How To Get More Benefits From Your Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or a pushchair) is the primary mode 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 makes a great stroller for infants to three years old. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

Your baby should be comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams pushchairs prams that make sure your baby doesn't feel any sensations.

All the prams listed in this guide allow your baby lay flat. This is important for newborns as it improves oxygenation and helps support their hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position once your baby is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram that has a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It is smooth and has curvaceous lines and a bucket-shaped seat which does not recline into a flat position however it does come with a padded mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it has a sturdy chassis with grained leather details and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something a bit more budget-friendly but with a similar design, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as light than some of the other prams we tested but it has an impressively large storage basket and extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent, we'd recommend considering a travel system bundle which includes a pram as well as a car seat that attach 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 practical pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette,' or lie-flat 'pramette, to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco ISize car seats.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also not have any gaps in which their heads or legs are likely to get caught. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they grow. Examine the buckles on your harness to ensure that they are not damaged and show signs of wear. Every year, a lot of children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. Tipping over is the primary reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over when you strap bags to the handles or if a child is wriggling and falls out or in the seat before the harness is tightened.

A common cause of injury involves falling off a pram or stroller. If a baby's harness is not secured properly, it could cause them to fall from the stroller and suffer head or neck injuries. This is why it is important to ensure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

Some prams come with a reversible shade which can be used to shield your baby in both directions from the sun. This is a great feature as you can avoid having to wake your child up when you are changing their position in the pram or when you are to and from the shops. Other useful features include a snack tray and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a shopping basket under the seat, and a handlebar that can be locked into place when you are not using it.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram without having them within reach. Babies can be prone to wiggle during sleep, which could cause them to fall out of the pram or stroller. This can lead to strangulation and suffocation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for short periods of time during the daytime.

The majority of prams require you take them apart in order to fit them into the car's boot therefore it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with this process before you purchase one. Find out how easy it will be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram should be able to last through several years of wear and tear. You should ensure that your stroller can withstand the mud of a walk, as well as multiple car trips. You should ensure that your stroller is in the right color or design that will not date easily to avoid looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The top prams are constructed of high-quality materials and Compact Pushchair have been designed to last, so look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels, and an effective suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold so they can be easily stored in your garage or boot when not when not in use.

All prams on this list allow the baby to lie down on their backs. This is important for newborns, as it helps them develop their hips and spine and improves oxygenation levels. Many of these prams are designed to grow with your child. Some have a carrycot, or a fully-reclined chair that can be removed and snapped on when your child outgrows them.

If you are considering buying a pram for the first time you should consider a travel system that comes with the carrycot as well as a car seat could be worth a look. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with a clever feature that allows you to raise and lower your child with the click of a button, so you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close, which she said was really important for her son as he was in 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 luxurious pushchair that converts from a single pushchair to double pushchair and has 30 possible configurations and features luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap stroller but you can use it for more than one child in the event of need and, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the carrycot included.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lay as flat as they can. This will help with their development and improve oxygen saturation in the lung. Some models provide a flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycots, while others have the seat that can recline to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter feature, and it's fantastic at that as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son who was 10 months old. She loved that she could raise or lower her baby at the touch of a button to keep him in view, while still maintaining eye contact and proximity.

It's a great pram for those who wish to nip around town easily as the frame is a good size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres allow you to move it off the road and into rough terrain. It's a great choice if you plan to have a child in the near future because it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. 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 while the carrycot still in place, which is something that not all prams offer. This saves time and makes it more convenient to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are the kind of things you'd expect on a pram of the highest quality, but its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver on any terrain. It's also an ideal choice for those who live in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks frequently. Although it's not inexpensive, the quality and versatility of this model make it possible to save you money in the end by not having to buy a separate pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a wide range of colors, too, so you can choose one that suits your personal style.