Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide To Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a pushchair or stroller) is the primary mode of transportation for babies and toddlers. A quality pram blends safety, comfort and style to make walking enjoyable for the whole family.

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

Your baby should feel comfortable when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure that your baby isn't apprehensive.

All the prams in this guide allow your baby to lay flat. This is crucial for newborns as it improves oxygenation and supports their hips and spine. They also come with seats that can be changed to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit up.

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

If you want something more budget-friendly but with a similar style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a good option. 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, which keeps your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a new parent we suggest you look into a travel pram system bundle that includes a pram and a car seat that attach to the same frame. This will make it easier to transfer your child from the car into the pram without having to wake them up and is ideal for parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical pram for travel that can be converted easily from a'pramette' that lies flat' to a toddler-friendly pushchair that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should come with five-point safety harnesses that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also not have any gaps in which their heads or legs can get trapped. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they expand. Also, you should check the harness buckles to make sure that they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are admitted to hospitals each year due to injuries from strollers or prams. The most common cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you hook bags to the handles or if a wriggling child gets into or out of the seat without the harness being done up.

A frequent cause of injury is falling off a pram or stroller. If a baby is not securely secured in the pram, they could fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. It is therefore essential to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into the proper position.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to shield your baby from the sun in either direction. This feature is helpful because you don't have to wake up your baby when you change their position in the stroller or when you go into stores and out. Other handy features include a snack tray and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and a handlebar that locks in place when you're not using it.

It is not advisable to let a child sleep in their stroller unless they are in their sight at all times. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep, which can cause them to slide off the pram or stroller and cause strangulation or suffocation. A stroller or pram should not be used as an alternative to the cot. It should only be used for short periods of time during the day.

Most prams require you to dismantle them to fit them into the car's boot so it's an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with the process before purchasing one. Also, consider how it is simple to put the different sections back together before putting them into place.

Durability

A pram must be able to last through several years of wear and tear. You should ensure that your baby's pram is able to handle the mud of a walk, as well as multiple car trips. Also, you want your stroller to have an image or color that won't date quickly so that you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of style.

The best prams will be constructed of top prams-quality materials and are designed to last. Look for durable fabrics as well as sturdy tires and an effective suspension system. The best prams pushchairs prams will also have a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or the boot when not in use.

All the prams on this list allow babies to lie on their backs. This is essential for infants because it aids in the development of their spine and hips and improves oxygenation levels. A lot of these prams are designed to expand with your child. Some include carrycots, or a reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on when your child outgrows them.

If you are buying a pram for the very first time you should consider a travel system that includes both an infant carrycot and car seats could be a good idea. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system which our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with a clever feature that raises and lowers your baby at the touch of a button so you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close which she described as being important for her son as the baby was still at an exploratory stage.

Another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two children, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pushchair that converts from a single pushchair to double pushchair, with 30 different configurations, and comes with premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap, but you could use it for more than one child, if you need to and, as with our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth using the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns need to lie flat as much as they can to help develop and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs, which is why it is essential that all prams support this. Some models allow a completely flat position using a fully reclineable carrycots, while others have seats that recline to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter feature and is fantastic in this regard as our tester for parents Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son who was 10 months old. She loved the fact that she could raise and lower her little one with the touch of a button and keep him in sight and still maintain eye contact and a closeness.

The frame is ideal for city trips and the puncture-proof tires permit you to drive it off road or over rough terrain. It's an excellent choice if you plan to have a second child in the future since it can be converted from a single pushchair a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that is both stylish and comfortable. It's ideal for babies because it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat when you purchase it separately. You can even fold it with the carrycot in place which is something does not happen with all prams, so it's an easy and time-saving feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of things you'd expect on a premium pram however, its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver on a variety of terrains. It's also a great option when you live in a large city and must navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks frequently. Although it's not cheap but the quality and versatility of this stroller mean that it can save you money in the end by not having to purchase a separate pushchair for toddlers. You can pick from a variety of colors that will fit your style.