What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a pushchair, stroller or Sling, is the main form of transport for babies and toddlers. A great pram is a blend of comfort, safety and design that makes walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful stroller for newborns and 3-year-old kids. 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'll want to ensure they're secure. The good news is that there are prams made 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 important for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat improves oxygen saturation and helps support their growing spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position once your child is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram that offers a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It has smooth, curvaceous lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, that doesn't recline to flat however it does come with padding on the mattress and a liner. It's also lighter than many prams, Good prams with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it has a sturdy chassis with finely textured leather and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something more budget-friendly but with the same design, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. 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 has an extendable hood that offers UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you are new to parenting, we recommend that you consider the travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram that are attached to the same frame. This allows parents to transfer their child from the 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 into a toddler-friendly pushchair compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should be fitted with five-point safety harnesses that will ensure your baby's safety. It must also be free of gaps in which their heads or legs could get stuck. The straps must be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. Also, you should examine the buckles on your harness to ensure that they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Each year, many children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams and strollers. The primary reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams could tip over if you hook bags to the handles or if a child is wriggling and gets in or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

Another common cause of injury is falling off the stroller or pram. If a child is not properly secured the pram, they could fall out of the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. This is why it is important to make sure that the harness buckle is always secured.

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

You should never let a child sleep in their stroller unless they are within their reach at all times. Babies are prone to wriggling while sleeping, which can cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This could lead to suffocation and strangulation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a cot and should only be used for short periods of time during the day.

It is necessary to disassemble most prams in order to fit them into the trunk of your car. This process must be mastered before you buy one. Check how easy it will be to put the sections back together.

Durability

A pram must be able stand up to the wear and tear of many years. You should ensure that your baby's pram is able to handle slippery walks as well as a variety of car trips. You also want your stroller to have a print or colour that isn't prone to fading quickly so that you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The most effective prams are constructed of high-quality materials and have been designed to last, so look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels and an effective suspension system. The best prams are lightweight stroller and fold easily, allowing you to put them in your garage or boot.

All the prams in this list allow a baby to lay flat, which is essential for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels as well as aids in the development of their spine and hips. Some are made to adapt to your child's needs, with some of them 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 very first time you should consider a travel system that has the carrycot as well as a car seat may be worth a look. Our parent tester Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month-old son. It is a revolutionary feature that lets you raise and lower your child at the touch of a single button. This allows you to keep your eyes on the baby and keep them in close proximity.

Another alternative is another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two children, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pushchair that can be converted from a single pushchair a double with 30 different configurations. It also comes with the sun canopy which can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap however, it can be used for more than one child if you need to. And like our winner, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot, it can be used from the moment of birth.

Style

Newborns must lie flat as much as they can in order to promote development and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs. Therefore, it's important that all prams permit this. Some models create a completely flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycots, while others have the seat that can recline to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for both, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her child who was 10 months old. She loved the ability to raise or lower her child at the touch of a button to keep him in the same position while maintaining eye contact and proximity.

It's a great choice for those that want to get around town without hassle since the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to move it off the road and onto rough terrain. It's also a smart option if you're thinking of having another child in future because it easily converts from a single pushchair to a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that looks and feels luxurious. It's suitable for newborns because it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat in the event that you purchase it separately. It can be folded with the carrycot in place which is something not all prams can do and is an efficient and good Prams easy feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are all features you'd expect to find in a top model however, the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver over diverse terrains. It's also a great choice for those who live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks frequently. Although it's not cheap but the quality and versatility of this model make it possible to save you money over the long term by eliminating the need to buy an additional pushchair for toddlers. You can pick from a variety of colors that will fit your preferences.