Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide To Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a stroller, pushchair or a sling, is the primary mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram is a combination of comfort, safety and design that makes walking fun for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for children from newborns 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

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

The prams we've selected in this buying guide all allow your baby to lay flat, which is important for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat improves oxygen saturation and supports their developing hips and spine. They also come with a seat that can be converted to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram with a cocoon feeling for your baby. It features smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shaped seat that doesn't recline to an upright position, but it does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams, at a weight of just 8kg. But it is sturdy and has grained leather details and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something a bit more budget-friendly but still with the same design, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as light as other prams but it does come with a large storage basket. It also has an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby protected and shaded.

If you are new to parenting we suggest you consider the travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram bag 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 awake them. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical pram that can convert easily from a'pramette' lying flat to a pushchair for toddlers compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should come with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It must also be free of gaps in which their heads or legs are likely to get caught. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to make sure that they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are hospitalised every year due to injuries from strollers or prams. Tipping over is the main reason for these injuries. Even the most sturdy prams could tip over if you hook bags to the handles or if the child is wriggling or squirming and falls in or out of the seat before the harness has been tightened.

Another common cause of injuries is falling from the stroller or pram. If a child's harness is not fastened properly it can cause them to fall from the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. Therefore, it is important to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is securely clicked into place.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will shield your baby from the sun in both directions. This feature is useful since you don't need to wake your baby every time you change their position in the stroller, or when you enter and out of stores. There are other features that are useful, such as snacks for your toddler or child and drink holders. There's also a basket for shopping underneath the seat.

You should never leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless you are within their reach at all times. Babies are susceptible to wriggling while sleeping and this could cause them to roll out of the pram set or stroller. This could lead to suffocation and strangulation. A running pram or stroller is not an alternative to a cot and should be used only for short periods of time during the day.

The majority of prams require you disassemble them in order to fit them into the trunk of your car so it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with this process before you buy one. Also check how it is simple to put the different parts back together before putting to put them back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to endure a long time of wear. You should ensure that your pram can handle the mud of a walk as well as a variety of car trips. It is important to ensure that your stroller is in a color or pattern that will not date easily to avoid looking as if you've slipped out of style.

The best prams will be constructed from high-quality materials and are designed to last. You should look for durable fabrics, sturdy tires, and a well-designed system of suspension. The best prams are lightweight and fold easily so that you can put them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All the prams on this list allow the baby to lie down flat. This is essential for babies, as it helps them develop their hips and spine and improves oxygenation levels. Some are made to grow with your child, with some of them having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be clicked on and off the frame at a time when your child is no longer using it.

If you are buying an infant stroller for the first time, a travel system that includes both an infant carrycot and car seats could be worth a look. Our test-driver for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me system that she used with her 10-month old son. It is a revolutionary feature that lets you raise and lower your baby at the touch of a single button. This lets you maintain eye contact with the baby and keep them in close proximity.

Another alternative is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two kids, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pushchair that can be transformed from a single pushchair a double with 30 different configurations. It also comes with the sun canopy which can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not inexpensive however, you can use it for more than one child if you need to. And like our winner, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot is a great option to use from the moment of birth.

Style

Newborns must lay flat as much as they can to help develop and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs. Therefore, it is essential that all prams allow this. Some models provide a flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycot while others feature the seat that can recline to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for both, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her 10-month-old daughter. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise or lower her child with the push of a button to keep him in sight, while still maintaining eye contact and closeness.

The 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 if you plan to have another child in the future, as it can easily be converted from a single pushchair cheap a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that looks and feels impressive. It's suitable for babies since it includes a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with a car seat if purchased separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place It's a feature that not all prams offer. This is time-saving and makes it simpler to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of things you'd expect on a high-end pram and its sleek design makes it easy to handle on a variety of terrains. It's also a great choice for those who reside in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks regularly. While it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this pram will save you money in the long run by not having to purchase a separate pushchair for toddlers. It's available in an extensive selection of colors and you can pick one that matches your personal style.