Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide To Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a pushchair, stroller or Sling, is the most popular form of transport for babies and toddlers. A well-designed pram is a combination of safety, comfort and design to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for newborns and 3-year-old children. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

You want your baby to be comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams to make sure your baby doesn't feel any discomfort.

All the prams listed in this guide allow your baby lay flat. This is important for newborns since it improves oxygenation and helps support their spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position when your baby is capable of sitting up.

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

If you want something more budget-friendly but still with the same style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The sleek one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as some of the other prams we tried but it does have a large storage basket and extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you are new to parenting We suggest that you consider a travel system that includes a car seat and pram that can be attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to get your baby out of the car into the pram without waking them and is ideal for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical 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 seats.

Safety

The pram should come with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It should also not have any gaps where their legs or heads can get trapped. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Check the buckles on the harness to ensure they are not cracked and show signs of wear. Many children are hospitalised each year because of pram or stroller-related injuries. Tipping over is the primary reason for these injuries. Even the sturdiest prams can tip over if you attach bags on the handles, or if a child who is wriggling is able to get into or out of the seat without the harness being properly secured.

Another reason for injury is falling off the pram or stroller. If a baby is not securely fastened in, they could fall out of the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. It is therefore important to ensure that the buckle on the harness is securely clicked into place.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to shield your baby from the sun in both directions. This is a handy feature because it will prevent having to wake your child awake while you change their position in the pram, or when you are going into and out of shops. There are other features that are useful, for example an eating tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. You can also find a shopping basket underneath the seat.

It is not advisable to let a child sleep in their pram unless you are in their sight at all times. Babies are prone to wriggling while sleeping and this could cause them to roll out of the stroller or pram. This could lead to suffocation and strangulation. A stroller or pram is not a substitute for the cot. It is best to use it for short periods of time during the day.

It is necessary to take apart most prams in order to place them in the trunk of your car. This procedure should be familiarised with before you purchase one. Consider how easy it would be to put the parts back together.

Durability

A pram should be durable enough to endure many years of wear and wear and tear. This includes surviving muddy walks and getting through many car journeys, which is why you must ensure your choice will fulfill the tasks you require it to. You want to make sure that your stroller is in a color or pattern that will not date easily to avoid looking like you've lost fashion.

The best prams are made with high-quality materials. They are built to last. So, look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels, and a well-designed suspension system. The top prams feature a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or boot when not being used.

All prams on this list allow babies to lay flat. This is crucial for babies, because it allows them to develop their hips and spine and improves oxygenation levels. A lot of these prams are designed to grow along with your child's. Some have a carrycot, or a fully-reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on when your child outgrows them.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you may also be interested in a travel set which is a bundle that includes a lying-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 can raise or lower your child with the click of a button, so you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close which she described as being important for her son as the baby was still 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 converts from a single to a double pushchair with 30 different configurations, and comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap, but you can use it for more than one child if needed and, as with our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns need to lay flat as much as they can in order to promote development and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs, so it's important that all prams permit this. Some models allow for an all-flat position by using a carrycot that can be fully reclined, whereas others have a seat that reclines to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me is brilliant for this, as our parent facing pram tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her child who was 10 months old. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise or lower her little one with the push of a button and keep him in sight and still maintain eye contact and a closeness.

The frame is ideal for nipping around town and the puncture-proof tires permit you to take it off the road or on rough terrain. It's an excellent choice when you are planning to have a child in the near future because it can easily be converted from a single pushchair a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that looks and feels impressive. It's suitable for newborns because it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat when you purchase it separately. It can be folded with the carrycot in place which is something isn't the case with all prams and is an easy and time-saving feature.

The pram store near me's luxurious fabric large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect to find on a high-end model however, the sleek frame makes it easy for you to maneuver on diverse terrains. This is a great choice if you live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets and crowded walkways frequently. Although it's not cheap but the quality and versatility of this pram make it possible to save you money in the end by avoiding the need to invest in a separate toddler pushchair. It's available in an extensive range of colors, too, so you can choose one that suits your personal style.