Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide On Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or a pushchair) is the main form of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram is a combination of safety, comfort and style that makes walking fun for all the family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for babies to 3 years old. The reversible handle lets you to rotate the seat so 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 to ensure your baby doesn't feel any discomfort.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby lie flat. This is essential for babies as it increases oxygenation and helps support their spine and hips. They also come with seats that can be converted to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram with a cocoon feel for your baby. It has smooth, curvaceous lines, a bucket-shaped seat, which doesn't recline into flat however it does come with an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams on the market at less than 8kg, but it has solid chassis and grained leather detailing and air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and able to take on more rural settings.

If you're looking for something a bit more budget-friendly but with the same style, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as light as other prams but it does have a large storage basket. It also comes with an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby safe and protected.

If you're new to parenting we suggest that you consider a travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram that can be attached to the same frame. This makes it easier to get your baby out of the car into the pram without waking them and is perfect for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that is easily converted from a 'pramette,' or lie-flat 'pramette, to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

A pram should have a five point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and secure. It should not have any gaps to entrap their heads or legs. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they expand. You should also inspect the buckles of your harness to ensure that they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are hospitalised each year due to injuries from strollers or prams. Tipping over is the primary cause of these injuries. Even the most sturdy prams can topple when you hang your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling and falls in or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If a baby's harness is not secured properly it can cause them to fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. This is why it is crucial to ensure that the buckle of the harness is always clicked into place.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can shield your baby from sun in any direction. This feature is useful because you won't have to wake your baby when you change their position in the stroller or when you enter and out of shops. Other handy features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a shopping basket underneath the seat, and the handlebar can be locked into place when you're not using it.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram if you are not within sight. Babies are prone to wiggle while asleep, which could cause them to fall out of the pram or stroller. This can lead to suffocation and strangulation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for short periods during the day.

Most prams require you to take them apart in order to fit them into the trunk of your car so 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 to put them back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be durable enough to endure many years of wear and tear. You need to ensure that your baby's pram is able to handle the mud of a walk and also multiple car trips. It is also important for your pram to be in the form of a color or print that isn't prone to fading quickly so that you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The most reliable prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are designed to last. Look for durable fabrics, sturdy tires, and a well-designed system of suspension. The best prams are compact and fold easily, so you can put them in your garage or boot.

All prams on this list allow infants to lay flat, which is essential for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their spine and hips. A lot of these prams are designed to grow with your child's. Some include a carrycot, or a reclined chair that can be snapped on and off as your child grows.

If you are purchasing a pram for the first time, a travel system that comes with an infant carrycot and a car seat may be worth a look. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system which our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It has an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your child by pressing a single button. This lets you keep eye contact with them and keep them close.

Another alternative is another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two babies, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pushchair that can be converted from a single to a double pram pushchair pushchair with 30 different configurations, and comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but you can 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 included carrycot.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie as flat as they can. This will help with their development and improve oxygen saturation in the lung. Some models provide a flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycot, while others have the seat that can recline to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature and is fantastic in this regard as our tester for parents Jaya found when she tested it with her son who was 10 months old. She was thrilled to be able to raise or lower her baby with a push of an button, keeping him in view while maintaining the eye contact and closeness.

It's a great stroller for those who wish to travel around town easily as the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres allow you to move it off the road and into rough terrain. It's an excellent choice when you are planning to have a child in the future, as it can easily be converted from a single pushchair into a twin or double.

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

The pram's luxurious fabrics large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are all features you'd expect to find on a high-end model however, the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver around various terrains. It's also an ideal choice for those who live in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or busy sidewalks frequently. Although it's not inexpensive, the quality and versatility of this foldable stroller mean that it can save you money in the end by not having to buy a separate pushchair for toddlers. It's available in an extensive selection of colors as well, so you can choose one that matches your personal style.