What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a pushchair or stroller) is the primary mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A well-designed pram is a combination of safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for all the family.

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

Comfort

When you're out and around with a baby, you need to ensure they're secure. There are prams to make sure your baby doesn't feel anything.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide all allow your baby to lie flat, which is crucial for newborn babies as lying flat improves oxygen levels and supports their developing spine and hips. They also have seats which can be transformed to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit.

Venicci egg2 is a premium pram that has a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It is smooth and has curved lines, a bucket-shaped seat, which does not recline into an upright position, but it does have padding on the mattress and a liner. It's also lighter than most prams available at less than 8kg, but it has solid chassis and grained leather accents, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and able to handle more rugged terrains.

The Minu V2 is a great choice to consider if you're looking to buy something with a similar look but at a lower price. The sleek, one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as the other prams we tested but it does have a big storage basket and an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection, which will keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent we suggest you look into the travel system bundle that includes a pram and a car seat that are attached to the same frame. This allows parents to move their child from the car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette' or lie-flat 'pramette, to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It should also not have any gaps between their head and legs that could get stuck. The straps must be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. Examine the buckles on the harness to ensure that they are not damaged and show signs of wear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year due to injuries caused by strollers or prams. Tipping over is the primary reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you hook your bags onto the handles or if the child is wriggling or squirming and falls into or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If the harness of a baby is not fastened properly it can cause them to fall from the stroller and suffer head or neck injuries. It is therefore essential to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is locked into place.

Some prams have a reversible shade that can be used to protect your baby in either direction from the sun. This is a great feature because it will prevent having to wake your baby awake when you change their position in the pram, or when you go in and out of shops. There are other features that can be useful, for example an eating tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. There's also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

It is not advisable to leave a child sleeping in their stroller unless they are in their sight at all times. Babies are prone to wriggling while sleeping, which can cause them to roll out of the babiie stroller or pram. This could lead to suffocation and strangulation. A stroller or pram is not a substitute for the crib. It should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

Most prams require you to take them apart in order to put them in the car's boot so it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with this process before you purchase one. Consider how easy it would be to put the parts back together.

Durability

A Pram For Newborn must be durable enough to endure several years of wear and wear and tear. This includes surviving the mud-filled walks and numerous car journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice will perform the task you want it to. It is also important for your pram to come in a print or colour that doesn't get outdated so you don't end up looking like you've gone out of fashion.

The best prams are made of high-quality materials, and built to last. You should look for durable fabrics with sturdy tires, as well as an efficient suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold, so they are easy to store in your garage or the boot when not being used.

All the prams on this list allow the baby to lie down flat. This is important for babies, as it helps them develop their hips and spine, and boosts oxygen levels. Many of these prams have been designed to expand with your child. Some include carrycots, or a reclined chair that can be snapped on and off when your child is outgrowing them.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you might be interested in a travel system which is a bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. Our parent tester Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System she used with her 10-month old son. It comes with a handy feature that allows you to raise and lower your child at the push of a button, so you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close, which she described as being 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 children Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a pushchair that can be converted from a single pushchair double in 30 different configurations. It also features sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap, but you could use it for more than one child if needed and, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the carrycot included.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie as flat as they can. This will aid in their development and boost oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models permit an all-flat position by using the carrycot which is completely reclined, while others have a seat which reclines to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me is a great device for the latter as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her child who was 10 months old. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise or lower her little one with the push of a button to keep him in the view of others, while still maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

The frame is perfect for city trips and the puncture-proof tires allow you to take it off road or on rough terrain. It's also a great choice if you're planning on having another child in the near future because it easily converts from a single pram into a double or twin pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that looks and feels impressive. It is suitable for newborns since it includes a carrycot which can be folded flat and is compatible with a car-seat if purchased separately. It can be folded with the carrycot still in place, which is an option that not all prams offer. This is time-saving and makes it more convenient to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are the kinds of things you'd expect on a pram of the highest quality, but its sleek frame makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. It's also a great option if you reside in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks frequently. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the need for a separate toddler stroller. You can pick from a wide range of colors to suit your preferences.

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