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What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a stroller, pushchair or Sling, is the most popular method of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram combines comfort, safety and design that makes walking fun for all family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for children from newborns to 3 years old. The reversible handle lets you turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

You want your child to be at ease when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure your little one isn't apprehensive.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby to lie flat. This is essential for newborns since it improves oxygenation and helps support their hips and spine. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position once your child is able to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram that offers a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It is smooth and has curved lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which does not recline into a flat position however it does come with an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams available at less than 8kg but has a sturdy chassis and grained leather accents, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and able to be used in more rural environments.

The Minu V2 is a great option if you're looking for something with a similar look but for a lesser price. The stylish, one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight stroller than some of the other prams we've tested but it has an impressively big storage basket and an extended hood with UPF50+ protection, which will keep your baby shaded and protected.

If you are a first time parent, we recommend that you consider a travel system that includes a car seat and pram that attaches to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to transfer their baby from their car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical travel system pram that converts easily from a'pramette' that lies flat into a toddler-friendly pushchair compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should come with a five-point safety harness that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also not have any gaps between their head and legs that could get stuck. The straps should be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. Examine the buckles on your harness to ensure that they are not damaged and show signs of wear. Every year, a lot of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams or strollers. Tipping over is the most common cause of these injuries. Even the strongest prams can topple if you hook your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling and gets out or in the seat before the harness is tightened.

A common cause of injury involves falling off a pram or stroller. If a baby's harness isn't secured correctly it could cause them to fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. It is therefore important to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into the proper position.

Some prams have a reversible shade that can be used to protect your baby in either direction from the sun. This is a useful feature since you will not be having to wake your baby awake while you change their position in the pram or when you are going in and out of shops. There are other features that could be useful, like an eating tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. You can also find a shopping basket underneath the seat.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram without being within reach. Babies can be prone to wiggle during sleep and this can cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This could result in strangulation and suffocation. A pram or a stroller is not a substitute for the cot. It should only be used for short periods of time during the day.

The majority of prams require you to disassemble them in order to fit them into the trunk of your car therefore it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with this process before you purchase one. Check how easy it will be to put the sections back together.

Durability

A babiie pram should be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes surviving walking in the rain and many car journeys, which is why you must ensure your choice can do the job you need it to. It is important to ensure that your pram is a color or pattern that won't fade easily to avoid looking like you've lost fashion.

The top prams for sale are constructed from high-quality materials and have been designed to last, so you should look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels and an efficient suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold so they can be easily stored in your garage or boot when not being used.

All the prams in this list allow babies to lie flat, which is crucial for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their hips and spine. A lot of them are designed to grow with your child and some having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked off and on the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you are buying an infant stroller for the first time you should consider a travel system that comes with a carrycot and car seats could be worth a look. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system which our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It has a nifty feature that allows you to raise and lower your child with the click of a button so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close which she described as being important to her since he was in an exploratory stage.

Another alternative is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two babies, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pram that converts from a single pushchair to a double pushchair with 30 different configurations, and comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not inexpensive, but 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

All prams should allow newborns to lie as flat as they can. This will aid in their development and improve oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models create a completely flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycot while others feature seats that recline to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for the latter as our parent facing pram tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her child who was 10 months old. She loved the fact that she could raise or lower her baby at the press of a button and keep him in view and still maintain eye contact and a closeness.

The frame is ideal to take a stroll around town, and the puncture-proof tires allow you to take it off road or over rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for those who plan to have another child in the future since it can be converted from a single pushchair to a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that looks and feels luxurious. It's ideal for infants as it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat when you purchase it separately. It can be folded using the carrycot as a stand and it's something that not all prams can do and is an efficient and easy feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kinds of features you'd expect to find on a pram of the highest quality however, its sleek frame makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. It's also a great choice for those who live in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or busy sidewalks frequently. While it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this model will save you money over the long term by not having to purchase an additional pushchair for toddlers. It's available in an extensive selection of colors and you can pick one that matches your personal style.