Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide To Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a pushchair, stroller or Sling, is the most popular mode 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 makes a great stroller for babies to three years old. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

When you're out and around with a baby, you want to ensure that they're safe. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure that your baby isn't apprehensive.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby to lie flat. This is important for newborns as it improves oxygenation and strengthens their spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position when your baby is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a premium pram that has a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It features smooth, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shaped seat which doesn't recline into a flat position, but it does have a padded mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy frame with grained leather details and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something a bit less expensive but still with the same style, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as lightweight stroller as other strollers, but it does have a huge storage basket. It also comes with an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent we suggest that you consider a travel system that includes a car seat and pram that can be attached to the same frame. This will make it much easier to get your baby from the car into the pram without waking them and is ideal for busy parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that is 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 a five-point safety harness that will ensure your baby's safety. It must also be free of gaps between their head and legs that are likely to get caught. The straps must be cushioned, and easily adjustable as your child grows. You should also check the harness buckles to ensure they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. Each year, many children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams or strollers. Tipping over is the main reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you attach bags onto the handles, or if a wriggling child is able to get into or out of the seat without the harness being done up.

Another common cause of injury is falling from the stroller or pram. If a baby is not securely secured in the pram, they may fall out of the stroller and suffer head or neck injuries. This is why it is crucial to ensure that the buckle of the harness is always clicked into place.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can protect your baby from sun in any direction. This feature is beneficial because you won't have to wake up your baby every time you change their position in the stroller, or when you enter and out of stores. There are also other features that can be useful, like snacks for your toddler or child and drink holders. You can also find a shopping basket underneath the seat.

You should never let a child sleep in their stroller unless they are within sight of them at all times. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep and this may cause them to slide off the pram or stroller and can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A pram or stroller is not a substitute for a cot and should be used only for short periods during the daytime.

The majority of prams require you disassemble them in order to put them in the boot of your car so it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with this procedure before you purchase one. Check how easy it will be to put the sections back together.

Durability

A pram should be durable enough to endure many years of wear and wear and tear. You want to make sure that your stroller can withstand slippery walks as well as a variety of car trips. You want to make sure that your stroller is in a colour or print that will not date easily to avoid looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The best prams will be made of high-quality materials, and designed to last. You should look for durable fabrics with sturdy tires, as well as a well-designed system of suspension. The most reliable prams have a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or boot when not being used.

All prams on this list allow babies to lay flat. This is essential for newborns, as it helps them develop their hips and spine and improves oxygenation levels. Some are made to adapt to your child's needs, with some of them featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and back on the frame at a time when your child is no longer using it.

If you are considering buying an infant stroller for the first time you should consider a travel system that has the carrycot as well as a pushchairs car seats seat may be of interest. We love the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It has an innovative feature that allows you to raise and lower your child with the touch of a single button. This allows you to keep your eyes on your child and keep them close.

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 possible configurations and features luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but you can use it for more than one child, if you need to and, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns need to lie flat as much as possible to aid development and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs, so it's essential that all prams permit this. Some models allow for an all-flat position by using a carrycot that is fully reclined, whereas others feature a seat that can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter feature, and it's fantastic at that, as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son of 10 months. She loved that she could raise or lower her infant at the touch of a button to keep him in sight, while still maintaining closeness and eye contact.

This frame is perfect to take a stroll around town and the puncture-proof wheels permit you to drive it off the road or on rough terrain. It's a great option when you are planning to have a second child in the future, as it can easily be converted from a single pushchair a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that looks and feels impressive. It's suitable for babies since it includes a carrycot that can lie flat and it's compatible with a car-seat if purchased separately. You can fold it with the carrycot in place and it's something that not all prams can do which is why it's a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of features you'd expect to see on a pram of the highest quality and its sleek design makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. This is a great option for those who live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets or congested paths frequently. While it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this pram will save you money over the long term by eliminating the need to purchase a separate toddler pushchair. It's available in a broad selection of colors too, baby pram (Pushchairsandprams45035.activosblog.com) so you can pick one that suits your personal style.