Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide On Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or a pushchair) is the most popular form of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram blends safety, comfort and design to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for children from newborns to three years old. The reversible handle lets you turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

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

The prams we've selected in this buying guide all allow your baby to lay flat, which is important for infants as lying flat increases oxygen saturation and supports their developing hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position when your baby is able to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram that offers a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It is smooth and has curved lines and a bucket-shaped seat which does not recline into flat, but it does have a padded mattress and liner. It's also lighter than the majority of prams available at less than 8kg but has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather accents, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and can be used in more rural environments.

If you want something more budget-friendly but with a similar style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as light as other prams but it does have a huge storage basket. It also comes with an extendable hood that offers UPF 50+ protection, which keeps 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 and pram that can be attached to the same frame. This allows parents to move their child from their car to the pram without having to awake them. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical pram with car seat for travel that can be converted easily from a'pramette' that lies flat to a pushchair for toddlers that is compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should come with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It must also be free of gaps where their legs or heads could get stuck. The straps must be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. Examine the buckles on your harness to make sure they're not cracked and show signs of wear. Every year, a lot of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams and strollers. The most common reason for these injuries is tipping over. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you attach bags on the handles, or if a child with a wriggling gets into or out of the seat without harnesses being done up.

Another common cause of injuries is falling from the pram or stroller. If a child's harness is not fastened properly, it could cause them to fall from the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. This is why it is vital to ensure that the harness buckle is always locked in place.

Some good prams (click through the next page) also have a reversible canopy that will shield your baby from sun in either direction. This feature is beneficial since you don't need to wake your baby when you change their position in the stroller or when you go in stores and out. Other useful features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a shopping basket underneath the seat, and the handlebar can be locked into place when you are not using it.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram without having them in sight. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep and this can cause them to slide off the stroller or pram and can lead to suffocation or strangulation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a cot and should be used only for short periods of time during the day.

It is necessary to take apart the majority of prams to put them in the trunk of your car. This procedure is something you should know before you purchase a pram. Check how easy it will be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram must be able endure a long time of wear. This includes surviving walking in the rain and numerous car journeys, so you must ensure your choice will fulfill the tasks you require it to. You should ensure that your stroller is in a colour or print that will not date easily to avoid looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The most effective prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are built to last, so look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels and an effective suspension system. The best prams are lightweight and fold easily, allowing you to store them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All the prams in this list allow your baby to lay on their backs. This is important for newborns, as it helps them develop their hips and spine and improves oxygenation levels. Many of these prams are designed to grow with your child's. Some include a carrycot, or a reclined seat that can be removed and snapped on as your child grows.

If you are purchasing a pram for the very first time, 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 which our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It has an innovative feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby with the touch of one button. This allows you to keep eye contact with your child and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pushchair that converts from a single to a double pushchair with 30 possible configurations. It also comes with premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not cheap, but you could use it for more than one child if needed and, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns should lay flat as much as possible to aid development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs, which is why it's essential that all prams permit this. Some models allow a completely flat position using a fully reclineable carrycots, while others have seats that recline to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for this, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her child who was 10 months old. She loved that she could raise or lower her baby with a push of an button, keeping him in sight and still maintain closeness and eye contact.

The frame is ideal to take a stroll around town, and the puncture-proof tires permit you to drive it off road or on rough terrain. It's also a good choice if you're planning on having another child in future since it is able to convert from a single pram into a twin pram or double triple pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's ideal for infants as it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with car seats in the event that you purchase it separately. You can even fold it with the carrycot in place - something that isn't the case with all prams and is an efficient and easy feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are all features you'd expect to find on a high-end model However, the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver over various terrains. It's also a great option if you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks regularly. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the need for a separate stroller for toddlers. You can choose from a wide range of colors that will fit your style.