What Makes Good Prams?

A pram sale (also known as a pushchair or stroller) is the most popular form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort and style that makes walking fun for all family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great pram for newborns up to 3 in one pushchair year old kids. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

If you're out and about with your baby, you need to ensure that they're safe. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure your little one doesn't feel a thing.

All the prams in this guide allow your baby to lay flat. This is essential for newborns as it improves oxygenation and helps support their hips and spine. They also have seats that can be changed to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a truly luxurious experience this Venicci egg2 offers a cozy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but has a padded liner and mattress. It's also lighter than other prams available at less than 8kg but has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather details as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof, and can handle more rugged terrains.

The Minu V2 is a great choice to consider if you're looking to buy something with a similar design but for a lesser price. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as lightweight as other strollers, but it does have a huge storage basket. It also has an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby protected and shaded.

If you are new to parenting, we recommend that you look into the travel system that includes a car seat and pram that can be attached to the same frame. This will make it much easier to get your baby from the car to the pram without waking them and is perfect for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and useful pram that can convert easily from a'pramette' lying flat to a pushchair for toddlers compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

A pram should have a five point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and secure. It should not have any gaps that could trap their heads or legs. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to ensure 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 primary reason for these injuries. Even the most robust prams could tip over if you attach bags on the handles, or if a child who is wriggling gets into or out of the seat without harnesses being secured.

Another reason for injuries is falling from the pram or stroller. If a baby is not securely secured in the pram, they could fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. This is why it is vital to ensure that the buckle of the harness is always locked in place.

A few good prams also come with a canopy that can be reversible to shield your baby from the sun in both directions. This feature is useful because you won't have to wake up your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller or when you go into and out of shops. There are also other features that are useful, such as a snack tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. There is also a basket for shopping underneath the seat.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram without being in sight. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this can cause them to fall off the pram or stroller and cause suffocation or strangulation. A pram or a stroller should not be used as an alternative to a cot. It should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

It is necessary to take apart the majority of prams to fit them in the trunk of your car. This procedure must be mastered before you buy one. Check how easy it will be to put the parts back together.

Durability

A pram should be able to endure a long time of wear. This includes surviving muddy walks and getting through many car journeys, so you must ensure your choice will perform the task you want it to. Also, you want your pram to be in an image or color that isn't prone to fading quickly to avoid looking like you've gone out of fashion.

The top prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They are designed to last. So, look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels, and an effective suspension system. The top prams feature a compact travel pram fold so you can store them easily in your garage or boot when not in use.

All the prams on this list allow babies to lay flat. This is crucial for newborns, as it helps them develop their hips and spine, and improves oxygenation levels. Many are designed to grow with your child, with some of them featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked off and back on the frame for when your child is no longer using it.

If you're purchasing a new pram for the first time, you might be interested in a travel set that is a complete bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your baby with the touch of one button. This lets you keep your eyes on your child and keep them close.

Another option is 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 pram that can be transformed from a single pushchair into double in 30 different configurations. It also features the sun canopy which can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap, but you could use it for more than one child in the event of need and, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth using the included carrycot.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie flat as possible. This will help with their development and increase oxygen saturation in the lungs. Some models permit an entirely flat position using a carrycot that is completely reclined, while others feature a seat that reclines to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me is a great device for this, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her 10-month-old daughter. She loved the ability to raise or lower her infant with a push of a button to keep him in view, while still maintaining the eye contact and closeness.

This frame is perfect for city trips and the puncture-proof tires permit you to take it off road or on rough terrain. It's also a smart choice if you're planning on having a second child in the future because it easily converts from a single pram to a double or twin pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that is both stylish and comfortable. It's suitable for babies since it includes a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with car seats when purchased separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place It's a feature that not all prams offer. This reduces time and makes it more convenient to use.

The pram's luxurious fabric large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are all features you'd expect to find on a premium model however, the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver over various terrains. This is a great option when you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or congested paths regularly. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and quality can save you money over time by avoiding the need for a separate toddler stroller. You can choose from a variety of colors that will fit your personal style.