Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide In Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or pushchair) is the main form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A quality pram is a blend of safety, comfort and style that makes walking enjoyable for the entire family.

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

Comfort

If you're out and about with your baby, you'll want to ensure that they're safe. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure your little one isn't apprehensive.

All the prams in this guide allow your baby to lie flat. This is essential for babies as it increases oxygenation and strengthens their spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position once your baby is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a premium pram with a cocoon feel for your baby. It is smooth and has curving lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which doesn't recline into a flat position however, it does come with an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams pushchairs prams pushchairs, weighing under 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy chassis with grained leather details and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something a bit more budget-friendly but with a similar style, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as light as other prams, but it does have a large storage basket. It also comes with an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby safe and protected.

If you are a first-time parent, we recommend that you look into a travel system package which includes a car seat as well as a pram that attaches to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their baby from the 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' that lies flat into a toddler-friendly pushchair compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

A pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness to ensure your baby is secure and should not allow any gaps that could trap their legs or head. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Check the buckles on the harness to make sure they're not damaged and show signs of wear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year due to pram or stroller-related injuries. The main reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams can tip over when you strap your bags onto the handles or if the child is wriggling and falls out or in the seat before the harness is tightened.

A frequent cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If the harness of a baby isn't secured correctly, it could cause them to fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. This is why it is crucial to make sure that the harness buckle is always locked in place.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will shield your baby from the sun in any direction. This is a handy feature since you will not be having to wake your baby awake while you change their position in the running pram or while you are in and out of shops. Other handy features include a snack tray and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a shopping basket underneath the seat, and the handlebar 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 wriggle while asleep and this can cause them to roll off the pram or stroller and could result in strangulation or suffocation. A pram or a stroller should not be used as an alternative to a crib. It should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

Most prams require you to disassemble them in order to put them in the trunk of your car so it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with this process before purchasing one. Also, check how it is easy to put the different sections back together before putting them in place.

Durability

A pram must be able to last through many years of wear and tear. You should ensure that your pram can handle slippery walks as well as a variety of car trips. Also, you want your pram to come in a print or colour that doesn't get outdated so that you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The best prams are made from high-quality materials and have been designed to last, so look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels and an efficient suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact pushchair fold so you can store them easily in your garage or boot when not when not in use.

All the prams in this list allow the baby to lay on their backs. This is important for infants as it helps them develop their spine and hips and improves oxygenation levels. Some are made to grow with your child and some featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and on the frame when your little one outgrows it.

If you are considering buying an infant stroller for the first time you should consider a travel system that comes with the carrycot as well as a car seat may be worth a look. We love the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It is a revolutionary feature that lets you raise and lower your baby with the touch of one button. This allows you to maintain eye contact with them and keep them close.

Another alternative is another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two babies, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pushchair that can be converted from a single pushchair to double pushchair and has 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap, but you could use it for more than one child in the event of need and, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the included carrycot.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lay as flat as they can. This will help with their development and improve oxygen saturation in the lung. Some models allow for a completely flat position by using a carrycot that can be fully reclined, whereas others feature a seat that reclines to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me features 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 child by pressing a button to keep him in sight while maintaining eye contact and proximity.

It's a great stroller for those who want to travel around town without hassle since the frame is a great size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres allow you to remove it from the road and onto rough terrain. It's a great option for those who plan to have a second child in the near future since it can be converted from a single pushchair a double or twin pushchairs.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It is suitable for newborns because it includes a carrycot that can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car-seat when purchased separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place This is a feature that not all prams have. This reduces time and makes it easier to use.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are all the features you'd expect to see on a high-end pram, but its sleek frame makes it easy to handle on any terrain. It's also a great choice if you reside in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks regularly. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and quality can save you money over time by avoiding the purchase of a separate stroller for toddlers. It's available in a wide variety of colors, as well, so you can pick one that suits your personal style.