Buying a Pram Newborn

Prams and pushchairs are the multi-functional, flexible partners of caregivers and parents. They're the co-pilots of the new journey of your child.

A pram for newborns is designed for newborns and babies. It has an incredibly sturdy, deep carrycot with soft and safe walls.

A pram comes with a bassinet. However, it can be converted into a stroller when the baby is ready.

Safety

The newborns of today are extremely fragile and need to be kept as safe as you can. Purchasing a stroller or Pram For Newborn with safety features will ensure that your baby is safe and secure while traveling. The essential requirements for any stroller or pram are to have a working brake, a 5-point safety harness (2 shoulder straps, 2 waist straps and a strap for the crotch) and a wrist tether strap for the person pushing the pram. Verify that the stroller you select meets these requirements.

Find a stroller that allows your infant to ride in the recommended lie-flat position. This position supports your baby and helps prevent a dangerous spinal curve that can lead to problems with their spine. By keeping the airways open, it decreases the risk for SUID (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or Asphyxiation). Most prams are able to be used as early as the moment of birth. They have an adjustable seat that reclines into a lay-flat mode for younger infants and converts to a pushchair for older children.

The suspension of the pram will determine how smooth it runs. A pram that has lots of suspension is likely to cost more but it may be worth the cost of this feature if you are planning on using your pram everyday for a couple of years or more.

Always take the time to read the instruction manual and examine the warning labels for your stroller or pram. It is also important to ensure that your stroller is placed in a safe spot away from bicycles, traffic or other hazards when it's not being used. It is important to take any bags or other items off the handles, as they could cause your baby to become trapped or even die.

Even if your baby is asleep, it's never a good idea to leave a stroller or pram unattended. They may squirm into the pram and get stuck, or slide away and cause injury. Hanging bags or other items from the handles is not a good thing because they could fall and hit your child in the head.

Comfort

It is essential that newborns are able to lie flat as this aids in lung and back development. Many prams have a carrycot or cocoon that creates a cozy, nest-like environment for your baby and is able to be removed from the frame. Certain seats, like the bucket-style seat found on the egg2, aren't able to recline completely flat, but provide an enjoyable ride for your child.

Some prams also feature a separate bassinet, newborn stroller or inset seat so that you can easily change between sitting and sleeping modes depending on your bub's requirements. This is sometimes described as a "travel system" and is the initial configuration that you should try out with your baby.

Look for a pram with two shoulder straps that are ideally padded, and a five-point safety harness. It should fit your baby's body comfortably. Check that there are no gaps, or loose areas where fingers can be trapped. Also, make sure that the buckles are easy for older children to use. It's also worth considering whether you'd prefer a pram with a parent-facing feature or not - it's ideal to watch your child and helping them feel reassured by the familiarity of their parents.

Some prams, such as the Graco Near2Me have a nifty raise and lower function that can bring your baby right up to your face at the touch of the button, which our parent testers absolutely loved! This is a fantastic method to keep eye contact with your baby and keep in touch, particularly when they're asleep. If you are looking for a travel system that is compatible with the car capsule you choose, you will not have to wake your baby to switch between the pram and car.

Convenience

When purchasing a newborn pram, it is important to consider your baby's transport needs. Some prams have carrycots, a bassinet or a seat that can recline to a flat position. This is essential to ensure your baby's spinal development and breathing. You should also check the other accessories included in the pram, such as the footmuff and the changing bag. These are essential to keep your baby warm when it is cold.

It's important to note that some strollers and prams can be converted into travel systems, allowing you to connect a car capsule with the frame using adaptors so that you can move your baby between the car and the pushchair pram without needing to awake them. These are useful if your lifestyle is busy or you do not have enough space in your car's boot to accommodate a pram. However, it is important to be aware that you'll need to wait until your baby is old enough to sit on their own before you transform them from a car capsule into the pushchair.

Our tester's mother found that the ability to raise or lower the seat of her son's 10 months old was a wonderful feature. One example is the Graco Near2Me that allows your child to 'glide closer to you at the press of the button.

Also, ensure that your pram newborn has a sturdy base and wheels that can handle bumps and potholes and that you can fold it up easily and make sure the safety harness you use is safe, fits comfortably and securely (five-point rather than three-point) and can be adjusted as your child grows. You should be able to store bags for changing and shopping under the pram (but remember that too much weight could cause it to topple over). If you're not sure which model to pick, check out a few different models at the local retailer.