What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or pushchair) is the most popular form of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram is a combination of safety, comfort and style that makes walking enjoyable for the entire family.

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

Comfort

You want your child to feel comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams to ensure your baby doesn't feel any sensations.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide all let your baby lie flat, which is essential for newborn babies as lying flat increases oxygen saturation and assists in the development of their hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to an upright position once your child is able to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a premium pram that offers a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It is smooth and has curved lines and a bucket-shaped seat that doesn't recline to a flat position however, it does come with padding on the mattress and a liner. It's also lighter than other prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. But it has a sturdy frame with the grained leather accents and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great option when you're looking for a model that has a similar appearance but at a lower price. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as light as some of the other prams we tested but it has an impressively large storage basket and extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection, which will keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent, we'd recommend considering the travel system bundle that includes a pram and a car seat that are attached to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to transfer their baby from the pushchairs car seats to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette, or a lie-flat 'pramette' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

A pram must have a five-point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and free of any gaps that could trap their legs or heads. The straps should be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to ensure that they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a lot of children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The primary cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the strongest prams can topple if you hook bags to the handles or if the child is wriggling and gets in or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

A common cause of injury involves falling off a pram or stroller. If a baby's harness is not secured properly it could cause them to fall out of the stroller, causing neck or head injuries. It is therefore important to ensure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into the correct position.

Some prams come with an adjustable shade that can be used to shield your baby in either direction from the sun. This is a handy feature since you will not be having to wake your child 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 are useful, like a snack tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. There is also 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 tend to wriggle while asleep and this can cause them to roll off the stroller or pram and can lead to suffocation or strangulation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a cot and should only be used for brief periods during the day.

It is necessary to take apart most prams in order to fit them in the boot of your vehicle. This procedure is something you should know before you buy one. Consider how easy it would be to put the sections back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to last through many years of wear and tear. You should ensure that your baby's pram is able to handle the mud of a walk as well as a variety of car trips. Also, you want your pram to be in a print or colour that doesn't get outdated to avoid looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The top prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They are designed to last. So, look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels and a well-designed suspension system. The Top prams (Https://minecraftcommand.science/) feature 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 lie down on their backs. This is important for infants as it helps them develop their spine and hips and boosts oxygen levels. Some are made to adapt to your child's needs with some having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked on and off the frame at a time when your child is no longer using it.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you may be interested in a travel set that is a complete bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It has a nifty feature that raises and lowers your child at the push of a button. This way you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close, which she claimed was important to her since he was in an exploratory stage.

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

Style

Newborns should lie flat as much as they can in order to promote development and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs, so it's essential that all prams allow this. Some models create a completely flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycot while others feature seats that recline to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter and it's brilliant at what it does as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son who was 10 months old. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise or lower her baby at the push of a button and keep him in view, while still maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

It's a great choice for those who want to nip around town without hassle since the frame is a good size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres permit you to take it off road and into rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for those who plan to have a second child in the near future because it can easily be converted from a single pushchair a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a stylish, high-end option. It is suitable for newborns since it includes a carrycot that can lie flat and it's compatible with car seats when purchased separately. It is able to be folded with the carrycot still in place This is something that not all prams have. This saves time and makes it easier to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are the kind of things you'd expect on a premium pram and its sleek design makes it easy to handle on a variety of terrains. It's also a great choice when you live in a large city and must navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks regularly. Although it's not inexpensive, the quality and versatility of this model will save you money in the end by not having to invest in a separate pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a wide variety of colors, too, so you can pick one that suits your personal style.