Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide Towards Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or a pushchair) is the most popular form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for all the family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for infants to 3 in one pushchair years old. The reversible handle lets you turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

You want your child to be comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams that ensure your baby doesn't feel anything.

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

For a luxurious experience it's the Venicci egg2 offers a cozy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seating that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position, but it does have a padded liner and mattress. It's also a little lighter than most prams on the market at under 8kg but still has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather details, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and can take on more rural settings.

If you want something less expensive but still with the same design Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The sleek one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight than some of the other prams we tried however it comes with a large storage basket, as well as an extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection, which will keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you are new to parenting We suggest that you consider a travel system prams system that includes a car seat as well as a pram that attaches to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their child from their car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and functional pram for travel that can be converted easily from a lie-flat 'pramette into a toddler-friendly pushchair 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 must also be free of gaps in which their heads or legs can get trapped. The straps must be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to make sure that they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are admitted to hospitals every year due to pram or stroller-related injuries. Tipping over is the primary reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over when you hang bags to the handles or if the child is wriggling or squirming and falls out or in the seat before the harness is tightened.

Another reason for injuries is falling from the pram or stroller. If a child is not securely fastened in the pram, they could fall out of the pram sets and suffer neck or head injuries. This is why it is important to make sure that the harness buckle is always locked in place.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to shield your baby from sun in either direction. This feature is helpful because you don't have to wake up your baby every time you change their position in the stroller, or when you go into and out of stores. Other handy features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a shopping basket under the seat, and the handlebar locks in place when you're not using it.

You should never let a child sleep in their stroller unless you are within sight of them at all times. Babies are susceptible to wiggle during sleep and could cause them to fall out of the pram or stroller. This could result in strangulation and suffocation. A pram or a stroller is not a substitute for the crib. It is best to use it for short periods during the daytime.

It is necessary to disassemble the majority of prams to fit them into the trunk of your car. This process is something you should know before you buy one. Also, check how easy it is to get the different sections back together and then click them in place.

Durability

A pram should be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes having to deal with the mud-filled walks and numerous car journeys, so you must ensure your choice can do the job you need it to. Also, you want your stroller to have the form of a color or print that isn't prone to fading quickly so that you don't end up looking like you've gone out of style.

The best prams are constructed of top-quality materials and designed to last. Look for durable materials as well as sturdy tires and a well-designed system of suspension. The most effective prams are small and fold easily, so you can put them in your garage or even the boot.

All the prams on this list allow the baby to lie flat. This is essential for babies, because it aids in the development of their spine and hips and boosts oxygen levels. A lot of them are designed to adapt to your child's needs and some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be moved off and back on the frame at a time when your child outgrows it.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you might also be looking for a travel system that is a complete package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat pram seat. Our parent tester Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System she used with her 10-month-old son. It has an innovative feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby with the touch of one button. This allows you to maintain eye contact with them 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 can be converted from a single pushchair to double pushchair and has 30 different configurations, and comes with premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but you could use it for more than one child if needed and, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the included carrycot.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie as flat as they can. This will aid in their development and boost oxygen saturation in the lungs. Some models allow for an all-flat position by using a carrycot that can be completely reclined, while others feature a seat that can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for this, 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 a button to keep him in sight and still maintain eye contact and proximity.

It's a great stroller for those that want to nip around town without hassle since the frame is an ideal size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres let you move it off the road and into rough terrain. It's a great option if you plan to have a second child in the future, as it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that looks and feels luxurious. It's ideal for babies because it comes with a lie-flat baby carrycot and is compatible with car seats when you purchase it separately. It can be folded with the carrycot still in place, which is an option that not all prams offer. This saves time and makes it easier to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are the kind of features you'd expect to find on a high-end pram however, its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver across a variety of terrains. This is a great choice for those who live in the city and must navigate narrow streets or congested paths regularly. Although it's not cheap however, the durability and quality of this stroller will save you money in the end by avoiding the need to purchase a separate pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a wide range of colors, as well, so you can pick one that suits your personal style.