20 Fun Facts About Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a pushchair, stroller or a sling, is the primary method of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram blends safety, comfort, and design to make walking enjoyable for the whole family.

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

Comfort

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

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is essential for infants as lying flat improves oxygen saturation and assists in the development of their spine and hips. They also come with seats that can be converted to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a premium pram that has a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It has smooth, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shaped seat which doesn't recline into a flat position, but it does have padding on the mattress and a liner. It's also lighter than many prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy chassis with grained leather details and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great option to consider if you're looking to buy something that has a similar appearance but for a lesser price. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as light as other prams, but it does have a huge storage basket. It also has an extended hood that provides 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 attaches 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 is a great example of a stylish and useful travel system pram that converts easily from a'pramette' lying flat into a toddler-friendly pushchair compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

A pram must have a five-point safety harness to keep your baby safe and free of any gaps to entrap their heads or legs. The straps must be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. You should also check the harness buckles to ensure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a large number of children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The most common cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you hook bags on the handles, or if a wriggling child is able to get into or out of the seat without harnesses being properly secured.

A frequent cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If a child's harness isn't secured correctly, it could cause them to fall from the foldable stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. It is therefore important to make sure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into place.

Some prams come with a reversible shade that can be used to shield your baby in both directions from the sun. This feature is helpful since you don't need to wake up your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller or when you go into and out of shops. There are other features that can be useful, like a snack tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. There is also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram if you are not in sight. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep and this may cause them to slide off the pram or stroller and can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A stroller or pram should not be used as an alternative to a crib. It should only be used for short periods of time during the daytime.

Most prams require you to take them apart in order to put them in the car's boot so it is an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with this process before you purchase one. Check how easy it will be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. You want to make sure that your stroller can withstand the mud of a walk and also multiple car trips. You want to make sure that your pram is a colour or print that will not date easily so that you don't appear like you've fallen out of fashion.

The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are built to last. So, look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels and a well-designed suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold so they can be easily stored in your garage or the boot when not being used.

All prams on this list allow babies to lay flat, which is vital for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their hips and spine. A lot of these prams are designed to grow with your child. Some include a carrycot, or a reclined chair that can be removed and snapped on when your child outgrows them.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you may be interested in a travel set which is a bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It is a revolutionary feature that lets you raise and lower your child by pressing a single button. This allows you to keep your eyes on your child and keep them close.

Another option is another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two babies, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a stroller that can be converted from a single pushchair into double in 30 different configurations. It also has the sun canopy which can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not expensive, but it can be used for multiple children, if needed. And like our winner, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot is a great option to use right from birth.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lay as flat as possible. This will help with their development and increase oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models allow a completely flat position using a fully reclineable carrycot, while others have a seat that reclines to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for both as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her 10-month-old daughter. She was thrilled to be able to raise or lower her child at the touch of a button to keep him in sight while maintaining closeness and eye contact.

The frame is perfect for nipping around town and the puncture-proof wheels allow you to take it off road or on rough terrain. It's also a good option if you're thinking of having another child in future since it can easily be converted from a single pram into a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It is suitable for newborns as it includes a carrycot which can be rolled flat and is compatible with car seats when purchased separately. You can fold it using the carrycot as a stand and it's something that isn't the case with all prams, so it's an easy and time-saving feature.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kinds of features you'd expect to see on a high-end pram and its sleek design makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. This is an excellent choice for those who live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded walkways regularly. While it's not cheap however, the durability and quality of this pram mean that it can save you money over the long term by eliminating the need to invest in a separate pushchair for toddlers. It's available in an extensive range of colors, too, so you can pick one that fits your personal style.