Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide For Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a pushchair, stroller or Sling, is the main method of transport for infants and toddlers. A great pram is a blend of comfort, safety and design that makes walking enjoyable for all the family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for infants to three years old. The reversible handle lets you to rotate the seat so your child can face you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and about with your baby, you want to ensure they're secure. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure your little one does not feel anything.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide all allow your baby to lie flat, which is essential for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat improves oxygen levels and helps support their growing 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 feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position, but it does have an upholstered liner and mattress. It's also lighter than many prams, at a weight of just 8kg. However, it has a sturdy frame with grained leather details and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice to consider if you're looking to buy something with a similar look but at a price that is lower. The stylish, one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as some of the other prams we tested however it comes with a big storage basket and an extended hood with UPF50+ protection that'll keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you are a first time parent We suggest that you look into 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 transfer your child from the car to the pram without waking them and is ideal for busy parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is an elegant and practical pram that is able to be 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 legs or head. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to ensure they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a lot of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams and strollers. The most common reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the strongest prams can tip over when you hang your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling or squirming and falls out or in the seat before the harness has been tightened.

Another reason for injury is falling off the pram or babiie stroller. If a baby is not properly secured, they could fall out of the pram and suffer head or neck injuries. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the buckle on the harness is securely clicked into place.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will shield your baby from sun in either direction. This feature is useful because you won't have to wake your baby every time you change their position in the stroller or when you go in and out of shops. There are other features that could be useful, like an eating tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. There's also a basket for shopping underneath the seat.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram without having them within sight. Babies are prone to wiggle during sleep, which could cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This could result in suffocation and strangulation. A pram or stroller is not a substitute for a cot and should only be used for brief periods during the day.

It is necessary to take apart most prams in order to fit them into the boot of your vehicle. This procedure must be mastered before you buy one. Also check how easy it is to get the various sections back together before putting them into place.

Durability

A pram must be able to last through several years of wear and wear and tear. This includes the need to endure muddy walks and getting through many car journeys, which is why you must ensure your choice can do the job you need it to. It is important to ensure that your pram is a colour or print that will not date easily so that you don't appear like you've lost style.

The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and have been designed to last, so look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels, and a well-designed suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact fold so you can store them easily in your garage or in the boot when not in use.

All the prams in this list allow a baby to lay flat, which is crucial for newborns as it improves oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their hips and spine. Many of these prams are designed to expand with your child. Some include a carrycot or a reclined chair that can be snapped on and off when your child is outgrowing them.

If you're purchasing a new pram for the first time, you may also be interested in a travel set which is a bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. Our test-driver for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me system that she used with her 10-month-old son. It is a revolutionary feature that lets you raise and lower your child at the touch of one button. This allows you to keep your eyes on the baby and keep them in close proximity.

Another alternative is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two babies, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a stroller that can be transformed from a single pushchair a double stroller with 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 in the event of need and, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3 in one pushchair, can be used from birth with the included carrycot.

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 permit a completely flat position by using the carrycot which is fully reclinable, while others feature a seat that reclines to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter feature, and it's fantastic at that as our parent tester 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 infant by pressing a button to keep him in sight and still maintain closeness and eye contact.

It's a great pram for those who want to travel around town easily as the frame is an ideal size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres let you take it off road and on to rough terrain. It's also a good option if you're thinking of having another child in future since it is able to convert from a single pram to a double or twin folding pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's suitable for newborns because it comes with a lie-flat baby pram carrycot and is compatible with a car seat, if you buy it separately. It is able to be folded with the carrycot still in place It's a feature that not all prams provide. This is time-saving and makes it more convenient to use.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are all the features you'd expect to see on a high-end pram, but its sleek frame makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. This is an excellent choice when you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets and crowded paths on a regular basis. Although it's not cheap however, the durability and quality of this pram mean that it can save you money in the long run by eliminating the need to buy an additional pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a wide selection of colors too, so you can choose one that suits your personal style.