10 Meetups On Good Prams You Should Attend

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or pushchair) is the main form of transport for infants and toddlers. A well-designed pram is a combination of safety, comfort and design to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great pram for newborns to 3-year-old kids. The reversible handle lets you to tilt the seat so your child can either face either you or the world around them.

Comfort

You want your child to feel comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams that ensure your baby doesn't feel any sensations.

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 supports their developing spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position once your child is able to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a premium pram that offers a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It is smooth and has curved lines, a bucket-shaped seat, that doesn't recline to an upright position, but it does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it has a sturdy chassis with the grained leather accents and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice to consider if you're looking to buy something that has a similar appearance but for a lesser price. The stylish, one-hand steer model isn't as light than some of the other prams we tried but it does have a large storage basket and extended hood with UPF50+ protection that'll keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're new to parenting We suggest that you look into the travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram that are attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to get your baby from the car into the pram without waking them and is ideal for busy parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel pushchair system is a stylish and functional pram that is able to be easily converted 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 ensure your baby's safety. It must also be free of gaps where their legs or heads are likely to get caught. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they grow. You should also check the harness buckles to make sure that they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a lot of children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The primary reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams could tip over when you hang your bags onto the handles or if the child is wriggling and gets into or out of the seat before the harness has been tightened.

Another reason for injuries is falling from the pram or stroller. If a child's harness is not fastened properly it could cause them to fall out of the stroller and suffer 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 protect your baby in either direction from the sun. This feature is helpful since you don't need to wake your baby every time you alter 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 shopping basket under the seat and a handlebar that locks into position when you're not using it.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram without having them within reach. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep and this may cause them to slide off the pram or stroller and could result in strangulation or suffocation. A stroller travel or pram is not an alternative to a crib. It should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

Most prams require you to disassemble them in order to put them in the trunk of your car therefore it's recommended to familiarize yourself with this process before purchasing one. Also, consider how it is easy to put the different parts back together and then click them in place.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to last through several years of wear and tear. You want to make sure that your stroller compact can withstand the mud of a walk as well as a variety of car trips. It is also important for your stroller to have the form of a color or print that won't date quickly to avoid looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The top prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They are built to last, so you should look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels, and an efficient suspension system. The best prams are compact and fold easily, allowing you to store them in your garage or even the boot.

All the prams on this list allow babies to lie flat. This is crucial for infants as it helps them develop their hips and spine and improves oxygenation levels. Many of these prams are designed to grow along with your child's. Some have carrycots, or a fully-reclined chair that can be removed and snapped on when your child is outgrowing them.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you may also be looking for a travel system which is an all-in-one bundle that includes a lying-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 comes with an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your child by pressing a single button. This lets you keep eye contact with your child and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two children Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that can be converted from a single to double pushchair and has 30 possible configurations and features luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap 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

Newborns need to lay flat as often as they can in order to promote development and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs, so it's essential that all prams allow this. Some models allow for an all-flat position by using a carrycot that can be fully reclinable, while others have a seat which can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter feature and is fantastic at that, as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son who was 10 months old. She was thrilled that she could raise and lower her child with the push of a button to keep him in the view of others, while still maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

This frame is perfect for city trips and the puncture-proof wheels allow you to take it off road or over rough terrain. It's a great option when you are planning to have a second child in the future, as it can easily be converted from a single pushchair to a double or twin stroller.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that looks and feels impressive. It's suitable for babies since it includes a carrycot which can be rolled flat and is compatible with car seats when purchased separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place, which is a feature that not all prams for sale offer. This saves time and makes it simpler to use.

The pram for Newborn's luxurious fabric large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are features you would expect to see in a top model However, the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver around diverse terrains. This is a great option when you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets and crowded paths frequently. Although it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this stroller make it possible to save you money in the end by not having to invest in an additional pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a broad selection of colors too, so you can pick one that fits your personal style.