Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide To Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or a pushchair) is the most popular form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A quality pram is a combination of safety, comfort and design that makes walking enjoyable for all the family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for children from newborns to three years old. Its reversible handle allows you to tilt the seat so that your child can look at either you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and about with your baby, you'll want to be sure they're comfortable. There are prams to ensure your baby doesn't feel any sensations.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide all let your baby lie flat, which is important for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat increases oxygen saturation and helps support their growing spine and hips. They also come with a seat that can be changed to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a really high-end experience this Venicci egg2 has a cosy cocoon-like feel for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seats that does not recline to a lying-flat position but does have a padded mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than the majority of prams available at less than 8kg but has a sturdy chassis and grained leather details as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof, and can be used in more rural environments.

The Minu V2 is a great choice if you're looking for something with a similar look but at a price that is lower. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as light as other prams but it does come with a large storage basket. It also comes with an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby safe and protected.

If you're a first-time parent facing pram we suggest that you consider a travel system that includes a car seat and pram that are attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to transfer your child from the car to the pram without waking them and is perfect for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that is able to be easily converted from a 'pramette,' or lie-flat 'pramette,' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It must also be free of gaps between their head and legs that could get stuck. The straps should be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to ensure that they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year due to injuries from strollers or prams. The main reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams can topple when you strap your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling and falls out or in the seat before the harness is tightened.

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

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will shield your baby from sun in both directions. This feature is helpful since you don't need to wake your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller, or when you enter and out of stores. There are also other features that are useful, like an eating tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. There is also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram without being in sight. Babies can be prone to wriggling while sleeping, which could cause them to roll out of the stroller or pram. This can lead to strangulation and suffocation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for short periods during the day.

The majority of prams require you take them apart in order to put them in the boot of your car therefore it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with the process before purchasing one. Also, consider how it is simple to put the different sections back together before putting to put them back together.

Durability

A pram must be able endure several years of wear. You need to ensure that your folding pram can handle the mud of a walk, as well as multiple car trips. You also want your stroller to have an image or color that isn't prone to fading quickly so you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The best prams will be made of high-quality materials, and built to last. You should look for durable fabrics as well as sturdy tires and an efficient suspension system. The best prams will also feature a compact pushchair fold so you can store them easily in your garage or the boot when not being used.

All prams on this list allow infants to lay flat, which is crucial for newborns as it improves oxygen saturation levels as well as aids in the development of their spine and hips. Many of these prams have been designed to expand with your child. Some come with a carrycot, or a reclined seat that can be removed and snapped on as your child grows.

If you are buying a pram for the first time it is recommended to consider a system that comes with a carrycot and a car seat may be a good idea. Our tester for parents Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me system that she used with her 10-month-old son. It is a revolutionary feature that lets you raise and lower your child with the touch of one button. This lets you keep your eyes on the baby and keep them in close proximity.

Another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two kids, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury 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 cheap however, you can use it with more than one child if you need to. And like our winner iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot is a great option to use from the moment of birth.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie flat as they can. This will help with their development and boost oxygen levels in the lung. Some models provide a flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycot while others feature seats that recline to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for both as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her 10-month-old child. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise and lower her child with the touch of a button to keep him in the view of others while maintaining eye contact and closeness.

It's a great pram for those who wish to nip around town with ease as the frame is an ideal size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres allow you to remove it from the road and into rough terrain. It's also a smart choice if you're planning on having a second child in the future since it can easily be converted from a single pram into a double or twin pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's ideal for infants as it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat in the event that you purchase it separately. You can fold it by putting the carrycot in place and it's something that not all prams can do, so it's an easy and time-saving feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics, spacious basket, and puncture-proof tires are features you would expect to see on a high-end model however, the sleek frame makes it easy for you to maneuver on various terrains. It's also an ideal choice when you live in a large city and must navigate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks regularly. Although it's not cheap pushchairs however, the durability and quality of this stroller will save you money over the long term by eliminating the need to purchase a separate pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a wide range of colors, too, so you can choose one that suits your personal style.