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What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or running pushchair) is the most popular form of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort and style to make walking enjoyable for all the family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful pram for newborns to 3-year-old children. Its reversible handle allows you to turn the seat so your child can face either you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and about with a baby, you want to ensure that they're safe. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure your child doesn't feel a thing.

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

For a luxurious feel it's the Venicci egg2 provides a warm feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seating that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but it does have a padded liner and mattress. It's also lighter than many prams travel system, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it has a sturdy chassis with the grained leather accents and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great option when you're looking for a model that has a similar appearance but at a price that is lower. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as light as other prams but it does have a large storage basket. It also has an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby protected and shaded.

If you're the first parent of your child we recommend a travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that are attached to the same frame. This will make it much easier to get your baby from the car into the pram for newborn (visit the next document) without waking them and is ideal for 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, to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

A pram should have a five-point safety harness to keep your baby safe and secure. It should not have any gaps to trap their legs or heads. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. You should also check the harness buckles to ensure they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are hospitalised every year due to injuries from strollers or prams. The main cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the strongest prams can topple when you strap your bags onto the handles or if the child is wriggling and falls out or in the seat before the harness has been tightened.

Another common cause of injury is falling off the pram or stroller. If a baby's harness is not secured properly it could cause them to 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 place.

Some prams come with a reversible shade which can be used to protect your baby in any direction from the sun. This is a useful feature as you can avoid having to wake your baby up when you are changing their position in the pram or when you are going in and out of shops. Other useful features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat and the handlebar can be locked into place when you are not using it.

It is not advisable to let a child sleep in their stroller unless they are within sight of them at all times. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep, which can cause them to fall off the stroller or pram bag and can lead to suffocation or strangulation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to the crib. It is best to use it for short periods during the day.

It is necessary to disassemble most prams in order to place them in the boot of your vehicle. This procedure is something you should know before you buy one. Consider how easy it would be to put the sections back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be durable enough to withstand several years of wear and tear. This includes surviving the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice can fulfill the tasks you require it to. It is important to ensure that your pram is the right color or design that won't fade easily to avoid looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The best prams will be made of high-quality materials, and designed to last. Look for durable fabrics as well as sturdy tires and an efficient suspension system. The most reliable prams have a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or boot when not when not in use.

All the prams on this list allow infants to lie flat, which is essential for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels as well as aids in the development of their hips and spine. Many of these prams are designed to grow with your child. Some have a carrycot, or a reclined seat that can be easily removed and put back on as your child grows.

If you are considering buying an infant stroller for the first time, a travel system that has a carrycot and a car seat could be a good idea. Our parent tester Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me system that she used with her 10-month-old son. It is a revolutionary feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby at the touch of one button. This allows you to maintain eye contact with your child and keep them close.

Another alternative is another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two kids, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pushchair that converts from a single pushchair to a double pushchair with 30 different configurations, and comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap however, you can use it with multiple children, if needed. Similar to our winner, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot can be used right from birth.

Style

All prams for newborns should permit newborns to lay as flat as possible. This will help with their development and increase oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models allow for an all-flat position by using the carrycot which is completely reclined, while others have a seat that reclines to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter and it's brilliant at that as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son of 10 months. She was thrilled that she could raise or lower her little one with the touch of a button and keep him in sight, while still maintaining eye contact and closeness.

The frame is perfect for nipping around town and the puncture-proof tires permit you to take it off road or over rough terrain. It's a great option if you plan to have another child in the future because it can easily be converted from a single pushchair into a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It's ideal for infants as it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat when you purchase it separately. It is able to be folded with the carrycot still in place This is a feature that not all prams pushchairs provide. This saves time and makes it easier to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kinds of features you'd expect to find on a pram of the highest quality and its sleek design makes it easy to handle on a variety of terrains. This is a great option for those who live in the city and must navigate narrow streets and crowded pathways on a regular basis. Although it's not cheap but the quality and versatility of this pram make it possible to save you money over the long term by avoiding the need to invest in a separate toddler pushchair. It's available in a broad variety of colors, and you can choose one that suits your personal style.