Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide On Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or a pushchair) is the primary mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A great pram is a combination of safety, comfort and design that makes walking fun for all family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish baby pram Stroller is a wonderful pram for newborns to 3-year-old children. Its reversible handle allows you to turn the seat so that your child can look at either you or the world around them.

Comfort

If you're out and about with your baby, you'll want to ensure they're secure. There are prams to make sure your baby doesn't feel anything.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide all let your baby lie flat, which is crucial for newborn babies as lying flat improves oxygen levels and helps support their growing spine and hips. The seats can be adjusted to an upright position once your baby is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram with a cocoon feeling for your baby. It has smooth, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shaped seat which does not recline into a flat position, but it does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than many prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy frame with grained leather details and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great option when you're looking for a model with a similar design but at a price that is lower. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as light as other prams but it does come with a large storage basket. It also comes with an extendable hood that offers UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're the first parent facing pushchair of your child we recommend a travel system bundle which includes a pram and car seat that can be attached to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to transfer their baby from their car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that is able to be easily converted from a 'pramette or a lie-flat 'pramette into a stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It should also not have any gaps where their legs or heads can get trapped. The straps must be cushioned and easily adjustable as your child grows. Examine the buckles on your harness to ensure that they are not cracked and show signs of wear. Each year, many children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The main reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the sturdiest prams can fall over if you hang bags on the handles, or if a child with a wriggling can get in or out of the seat without the harness being properly secured.

A common cause of injury involves falling from a pram or folding stroller. If a baby isn't securely fastened in the pram, they could fall out of the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. It is therefore important to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is locked into place.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can protect your baby from the sun in both directions. This feature is useful since you don't need to wake up your baby when you change their position in the triple stroller or when you go in and out of stores. There are other features that could be useful, like a snack tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. There is also a shopping basket underneath the seat.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram without being in sight. Babies are prone to wriggling while sleeping and this can cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This could result in strangulation and suffocation. A pram or a stroller is not a substitute for the crib. It should only be used for short periods of time during the day.

It is necessary to take apart the majority of prams to put them in the boot of your vehicle. This process must be mastered before you purchase a pram. Also, check how it is simple to put the different parts back together before putting to put them back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to endure several years of wear. You need to ensure that your baby's pram is able to handle the mud of a walk and also multiple car trips. Also, you want your pram to come in the form of a color or print that won't date quickly so that you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The best prams are constructed from high-quality materials and built to last. Look for durable materials, sturdy tires, and a well-designed system of suspension. The top prams feature a compact fold so you can store them easily in your garage or the boot when not when not in use.

All the prams on this list allow your baby to lie down on their backs. This is essential for newborns, because it allows them to develop their spine and hips and improves oxygenation levels. Some are made to grow with your child with some featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked off and on the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you may also be interested in a travel set which is an all-in-one 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 a clever feature that can raise or lower your child with the click of a button, so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close which she claimed was important to her since he was at an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pushchair that can be converted from a single pushchair 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 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

Newborns should lie flat as much as possible to aid development and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs. Therefore, it's important that all prams allow this. Some models permit an entirely flat position using a carrycot that can be fully reclined, whereas others have a seat which reclines to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter feature, and it's fantastic at what it does as our tester for parents Jaya found when she tested it with her son of 10 months. She loved the fact that she could raise or lower her child with the push of a button to keep him in sight while maintaining eye contact and closeness.

It's a great pram for those that want to travel around town without hassle since the frame is an ideal size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to take it off road and into rough terrain. It's also a good option if you're thinking of having a second child in the future because it easily converts from a single pram to a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that is both stylish and comfortable. It's suitable for babies since it includes a carrycot which can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car-seat when purchased separately. It can be folded by putting the carrycot in place - something that isn't the case with all prams which is why it's a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

The pram's luxurious fabric large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect to find in a top model, but the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver over different terrains. It's also an ideal choice if you reside in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks frequently. It's not cheap, but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money over time by avoiding the purchase of an additional stroller for your toddler. You can choose from a wide range of colors to match your personal style.