Why Nobody Cares About Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a pushchair or stroller) is the most popular form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A quality pram is a combination of safety, comfort and design that makes walking enjoyable for all the family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller makes a great stroller for babies to 3 years old. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

If you're out and about with a baby, you need to ensure that they're safe. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure that your baby isn't apprehensive.

All the prams listed in this guide allow your baby lay flat. This is essential for newborns as it improves oxygenation and strengthens their hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to an upright position once your baby is capable of sitting up.

For a luxurious experience this Venicci egg2 offers a cozy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but has 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 at a lower price. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight than some of the other prams we tried but it has an impressively large storage basket, as well as an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent, we recommend that you look into a travel system package which includes a car seat and pram that can be attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to get your baby from the car to the pram without disturbing them and is ideal for busy parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that is able to be easily converted from a 'pramette or a lie-flat 'pramette into a stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.

Safety

The pram should be fitted with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It should also have no gaps where their legs or heads are likely to get caught. The straps must be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. You should also inspect the buckles of your harness to ensure they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are hospitalised each year because of injuries caused by strollers or prams. The primary reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you attach bags onto the handles, or if a child with a wriggling can get in or out of the seat without harnesses being done up.

Another common cause of injury is falling off the stroller or pram. If a child is not securely fastened in, they could fall out of the stroller and toddler stroller suffer head or neck injuries. This is why it is crucial to ensure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

A few good prams also come with a canopy that can be reversible to protect your baby from sun in any direction. This feature is beneficial since you don't need to wake your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller, or when you enter and out of stores. There are also other features that can be useful, for example snacks for your child or toddler and drink holders. There is also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

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

The majority of prams require you to dismantle them to fit them into the trunk of your car so it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with this process before you buy one. Check how easy it will be to put the sections back together.

Durability

A pram should be durable enough to withstand many years of wear and tear. This includes having to deal with muddy walks and getting through numerous car journeys, so you want to be sure your choice will perform the task you want it to. It is also important for 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 gone out of style.

The best prams are made with high-quality materials. They are designed to last. So, look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels and an effective suspension system. The best prams are lightweight and fold easily, so you can store them in your garage or even the boot.

All the prams in this list allow the baby to lie flat. This is crucial for babies, as it helps them develop their hips and spine and improves oxygenation levels. Many of these prams are designed to expand with your child. Some include a carrycot or a reclined chair that can be snapped on and off as your child grows.

If you are considering buying an infant compact stroller for the first time you should consider a travel system that has a carrycot and a car seat may be a good idea. Our test-driver for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month old son. It has a nifty feature that allows you to raise and lower your child at the push of a button, so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close, which she claimed was important to her since he was at an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pushchair that can be converted from a single to double pushchair and has 30 possible configurations and features premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not expensive but it can be used for multiple children, if needed. Similar to our winner iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot can be used from the moment of birth.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie as flat as they can. This will help with their development and improve oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models allow for a completely flat position by using a carrycot that is completely reclined, while others feature a seat that can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter feature, and it's fantastic at what it does as our tester for parents Jaya discovered when she tried it with her 10-month-old son. She loved the ability to raise or lower her baby by pressing a button to keep him in view, while still maintaining closeness and eye contact.

It's a great stroller for those that want to travel around town without hassle since the frame is a good size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres allow you to take it off road and into rough terrain. It's also a good choice if you're planning on having another child in the near future because it easily converts from a single pram into a double or twin pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's ideal for babies because it includes a carrycot which can lie flat and it's compatible with car seats if purchased separately. It can be folded with the carrycot in place - something that isn't the case with all prams which is why it's an efficient and easy feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect in a top model, but the sleek frame makes it easy for you to maneuver on different terrains. This is a great choice when you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets or congested pathways on a regular basis. It's not cheap, but its versatility and quality could save you money in the long run by avoiding the need for a separate toddler stroller. It's available in a broad selection of colors too, so you can choose one that matches your personal style.