Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide To Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a stroller, pushchair or a Sling, is the most popular method of transport for infants and toddlers. A great pram combines comfort, safety and design that makes walking enjoyable for all the family members.

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

Comfort

You want your child to be at ease when you're out with them. There are prams that ensure that your baby isn't shivering anything.

All prams featured in this guide let your baby lie flat. This is crucial for newborns since it improves oxygenation and supports their spine and hips. They also have seats that can be converted to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit.

For a really high-end feel this Venicci egg2 offers a cozy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seating that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but has padding on the liner and mattress. It's also a little lighter than most prams available at less than 8kg, but it has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather details and air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and able to take on more rural settings.

The Minu V2 is a great option to consider if you're looking to buy something with a similar design but at a lower price. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as lightweight as other strollers, but it does have a huge storage basket. It also comes with an extendable hood that offers UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a new parent we suggest you look into the travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that are attached to the same frame. This allows parents to transfer their baby pram from the car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that is easily converted from a 'pramette,' or lie-flat 'pramette, to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco ISize car seats.

Safety

The pram should be fitted with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It should also have no gaps between their head and legs that could get stuck. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. You should also examine the buckles on your harness to ensure they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a large number of children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The most common reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the sturdiest prams can tip over if you attach bags onto the handles, or if a wriggling child is able to get into or out of the seat without harnesses being done up.

A common cause of injury involves falling from a pram or stroller. If a baby isn't securely fastened in the pram, they may fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. This is why it is crucial to make sure that the harness buckle is always locked in place.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to shield your baby from sun in both directions. This feature is useful because you don't have to wake up your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller, or when you go in stores and out. There are other features that are useful, like a snack tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. You can also find an extra shopping basket under the seat.

It is not advisable to let a child sleep in their stroller unless they are within their reach at all times. Babies are prone to wriggling while sleeping and this could cause them to roll out of the stroller or pram. This could lead to suffocation and strangulation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for short periods during the day.

Most prams require you to take them apart in order to fit them into the trunk of your car therefore it's recommended to familiarize yourself with this process before purchasing one. Consider how easy it would be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram should be able to last through many years of wear and tear. This includes having to deal with muddy walks and getting through many car journeys, which is why you need to ensure that your choice will fulfill the tasks you require it to. You also want your stroller to have an image or color that isn't prone to fading quickly to avoid looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are built to last, so you should look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels and an effective suspension system. The most effective prams are small and fold easily so that you can put them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All prams on this list allow the baby to lay flat. This is essential for newborns, because it aids in the development of their hips and spine and improves oxygenation levels. Many of these prams are designed to grow along with your child's. Some include carrycots, or a fully-reclined chair that can be removed and snapped on when your child outgrows them.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you might be looking for a travel system which is a package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It is a revolutionary feature that allows you to raise and lower your child with the touch of one button. This lets you keep your eyes on them and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two babies Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a stroller that can be converted from a single pushchair to a double with 30 different configurations. It also features 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 you need to and, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the carrycot included.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie as flat as they can. This will help with their development and increase oxygen levels in the lung. Some models allow for a completely flat position by using the carrycot which is completely reclined, while others have a seat which reclines to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for this as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her 10-month-old child. She was thrilled that she could raise and lower her baby at the push of a button to keep him in view, while still maintaining eye contact and closeness.

It's a great stroller for those who wish to travel around town without hassle since the frame is a great size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres let you move it off the road and onto rough terrain. It's a great choice if you plan to have a second child in the near future since it can be transformed from a single pushchair to a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that looks and feels luxurious. It is suitable for newborns as it includes a carrycot which can be folded flat and is compatible with a car seat if purchased separately. It can be folded by putting the carrycot in place - something that does not happen with all prams and is an efficient and easy feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kinds of features you'd expect to see on a pram of the highest quality however, its sleek frame makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. It's also a great choice if you reside in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks regularly. While it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this stroller mean that it can save you money in the end by eliminating the need to purchase a separate toddler pushchair. You can pick from a wide range of colors that will fit your preferences.