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 main form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A well-designed pram is a combination of safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for all the family.
The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for children from newborns to three years old. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to turn the seat to face your child or the world.
Comfort
If you're out and about with your baby, you'll want to ensure that they're safe. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure that your baby does not feel anything.
All the prams listed in this guide allow your baby lie flat. This is essential for babies as it increases oxygenation and helps support their hips and spine. They also come with seats which can be transformed to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit up.
Venicci egg2 is a premium pram with car seat that has a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It has smooth, curving lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which does not recline into flat, but it does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams, weighing less than 8kg, but it has a sturdy chassis and grained leather detailing as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and able to take on more rural settings.
The Minu V2 is a great option to consider if you're looking to buy something with a similar design but for a lesser price. The sleek one-hand steer model isn't as light as the other prams we tried but it has an impressively large storage basket, as well as an extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection that'll keep your baby protected and shaded.
If you're a first-time parent We suggest you consider a travel system that includes a car seat and pram that are attached to the same frame. This makes it easier to transfer your child from the car into the pram without disturbing them and is ideal for parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that is able to be easily converted from a 'pramette' or lie-flat 'pramette, into a stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.
Safety
A pram must have a five point safety harness to ensure your baby is secure and should not allow any gaps that could trap their legs or heads. The straps should be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. You should also check the harness buckles to make sure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a large number of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams or strollers. The main reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the strongest prams could tip over when you strap bags to the handles or if the child is wriggling and falls in or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.
A frequent cause of injury is falling off a pram or stroller. If a baby is not securely secured in the pram, they may fall out of the pram and suffer head or neck injuries. Therefore, it is important to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is securely clicked into place.
Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can protect your baby from the sun in any direction. This is a handy feature as you can avoid having to wake your child awake while you change their position in the pram or while you are in and out of shops. Other useful features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and a handlebar that locks in place when you're not using it.
You should never leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless they are within sight of them at all times. Babies are prone to wiggle during sleep, which can cause them to roll out of the stroller or pram. This could lead to strangulation and suffocation. A stroller or pram is not a substitute for a cot and should only be used for short periods during the day.
It is necessary to disassemble most prams in order to fit them in the boot of your vehicle. This process is something you should know before you buy one. Check how easy it will be to put the parts back together.
Durability
A pram should be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes having to deal with the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, which is why you need to ensure that your choice can do the job you need it to. It is also important for your stroller to have an image or color that isn't prone to fading quickly so you don't end up looking like you've gone out of style.
The best prams will be constructed of top-quality materials and built to last. Look for durable materials with sturdy tires, as well as an effective suspension system. The most reliable prams feature a compact fold so they can be easily stored in your garage or the boot when not being used.
All the prams on this list allow babies to lie flat, which is vital for newborns as it improves oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their hips and spine. Many of these prams are designed to grow along with your child's. Some have carrycots, or a reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on as your child grows.
If you are buying a pram for the first time it is recommended to consider a system that comes with a carrycot and a car seat may be a good idea. Our test-driver 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 described as being important for her son as he was at an exploratory stage.
The Bugaboo Fox 3 in 1 pram is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pram that can be transformed from a single pushchair into a double with 30 different configurations. It also comes with sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap but it can be used for more than one child if you need to. And like our winner, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot included is a great option to use right from birth.
Style
Newborns must lay flat as much as they can in order to promote development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs, so it's important that all prams permit this. Some models provide a flat position using a fully reclineable carrycot, while others have the seat that can recline to an upright position.
The Graco Near2Me is brilliant for the latter as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her child who was 10 months old. She loved the fact that she could raise or lower her baby at the press of a button to keep him in sight while maintaining eye contact and a closeness.
The frame is perfect to take a stroll around town and the puncture-proof wheels permit you to drive it off the road or on rough terrain. It's also a great option if you're thinking of having a second child in the future since it can easily be converted from a single pram to a twin stroller or double pushchair.
The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It's ideal for babies since it includes a carrycot which can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car-seat when purchased separately. You can even fold it by putting the carrycot in place - something that isn't the case with all prams which is why it's a time-saving and hassle-free feature.
The pram's luxurious fabrics as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are all features you would expect to see in a top model however, the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver over different terrains. It's also a great choice if you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks regularly. Although it's not inexpensive, the quality and versatility of this stroller mean that it can save you money in the long run by eliminating the need to buy a separate pushchair for toddlers. You can choose from a variety of colors to suit your preferences.