Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide In Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a stroller, pushchair or Sling, is the most popular method of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram is a blend of safety, comfort and style that makes walking fun for all family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for babies to three years old. The reversible handle lets you to tilt the seat so that your child can either face either you or the world around them.

Comfort

Your baby should be at ease when you're out with them. There are prams that will ensure that your baby isn't shivering any discomfort.

The prams we've picked in this buying guide all allow your baby to lie flat, which is crucial for infants as lying flat improves oxygen saturation and helps support their growing spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position once your baby is able to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram that offers a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It features smooth, curved lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which does not recline into flat however, it does come with a padded mattress and liner. It's also lighter than many prams, at a weight of just 8kg. But it has a sturdy frame with grained leather details and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something a bit more affordable, but with a similar design Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a good option. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as light than some of the other prams we tested but it does have a large storage basket, as well as an extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent facing pram we recommend the travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that can be attached to the same frame. This allows parents to transfer their baby from their 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 a lie-flat 'pramette into a stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco ISize car seats.

Safety

A pram must have a five point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and secure. It should not have any gaps that could trap their legs or heads. The straps should be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. Also, you should examine the buckles on your harness to make sure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Each year, many children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams or strollers. The most common cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the strongest prams can topple when you hang bags to the handles or if a child is wriggling or squirming and falls out or in the seat before the harness has been tightened.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If a baby isn't securely secured in the pram, they could fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. It is therefore important to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is securely clicked into the proper position.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from sun in any direction. This is a great feature because it will prevent having to wake your child up when you are changing their position in the pram or while you are going into and out of shops. There are also other features that are useful, like snacks for your toddler or child and drink holders. There's also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

You should never leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless they are within their reach at all times. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep, which can cause them to roll off the pram or stroller and could result in suffocation or strangulation. A stroller or pram is not a substitute for a cot and should only be used for short periods of time during the day.

The majority of prams require you to take them apart in order to put them in the trunk of your car so it's recommended to familiarize yourself with this process before you buy one. Consider how easy it would be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram must be durable enough to endure many years of wear and tear. You want to make sure that your stroller can withstand slippery walks, as well as multiple car trips. Also, you want your pram to come in a print or colour that won't date quickly so you don't end up looking like you've gone out of style.

The best prams are made from high-quality materials and are built to last, so you should look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels and a well-designed suspension system. The best pushchairs prams pushchairs are lightweight and fold easily, allowing you to store them in your garage or boot.

All prams on this list allow infants to lie flat, which is crucial for newborns as it improves oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their hips and spine. Many of these prams are designed to expand with your child. Some come with carrycots, or a fully-reclined chair that can be removed and snapped on as your child grows.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you may also be looking for a travel system that is a complete bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system which our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It has an innovative feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby by pressing one button. This allows you to keep your eyes on them and keep them close.

Another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two children, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pram that can be transformed from a single pushchair cheap into double, with 30 different configurations. It also comes with a sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not expensive, but you can use it with more than one child if you need to. Similar to our winner iCandy Orange 3 in 1 pram, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot, it can be used right from birth.

Style

Newborns must lay flat as often as they can in order to promote development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs, so it is essential that all prams permit this. Some models allow a completely flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycots, while others have seats that recline to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature and is fantastic at that as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son of 10 months. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise or lower her little one with the press of a button and keep him in sight and still maintain eye contact and a closeness.

It's a great stroller for those who wish to get around town with ease as the frame is an ideal size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres permit you to remove it from the road and on to rough terrain. It's an excellent choice when you are planning to have a child in the future because it can easily be converted from a single running pushchair into a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that looks and feels luxurious. It's ideal for babies because it includes a carrycot which can be folded flat and is compatible with a car seat when purchased separately. You can fold it by putting the carrycot in place and it's something that not all prams can do and is a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kinds of things you'd expect on a pram of the highest quality, but its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver on a variety of terrains. This is an excellent choice for those who live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded paths on a regular basis. While it's not cheap but the quality and versatility of this pram mean that it can save you money in the long run 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.