What You Should Be Focusing On Enhancing Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or pushchair) is the main form of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort and design that makes walking enjoyable for all the family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller makes a great stroller for children from newborns to three years old. The reversible handle lets you turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

You want your baby to feel comfortable when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure that your baby doesn't feel a thing.

All the prams listed in this guide allow your baby to lay flat. This is essential for newborns as it improves oxygenation and supports their spine and hips. The seats can be adjusted to an upright position when your baby is capable of sitting up.

For a truly luxurious experience this Venicci egg2 provides a warm feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seats that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position but does have a padded liner and mattress. It's also a little lighter than most prams available at less than 8kg but has a sturdy chassis and grained leather accents and air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof, and can be used in more rural environments.

The Minu V2 is a great option if you're looking for something that has a similar appearance but at a lower price. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight 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 are new to parenting, we recommend that you consider a travel system package which includes a car seat and pram that attaches to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to transfer their child from the car to the pram without having to awake them. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel pram 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 seats.

Safety

The pram should come with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It should also not have any gaps between their head and legs that can get trapped. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Also, you should check the harness buckles to ensure that they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year because of injuries caused by strollers or prams. The most common reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams could tip over if you hook your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling or squirming and falls out or in the seat before the harness has been tightened.

Another reason for injury is falling from the pram or stroller. If a child's harness isn't secured correctly it can cause them to fall from the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. It is therefore essential to make sure that the buckle on the harness is locked into place.

Some prams come with a reversible shade which can be used to protect your baby in either direction from the sun. 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 when you go into and out of shops. Other handy features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a shopping basket under the seat, and a handlebar that locks in place when you are not using it.

It is not advisable to leave a child sleeping in their pram unless you are within their reach at all times. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep and this can cause them to slide off the stroller or pram and cause strangulation or suffocation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for short periods of time during the daytime.

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

Durability

A pram must be able endure several years of wear. You need to ensure that your stroller can withstand the mud of a walk and also multiple car trips. It is important to ensure that your pram bags is a colour or print that will not date easily to avoid looking as if you've slipped out of fashion.

The best prams are made with high-quality materials. They are designed to last. So, look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels and a well-designed suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact fold, so they can be easily stored in your garage or in the boot when not in use.

All the prams on this list allow your baby to lie on their backs. This is essential for babies, because it allows them to develop their hips and spine and boosts oxygen levels. Some are made to adapt to your child's needs with some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be clicked on and off the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you are purchasing an infant stroller for the first time, a travel system that has the carrycot as well as a car seat could be a good idea. We love the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with a clever feature that allows you to raise and lower your child at the push of a button, so you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close, which she described as being important to her as the baby was still at an exploratory stage.

Another alternative is another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two babies, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a stroller that can be converted from a single pushchair into double, with 30 different configurations. It also features a 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 needed and, as with our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth thanks to the included carrycot.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lay as flat as they can. This will help with their development and boost oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models provide a flat position using a fully reclineable carrycot, while others have a seat that reclines to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me is a great device for the latter as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her child who was 10 months old. She loved the ability to raise or lower her child by pressing a button to keep him in sight while maintaining closeness and eye contact.

It's a great pram for those that want to travel around town easily as the frame is an ideal size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to remove it from the road and on to rough terrain. It's also a great choice if you're planning on having a second child in the future since it can easily be converted from a single triple pushchair to a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that looks and feels impressive. It's ideal for babies because it comes with a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with car seats when purchased separately. You can fold it with the carrycot in place and it's something that isn't the case with all prams and is an efficient and easy feature.

The pram's luxurious fabric large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect on a high-end model However, the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver around various terrains. It's also a great choice when you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks regularly. Although it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this stroller will save you money in the long run by avoiding the need to buy a separate toddler pushchair. You can choose from a variety of colors that will fit your preferences.