Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide Towards Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a folding pushchair, stroller or a Sling, is the main mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A great pram is a combination of safety, comfort and style that makes walking enjoyable for all family members.

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

Comfort

You want your child to feel comfortable when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure your little one doesn't feel a thing.

The prams we've picked in this buying guide all allow your baby to lie flat, which is essential for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat increases oxygen saturation and helps support their growing spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to a more upright position when your baby is able to sit up.

For a luxurious experience this Venicci egg2 offers a cozy cocoon feel for your newborn with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but has an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than the majority of prams, weighing under 8kg but still has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather details as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and able to take on more rural settings.

The Minu V2 is a great choice to consider if you're looking to buy something with a similar look but for a lesser price. The stylish one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as the other prams we've tested but it has an impressively large storage basket and extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby shaded and protected.

If you're a first-time parent, we recommend you consider a travel system package which includes a car seat and pram that can be attached to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their child from their car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and functional travel system pram that converts easily from a'pramette' that lies flat' to a toddler-friendly pushchair that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

The pram should be fitted with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It should also not have any gaps in which their heads or legs are likely to get caught. The straps must be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. Check the buckles on the harness to make sure they're not damaged and show signs of wear. Every year, a large number of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams or strollers. Tipping over is the primary cause of these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you hook bags on the handles, or if a child who is wriggling is able to get into or out of the seat without the harness being secured.

A frequent cause of injury is falling from 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 important to make sure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

Some good prams (you could try this out) also have a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from sun in either direction. This feature is useful because you don't have to wake your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller, or when you go into and out of stores. There are also other features that can be useful, such as a snack tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. You can also find a shopping basket underneath the seat.

You should never let a child sleep in their pram unless you are in their sight at all times. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep, which can cause them to roll off the pram or stroller and can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A stroller or pram should not be used as a substitute for the cot. It is best to use it for short periods during the daytime.

It is essential to disassemble most prams in order to fit them into the trunk of your car. This procedure should be familiarised with before you buy one. Check how easy it will be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram must be able endure several years of wear. This includes having to deal with the mud-filled walks and numerous car journeys, so you must ensure your choice is able to fulfill the tasks you require it to. You also want your pram to come in the form of a color or print that doesn't get outdated to avoid looking like you've gone out of style.

The most reliable prams are constructed of top prams-quality materials and designed to last. Look for durable fabrics as well as sturdy tires and an effective suspension system. The most effective prams are small and fold easily so that you can put them in your garage or even the boot.

All the prams on this list allow the baby to lay on their backs. This is crucial for newborns, as it helps them develop their spine and hips and improves oxygenation levels. Many are designed to grow with your child, with some of them having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked on and off the frame for when your little one outgrows it.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you may also be interested in a travel set which is a bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. Our test-driver for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month old son. It has a nifty feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby at the touch of a button, so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close, which she described as being important to her as he was at an exploratory stage.

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 luxurious pram that can be converted from a single pushchair to a double pushchair stroller with 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not inexpensive but you can use it with more than one child if you need to. Similar to our winner, the iCandy Orange 3 with its included carrycot is a great option to use right from birth.

Style

Newborns must lay flat as much as they can in order to promote development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs. Therefore, it's essential that all prams support this. Some models create a completely flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycots, while others have a seat that reclines to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter and it's brilliant at what it does as our tester for parents Jaya discovered when she tried it with her 10-month-old son. She was thrilled to be able to raise or lower her child with a push of an button, keeping him in the same position, while still maintaining closeness and eye contact.

The frame is ideal to take a stroll around town and the puncture-proof wheels allow you to take it off the road or on rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for those who plan to have another child in the future because it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair to a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that is both stylish and comfortable. It's ideal for infants as it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat, if you buy it separately. It can be folded using the carrycot as a stand - something that isn't the case with all prams, so it's an efficient and easy feature.

The pram's luxurious fabric large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect on a high-end model However, the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver around various terrains. It's also a great choice if you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks frequently. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the need for a separate stroller for toddlers. You can pick from a range of colors that will fit your personal style.