10 Meetups On Good Prams You Should Attend

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a pushchair twin or stroller) is the primary mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort and design to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller makes a great stroller for babies to three years old. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

If you're out and about with a baby, you'll want to ensure they're secure. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure your little one does not feel anything.

All the prams listed in this guide allow your baby to lie flat. This is crucial for newborns as it improves oxygenation and strengthens their hips and spine. They also have a seat that can be converted to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a truly luxurious experience, the Venicci egg2 provides a warm cocoon-like feel for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seat that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position, but it does have padding on the liner and mattress. It's also a little lighter than the majority of prams on the market at under 8kg but still has solid chassis and grained leather details as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and can handle more rugged terrains.

The Minu V2 is a great choice when you're looking for a model with a similar look but for a lesser price. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as light as other prams but it does have a huge storage basket. It also has an extended hood that 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 as well as a car seat that attach to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their baby from their car to the pram without having to get 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,' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.

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 expand. It is also important to inspect the buckles of your harness to make sure that they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year because of injuries caused by strollers or prams. Tipping over is the main reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you attach bags onto the handles, or if a child with a wriggling can get in or out of the seat without the harness being properly secured.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If a baby is not properly secured the pram, they may fall out of the stroller compact and suffer head or neck injuries. This is why it is vital to make sure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

A few good prams also come with a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from the sun in any direction. This feature is beneficial because you don't have to wake your baby when you change their position in the stroller, or when you go into and out of shops. Other useful features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a basket for shopping underneath the seat, and the handlebar locks into position when you're not using it.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram without being within reach. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep, which can cause them to roll off the pram or stroller and cause suffocation or strangulation. A pram or a stroller should not be used as a substitute for the crib. It is best to use it for short periods during the day.

The majority of prams require you to dismantle them to fit them into the trunk of your car so it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with the process before you purchase one. Consider how easy it would be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram must be able endure several years of wear. This includes the need to endure the mud-filled walks and numerous car journeys, so you want to be sure your choice will perform the task you want it to. You want to make sure that your stroller is in a color or pattern that isn't prone to fading to avoid looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

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

All the prams in this list allow your baby to lie down on their backs. This is crucial for newborns, as it helps them develop their hips and spine, and improves oxygenation levels. Many of these prams pushchairs prams have been designed to expand with your child. Some include a carrycot or a reclined seat that can be easily removed and put back on when your child outgrows them.

If you're purchasing a new pram for the first time, you may be interested in a travel system that is a complete bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. Our tester for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month old son. It has a nifty feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby at the touch of a button. This way you can maintain eye contact and keep them close which she claimed was important to her since he was in an exploratory stage.

Another alternative is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two kids, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pushchair that can be converted from a single pushchair double pram and pushchair in 30 different configurations. It also has a sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap prams but you could 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 using the included carrycot.

Style

Newborns should lay flat as often as they can in order to promote development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs. Therefore, it is essential that all prams permit this. Some models allow for a completely flat position by using the carrycot which is fully reclinable, while others feature a seat that can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for this, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her child who was 10 months old. She loved the fact that she could raise or lower her little one with the push of a button and keep him in view while maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

It's a great stroller for those who wish to travel around town with ease as the frame is a great size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres let you take it off road and into rough terrain. It's also a great option if you're thinking of having a second child in the future since it can easily be converted from a single pram to a double or twin pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It is suitable for newborns because it includes a carrycot which can be folded flat and is compatible with a car-seat if purchased separately. You can even 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 luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are all the things you'd expect on a pram of the highest quality however, its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver across a variety of terrains. This is an excellent choice for those who live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded pathways on a regular basis. While it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this pram make it possible to save you money in the long run by eliminating the need to buy a separate toddler pushchair. It's available in an extensive range of colors, and you can choose one that matches your personal style.