15 Terms Everyone Is In The Good Prams Industry Should Know

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or pushchair) is the most popular form of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram is a blend of safety, comfort and style that makes walking fun for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for babies to 3 years old. The reversible handle lets you to tilt the seat so your child can face you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and around with your baby, you want to ensure that they're safe. There are prams that will ensure that your baby isn't shivering any sensations.

All the prams listed 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 an upright position once your baby is able to sit up.

For a truly luxurious experience it's the Venicci egg2 has a cosy cocoon feel for your newborn with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but it does have padding on the mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than other prams on the market at less than 8kg, but it has a sturdy chassis and grained leather detailing as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and can be used in more rural environments.

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 light as other prams but it does come with a large storage basket. It also has an extendable hood that offers UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're the first parent of your child we recommend the travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that attach to the same frame. This allows parents to transfer their child from the car to the pram without having to awake them. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional babiie 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 seat.

Safety

The pram should come with a five-point safety harness that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also have no gaps in which their heads or legs are likely to get caught. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they grow. You should also inspect the buckles of your harness to ensure that they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year due to pram or stroller-related injuries. Tipping over is the most common reason for these injuries. Even the sturdiest prams can tip over if you hook bags onto the handles, or if a child who is wriggling is able to get into or out of the seat without harnesses being properly secured.

A common cause of injury involves falling from a pram or stroller. If a baby isn't securely secured in the pram, they could fall out of the stroller and suffer head or neck injuries. This is why it is important to ensure that the harness buckle is always secured.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to protect your baby from the sun in either direction. This is a great feature since you will not be having to wake your baby awake when you change their position in the pram or Pram for newborn while you are going in and out of shops. Other handy features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and the handlebar can be locked into place when you are not using it.

You should never let a child sleep in their stroller unless you are within sight of them at all times. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep and this may cause them to slide off the stroller or pram bag and can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A pram or a stroller is not an alternative to the cot. It is best to use it for short periods during the day.

It is essential to disassemble most prams in order to place them into the trunk of your car. This procedure must be mastered before you buy one. Also check how it is simple to put the various sections back together and click them in place.

Durability

A pram and travel system must be durable enough to endure many years of wear and wear and tear. This includes surviving walking in the rain and numerous car journeys, so you must ensure your choice is able to do the job you need it to. You also want your pram to be in an image or color that isn't prone to fading quickly so you don't end up looking like you've gone out of fashion.

The most reliable prams are constructed of top-quality materials and built to last. Look for durable materials with sturdy tires, as well as an effective suspension system. The most reliable prams have a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or the boot when not being used.

All prams on this list allow babies to lay flat, which is crucial for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their hips and spine. Many of these prams are designed to expand with your child's. Some include a carrycot or a reclined seat that can be snapped on and off when your child outgrows them.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you may be looking for a travel system which is an all-in-one package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me system which our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with a handy feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby at the touch of a button so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close which she said was really important to her as the baby was still at an exploratory stage.

Another option is another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two kids, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pram that can be transformed from a single pushchair double in 30 different configurations. It also comes with sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. 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 thanks to the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns must lie flat as much as possible to aid development and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs, so it's important that all prams permit this. Some models allow for a completely flat position by using a carrycot that can be completely reclined, while others have a seat that can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter and it's brilliant at that as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her 10-month-old son. She was thrilled to be able to raise or lower her baby at the touch of a button to keep him in sight while maintaining the eye contact and closeness.

The frame is perfect for city trips and the puncture-proof wheels permit you to drive it off road or on rough terrain. It's also a smart choice if you're planning on having another child in the near future because it easily converts from a single pram into a twin or double pushchair.

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

The pram's luxurious fabrics large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are all features you'd expect to find in a top model, but the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around diverse terrains. It's also a great option when you reside in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks regularly. It's not cheap, but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the need for a separate toddler stroller. You can choose from a wide range of colors to suit your personal style.