Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide Towards Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a stroller, pushchair or Sling, is the main form of transport for babies and toddlers. A good pram combines comfort, safety and design to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful pram for newborns to 3-year-old kids. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

If you're out and about with your baby, you'll want to ensure they're secure. There are prams that will ensure that your baby isn't shivering anything.

All prams featured in this guide let your baby lay flat. This is crucial for babies as it increases oxygenation and strengthens their spine and hips. They also come with seats that can be converted to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit.

For a luxurious feel, the Venicci egg2 has a cosy cocoon-like feel for your baby with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seat that does not recline to a lying-flat position but does have padding on the liner and mattress. It's also a little lighter than most prams available at less than 8kg but has solid chassis and grained leather accents as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and can handle more rugged terrains.

The Minu V2 is a great choice if you're looking for something that has a similar appearance but for a lesser price. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as light as other prams, but it does have a large storage basket. It also has an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and protected.

If you're a first-time parent, we recommend you consider 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 stylish and useful pram that can convert easily from a'pramette' lying flat to a pushchair for toddlers that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with five-point safety harnesses that will ensure your baby's safety. It must also be free of gaps where their legs or heads can get trapped. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Examine the buckles on the harness to ensure that they are not cracked and show signs of wear. Each year, many children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams and strollers. Tipping over is the primary reason for these injuries. Even the most robust prams could fall over if you hang bags to the handles or if a child who is wriggling can get in or out of the seat without harnesses being properly secured.

Another common cause of injuries is falling from the pram or stroller. If a baby's harness is not secured properly, it could cause them to fall out of the foldable stroller, causing neck or head injuries. This is why it is important to make sure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can protect your baby from sun in either direction. This feature is useful since you don't need to wake up your baby every time you change their position in the stroller or when you enter and out of shops. There are also other features that are useful, such as snacks for your toddler or child and drink holders. There's also a shopping basket underneath the seat.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram newborn if you are not within sight. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep and this may cause them to roll off the pram or stroller and cause strangulation or suffocation. A pram or a stroller is not a substitute for the crib. It is best to use it for short periods during the daytime.

The majority of prams require you disassemble them in order to put them in the trunk of your car therefore it's recommended to familiarize yourself with this process before you purchase one. Also, consider how it is simple to put the different sections back together before putting them in place.

Durability

A pram must be durable enough to endure many years of wear and tear. This includes the need to endure walking in the rain and numerous car journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice will do the job you need it to. Also, you want your stroller to have the form of a color or print that won't date quickly so that you don't end up looking like you've gone out of style.

The most reliable prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are designed to last. Look for durable fabrics with sturdy tires, as well as an efficient suspension system. The top prams have a compact strollers fold so they are easy to store in your garage or in the boot when not being used.

All the prams on this list allow your baby to lie down flat. This is important for infants 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. Some come with carrycots, or a fully-reclined chair that can be removed and snapped on as your child grows.

If you're purchasing a new pram for the first time, you might also be interested in a travel set which is a bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. Our parent tester Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me system that she used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your baby by pressing one button. This lets you keep your eyes on your child and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pram that can be converted from a single pushchair to double in 30 different configurations. It also features the sun canopy which can be extended and puncture-proof tires. 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 with the carrycot included.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lay as flat as possible. This will aid in their development and boost oxygen saturation in the lung. Some models allow a completely flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycot while others feature seats that recline to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter feature and is fantastic at that, as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son of 10 months. She was thrilled to be able to raise or lower her baby with a push of the button to keep him in sight while maintaining the eye contact and closeness.

It's a great pram for those who wish to travel around town easily as the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to remove it from the road and on to rough terrain. It's a great option if you plan to have a child in the near future since it can be converted from a single pushchair a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that is both stylish and comfortable. It's ideal for babies because it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat, if you buy it separately. You can fold it with the carrycot in place - something that does not happen with all prams which is why it's a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

The pram's luxurious fabric, spacious basket, and puncture-proof tires are things you'd expect to find on a premium model However, the sleek frame makes it simple for you to maneuver on different terrains. This is a great option if you live in the city and must navigate narrow streets and crowded walkways regularly. While it's not cheap however, the durability and quality of this pram mean that it can save you money over the long term by avoiding the need to invest in an additional pushchair for toddlers. You can pick from a wide range of colors to suit your personal style.