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 main form of transport for infants and toddlers. A well-designed pram is a combination of safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for babies to 3 years old. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

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

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby lay flat. This is important for newborns since it improves oxygenation and strengthens their spine and hips. They also have seats that can be converted to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit.

For a truly luxurious feel it's the Venicci egg2 provides a warm cocoon-like feel for your baby with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seat that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position, but it does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than most prams on the market at less than 8kg, but it has a sturdy chassis and grained leather accents and air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and can handle more rugged terrains.

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

If you're the first parent of your child we recommend a travel system bundle which includes a pram and car seat that are attached to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to move their child from the car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette or a lie-flat 'pramette to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco ISize car seats.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It must also be free of gaps where their legs or heads are likely to get caught. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Examine the buckles on the harness to make sure they're not cracked and have signs of wear. A lot of children are hospitalized every year due to injuries caused by strollers or prams. Tipping over is the most common reason for these injuries. Even the most sturdy prams could tip over when you strap bags to the handles or if the child is wriggling or squirming and falls into or out of the seat before the harness has been tightened.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram pushchair or stroller. If the harness of a baby isn't secured correctly it could cause them to fall out of the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. This is why it is vital to make sure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

Some good prams (More methods) also have a canopy that can be reversible to protect your baby from the sun in both directions. This feature is useful 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. Other handy features include a snack tray and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat and a handlebar that locks in place when you're not using it.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram if you are not within reach. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep and this can cause them to roll off the pram or stroller and cause suffocation or strangulation. A stroller or pram is not a substitute for the crib. It should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

It is essential to disassemble the majority of prams to place them in the trunk of your car. This process must be mastered before you purchase one. Also check how easy it is to get the various sections back together before putting them into place.

Durability

A running pram needs to be able to endure a long time of wear. This includes surviving the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, which is why you must ensure your choice can fulfill the tasks you require it to. You also want your pram to be in a print or colour that doesn't get outdated so that you don't end up looking like you've gone out of fashion.

The top prams are constructed of high-quality materials and are designed to last, so look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels and an effective suspension system. The best prams are compact travel pram and fold easily, allowing you to store them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All the prams on this list allow a baby to lay flat, which is crucial for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their spine and hips. Many of these prams are designed to grow with your child. Some include a carrycot or a reclined seat that can be removed and snapped on when your child outgrows them.

If you are considering buying a pram for the very first time, a travel system that comes with the carrycot as well as a car seat could be a good idea. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with an innovative feature that allows you to raise and lower your child by pressing one button. This lets you maintain eye contact with the baby and keep them in close proximity.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pushchair that can be transformed from a single pushchair double in 30 different configurations. It also features sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap, but you could use it for more than one child, if you need to and, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth thanks to the carrycot included.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie flat as they can. This will help with their development and increase oxygen saturation in the lungs. Some models permit an all-flat position by using the carrycot which is fully reclined, whereas others have a seat that can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me is a great device for both, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her 10-month-old daughter. She was thrilled to be able to raise or lower her infant at the touch of an button, keeping him in sight, while still maintaining the eye contact and closeness.

The frame is perfect for nipping around town, and the puncture-proof tires permit you to drive it off road or on rough terrain. It's a great option if you plan to have a second child in the near future, as it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair into a twin stroller or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that is both stylish and comfortable. It is suitable for newborns because it comes with a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with car seats when purchased separately. You can fold it by putting the carrycot in place which is something isn't the case with all prams and is a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

The pram's luxurious fabric as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect in a top model, but the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around diverse terrains. It's also a great choice for those who live in a large city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks regularly. It's not cheap prams, 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 range of colors to match your personal style.