Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide In Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a stroller, pushchair or a sling, is the primary mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram combines comfort, safety and design that makes walking fun for all the family members.

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

Comfort

When you're out and around with your baby, you need to ensure that they're safe. There are prams that ensure your baby doesn't feel anything.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide all allow your baby to lay flat, which is essential for infants as lying flat increases oxygen saturation and helps support their growing hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position once your child is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a premium pram with a cocoon feeling for your baby. It has smooth, curving lines, a bucket-shaped seat, which does not recline into flat however it does come with a padded mattress and liner. It's also lighter than many Prams for newborns, weighing under 8kg. But it has a sturdy frame with finely textured leather and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something a bit less expensive but still with the same style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as light as other prams but it does come with a large storage basket. It also has an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and protected.

If you are new to parenting we suggest you consider a travel system package which includes a car seat and pram that attaches to the same frame. This will make it much easier to transfer your child from the car to the pram without disturbing them and is ideal for busy parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is an elegant 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 fitted with a five-point safety harness that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also have no gaps between their head and legs that are likely to get caught. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Also, you should check the harness buckles to ensure they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. A lot of children are hospitalized every year due to injuries caused by strollers or sale prams. Tipping over is the primary cause of these injuries. Even the most sturdy prams could tip over if you hook bags to the handles or if the child is wriggling and gets out or in the seat before the harness has been tightened.

A common cause of injury is falling off a pram or stroller. If the harness of a baby is not fastened properly, it could cause them to fall out of the stroller, causing head or neck injuries. This is why it is crucial to make sure that the harness buckle is always locked in place.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can shield your baby from sun in either direction. This feature is beneficial since you don't need to wake up your baby when you change their position in the stroller or when you go into and out of shops. Other useful features include a snack tray and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a shopping basket underneath the seat, and a handlebar that can be locked into place when you're not using it.

It is not advisable to leave a child sleeping in their pram unless you are in their sight at all times. Babies are prone to wriggling while sleeping, which could cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This could lead to suffocation and strangulation. A pram or a stroller should not be used as a substitute for the cot. It is best to use it for short periods of time during the daytime.

It is necessary to take apart the majority of prams to put them in the boot of your vehicle. This process must be mastered before you buy one. Consider how easy it would be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be durable enough to endure several years of wear and tear. This includes the need to endure the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, which is why you want to be sure your choice will perform the task you want it to. It is important to ensure that your pram is a color or pattern that isn't prone to fading so that you don't appear as if you've slipped out of fashion.

The best prams will be made of high-quality materials, and built to last. Look for durable fabrics with sturdy tires, as well as a well-designed system of suspension. The most reliable prams have a compact fold, so you can store them easily in your garage or in the boot when not in use.

All the prams in this list allow a baby to lay flat, which is vital for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their spine and hips. A lot of them are designed to adapt to your child's needs with some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be clicked off and back on the frame for when your little one outgrows it.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you might be looking for a travel system that is a complete bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. Our test-driver for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System she used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your child with the touch of one button. This lets you keep your eyes on the baby and keep them in close proximity.

Another alternative is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two children, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pram that converts from a single pushchair to double pushchair and has 30 possible configurations and features premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap, but it can be used for more than one child if you need to. Similar to our winner iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot included is a great option to use as early as.

Style

Newborns need to lay flat as much as they can in order to promote development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs. Therefore, it's important that all prams permit this. Some models allow an all-flat position by using a carrycot that is completely reclined, while others have a seat that can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter feature, and it's fantastic in this regard as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son who was 10 months old. She loved that she could raise or lower her child at the touch of a button to keep him in the same position while maintaining eye contact and proximity.

It's a great choice for those who wish to travel around town with ease as the frame is a great size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to move it off the road and onto rough terrain. It's a great choice if you plan to have a child in the future, as it can easily be converted from a single pushchair a twin stroller or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that looks and feels luxurious. It's ideal for infants as it comes with a lie-flat baby carrycot and is compatible with a car seat when you purchase it separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place This is an option that not all prams provide. This is time-saving and makes it simpler to use.

The pram's luxurious fabrics, spacious basket, and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect to find on a premium model, but the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver around different terrains. This is an excellent choice for those who live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets and crowded walkways on a regular basis. It's not cheap, but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the need for a separate toddler stroller. You can pick from a range of colors to suit your style.