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 combines safety, comfort and style that makes walking enjoyable for all family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful stroller for newborns and 3-year-old kids. Its reversible handle allows you to rotate the seat so your child can look at you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and around with your baby, you want to ensure that they're safe. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure that your baby doesn't feel a thing.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby lie flat. This is essential for newborns as it improves oxygenation and strengthens their hips and spine. They also have seats that can be converted to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a premium pram that has a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It is smooth and has curvaceous lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which doesn't recline into an upright position however it does come with a padded mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy frame with grained leather details and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice to consider if you're looking to buy something that has a similar appearance but at a price that is lower. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as lightweight as other strollers, but it does come with a large storage basket. It also comes with an extendable hood that offers UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and protected.

If you are a first time parent we suggest you consider a travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram that can be attached to the same frame. This allows parents to transfer their baby from the car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that is able to be easily converted from a 'pramette or a lie-flat 'pramette to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.

Safety

A pram should be equipped with a five point safety harness to keep your baby safe and secure. It should not have any gaps to entrap their legs or head. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Check the buckles on the harness to ensure that they are not cracked and have signs of wear. Every year, a large number of children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The primary cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the sturdiest prams can tip over if you hook bags to the handles or if a child who is wriggling gets into or out of the seat without harnesses being properly secured.

Another reason for injury is falling off the pram or stroller. If the harness of a baby isn't secured correctly it could cause them to fall from the stroller, causing head or neck injuries. This is why it is important to make sure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from the sun in any direction. This feature is beneficial since you don't need to wake your baby when you change their position in the stroller, or when you go into and out of stores. There are other features that can be useful, like an eating tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. There is also a shopping basket underneath the seat.

You should never leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless they are in their sight at all times. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep and this can cause them to slide off the stroller or pram and cause strangulation or suffocation. A pram or stroller is not a substitute for a cot and should only be used for brief periods during the daytime.

It is essential to disassemble most prams in order to put them in the trunk of your car. This procedure is something you should know before you purchase a pram. Also, check how easy it is to get the various sections back together before putting them into place.

Durability

A pram must be able stand up to the wear and tear of many years. You want to make sure that your pram can handle the mud of a walk as well as a variety of car trips. You also want your pram to be in the form of a color or print that doesn't get outdated to avoid looking like you've fallen out of style.

The best prams are constructed from high-quality materials and built to last. Look for durable materials as well as sturdy tires and an efficient suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold, so they are easy to store in your garage or in the boot when not when not in use.

All the prams in this list allow the baby to lie down on their backs. This is crucial for newborns, because it allows them to develop their spine and hips and boosts oxygen levels. A lot of them are designed to adapt to your child's needs and some having a carrycot or 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 are buying a pram for the very first time you should consider a travel system that includes both the carrycot as well as car seats could be worth a look. Our parent tester Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month old son. It comes with a handy feature that can raise or lower your baby at the touch of a button so you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close, which she claimed was important to her as he was in an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two children Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that converts from a single to double pushchair and has 30 possible configurations and features luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. 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 included is a great option to use as early as.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie as flat as possible. This will aid in their development and improve oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models provide a flat position using a fully reclineable carrycot while others feature seats that recline to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter feature, and it's fantastic in this regard, as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her 10-month-old son. She loved the ability to raise or lower her child by pressing an button, keeping him in the same position, while still maintaining closeness and eye contact.

It's a great stroller for those that want to travel around town without hassle since the frame is a great size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres let you remove it from the road and on to rough terrain. It's also a great option if you're thinking of having another child in the near future because it easily converts from a single pram to a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It's suitable for newborns because it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat, if you buy it separately. It can be folded with the carrycot in place which is something isn't the case with all prams and is an easy and time-saving feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are things you'd expect in a top model however, the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver over diverse terrains. This is a great choice if you live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded pathways frequently. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and quality could save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of a separate stroller for toddlers. You can choose from a wide range of colors that will fit your style.

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