Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide Towards Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a pushchair twin, stroller or sling, is the primary method of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram is a blend of safety, comfort and design that makes walking enjoyable for all family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful stroller for newborns and 3-year-old kids. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

If you're out and about with your baby, you need to ensure they're secure. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure your little one doesn't feel a thing.

All the prams in this guide allow your baby to lie flat. This is essential for newborns since it improves oxygenation and supports their hips and spine. The seats can also be adjusted to a more upright position when your baby is able to sit up.

For a truly luxurious experience, the Venicci egg2 provides a warm cocoon feel for your newborn with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but has a padded mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than the majority of prams available at under 8kg but still has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather details and air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof, and can take on more rural settings.

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

If you're a first time parent We suggest you consider the travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram that are attached to the same frame. This allows parents to transfer their baby from their car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that is able to be easily converted from a 'pramette' or lie-flat 'pramette, to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco ISize car seats.

Safety

The pram should come with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It should also have no gaps between their head and legs that could get stuck. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Examine the buckles on the harness to ensure they are not damaged and show signs of wear. Every year, a lot of children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The primary cause of these injuries is tipping over. 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 in or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

A frequent cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If the harness of a baby isn't secured correctly it can cause them to fall out of the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. This is why it is important to ensure that the buckle of the harness is always locked in 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 go in stores and out. There are other features that can be useful, for example a snack tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. There is also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram without having them in sight. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this may cause them to roll off the pram or stroller and could result in suffocation or strangulation. A pram or stroller is not a substitute for a cot and should only be used for brief periods during the daytime.

It is necessary to take apart most prams in order to fit them into the boot of your vehicle. This process is something you should know before you purchase a pram. Also, check how it is simple to put the different parts back together before putting them in place.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to endure a long time of wear. You want to make sure that your stroller can withstand slippery walks as well as a variety of car trips. You also want your pram to come in the form of a color or print that won't date quickly so that you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The best prams are made of high-quality materials, and are designed to last. You should look for durable fabrics with sturdy tires, as well as an effective suspension system. The best travel stroller prams will also have a compact fold, so they can be easily stored in your garage or boot when not when not in use.

All the prams in this list allow a baby to lie flat, which is essential for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their spine and hips. Some are made to grow with your child and some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be moved off and on the frame at a time when your child is no longer using it.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you may also be looking for a travel system which is a bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. Our test-driver for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System she used with her 10-month old son. It has a nifty feature that can raise or lower your child at the push 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 he was at an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that can be converted from a single to double pushchair and has 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not cheap 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 as early as.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie flat as they can. This will aid in their development and increase oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models permit an all-flat position by using a carrycot that can be completely reclined, while others have a seat which reclines to a horizontal 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 loved the ability to raise or lower her child at the touch of the button to keep him in the same position while maintaining eye contact and proximity.

It's a great choice for those that want to get around town with ease as the frame is a good size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres permit you to take it off road and into rough terrain. It's a great option for those who plan to have another child in the near future, as it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair into a twin pushchair or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that looks and feels impressive. It's ideal for babies because it comes with a lie-flat baby carrycot and is compatible with a car seat when you purchase it separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place, which is a feature that not all prams have. This reduces time and makes it more convenient to use.

The pram's luxurious fabric as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect on a high-end model however, the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around various terrains. It's also a great option when you reside in a city and must navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks regularly. Although it's not cheap but the quality and versatility of this model mean that it can save you money in the long run by eliminating the need to purchase an additional twin pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a broad variety of colors, too, so you can choose one that matches your personal style.