Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide In Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

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

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great pram for newborns up to 3 year old children. Its reversible handle allows you to rotate the seat so that your child can either face either you or the world around them.

Comfort

You want your child to be at ease when you're out with them. There are prams that ensure that your baby isn't shivering anything.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide let your baby lie flat, which is important for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat improves oxygen saturation and supports their developing 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 really high-end feel it's the Venicci egg2 offers a cozy cocoon feel for your newborn with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but has padding on the liner and mattress. It's also a little lighter than most prams on the market at less than 8kg, but it has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather detailing as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof, and can be used in more rural environments.

If you're looking for something a bit less expensive but with a similar style, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a good option. The stylish one-hand steer model isn't as light as the other prams we tested but it does have a large storage basket, as well as an extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're the first parent of your child, we'd recommend considering the travel system bundle that includes a pram and a car seat that are attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to transfer your child from the car to the pram without disturbing them and is ideal for parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is an elegant and practical pram that is 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

A pram should be equipped with a five point safety harness to keep your baby secure and should not allow any gaps to entrap their heads or legs. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to ensure they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are admitted to hospitals every year due to injuries from strollers or prams. The most common cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams could tip over when you strap your bags onto the handles or if the child is wriggling and falls in or out of the seat before the harness has been tightened.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If the harness of a baby is not fastened properly it can cause them to fall out of the stroller, causing head or neck injuries. This is why it is important to make sure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will shield your baby from sun in both directions. This is a handy feature because it will prevent having to wake your child up when you are changing their position in the pram, or when you are going to and from the shops. Other handy features include a snack tray and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat and a handlebar that locks in place when you're not using it.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram if you are not within sight. Babies are prone to wriggling while sleeping, which could cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This could result in suffocation and strangulation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to the cot. It should only be used for short periods of time during the day.

Most prams require you to take them apart in order to put them in the car's boot so it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with this process before you buy one. Also, check how easy it is to get the different parts back together before putting to put them back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to last through several years of wear and tear. This includes surviving walking in the rain and many car journeys, which is why you must ensure your choice is able to perform the task you want it to. Also, you want your stroller to have a print or colour that won't date quickly to avoid looking like you've fallen out of style.

The best travel pushchair prams are made from high-quality materials and are built to last, so look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels, and a well-designed suspension system. The most effective prams are small and fold easily, so you can put them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All prams on this list allow your baby to lay flat. This is crucial for newborns, because it allows them to develop their hips and spine, and improves oxygenation levels. A lot of these prams are designed to expand with your child's. Some include a carrycot, or a reclined seat that can be removed and snapped on when your child is outgrowing them.

If you are buying a pram for the first time, a travel system that includes both a carrycot and a car seat could be of interest. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with a clever feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby at the touch of a button. This way you can maintain eye contact and keep them close, which she said was really important to her since he was in an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two babies Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pram with car seat that can be converted from a single to double pushchair and has 30 possible configurations and features luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not expensive but it can be used for multiple children, if needed. Like our top pick, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot can be used as early as.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lay as flat as possible. This will help with their development and improve oxygen saturation in the lung. Some models allow a completely flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycots, while others have the seat that can recline to an unflat 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 was enthralled by the fact that she could raise or lower her little one with the press of a button, keeping him in view while maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

It's a great pram for those who wish to travel around town with ease as the frame is a great size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres allow you to take it off road and onto rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for those who plan to have another child in the future, as it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair into a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's ideal for babies because it comes with a lie-flat baby carrycot and is compatible with car seats in the event that you purchase it separately. It can be folded with the carrycot in place and it's something that isn't the case with all prams, so it's an easy and time-saving feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are features you would expect to see on a high-end model However, the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver around diverse terrains. This is an excellent choice for those who live in the city and must navigate narrow streets and crowded pathways on a regular basis. Although it's not inexpensive, the quality and versatility of this model will save you money in the end by eliminating the need to buy an additional pushchair travel system for toddlers. It's available in an extensive variety of colors, too, so you can choose one that suits your personal style.