Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide In Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

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

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for infants to 3 years old. 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 need to ensure they're secure. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure your child does not feel anything.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide all let your baby lie flat, which is important for newborn babies as lying flat increases oxygen saturation and helps support their growing hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to an upright position when your baby is able to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram that offers a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It features smooth, curved lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which doesn't recline into flat however, it does come with padding on the mattress and a liner. It's also lighter than other prams, at a weight of just 8kg. However, it has a sturdy chassis with grained leather details and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something a bit more affordable, but with the same style, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The sleek one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight than some of the other prams we tested but it does have a large storage basket and the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection, which will keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're the first parent of your child we recommend the travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that are attached to the same frame. This makes it easier to get your baby from the car to the pram without disturbing them and is ideal for parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and functional pram for travel that can be converted easily from a'pramette' lying flat into a toddler-friendly pushchair that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.

Safety

A pram should be equipped with a five point safety harness to keep your baby safe and free of any gaps to entrap their heads or legs. The straps must be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to ensure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are hospitalised each year due to injuries caused by strollers or prams. Tipping over is the most common reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams can topple if you hook your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling or squirming and falls in or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

Another common cause of injury is falling from the pram or stroller. If a baby's harness isn't secured correctly, it could cause them to fall from the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. This is why it is important to ensure that the harness buckle is always secured.

Some good prams (you could try these out) also have a canopy that can be reversible to shield your baby from the sun in either direction. This is a useful feature because it will prevent having to wake your child awake when you change their position in the pram or while you are into and out of shops. There are also other features that are useful, such as snacks for your child or toddler and drink holders. You can also find a shopping basket underneath the seat.

You should never let a child sleep in their pram unless you are in their sight at all times. Babies are prone to wiggle while asleep, which could cause them to roll out of the pram or folding stroller. This could result in strangulation and suffocation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a cot and should only be used for brief periods during the day.

It is necessary to disassemble the majority of prams to fit them in the boot of your vehicle. This procedure must be mastered before you purchase a pram. Also, check how easy it is to get the different sections back together before putting them in place.

Durability

A pram must be durable enough to endure several years of wear and tear. You should ensure that your stroller can withstand muddy walks as well as a variety of car trips. You want to make sure that your pram is a color or pattern that isn't prone to fading so that you don't appear as if you've slipped out of style.

The most effective prams are constructed of high-quality materials and are designed to last, so look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels, and a well-designed suspension system. The best travel stroller prams are lightweight and fold easily so that you can store them in your garage or boot.

All the prams in this list allow infants to lie flat, which is vital for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their hips and spine. A lot of these prams are designed to grow with your child's. Some include a carrycot or a fully-reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on as your child grows.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you may be looking for a travel system which is a bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. Our tester for parents Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me system that she used with her 10-month old son. It has a nifty feature that raises and lowers your child with the click of a button, so you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close which she said was really important to her as the baby was still at an exploratory stage.

Another alternative is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two kids, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pushchair newborn that converts from a single to double pushchair and has 30 different configurations, and 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 you need to and, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth using the included carrycot.

Style

Newborns must lay flat as much as they can in order to promote development and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs, so it is essential that all prams support this. Some models provide a flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycot, while others have seats that recline to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me is brilliant for this as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her 10-month-old daughter. She loved the fact that she could raise or lower her baby at the touch of a button, keeping him in the view of others and still maintain eye contact and closeness.

The frame is ideal for nipping around town and the puncture-proof tires permit you to take it off road or on rough terrain. It's also a smart option if you're thinking of having another child in the near future because it easily converts from a single pram into a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that looks and feels impressive. It's ideal for babies since it includes a carrycot which can lie flat and it's compatible with a car-seat if purchased separately. You can fold it using the carrycot as a stand which is something does not happen with all prams, so it's an efficient and easy feature.

The pram's luxurious fabric, spacious basket, and puncture-proof tires are things you'd expect to find on a high-end model However, the sleek frame makes it simple for you to maneuver on different terrains. This is a great option when you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets and crowded walkways on a regular basis. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of an additional stroller for your toddler. It's available in an extensive variety of colors, too, so you can pick one that fits your personal style.