Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide On Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a pushchair or stroller) is the primary mode of transportation for babies and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for the whole family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great pram for newborns up to 3 year old children. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

You want your child to feel comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams that ensure that your baby isn't shivering any sensations.

The prams we've picked in this buying guide all let your baby lie flat, which is essential for infants as lying flat improves oxygen levels and helps support their growing hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to an upright position once your baby is able to sit up.

For a truly luxurious feel, the Venicci egg2 provides a warm cocoon-like feel for your baby with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but has padding on the mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams, weighing less than 8kg, but it has a sturdy chassis and grained leather accents as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and able to handle more rugged terrains.

If you're looking for something more affordable, but still with the same style, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't 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 are new to parenting, we recommend that you consider the travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram that attaches to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to move their child from the car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and functional pram for travel that can be converted easily from a lie-flat 'pramette' to a toddler-friendly pushchair that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should be fitted with a five-point safety harness that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also not have any gaps where their legs or heads are likely to get caught. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Also, you should examine the buckles on your harness to make sure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a large number of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams and strollers. Tipping over is the primary reason for these injuries. Even the most sturdy prams can tip over if you hook bags to the handles or if a child is wriggling or squirming and falls into or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If a baby is not properly secured, they could fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. This is why it is vital to make sure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

Some good prams pushchairs also have a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from sun in any direction. This feature is useful since you don't need to wake your baby when you change their position in the stroller, or when you go in and out of shops. Other handy features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a shopping basket under the seat and the handlebar can be locked into place when you're not using it.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram store near me without having them within sight. Babies are susceptible to wiggle during sleep and could cause them to fall out of the stroller or pram. This could result in strangulation and suffocation. A stroller or pram should not be used as an alternative to the crib. It should only be used for short periods during the day.

The majority of prams require you disassemble them in order to fit them into the car's boot so it is recommended to familiarize yourself with this procedure before you purchase one. Find out how easy it will be to put the sections back together.

Durability

A pram must be durable enough to withstand several years of wear and tear. This includes surviving the mud-filled walks and numerous car journeys, so you want to be sure your choice can perform the task you want it to. You should ensure that your stroller is in a colour or print that isn't prone to fading so you don't look like you've lost style.

The best prams will be constructed of top-quality materials and are designed to last. Look for durable fabrics as well as sturdy tires and an efficient suspension system. The best prams are lightweight and fold easily, allowing you to store them in your garage or even the boot.

All the prams on this list allow a baby to lay flat, which is vital for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels as well as aids in the development of their hips and spine. Many are designed to adapt to your child's needs and some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be moved on and off the frame for when your child is no longer using it.

If you are considering buying a pram for the very first time, a travel system that has a carrycot and a car seat may be of interest. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with a handy feature that can raise or lower your child at the push of a button. This way you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close, which she said was really important to her as he was at an exploratory stage.

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 to a double pram and pushchair pushchair with 30 possible configurations and features luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but you could use it for more than one child if needed and, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the included carrycot.

Style

Newborns must lie flat as much as they can in order to promote development and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs. Therefore, it's important that all prams allow this. Some models provide a flat position using a fully reclineable carrycot, while others have the seat that can recline to an unflat position.

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

It's a great stroller for those who wish to nip around town without hassle since the frame is an ideal size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to remove it from the road and on to rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for those who plan to have a child in the future, as it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair to a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's ideal for babies as it includes a carrycot which can lie flat and it's compatible with a car seat if purchased separately. You can even fold it using the carrycot as a stand and it's something that isn't the case with all prams which is why it's an easy and time-saving feature.

The pram's luxurious fabric large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are things you'd expect to find in a top model, but the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around diverse terrains. It's also a great option for those who live in a large city and have to navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks frequently. While it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this pram will save you money in the end by not having to buy a separate toddler pushchair. You can choose from a wide range of colors to suit your personal style.