20 Tips To Help You Be More Efficient With Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a pushchair, stroller or a sling, is the primary mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram combines safety, comfort and style that makes walking enjoyable for all family members.

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

Comfort

When you're out and about with your baby, you need to ensure that they're safe. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure your little one doesn't feel a thing.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby lie flat. This is crucial for newborns as it improves oxygenation and strengthens their hips and spine. They also have seats that can be converted to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram with a cocoon feeling for your baby. It is smooth and has curving lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which doesn't recline into an upright position however, it does come with an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than the majority of prams, weighing under 8kg but still has solid chassis and grained leather accents as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and able to take on more rural settings.

The Minu V2 is a great option when you're looking for a model with a similar design but for a lesser price. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as lightweight as other strollers, but it does have a large storage basket. It also comes with an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and protected.

If you're a first-time parent we recommend the travel system bundle that includes a pram and car seat that can be attached to the same frame. This makes it easier to transfer your child from the car to the pram without waking them and is ideal for parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and functional pram for travel that can be converted easily from a'pramette' that lies flat into a toddler-friendly pushchair compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should come with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It must also be free of gaps in which their heads or legs can get trapped. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they expand. Also, you should examine the buckles on your harness to make sure that they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a large number of children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams or strollers. The most common reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the strongest prams can tip over when you hang your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling and gets 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 is not securely fastened in the pram, they may fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. It is therefore important to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into the proper position.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to shield your baby from sun in either direction. This is a useful feature since you will not be having to wake your baby awake when you change their position in the pram or when you are in and out of shops. There are also other features that can be useful, for example a snack tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. There is also a shopping basket underneath the seat.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram without having them within sight. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this can cause them to roll off the pram or stroller and could result in suffocation or strangulation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to the cot. It should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

It is necessary to take apart most prams in order to fit them into the trunk of your car. This process should be familiarised with before you purchase one. Find out how easy it will be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram must be able endure a long time of wear. This includes the need to endure walking in the rain and numerous car journeys, so you want to be sure your choice can fulfill the tasks you require it to. You should ensure that your stroller is in a colour or print that isn't prone to fading to avoid looking like you've fallen out of style.

The top prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They are designed to last, so you should look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels and an effective suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold, so you can store them easily in your garage or boot when not in use.

All the prams on this list allow your baby to lay flat. This is important for newborns, because it allows them to develop their hips and spine, and improves oxygenation levels. Many of these prams have been designed to grow along with your child. Some include a carrycot, or a reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on when your child is outgrowing them.

If you're purchasing a new pram for the first time, you may be interested in a travel set that is a complete bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. 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 allows you to raise and lower your child with the click of a button so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close which she said was really important for her son as the baby was still at an exploratory stage.

Another alternative 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 pram that can be converted from a single pushchair with car seat to a double with 30 different configurations. It also features a sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap, but you can use it with multiple children, if needed. Similar to our winner, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot can be used from the moment of birth.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie as flat as possible. This will aid in their development and boost oxygen saturation in the lung. Some models provide a flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycots, while others have seats that recline to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for this, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her 10-month-old daughter. She loved that she could raise or lower her baby by pressing an button, keeping him in view while maintaining closeness and eye contact.

It's a great pram for those who want to get around town easily as the frame is an ideal size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to take it off road and into rough terrain. It's also a great choice if you're planning on having a second child in the future because it easily converts from a single pram into a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's suitable for babies since it includes a carrycot which can lie flat and it's compatible with a car seat if purchased separately. It can be folded with the carrycot still in place It's an option that not all prams provide. This saves time and makes it easier to use.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are all the things you'd expect on a high-end pram and its sleek design makes it easy to handle on any terrain. It's also a great choice when you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks frequently. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of a separate toddler stroller. You can choose from a range of colors to match your personal style.