest. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your baby by pressing one button. This allows you to keep your eyes on them and keep them close.

Another alternative is another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two kids, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pram that can be transformed from a single pushchair into double in 30 different configurations. It also comes with sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap, but you could use it for more than one child, if you need to and, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns need to lay flat as much as possible to aid development and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs, which is why it is essential that all prams permit this. Some models create a completely flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycot, while others have the seat that can recline to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature and is fantastic at that as our parent facing pram tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her 10-month-old son. She loved the fact that she could raise or lower her child with the push of a button, keeping him in the view of others, while still maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

The frame is perfect for nipping around town and the puncture-proof wheels permit you to take it off road or over rough terrain. It's a great choice for those who plan to have a second child in the future, as it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair into a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option 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 when you purchase it separately. You can even fold it with the carrycot in place which is something not all prams can do which is why it's an easy and time-saving feature.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are the kinds 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 option when you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets and crowded pathways on a regular basis. Although it's not cheap but the quality and versatility of this stroller mean that it can save you money over the long term by avoiding the need to buy a separate pushchair for toddlers. You can pick from a wide range of colors to suit your preferences.