Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide Towards Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or pushchair) is the main form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A great pram for newborn combines comfort, safety and design that makes walking fun for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for children from newborns to 3 years old. Its reversible handle allows you to turn the seat so your child can look at either you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and around with a baby, you need to be sure they're comfortable. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure your child doesn't feel a thing.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide all allow your baby to lie flat, which is important for newborn babies as lying flat improves oxygen levels and supports their developing spine and hips. They also have seats which can be transformed to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram that offers a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It is smooth and has curved lines and a bucket-shaped seat which doesn't recline into a flat position however, it does come with padding on the mattress and a liner. It's also lighter than most prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it has a sturdy frame with the grained leather accents and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something a bit more budget-friendly but still with the same style, 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 have a huge storage basket. It also has 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 look into a travel system package which includes a car seat as well as a pram that can be attached to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to transfer their child from their car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette, or a lie-flat 'pramette to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco ISize car seats.

Safety

A pram should have a five-point safety harness to ensure your baby is secure and should not allow any gaps that could trap their legs or head. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Check the buckles on the harness to ensure they are not damaged and show signs of wear. Each year, many children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The most common cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the strongest prams can tip over when you strap bags to the handles or if the child is wriggling or squirming and falls out or in the seat before the harness is tightened.

A common cause of injury involves falling off a pram or stroller. If a baby's harness is not fastened properly it can cause them to fall from the stroller, causing head or neck injuries. This is why it is vital to make sure that the harness buckle is always secured.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can protect your baby from sun in both directions. This is a handy feature because it will prevent having to wake your child awake when you change their position in the pram or when you are into and out of shops. Other useful features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a shopping basket under the seat, and a handlebar that can be locked into place when you are not using it.

You should never leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless they are within their reach at all times. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep, which can cause them to roll off the stroller or pram and could result in strangulation or suffocation. A pram or a stroller is not an alternative to a cot. It is best to use it for short periods of time during the day.

It is necessary to take apart most prams in order to put them in the trunk of your car. This procedure should be familiarised with before you purchase a pram. Also, consider how it is simple to put the various sections back together and then click to put them back together.

Durability

A pram should be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes having to deal with walking in the rain and many car journeys, which is why you want to be sure your choice is able to fulfill the tasks you require it to. It is important to ensure that your stroller is in a color or pattern that isn't prone to fading so that you don't appear like you've lost style.

The best prams will be constructed from high-quality materials and designed to last. Look for durable fabrics as well as sturdy tires and a well-designed system of suspension. The most effective prams are small and fold easily so that you can put them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All the 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 spine and hips. A lot of them are designed to grow with your child and some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be clicked off and on the frame at a time when your child is no longer using it.

If you are considering buying an infant stroller for the first time, a travel system that has an infant carrycot and a car seat could be a good idea. 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 baby at the touch of a button so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close, which she said was really important for her son as he was at an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two babies Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pram with car seat that converts from a single pushchair to double pushchair and has 30 different configurations, and comes with premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not inexpensive however, you can use it with multiple children if necessary. And like our winner, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot is a great option to use as early as.

Style

Newborns should lay flat as much as possible to aid development and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs. Therefore, it's important that all prams permit this. Some models create a completely flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycots, while others have a seat that reclines to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature, and it's fantastic at that 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 baby at the touch of a button, keeping him in the view of others, while still maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

This frame is perfect for nipping around town and the puncture-proof wheels permit you to drive it off the road or on rough terrain. It's a great option for those who plan to have a child in the future because it can easily be converted from a single pushchair into a double pram and pushchair or twin.

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 baby carrycot and is compatible with a car seat, if you buy it separately. You can fold it with the carrycot in place which is something does not happen with all prams and is an efficient and easy feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are all the things you'd expect on a premium pram and its sleek design makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. It's also a great choice if you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks regularly. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and quality can save you money over time by avoiding the need for an additional stroller for your toddler. It's available in an extensive selection of colors as well, so you can choose one that matches your personal style.