Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide In Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a pushchair, stroller or a sling, is the primary mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A great babiie pram is a combination of comfort, safety and design that makes walking fun for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for newborns and 3-year-old kids. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

You want your baby to feel comfortable when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure your little one does not feel anything.

All the prams listed in this guide let your baby lay flat. This is essential for newborns since it improves oxygenation and helps support their hips and spine. They also come with a seat that can be converted to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit.

For a truly luxurious experience, the Venicci egg2 provides a warm cocoon-like feel for your baby with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position, but has an upholstered liner and mattress. It's also lighter than most prams, at a weight of just 8kg. But it is sturdy and has finely textured leather and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something a bit more affordable, but with a similar design, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as light as other prams, but it does come with a large storage basket. It also comes with an extendable hood that offers UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby safe and protected.

If you are a first time parent, we recommend that you consider a travel system package which includes a car seat and pram that attaches to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their child from the car to the pram without having to awake them. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel stroller system is an elegant and practical pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette,' or lie-flat 'pramette, to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.

Safety

A pram must have a five point safety harness to keep your baby safe and free of any gaps that could trap their heads or legs. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Check the buckles on the harness to ensure that they are not cracked and have signs of wear. Many children are hospitalised every year due to injuries caused by strollers or prams. Tipping over is the main reason for these injuries. Even the sturdiest prams can tip over if you hook bags onto the handles, or if a child with a wriggling gets into or out of the seat without harnesses being properly secured.

Another common cause of injury is falling off the stroller or pram. If a baby isn't securely secured in the pram, they may fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. It is therefore important to make sure that the buckle on the harness is locked into the proper position.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to protect your baby from sun in any direction. This is a useful feature because it will prevent having to wake your child awake while you change their position in the pram, or when you are to and from the shops. There are also other features that are useful, for example an eating tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. There is also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram if you are not in sight. Babies can be prone to wiggle while asleep, which can cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This could lead to suffocation and strangulation. A pram or stroller is not a substitute for a cot and should be used only for short periods of time during the day.

The majority of prams require you disassemble them in order to put them in the boot of your car therefore it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with the process before you purchase one. Also check how it is simple to put the different sections back together and click them in place.

Durability

A pram should be able to endure a long time of wear. This includes the need to endure walking in the rain and many car journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice is able to do the job you need it to. Also, you want your pram to be in a print or colour that doesn't get outdated so you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of style.

The best prams are constructed of top-quality materials and designed to last. Look for durable materials, sturdy tires, and a well-designed system of suspension. The top prams feature a compact fold so you can store them easily in your garage or in the boot when not in use.

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

If you're purchasing a new pram for the first time, you may be interested in a travel set which is an all-in-one bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. Our tester for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me system that she used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your baby by pressing one button. This lets you maintain eye contact with them and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two children Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a pushchair that can be transformed from a single pushchair sale 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, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth thanks to the included carrycot.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lay as flat as possible. This will help with their development and improve oxygen saturation in the lung. Some models allow a completely flat position by using a carrycot that is completely reclined, while others have a seat which can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter feature and is fantastic at what it does, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son who was 10 months old. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise and lower her little one with the touch of a button and keep him in sight while maintaining 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 on rough terrain. It's a great choice when you are planning to have another child in the near future because it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair to a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It is suitable for newborns since it includes a carrycot which can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car-seat when purchased separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place, which is something that not all prams offer. This saves time and makes it simpler to use.

The pram's luxurious fabric as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect on a premium model However, the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver over diverse terrains. This is a great option if you live in the city and must navigate narrow streets and crowded paths on a regular basis. Although it's not inexpensive, the quality and versatility of this stroller make it possible to save you money in the end by avoiding the need to purchase a separate pushchair for toddlers. You can pick from a wide range of colors that will fit your personal style.