Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide Towards Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or a pushchair) is the most popular form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A quality pram combines safety, comfort and style that makes walking fun for the entire family.

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

Comfort

When you're out and about with your baby, you'll want to be sure they're comfortable. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure that your baby isn't apprehensive.

The prams we've picked in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is important for infants as lying flat increases oxygen saturation and supports their developing hips and spine. The seats can also be adjusted to a more upright position once your child is able to sit up.

For a luxurious experience this Venicci egg2 offers a cozy cocoon feel for your newborn with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but it does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams, weighing under 8kg but still has solid chassis and grained leather details, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof, and can be used in more rural environments.

The Minu V2 is a great option to consider if you're looking to buy something with a similar design but at a price that is lower. The sleek one-hand steer model isn't as light as some of the other prams we tested however it comes with a large storage basket, as well as an extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection that'll keep your baby shaded and protected.

If you're a new parent we recommend a travel system bundle that includes a pram and a car seat that attach to the same frame. This will make it easier to get your baby from the car into the pram without disturbing 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 a lie-flat 'pramette into a stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

The pram should be fitted with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It must also be free of gaps between their head and legs that can get trapped. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they expand. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to ensure they aren't 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 most common reason for these injuries is tipping over. Even the sturdiest prams can fall over if you hang bags on the handles, or if a child who is wriggling can get in or out of the seat without harnesses being secured.

A common cause of injury involves falling from a pram or stroller. If a child is not properly secured the pram, they may fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. Therefore, it is important to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is securely clicked into place.

Some Good prams (Telegra.ph) 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 change their position in the stroller or when you go in and out of stores. There are other features that are useful, like an eating tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. There is also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

It is not advisable to leave a child sleeping in their pram unless you are within their reach at all times. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this may cause them to fall off the pram or stroller and can lead to suffocation or strangulation. A stroller or pram is not a substitute for the cot. It is best to use it for short periods of time during the day.

It is necessary to disassemble most prams in order to fit them in the boot of your vehicle. This procedure must be mastered before you purchase a pram. Find out how easy it will be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram set should be able to last through many years of wear and tear. This includes surviving muddy walks and getting through many car journeys, which is why you need to ensure that your choice is able to 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 so that you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The most reliable prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are designed to last. Look for durable materials as well as sturdy tires and an efficient suspension system. The most effective prams are small and fold easily, so you can store them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All the prams on this list allow babies to lie flat, which is essential for newborns as it improves oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their spine and hips. Some are made to adapt to your child's needs and some featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked off and back on the frame at a time when your little one outgrows it.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you might be interested in a travel pushchair set which is a bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It has a nifty feature that raises and lowers your baby at the touch of a button so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close which she said was really important to her as the baby was still at an exploratory stage.

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 converts from a single to a double pushchair pram with 30 possible configurations and features luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap prams but you could 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 thanks to the carrycot included.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lay as flat as possible. This will help with their development and improve oxygen levels in the lung. Some models create a completely flat position using a fully reclineable carrycots, while others have seats that recline to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter and it's brilliant in this regard as our tester for parents Jaya found when she tested it with her son of 10 months. She was thrilled that she could raise or lower her little one with the press of a button and keep him in sight, while still maintaining eye contact and closeness.

This frame is perfect for city trips and the puncture-proof tires permit you to drive it off the road or on rough terrain. It's also a great choice if you're planning on having another child in the near future since it is able to convert from a single pram into a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that is both stylish and comfortable. It is suitable for newborns since it includes a carrycot that can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car seat if purchased separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place It's something that not all prams offer. This reduces time and makes it more convenient to use.

The pram's luxurious fabric as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are features you would expect to see on a premium model, but the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver over different terrains. It's also a great choice for those who live in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks regularly. It's not cheap, but its versatility and quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of a separate stroller for toddlers. You can choose from a wide range of colors to suit your style.