What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or a pushchair) is the primary mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A great pram combines safety, comfort and style that makes walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller makes a great stroller for children from newborns to three years old. Its reversible handle allows you to tilt the seat so that your child can look at you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and about with a baby, you need to ensure they're secure. There are prams that ensure your baby doesn't feel anything.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby to lay flat. This is crucial for newborns since it improves oxygenation and helps support their hips and spine. They also come with a seat which can be transformed to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a luxurious feel this Venicci egg2 offers a cozy cocoon feel for your newborn with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but it does have a padded liner and mattress. It's also lighter than other prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. But it is sturdy and has the grained leather accents and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice to consider if you're looking to buy something with a similar look but at a price that is lower. The stylish one-hand steer model isn't as light as some of the other prams we've tested however it comes with a large storage basket and the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection, which will keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a first time parent, we recommend that you look into the travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram that can be attached to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to move their child from their car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and functional travel system pram that converts easily from a'pramette' lying flat to a pushchair for toddlers that is compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also have no gaps in which their heads or legs are likely to get caught. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to make sure that they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are hospitalised each year because of injuries caused by strollers or prams. Tipping over is the most common cause of these injuries. Even the most sturdy prams can topple when you strap your bags onto the handles or if the child is wriggling and gets into or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

Another common cause of injury is falling off the stroller or pram bag. If the harness of a baby isn't secured correctly, it could cause them to fall from the stroller, causing neck or head injuries. This is why it is vital to make sure that the harness buckle is always locked in place.

Some prams have a reversible shade which can be used to protect your baby in any direction from the sun. This feature is useful since you don't need to wake your baby every time you change their position in the stroller or when you go into and out of stores. Other handy features include a snack tray 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.

You should never leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless you are within sight of them at all times. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep and this can cause them to slide off the pram or stroller and cause strangulation or suffocation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for brief periods during the day.

It is necessary to disassemble most prams in order to put them in the boot of your vehicle. This procedure is something you should know before you purchase one. Consider how easy it would be to put the parts back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes surviving the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, which is why you need to ensure that your choice will fulfill the tasks you require it to. Also, you want your pram to be in the form of a color or print that isn't prone to fading quickly so you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The most reliable prams are constructed of top-quality materials and designed to last. Look for durable fabrics with sturdy tires, as well as an efficient suspension system. The best travel stroller prams are compact and fold easily so that you can store them in your garage or boot.

All the prams in this list allow a baby to lie flat, which is essential for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels as well as aids in the development of their spine and hips. Some are made to grow with your child and some featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked on and off the frame when your child is no longer using it.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you may be looking for a travel system which is a package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. Our tester for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me system that she used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with an innovative feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby by pressing one button. This allows you to keep your eyes on them and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two children Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a pushchair that can be converted from a single pushchair double in 30 different configurations. It also has sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap, but it can be used for multiple children, if needed. And like our winner model, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot, it can be used as early as.

Style

Newborns must lay flat as much as they can to help develop and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs, which is why it's important that all prams permit this. Some models allow a completely flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycot while others feature a seat that reclines to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me is brilliant for the latter, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her 10-month-old child. She was thrilled to be able to raise or lower her child at the touch of an button, keeping him in sight while maintaining the eye contact and closeness.

The frame is perfect for nipping around town and the puncture-proof wheels permit you to take it off road or on rough terrain. It's a great option for those who plan to have a second child in the near future because it can easily be converted from a single pushchair a twin pram or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that looks and feels luxurious. It is suitable for newborns since it includes a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with a car-seat if purchased separately. It can be folded with the carrycot in place which is something isn't the case with all prams, so it's an easy and time-saving feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are all the features you'd expect to find on a high-end pram, but its sleek frame makes it easy to handle on any terrain. It's also an ideal choice for those who reside in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks frequently. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money over time by avoiding the need for a separate toddler stroller. You can choose from a wide range of colors to suit your preferences.