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What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or a pushchair) is the most popular form of transport for infants 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 babies to 3 years old. The reversible handle lets you to tilt the seat so your child can face either you or the world around them.

Comfort

You want your child to be at ease when you're out with them. There are prams that ensure your baby doesn't feel any discomfort.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is crucial for newborn babies as lying flat improves oxygen saturation and assists in the development of their hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position once your child is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram with a cocoon feeling for your baby. It has smooth, curving lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which does not recline into flat however it does come with an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. But it has a sturdy chassis with grained leather details and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

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

If you're the first parent of your child we suggest you look into a travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that are attached to the same frame. This makes it easier to get your baby out of the car to the pram without having to wake them up and is ideal for busy parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and useful travel strollers system pram that converts easily from a lie-flat 'pramette to a pushchair for toddlers that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It should also not have any gaps where their legs or heads could get stuck. The straps should be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. Check the buckles on the harness to make sure they're not cracked and have signs of wear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year because of injuries from strollers or prams. The most common reason for 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 child who is wriggling can get in or out of the seat without harnesses being done up.

A frequent cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If a baby's harness is not secured properly it can cause them to fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. Therefore, it is important to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into the proper position.

Some prams come with a reversible shade which can be used to shield your baby in either direction from the sun. This is a great feature as you can avoid having to wake your baby up when you are changing their position in the pram or while you are to and from the shops. Other useful 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 into position when you're not using it.

You should never leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless they are in their sight at all times. Babies can be prone to wriggling while sleeping and this can cause them to roll out of the stroller or pram. This can lead to strangulation and suffocation. A stroller or pram should not be used as an alternative to the crib. It is best to use it for short periods of time during the day.

It is necessary to disassemble most prams in order to place them into the trunk of your car. This process is something you should know before you purchase one. Check how easy it will be to put the parts back together.

Durability

A pram should be able to last through several years of wear and wear and tear. You should ensure that your baby's pram is able to handle muddy walks, as well as multiple car trips. You also want your pram to come in a print or colour that won't date quickly so that you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The top prams are constructed of high-quality materials and are designed to last, so you should look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels and an effective suspension system. The top prams have a compact travel pram fold so they are easy to store in your garage or in the boot when not in use.

All the prams in this list allow infants to lay flat, which is essential for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their spine and hips. Some are made to grow with your child with some having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be moved on and off the frame at a time when your child outgrows it.

If you are considering buying an infant stroller for the first time it is recommended to consider a system that includes both the carrycot as well as car seats could be a good idea. Our test-driver for parents Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month old son. It comes with a handy feature that can raise or lower your child with the click of a button. This way you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close, which she described as being important to her as he was at an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two babies Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that can be converted from a single to double pushchair, with 30 different configurations, and comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable 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 lay flat as often as they can to help develop and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs. Therefore, it's important that all prams support this. Some models permit a completely flat position by using a carrycot that is completely reclined, while others feature a seat that can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical 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 was enthralled by the fact that she could raise and lower her baby at the push chairs and prams of a button and keep him in view while maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

It's a great choice for those that want to get around town with ease as the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres let you move it off the road and on to rough terrain. It's also a smart option if you're thinking of having a second child in the future since it can easily be converted from a single pram to a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that is both stylish and comfortable. It's ideal for babies as it includes a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with a car seat if purchased separately. It is able to be folded with the carrycot still in place It's an option that not all prams offer. This is time-saving and makes it simpler to use.

The pram's luxurious fabrics, spacious basket, and puncture-proof tires are all features you would expect to see in a top model However, the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around various terrains. It's also a great option for those who reside in a city and must navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks regularly. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of an additional stroller for your toddler. You can choose from a variety of colors to match your personal style.