Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide To Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a stroller, pushchair or a sling, is the primary method 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 wonderful pram for newborns up to 3 year old kids. The reversible handle lets you to rotate the seat so your child can look at either you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and about with a baby, you need to ensure that they're safe. There are prams that will make sure your baby doesn't feel any sensations.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby to lie flat. This is essential for babies as it increases oxygenation and helps support their spine and hips. They also come with seats that can be converted to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a truly luxurious feel it's the Venicci egg2 provides a warm cocoon-like feel for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seat that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position, but has padding on the liner and mattress. It's also lighter than the majority of prams available at less than 8kg but has a sturdy chassis and grained leather detailing, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and able to handle more rugged terrains.

The Minu V2 is a great option when you're looking for a model with a similar look but at a lower price. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as lightweight as other strollers, but it does have a large storage basket. It also has an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and protected.

If you're the first parent of your child, we'd recommend considering a travel stroller system bundle which includes a pram as well as a car seat that can be 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 ideal for 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 a lie-flat 'pramette' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco ISize car seats.

Safety

The pram should be fitted with five-point safety harnesses that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also have no gaps where their legs or heads are likely to get caught. The straps must be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. Check the buckles on the harness to make sure they're not cracked and show signs of wear. Every year, a lot of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams or strollers. The most common reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the strongest sale prams can topple when you hang your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling and gets out or in the seat before the harness has been tightened.

Another frequent cause of injury is falling from the pram or stroller. If a baby's harness isn't secured correctly it could cause them to fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the buckle on the harness is locked into the proper position.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to shield your baby from sun in both directions. This is a great feature because it will prevent having to wake your child awake when you change their position in the pram or while you are to and from the shops. Other useful features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a shopping basket under the seat, and a handlebar that locks into position when you're not using it.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram without being in sight. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this can cause them to fall off the stroller or pram and can lead to suffocation or strangulation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a crib. It is best to use it for short periods of time during the day.

It is necessary to take apart most prams in order to fit them into the trunk of your car. This process is something you should know before you buy one. Also, consider how easy it is to get the various sections back together and click them into place.

Durability

A pram must be able endure several years of wear. This includes the need to endure the mud-filled walks and numerous car journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice is able to do the job you need it to. It is important to ensure that your my babiie stroller is in a color or pattern that will not date easily to avoid looking as if you've slipped out of style.

The most effective prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They are built to last, so you should look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels and a well-designed suspension system. The top prams feature a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or boot when not when not in use.

All prams on this list allow babies to lay flat, which is essential for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their hips and spine. A lot of them are designed to adapt to your child's needs, with some of them having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be moved on and off the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you may be looking for a travel system which is an all-in-one bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. Our test-driver for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me system that 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 eye contact and keep them close which she claimed was important for her son as the baby was still at an exploratory stage.

Another option is 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 luxurious pram that can be converted from a single pushchair to double pushchair, with 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but it can be used for multiple children, if needed. And like our winner model, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot included can be used right from birth.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie as flat as possible. This will aid in their development and boost oxygen saturation in the lungs. Some models provide a flat position using a fully reclineable carrycots, while others have the seat that can recline to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for this as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her child who was 10 months old. She loved the ability to raise or lower her child by pressing an button, keeping him in the same position while maintaining the eye contact and closeness.

This frame is perfect for nipping around town and the puncture-proof tires allow you to take it off road or on rough terrain. It's also a smart option if you're thinking of having another child in the near 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's ideal for babies because it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat, if you buy it separately. You can even fold it with the carrycot in place - something that does not happen with all prams, so it's an efficient and easy feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of features you'd expect to find on a high-end pram however, its sleek frame makes it easy to handle on a variety of terrains. It's also a great option for those who live in a large city and must navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks regularly. Although it's not cheap prams however, the durability and quality of this stroller travel mean that it can save you money over the long term by not having to purchase an additional pushchair for toddlers. You can choose from a range of colors to match your style.