Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide For Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or pushchair) is the primary mode of transportation for babies and toddlers. A great pram is a combination of safety, comfort and design that makes walking fun for all family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for children from newborns to three years old. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

When you're out and about with your baby, you need to ensure they're secure. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure your child does not feel anything.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is essential for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat increases oxygen saturation and supports their developing spine and hips. They also have seats that can be changed to more upright positions when your baby pram is old enough to sit.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram that offers a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It is smooth and has curved lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which does not recline into a flat position however, it does come with an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams on the market at under 8kg but still has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather accents and air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof, and can be used in more rural environments.

If you're looking for something a bit more affordable, but with the same design Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as light as other prams, but it does come with a large storage basket. It also comes with an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're the first parent of your child, we'd recommend considering the travel system bundle that includes a pram and car seat that are attached to the same frame. This allows parents to move their child from their car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical pram that can convert easily from a'pramette' lying flat into a toddler-friendly running pushchair that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.

Safety

A pram should have a five point safety harness to keep your baby secure and should not allow any gaps to trap their heads or legs. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. You should also inspect the buckles of your harness to make sure that they are not 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 main reason for these injuries. Even the sturdiest prams can tip over if you hook bags to the handles or if a child who is wriggling is able to get into or out of the seat without harnesses being properly secured.

Another reason for injury is falling from the pram or stroller. If a baby is not properly secured the pram, they may fall out of the pram and suffer head or neck injuries. It is therefore important to make sure that the buckle on the harness is locked into the correct position.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from sun in either direction. This feature is useful because you won't have to wake your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller, or when you enter and out of shops. Other handy features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and the handlebar can be locked into place when you are not using it.

It is not advisable to let a child sleep in their pram unless you are in their sight at all times. Babies can be prone to wiggle during sleep, which could cause them to fall out of the stroller or pram. This could lead to strangulation and suffocation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for short periods of time during the day.

It is essential to disassemble the majority of prams to put them into the boot of your vehicle. This procedure must be mastered before you purchase one. Also, check how easy it is to get the different sections back together before putting to put them back together.

Durability

A pram must be able endure several years of wear. You need to ensure that your stroller can withstand slippery walks, as well as multiple car trips. You want to make sure that your pram is in a colour or print that will not date easily so you don't look like you've lost fashion.

The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are designed to last, so look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels and an effective suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact fold so you can store them easily in your garage or the boot when not when not in use.

All prams on this list allow babies to lay flat, which is essential for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels as well as aids in the development of their hips and spine. Some are made to grow with your child, with some of them having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked on and off the frame when your child outgrows it.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you may also be looking for a travel system which is a package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It has an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your child with the touch of one button. This lets you keep eye contact with them and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two babies Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a pram that can be converted from a single pushchair into double, with 30 different configurations. It also has the sun canopy which can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap, but you could use it for more than one child if needed and, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the included carrycot.

Style

Newborns need to lie flat as much as possible to aid development and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs, so it's important that all prams support this. Some models allow for an all-flat position by using the carrycot which is fully reclinable, while others feature a seat that reclines to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for this as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her 10-month-old daughter. She was thrilled to be able to raise or lower her child with a push of the button to keep him in the same position, while still maintaining the eye contact and closeness.

It's a great pram for those who wish to nip around town easily as the frame is a great size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres let you remove it from the road and into rough terrain. It's a great choice when you are planning to have a second child in the future since it can be converted from a single pushchair a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's ideal for babies because it comes with a lie-flat baby carrycot and is compatible with a car seat, if you buy it separately. It can be folded with the carrycot in place - something that isn't the case with all prams and is a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics, spacious basket, and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect to find in a top model, but the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around different terrains. This is an excellent choice for those who live in the city and must navigate narrow streets and crowded paths on a regular basis. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money over time by avoiding the purchase of a separate toddler stroller. It's available in a broad selection of colors too, so you can choose one that suits your personal style.