What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a stroller, pushchair stroller or a Sling, is the most popular mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram blends safety, comfort, and design to make walking enjoyable for the whole family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller makes a great stroller for infants to 3 years old. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

Your baby should be comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams to ensure that your baby isn't shivering any sensations.

The prams we've picked in this buying guide all allow your baby to lie flat, which is crucial for infants as lying flat improves oxygen saturation and helps support their growing hips and spine. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position once your child is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a premium pram that has a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It features smooth, curved lines, a bucket-shaped seat, which doesn't recline into flat however, it does come with a padded mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams, at a weight of just 8kg. But it has a sturdy frame with finely textured leather and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

If you want something less expensive but with the same design, the 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 has an impressively big storage basket and an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection that'll keep your baby shaded and protected.

If you're a new parent, we'd recommend considering a travel system bundle which includes a pram and car seat that attach to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to transfer their baby from their car to the pram without having to awake them. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and useful pram for travel that can be converted easily from a'pramette' lying flat to a pushchair car seat for toddlers that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.

Safety

A pram should have a five point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and free of any gaps that could trap their heads or legs. The straps should be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. You should also inspect the buckles of your harness to ensure they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a large number of children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The most common cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you attach bags to the handles or if a child with a wriggling is able to get into or out of the seat without harnesses being properly secured.

A frequent cause of injury is falling from a pram or stroller. If a baby isn't properly secured the pram, they may fall out of the pram and suffer neck or head injuries. It is therefore important to ensure that the buckle on the harness is locked into place.

A few good prams also come with a canopy that can be reversible to shield your baby from sun in either direction. This is a useful feature because it will prevent having to wake your baby up when you are changing their position in the pram, or when you are to and from the shops. There are also other features that could be useful, such as an eating tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. There is also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

You should never leave a child sleeping in their folding stroller unless they are in their sight at all times. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this may cause them to fall off the pram or stroller and can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a cot and should only be used for short periods during the day.

It is necessary to take apart the majority of prams to fit them in the boot of your vehicle. This process must be mastered before you purchase one. Consider how easy it would be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram must be able to last through several years of wear and tear. You want to make sure that your baby's pram is able to handle the mud of a walk as well as a variety of car trips. You should ensure that your stroller is in the right color or design that will not date easily so you don't look as if you've slipped out of fashion.

The best prams will be made of high-quality materials, and designed to last. You should look for durable fabrics with sturdy tires, as well as an efficient suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact fold, so they can be easily stored in your garage or the boot when not when not in use.

All prams on this list allow babies to lay flat. This is crucial for infants as it helps them develop their spine and hips and improves oxygenation levels. A lot of them are designed to grow with your child and some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be clicked off and back on the frame for when your little one outgrows it.

If you are buying a pram for the first time it is recommended to consider a system that includes both the carrycot as well as a car seat may be of interest. Our test-driver for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month old son. It comes with an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your baby by pressing one button. This lets you keep your eyes on them and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pram that can be converted from a single to double pushchair and has 30 different configurations, and comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not inexpensive, but you can use it for more than one child if you need to. Like our top pick, the iCandy Orange 3 with its included carrycot can be used from the moment of birth.

Style

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

The Graco Near2Me is brilliant for both 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 at the touch of a button to keep him in the same position while maintaining closeness and eye contact.

This frame is perfect for city trips and the puncture-proof wheels permit you to take it off the road or on rough terrain. It's a great choice when you are planning to have a second child in the near future since it can be transformed from a single pushchair to a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that is both stylish and comfortable. It is suitable for newborns as it includes a carrycot which can lie flat and it's compatible with a car-seat when purchased separately. You can fold it using the carrycot as a stand and it's something that not all prams can do and is an efficient and easy feature.

The pram's luxurious fabric as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect to find on a premium model however, the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver over diverse terrains. This is a great option when you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets or congested paths on a regular basis. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money over time by avoiding the need for a separate toddler stroller (livebackpage.Com). It's available in an extensive variety of colors, as well, so you can choose one that suits your personal style.