Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide On Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

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

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

Comfort

You want your child to be comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams that will ensure that your baby isn't shivering any discomfort.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby to lay flat. This is crucial for newborns as it improves oxygenation and supports their spine and hips. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position once your child is able to sit up.

For a truly luxurious feel, the Venicci egg2 has a cosy cocoon-like feel for your baby with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position, but has padding on the mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than most prams, weighing less than 8kg but has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather accents as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and can be used in more rural environments.

If you're looking for something a bit more budget-friendly but still with the same style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a good option. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as light than some of the other prams we tested but it does have a large storage basket, as well as an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection that'll keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a new parent we recommend the travel system bundle that includes a pram and a car seat that attach to the same frame. This makes it easier to transfer your child from the car into the pram without having to wake them up and is ideal for parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical pram for travel system prams that can be converted easily from a'pramette' that lies flat' to a toddler-friendly pushchair compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It should also have no gaps where their legs or heads could get stuck. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. You should also examine the buckles on your harness to ensure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Each year, many children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams or strollers. Tipping over is the primary cause of these injuries. Even the strongest prams could tip over when you hang bags to the handles or if a child is wriggling and falls into or out of 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 secured properly it can cause them to fall from the stroller, causing head or neck injuries. This is why it is vital to ensure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from the sun in both directions. This feature is helpful because you don't have to wake your baby every time you change their position in the stroller, or when you enter stores and out. Other useful features include a snack tray and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a shopping basket underneath the seat, and the handlebar locks into position when you're not using it.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram without having them in sight. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep and this may cause them to slide off the stroller or pram and can lead to suffocation or strangulation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a cot and should be used only for brief periods during the daytime.

It is essential to disassemble the majority of prams to place them into the trunk of your car. This procedure must be mastered before you purchase one. Consider how easy it would be to put the sections back together.

Durability

A pram should be able to last through many years of wear and tear. You should ensure that your pram can handle the mud of a walk as well as a variety of car trips. You should ensure that your stroller is in a colour or print that won't fade easily so that you don't appear as if you've slipped out of fashion.

The best prams will be constructed from high-quality materials and built to last. Look for durable fabrics, sturdy tires, and an efficient suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or boot when not being used.

All the prams in this list allow your baby to lie down flat. This is important for newborns, because it aids in the development of their hips and spine, and improves oxygenation levels. A lot of these prams are designed to expand with your child. Some have a carrycot or a reclined seat that can be easily removed and put back on when your child is outgrowing them.

If you are purchasing a pram for the very first time it is recommended to consider a system that comes with an infant carrycot and car seats could be of interest. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with a clever feature that can raise or lower your baby at the touch of a button. This way you can maintain eye contact and keep them close, which she said was really important to her as he was at an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that can be converted from a single to double pushchair, with 30 different configurations, and comes with premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap, but you could use it for more than one child, if you need to 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 lie flat as they can. This will aid in their development and increase oxygen levels in the lung. Some models create a completely flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycot while others feature the seat that can recline to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter feature, and it's fantastic in this regard as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son of 10 months. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise and lower her child with the touch of a button and keep him in the view of others while maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

The frame is perfect for nipping around town, and the puncture-proof tires allow you to take it off the road or on rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for those who plan to have another child in the future since it can be transformed from a single pushchair a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that looks and feels luxurious. It's ideal for infants as it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat, if you buy it separately. It can be folded with the carrycot still in place This is a feature that not all prams have. This is time-saving and makes it simpler to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are all the features you'd expect to find on a premium pram however, its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver on any terrain. This is an excellent choice if you live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets or congested walkways frequently. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the need for a separate stroller for toddlers. You can pick from a variety of colors that will fit your preferences.