15 Terms That Everyone Within The Good Prams Industry Should Know

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a stroller, pushchair or a sling, is the primary method of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort and style to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for newborns and 3-year-old children. Its reversible handle allows you to tilt the seat so that your child can either face you or the world around them.

Comfort

If you're out and about with a baby, you need to ensure they're secure. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure that your baby isn't apprehensive.

All the prams in this guide allow your baby lay flat. This is crucial for babies as it increases oxygenation and helps support their spine and hips. The seats can be adjusted to an upright position once your baby is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram that offers a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It is smooth and has curved lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which does not recline into a flat position however, it does come with an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than other prams on the market at less than 8kg but has a sturdy chassis and grained leather details as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and able to be used in more rural environments.

If you want something more budget-friendly 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 have a large storage basket. It also has an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're the first parent of your child, we'd recommend considering a travel system bundle which includes a pram and a car seat that are attached to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their child from their car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that is easily converted from a 'pramette or a lie-flat 'pramette' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.

Safety

A pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness to keep your baby safe and secure. It should not have any gaps to entrap their heads or legs. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they grow. Examine the buckles on your harness to ensure that they are not cracked and have signs of wear. Every year, a lot of children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The primary reason for these injuries is tipping over. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you attach bags onto the handles, or if a child who is wriggling gets into or out of the seat without harnesses being properly secured.

Another common cause of injury is falling off the pram or stroller. If a baby's harness is not fastened properly it could cause them to fall from the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. This is why it is vital to ensure that the harness buckle is always locked in place.

Some prams have a reversible shade which can be used to shield your baby in either direction from the sun. This feature is beneficial because you won't have to wake your baby every time you change their position in the stroller or when you go in and out of shops. Other handy features include a snack tray and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a shopping basket 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 without having them in sight. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this can cause them to slide off the pram or stroller and cause suffocation or strangulation. A pram or a stroller is not an alternative to a cot. It is best to use it for short periods during the day.

The majority of prams require you to take them apart in order to fit them into the boot of your car therefore it's recommended to familiarize yourself with the process before you buy one. Also, check how it is simple to put the different parts back together and then click them into place.

Durability

A pram should be able to endure a long time of wear. This includes the need to endure the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice is able to fulfill the tasks you require it to. You want to make sure that your stroller is in a color or pattern that will not date easily so that you don't appear like you've lost fashion.

The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are built to last. So, look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels, and an efficient suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or the boot when not when not in use.

All the sale prams on this list allow the baby to lie down flat. This is crucial for infants because it allows them to develop their spine and hips and improves oxygenation levels. Many of these prams are designed to expand with your child. Some come with a carrycot or a fully-reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on when your child outgrows them.

If you are purchasing a pram for the first time it is recommended to consider a system that has a carrycot and car seats could be a good idea. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It is a revolutionary feature that allows you to raise and lower your child with the touch of one button. This lets you keep eye contact with them and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two children Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that can be converted from a single pushchair to a double pushchair (click through the following document) with 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not inexpensive, but you can use it for multiple children, if needed. Similar to our winner iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot is a great option to use right from birth.

Style

All prams pushchairs should allow newborns to lie as flat as they can. This will help with their development and increase oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models allow for an all-flat position by using the carrycot which is completely reclined, while others have a seat that reclines to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter and it's brilliant at that as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son who was 10 months old. She loved the fact that she could raise or lower her child with the press of a button, keeping him in view and still maintain eye contact and a closeness.

The frame is ideal for city trips and the puncture-proof tires allow you to take it off road or over rough terrain. It's a great choice if you plan to have a child in the future because it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair to a twin or double pram and pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that looks and feels luxurious. It's ideal for babies since it comes with a carrycot that can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car seat if purchased separately. It can be folded with the carrycot still in place It's an option that not all prams provide. This saves time and makes it more convenient 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, but its sleek frame makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. This is an excellent choice when you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets and crowded paths frequently. Although it's not cheap prams, the quality and versatility of this stroller will save you money in the end by not having to purchase an additional pushchair for toddlers. You can choose from a wide range of colors that will fit your style.