7 Simple Tips To Totally Rolling With Your Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a stroller, pushchair or a sling, is the primary form of transport for babies and toddlers. A good pram combines comfort, safety and style to make walking enjoyable for all the family.

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

Comfort

If you're out and about with your baby, you need to ensure they're secure. There are prams that will ensure that your baby isn't shivering anything.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide all let your baby lie flat, which is important for newborn babies as lying flat improves oxygen levels and helps support their growing spine and hips. They also have a seat that can be converted to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram with a cocoon feeling for your baby. It has smooth, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shaped seat which does not recline into an upright position however, it does come with an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than other prams available at less than 8kg, but it has solid chassis and grained leather accents, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and can take on more rural settings.

If you're looking for something more affordable, but with a similar style, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a good option. The swish-looking one-hand steer model isn't as light than some of the other prams we tried however it comes with a large storage basket and the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you are new to parenting We suggest you consider a travel system that includes a car seat and pram that attaches to the same frame. This will make it much easier to get your baby out of the car to the pram without waking them and is ideal for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional 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 be fitted 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 could get stuck. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Also, you should inspect the buckles of your harness to make sure that they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a lot of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams or strollers. Tipping over is the main cause of these injuries. Even the strongest prams can fall over if you hang bags on the handles, or if a child who is wriggling gets into or out of the seat without the harness being done up.

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

Some prams have an adjustable shade that can be used to shield your baby in any direction from the sun. This is a great feature since you will not be having to wake your child awake when you change their position in the pram or while you are going in and out of shops. Other useful features include a snack tray and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and the handlebar locks into position when you are not using it.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram and car seat if you are not within reach. Babies are prone to wiggle while asleep and this could cause them to roll out of the stroller or pram. This could result in suffocation and strangulation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a crib and should only be used for short periods of time during the day.

It is necessary to disassemble most prams in order to fit them into the boot of your vehicle. This process should be familiarised with before you purchase a pram. Also, check how easy it is to get the different parts back together and then click them into place.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes having to deal with muddy walks and getting through numerous car seat pram journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice is able to fulfill the tasks you require it to. You should ensure that your pram is a colour or print that isn't prone to fading to avoid looking like you've lost style.

The most reliable prams are constructed from high-quality materials and built to last. Look for durable fabrics, sturdy tires, and an efficient suspension system. The best travel pram prams are lightweight and fold easily so that you can store them in your garage or boot.

All the prams in this list allow babies to lie flat. This is crucial for babies, because it aids in the development of their hips and spine, and improves oxygenation levels. Many of these prams have been designed to expand with your child. Some have a carrycot, or a reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on when your child is outgrowing them.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you might be interested in a travel set which is a package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me system which our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with a handy feature that can raise or lower your child with the click of a button, so you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close, which she claimed was important to her as he was at an exploratory stage.

Another alternative 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 luxurious pram that converts from a single pushchair to a double pushchair with 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but it can be used for multiple children, if needed. Similar to our winner, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot can be used from the moment of birth.

Style

Newborns need to lay flat as often as they can in order to promote development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs, which is why it's important that all prams support this. Some models permit 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 facing pram tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her 10-month-old child. She loved the fact that she could raise or lower her little one with the push of a button to keep him in the view of others, while still maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

The frame is ideal for nipping around town and the puncture-proof wheels allow you to take it off road or on rough terrain. It's a great option if you plan to have another child in the future because it can easily be converted from a single pushchair to a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that is both stylish and comfortable. It's ideal for babies since it comes with a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with a car seat if purchased separately. You can fold it by putting the carrycot in place which is something does not happen with all prams, so it's an easy and time-saving feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are all the features you'd expect to see on a pram of the highest quality however, its sleek frame makes it easy to handle on any terrain. It's also a great option for those who live in a large city and have to navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks regularly. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and quality could save you money over time by avoiding the need for a separate toddler stroller. It's available in a wide selection of colors too, so you can pick one that suits your personal style.