What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a pushchair, stroller or a Sling, is the main method of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort and style to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful pram For Newborn for newborns to 3-year-old children. 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 want to ensure they're secure. There are prams to ensure your baby doesn't feel any sensations.

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 levels and assists in the development of their hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position when your baby is able to sit up.

For a truly luxurious experience it's the Venicci egg2 offers a cozy cocoon-like feel for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seating that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position but does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it is sturdy and has finely textured leather and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice if you're looking for something with a similar look but at a price that is lower. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as light as other prams but it does have a large storage basket. It also has an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent we suggest you consider a travel system that includes a car seat and pram that attaches to the same frame. This allows parents to move their child from the car to the pram without having to awake them. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical pram for travel that can be converted easily from a'pramette' lying flat into a toddler-friendly pushchair compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

A pram should have a five point safety harness to keep your baby safe and free of any gaps to trap their legs or heads. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to ensure they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Each year, many children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams and strollers. The main cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams can topple if you hook your bags onto the handles or if the child is wriggling and falls into or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

Another reason for injury is falling off the stroller or pram. If a baby isn't properly secured the pram, they may fall out of the pram and suffer neck or head injuries. It is therefore important to make sure that the buckle on the harness is locked into place.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will shield your baby from sun in any direction. This feature is useful because you won't have to wake your baby when you change their position in the stroller or when you enter stores and out. There are also other features that could be useful, like a snack tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. There is also a shopping basket underneath the seat.

It is not advisable to let a child sleep in their pram unless you are within sight of them at all times. Babies are prone to wiggle while asleep, which could cause them to fall out of the pram or stroller. This can lead to suffocation and strangulation. A pram or a stroller is not an alternative to the cot. It should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

It is necessary to take apart most prams in order to place them into the boot of your vehicle. This process is something you should know before you purchase a pram. Also, check how it is simple to put the different sections back together before putting to put them back together.

Durability

A pram should be durable enough to withstand many years of wear and tear. This includes the need to endure muddy walks and getting through many car journeys, which is why you must ensure your choice will fulfill the tasks you require it to. It is also important for your stroller to have an image or color that won't date quickly to avoid looking like you've gone out of style.

The best prams are made with high-quality materials. They are designed to last, so look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels and an efficient suspension system. The best prams are compact and fold easily, so you can store them in your garage or even the boot.

All prams on this list allow a baby to lay flat, which is essential for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their hips and spine. A lot of these prams are designed to grow along with your child's. Some include a carrycot or a reclined chair that can be snapped on and off as your child grows.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new childs pram for the first time, you may be interested in a travel system which is a bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. Our test-driver for parents Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with a clever feature that raises and lowers your child with the click of a button so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close, which she described as being important for her son as he was at an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two babies Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pushchair that converts from a single pushchair to double pushchair and has 30 different configurations, and comes with premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap, but you can use it for more than one child if needed and, as with our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth using the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns need to lay flat as often as they can to help develop and increase the oxygen level in their lungs, which is why it's important that all prams allow this. Some models provide a flat position using a fully reclineable carrycot while others feature a seat that reclines to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter feature and is fantastic at that, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son who was 10 months old. She was thrilled to be able to raise or lower her child by pressing the button to keep him in the same position while maintaining the eye contact and 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 allow you to remove it from the road and on to rough terrain. It's a great choice if you plan to have a child in the future because it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair to a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a stylish, high-end option. It's ideal for babies because it comes with a carrycot that can be rolled flat and is compatible with car seats when purchased separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place It's an option that not all prams offer. This saves time and makes it more convenient to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of things you'd expect on a pram of the highest quality and its sleek design makes it easy to handle on any terrain. It's also an ideal choice if you reside in a city and must navigate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks regularly. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and quality can save you money over time by avoiding the purchase of an additional stroller for your toddler. You can choose from a wide range of colors to match your personal style.