Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide In Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a pushchair or stroller) is the most popular form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A quality pram blends safety, comfort and style to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for babies to three years old. The reversible handle lets you to rotate the seat so your child can look at either you or the world around them.

Comfort

You want your baby to feel comfortable when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure your child isn't apprehensive.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide let your baby lie flat, which is crucial for infants as lying flat increases oxygen saturation and supports their developing hips and spine. They also come with a seat that can be converted to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit.

For a luxurious feel it's the Venicci egg2 offers a cozy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but has a padded liner and mattress. It's also lighter than many prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it is sturdy and has the grained leather accents and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great option when you're looking for a model with a similar look but at a lower price. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as lightweight as other strollers, but it does have a large storage basket. It also has an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby safe and protected.

If you're a first time parent We suggest you consider a travel system package which includes a car seat and pram that can be attached to the same frame. This will make it much easier to transfer your child from the car into the pram without disturbing them and is ideal for busy parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel pushchair system is a stylish and practical pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette, or a lie-flat 'pramette' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

A pram must have a five-point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and free of any gaps to trap their heads or legs. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Also, you should inspect the buckles of your harness to make sure that they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a lot of children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by sale prams and strollers. Tipping over is the main reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you hook bags onto the handles, or if a child with a wriggling can get in or out of the seat without the harness being done up.

A common cause of injury involves falling from a pram or stroller. If a baby isn't securely secured in the pram, they could fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. This is why it is important to ensure that the buckle of the harness is always secured.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can protect your baby from the sun in any direction. This is a handy feature since you will not be having to wake your child awake while you change their position in the pram or while you go into and out of shops. There are also other features that could be useful, such as an eating tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. There is also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

You should never leave a sleeping child in their pram unless you are in their sight at all times. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep, which can cause them to slide off the pram or stroller and could result in suffocation or strangulation. A triple pram or stroller travel is not a substitute for a cot and should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

It is essential to disassemble most prams in order to fit them into the boot of your vehicle. This procedure is something you should know before you buy one. Consider how easy it would be to put the parts back together.

Durability

A pram should be able to endure a long time of wear. This includes surviving the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, which is why you need to ensure that your choice can perform the task you want it to. 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 style.

The top prams are constructed of high-quality materials and have been designed to last, so you should look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels, and a well-designed suspension system. The best prams are lightweight and fold easily, allowing you to put them in your garage or boot.

All the prams on this list allow babies to lie down on their backs. This is essential for infants because it aids in the development of their hips and spine and boosts oxygen levels. A lot of them are designed to adapt to your child's needs and some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be clicked off and on the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you're purchasing a new pram for the first time, you might be interested in a travel set which is a bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It has an innovative feature that allows you to raise and lower your child at the touch of one button. This lets you maintain eye contact with your child and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two babies Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a pushchair that can be transformed 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 expensive but you can use it for multiple children if necessary. And like our winner, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot is a great option to use as early as.

Style

Newborns need to lay flat as often as possible to aid development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs. Therefore, it's essential that all prams support this. Some models create a completely flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycot, while others have the seat that can recline to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter feature, and it's fantastic at that, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son who was 10 months old. She loved that she could raise or lower her child with a push of the button to keep him in sight, while still maintaining closeness and eye contact.

The frame is perfect to take a stroll around town, and the puncture-proof tires allow you to take it off road or over 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 into a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that looks and feels luxurious. It's suitable for newborns because it comes with a lie-flat baby carrycot and is compatible with car seats in the event that you purchase it separately. It is able to be folded with the carrycot still in place It's a feature that not all prams offer. This reduces time and makes it more convenient to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are all the features you'd expect to find on a premium pram, but its sleek frame makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. It's also a great option if you reside in a city and must navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks regularly. Although it's not cheap however, the durability and quality of this stroller will save you money over the long term by eliminating the need to buy a separate pushchair for toddlers. It's available in an extensive selection of colors as well, so you can choose one that suits your personal style.