Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide To Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or pushchair) is the main form of transport for infants and toddlers. A well-designed pram is a combination of safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for all the family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for newborns and 3-year-old children. The reversible handle lets you to tilt the seat so that your child can either face you or the world around them.

Comfort

You want your baby to feel comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams to ensure your baby doesn't feel any discomfort.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide let your baby lie flat, which is important for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat improves oxygen levels and supports their developing spine and hips. They also come with seats that can be changed to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram with a cocoon feel for your baby. It has smooth, curved lines, a bucket-shaped seat, which does not recline into an upright position, but it does have padding on the mattress and a liner. It's also lighter than most prams, at a weight of just 8kg. But it has a sturdy frame with grained leather details and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice if you're looking for something with a similar design but at a lower price. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as the other prams we tested but it does have a large storage basket and extended hood with UPF50+ protection that'll keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent we recommend a travel system bundle which includes a pram and a car seat that attach to the same frame. This allows parents to transfer their baby 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 lie-flat 'pramette' to a toddler-friendly pushchair, compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

A pram must have a five-point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and secure. It should not have any gaps to trap their heads or legs. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Also, you should inspect the buckles of your harness to make sure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are hospitalised each year because of injuries from strollers or pushchairs prams pushchairs. Tipping over is the most common cause of these injuries. Even the strongest prams could tip over when you strap your bags onto the handles or if the child is wriggling or squirming and falls in or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

Another frequent cause of injuries is falling from the 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. This is why it is vital to make sure that the harness buckle is always locked in 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 handy feature since you will not be having to wake your baby awake when you change their position in the pram or when you are going in and out of shops. Other useful features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and a handlebar that locks in place when you are not using it.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram without having them in sight. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this can cause them to roll off the stroller or pram and can lead to suffocation or strangulation. A pram or a stroller should not be used as an alternative to the crib. It is best prams to use it for short periods during the daytime.

It is necessary to disassemble most prams in order to place them in the trunk of your car. This procedure is something you should know before you purchase one. Also, check how it is simple to put the different sections back together before putting to put them back together.

Durability

A pram must be able stand up to the wear and tear of many years. You want to make sure that your stroller can withstand muddy walks, as well as multiple car trips. Also, you want your pram to be in a print or colour that isn't prone to fading quickly to avoid looking like you've gone out of fashion.

The most effective prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are designed to last, so look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels, and an effective suspension system. The most effective prams are small and fold easily so that you can put them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All the prams in this list allow the baby to lie down on their backs. This is essential for babies, as it helps them develop their hips and spine, and boosts oxygen levels. Many of these prams have been designed to grow with your child. Some have a carrycot or a reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on as your child grows.

If you are buying a pram for the very first time you should consider a travel system that includes both a carrycot and a car seat may be a good idea. We love the Graco Near2Me system which our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It has a nifty feature that raises and lowers your child at the push chairs and prams of a button. This way you can keep eye contact and keep them close which she said was really important to her since the baby was still at an exploratory stage.

Another option is another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two kids, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pushchair that can be transformed from a single pushchair to a double with 30 different configurations. It also comes with sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap, but you can use it for more than one child, if you need to and, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the included carrycot.

Style

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

The Graco Near2Me works great for this, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her 10-month-old child. She loved that she could raise or lower her child at the touch of the button to keep him in the same position while maintaining eye contact and proximity.

It's a great stroller for those that want to travel around town with ease as the frame is a great size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to take it off road and on to rough terrain. It's a great option if you plan to have another child in the near future since it can be converted from a single pushchair to a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that looks and feels impressive. It's ideal for infants as it comes with a lie-flat baby carrycot and is compatible with a car seat when you purchase it separately. You can fold it by putting the carrycot in place and it's something that not all prams can do, so it's an efficient and easy feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are all features you would expect to see in a top model however, the sleek frame makes it simple for you to maneuver on different terrains. This is a great option when you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded pathways regularly. Although it's not cheap however, the durability and quality of this stroller make it possible to save you money in the end by not having to purchase an additional pushchair for toddlers. You can pick from a range of colors to suit your preferences.