What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a pushchair, stroller or a Sling, is the main method of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram is a combination of safety, comfort 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 reversible handle lets you to rotate the seat so your child can face you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and about with a baby, you need to ensure that they're safe. The good news is that there are prams specifically 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 essential for infants as lying flat improves oxygen saturation and helps support their growing hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to an upright position once your child is able to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram with a cocoon feeling for your baby. It has smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shaped seat which doesn't recline into flat however, it does come with a padded mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than other prams on the market at less than 8kg, but it has solid chassis and grained leather accents as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof, and can take on more rural settings.

If you're looking for something a bit less expensive but with a similar design Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as lightweight as other strollers, but it does come with a large storage basket. It also has an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent We suggest that you look into the travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram that attaches to the same frame. This will make it much easier to get your baby from the car to the pram without having to wake them up and is ideal for parents on the go. 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 seat.

Safety

A pram must have a five point safety harness to keep your baby secure and should not allow any gaps that could trap their heads or legs. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they expand. It is also important to check the harness buckles to make sure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a large number of children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. Tipping over is the most common reason for these injuries. Even the most sturdy prams could tip over when you strap bags to the handles or if a child is wriggling and falls in or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

Another common cause of injury is falling off the stroller or pram. If a child is not securely secured in the pram, they may 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 prams with good quality also have a canopy that can be reversible to protect your baby from sun in both directions. This feature is beneficial because you won't have to wake your baby every time you change their position in the stroller, or when you go in and out of stores. There are also other features that could be useful, such as an eating tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. You can also find a basket for shopping underneath the seat.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram without having them within sight. Babies are prone to wiggle during sleep, which can cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This could result in suffocation and strangulation. A pram or a stroller should not be used as an alternative to a crib. It is best to use it for short periods of time during the day.

It is necessary to take apart the majority of prams to fit them in the trunk of your car. This procedure should be familiarised with before you buy one. Check how easy it will be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes the need to endure muddy walks and getting through numerous car journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice will do the job you need it to. You also want your pram to be in the form of a color or print that won't date quickly so that you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

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

All the prams on this list allow the baby to lie down flat. This is important for infants because it allows them to develop their hips and spine, and boosts oxygen levels. A lot of these prams are designed to grow with your child's. Some come with a carrycot or a reclined seat that can be snapped on and off as your child grows.

If you are considering buying a pram for the first time you should consider a travel system that includes both an infant carrycot and a car seat could be worth a look. Our tester for parents Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System she used with her 10-month old son. It has an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your child with the touch of a single button. This lets you maintain eye contact with your child and keep them close.

Another option 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 pushchair that can be transformed from a single pushchair a double with 30 different configurations. It also has the sun canopy which can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap, but you could use it for more than one child if needed and, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the included carrycot.

Style

Newborns need to lay flat as much as possible to aid development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs, so it's essential that all prams allow this. Some models allow an entirely flat position using the carrycot which is fully reclinable, while others have a seat which can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature, and it's fantastic at what it does as our tester for parents Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son who was 10 months old. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise or lower her baby at the push of a button and keep him in view while maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

The frame is perfect for city trips, and the puncture-proof tires permit you to drive it off the road or on rough terrain. It's a great choice when you are planning to have a second child in the near future since it can be converted from a single pushchair to a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that is both stylish and comfortable. It is suitable for newborns because it includes a carrycot which can be folded flat and is compatible with a car seat if purchased separately. You can even fold it with the carrycot in place which is something not all prams can do and is an easy and time-saving feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of features you'd expect to find on a pram of the highest quality, but its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver on a variety of terrains. This is a great option if you live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets or congested paths frequently. While it's not cheap but the quality and versatility of this model will save you money in the end by avoiding the need to buy an additional pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a wide selection of colors and you can choose one that suits your personal style.