Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide For Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a pushchair, triple stroller or Sling, is the most popular method of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort, and design to make walking enjoyable for all the family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for infants to 3 years old. Its reversible handle allows you to tilt the seat so that your child can either face you or the world around them.

Comfort

You want your baby to be at ease 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.

All the prams listed in this guide let your baby lay flat. This is crucial for babies as it increases oxygenation and strengthens their spine and hips. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position once your baby is able to sit up.

For a truly luxurious experience this Venicci egg2 offers a cozy cocoon feel for your newborn with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but has padding on the liner and mattress. It's also lighter than many prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it still is sturdy and has grained leather details and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

If you want something more affordable, but with a similar design, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as lightweight as other strollers, but it does have a huge storage basket. It also comes with an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're new to parenting We suggest that you look into a travel system package which includes a car seat as well as a pram that can be attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to get your baby out of the car to the pram without disturbing them and is perfect for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette,' or lie-flat 'pramette, into a stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.

Safety

The pram should be fitted with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It should also have no gaps in which their heads or legs can get trapped. The straps should be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. Also, you should examine the buckles on your harness to ensure that they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are admitted to hospitals every year due to pram or stroller-related injuries. Tipping over is the primary cause of these injuries. Even the sturdiest prams can fall over if you hang bags to the handles or if a child with a wriggling can get in or out of the seat without harnesses being secured.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If a baby's harness 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 ensure that the harness buckle is always locked in place.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can protect your baby from the sun in both directions. This feature is helpful because you don't have to wake your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller, or when you enter and out of stores. There are also other features that are useful, for example an eating tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. You can also find a basket for shopping underneath the seat.

You should never leave a child sleeping in their stroller unless you are within their reach at all times. Babies can be prone to wriggling while sleeping and this can cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This can lead to strangulation push chairs and prams suffocation. A stroller or pram is not a substitute for the crib. It should only be used for short periods of time during the daytime.

Most prams require you to dismantle them to put them in the car's boot so it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the process before purchasing one. Also check how it is easy to put the different parts back together before putting them in place.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to endure a long time of wear. This includes surviving muddy walks and getting through numerous car journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice can perform the task you want it to. You want to make sure that your stroller is in a colour or print that won't fade easily so that you don't appear like you've fallen out of fashion.

The best prams will be constructed of top-quality materials and designed to last. Look for durable fabrics, sturdy tires, and an efficient suspension system. The most reliable prams have a compact fold so you can store them easily in your garage or the boot when not being used.

All the prams in this list allow your baby to lie on their backs. This is crucial for newborns, as it helps them develop their spine and hips and boosts oxygen levels. A lot of these prams are designed to grow along with your child's. Some come with a carrycot, or a reclined seat that can be snapped on and off when your child is outgrowing them.

If you are buying a pram for the very first time it is recommended to consider a system that includes both the carrycot as well as car seats could be worth a look. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It is a revolutionary feature that lets you raise and lower your baby by pressing one button. This allows you to keep eye contact with them and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pram that converts from a single pushchair to double pushchair and has 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not expensive however, it can be used for multiple children if necessary. Similar to our winner iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its included carrycot, it can be used right from birth.

Style

Newborns need to lay flat as much as they can to help develop and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs, which is why it is essential that all prams support this. Some models allow a completely flat position using a fully reclineable carrycot, while others have a seat that reclines to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter and it's brilliant at what it does, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her 10-month-old son. She loved the ability to raise or lower her baby at the touch of the button to keep him in view while maintaining the eye contact and closeness.

It's a great pram for those who wish to nip around town easily as the frame is an ideal size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to move it off the road and onto rough terrain. It's a great choice if you plan to have a child in the near future since it can be transformed from a single pushchair into a twin pram or double.

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

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are the kinds of features you'd expect to see on a pram of the highest quality however, its sleek frame makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. This is a great option if you live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets and crowded walkways frequently. Although it's not cheap but the quality and versatility of this stroller mean that it can save you money in the long run by eliminating the need to buy an additional pushchair for toddlers. It's available in an extensive range of colors, too, so you can choose one that fits your personal style.