Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide Towards Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or a pushchair) is the main form of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram is a blend of safety, comfort and design that makes walking fun for all the family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for infants to three years old. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

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

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby to lie flat. This is important for newborns since it improves oxygenation and supports their hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position when your baby is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a premium pram that offers a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It is smooth and has curved lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, that doesn't recline to flat however, it does come with an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than most prams available at less than 8kg but has a sturdy chassis and grained leather accents as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and can take on more rural settings.

If you're looking for something a bit less expensive but with the same design Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The stylish one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as the other prams we tested however it comes with a big storage basket and an extended hood with UPF50+ protection to keep your baby shaded and protected.

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

Safety

A pram must have a five point safety harness to ensure your baby is secure and should not allow any gaps to trap their heads or legs. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Check the buckles on the harness to ensure they are not damaged and show signs of wear. Many children are hospitalised every year due to pram or stroller-related injuries. Tipping over is the most common reason for these injuries. Even the most robust prams could fall over if you hang bags onto the handles, or if a child with a wriggling gets into or out of the seat without the harness being done up.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram or stroller. If a child's harness is not secured properly it could cause them to fall from the stroller, causing head or neck injuries. Therefore, it is important to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is locked into place.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to protect your baby from the sun in either direction. This is a great feature because it will prevent having to wake your child awake while you change their position in the pram, or when you are to and from the shops. There are other features that could be useful, for example snacks for your toddler or child and drink holders. There is also a shopping basket underneath the seat.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram without being in sight. Babies are prone to wiggle during sleep, which could cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This could result in suffocation and strangulation. A pram or stroller is not a substitute for a cot and should only be used for short periods of time during the day.

The majority of prams require you disassemble them in order to put them in the car's boot so it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with this procedure before you buy one. Also, check how it is easy to put the various sections back together and click them into place.

Durability

A pram should be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. You need to ensure that your stroller can withstand the mud of a walk, as well as multiple car trips. It is also important for your pram to come in the form of a color or print that won't date quickly to avoid looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The top prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They are built to last. So, look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels and an effective suspension system. The best prams are lightweight and fold easily, so you can store them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All prams on this list allow babies to lie down on their backs. This is crucial for infants because it allows them to develop their hips and spine and improves oxygenation levels. Some are made to adapt to your child's needs and some having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and compact travel pram back on the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you may be looking for a travel system that is a complete 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 an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your baby by pressing one button. This allows you to keep your eyes on the baby and keep them in close proximity.

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

Style

Newborns should lay flat as much as they can to help develop and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs. Therefore, it's important that all prams permit this. Some models allow a completely flat position using a fully reclineable carrycots, while others have the seat that can recline to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for both as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her child who was 10 months old. She was thrilled that she could raise or lower her child with the push of a button, keeping him in the view of others while maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

The frame is perfect to take a stroll around town and the puncture-proof tires permit you to drive it off 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 can easily be converted from a single pushchair to a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a stylish, high-end option. It's ideal for babies since it comes with a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with a car-seat if purchased separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place, which is a feature that not all prams offer. This saves time and makes it easier to use.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are all the features you'd expect to see on a high-end pram however, its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver across a variety of terrains. It's also a great choice when you live in a large city and have to navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks regularly. Although it's not inexpensive however, the durability and quality of this pram uk will save you money in the end by eliminating the need to purchase an additional pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a wide selection of colors and you can pick one that matches your personal style.