What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a stroller, pushchair stroller or a sling, is the primary mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines comfort, safety and design to make walking enjoyable for the whole family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for newborns and 3-year-old kids. The reversible handle lets you to tilt the seat so that your child can either face either you or the world around them.

Comfort

If you're out and about with your baby, you want to ensure that they're safe. There are prams that ensure that your baby isn't shivering any discomfort.

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

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram with a cocoon feeling for your baby. It is smooth and has curvaceous lines, a bucket-shaped seat, which does not recline into flat, but it does have padding on the mattress and Toddler Stroller a liner. It's also lighter than the majority of prams available at less than 8kg, but it has solid chassis and grained leather details, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and able to be used in more rural environments.

If you want something less expensive but still with the same style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The stylish one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as some of the other prams we tested but it has an impressively large storage basket and the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you are a first-time parent, we recommend that you consider a travel system package which includes a car seat and pram that are attached to the same frame. This allows parents to transfer their baby from the car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and functional pram that can convert easily from a'pramette' lying flat into a toddler-friendly pushchair that is compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It should also not have any gaps where their legs or heads could get stuck. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. It is also important to inspect the buckles of your harness to make sure that they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are hospitalised every year due to pram or stroller-related injuries. Tipping over is the main cause of these injuries. Even the most sturdy prams can topple when you hang bags to the handles or if the child is wriggling and falls into or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

Another frequent cause of injuries is falling from the stroller or pram. If a baby's harness is not fastened properly it can cause them to fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into the proper position.

A few good prams also come with a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from sun in either direction. This feature is helpful because you don't have to wake up your baby every time you change their position in the stroller or when you go in and out of stores. Other handy features include a snack tray and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and the handlebar locks into position when you're not using it.

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

It is essential to disassemble most prams in order to place them in the trunk of your car. This procedure should be familiarised with before you purchase one. Also, consider how it is easy to put the different parts back together before putting them into place.

Durability

A pram should be durable enough to withstand several years of wear and wear and tear. This includes the need to endure walking in the rain and many car journeys, so you must ensure your choice can perform the task you want it to. You also want your pram to be in an image or color that won't date quickly to avoid looking like you've gone out of fashion.

The best prams will be constructed of top-quality materials and designed to last. You should look for durable fabrics, sturdy tires, and an efficient suspension system. The best prams are compact and fold easily so that you can store them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All the prams on this list allow infants to lay flat, which is essential for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their hips and spine. Many are designed to grow with your child, with some of them having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and back on the frame for when your child is no longer using it.

If you're purchasing a new pram for the first time, you may be looking for a travel system which is an all-in-one package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with a handy feature that allows you to raise and lower your child with the click of a button. This way you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close, which she said was really important to her as the baby was still at an exploratory stage.

Another option is another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two babies, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that can be converted from a single to a double pushchair with 30 possible configurations and features premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but you can use it for more than one child in the event of need and, as with our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth using the carrycot included.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie as flat as possible. This will aid in their development and improve oxygen levels in the lung. Some models permit an all-flat position by using a carrycot that is fully reclined, whereas others have a seat that can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter and it's brilliant at what it does 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 little one with the touch of a button to keep him in view and still maintain eye contact and closeness.

It's a great pram double for those that want to get around town without hassle since the frame is an ideal size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres let you move it off the road and into rough terrain. It's also a great choice if you're planning on having a second child in the future since it can easily be converted from a single pram to a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a stylish, high-end option. It's ideal for babies because it comes with a carrycot that can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car seat if purchased separately. You can fold it using the carrycot as a stand and it's something that isn't the case with all prams which is why it's an efficient and easy feature.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kinds of things you'd expect on a pram of the highest quality and its sleek design makes it easy to handle on a variety of terrains. This is a great choice if you live in the city and must navigate narrow streets and crowded walkways regularly. It's not cheap, but its versatility and quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the need for a separate toddler stroller. It's available in a wide selection of colors too, so you can pick one that fits your personal style.