Top Prams For Your Baby's First Year

A pram is one of the biggest investment you can make as a parent. However, the right model will simplify your life from day one - and even beyond the age of toddlerhood.

Our expert tested this premium pram and travel system that ticks all the right boxes: luxurious fabrics and a large hamper, puncture-proof tires, and a frame which converts from a carrycot that is flat, to a double stroller.

iCandy Peach 7

The iCandy Peach 7 is the top choice for those who want a stylish, luxurious travel system. It has all the features you'd expect from a premium pram and is able to be adjusted as your baby progresses into toddlerhood. It comes with a large and comfortable seat and carrycot that can be set either facing the parent or the world, and a ride-on board integrated for older siblings. You can also add an compatible car seat to complete the travel system.

The Complete Bundle includes a variety of accessories that match, including a parasol as well as a cup holder and changing bag. Gemma said that the Complete Bundle is a great value. The zipped seat pocket and extendable canopy are also useful.

One of the major improvements this year is the upgraded suspension and upgraded fabrics that offer an easier ride for your little one. iCandy has added a head-hugging hood to support the shoulders and neck of your child as they grow. The seat is now 20mm more and is padded for a more comfortable ride. There's a new, easy-slide pop up harness, and the apron that attaches to the front has an extended storm flap for extra protection from the elements.

The iCandy Peach 7 has an extra-large barless basket with a capacity of 10kg. It can hold coats, shopping bags and other things. Elevators are used to raise the seat which makes it easier for your child to exit and enter the seat. Other useful features include a multi-position recliner, adjustable calf supports and a bootmuff that zips. This model comes with a swivel bar bumper that lets you reach your baby without removing the bar for the bumper.

iCandy Orange 3,

The iCandy Orange is an elegant and practical pram that is designed to be a perfect fit for family life and expand with your child. It is stylish with premium looks as well as clever features and luxurious fabrics. It's one of the prams that cost most, but the cost is worth it for a fashionable and high-quality pushchair.

The 2021 update has upgraded the iCandy Orange with lighter wheels and a more comfortable seat that makes it more comfortable. The design has a sleek, sophisticated appearance, which is achieved by modern colour blocking of the high-cushioned fabric. It's also a practical pushchair, with an easy-to-use recline and cinema seating that offers maximum comfort for your baby.

The integrated Ride-on Board is among the most thrilling features. It lets you attach the toddler board to the Orange Frame to create a dual travel system. This is a hugely innovative feature that will delight parents with older siblings and is sure to be popular amongst buyers.

The seat and carrycot can be set in either a parent or a world-facing mode, which gives you more flexibility to your daily journeys. This compact double buggy offers plenty of flexibility. It will give you peace of mind that your child can be near you or explore the world by themselves.

The iCandy Orange is easy to construct, but it takes a bit of time. When you are ready to use it, you can just press the triggers located on the opposite side of the chassis. It will then automatically lock. It also free-stands when folded, which is a great benefit. This is a pram that can be carried out with confidence, even when your child begins walking.

Bugaboo Fox 3

The Fox 3 is a new generation of Bugaboo's iconic flagship stroller. It is sleek, modern and hard to beat. The Fox 3's premium fabrics innovative designs, sophisticated appearance will make your baby standout.

It is lightweight and easy to move, as well as durable. It has large, puncture-proof tires with four-wheel suspension to ensure smooth riding across any terrain or bumps. It also features a central joint suspension that allows for soft bouncing and a new large bassinet that is and is both comfortable for your newborn and convenient for you to use. The peek a boo panels and distinctive peek a boo window allow your child to sleep comfortably and be interested in the environment.

Similar to the previous models of the Fox series, the most recent version is available with various colors for both the bassinet and seat frames. It also comes with a graphite chassis which gives a contemporary twist to the already popular design. The chassis has been equipped with functional touch points in white that make it easy to navigate.

Another new feature of the Fox 3 is its practical one-hand folding mechanism. It lets you fold the chassis and carrycot or sports chair separately to make it easy to put it in your trunk, or put it away in the corner of your living room. This feature is perfect for parents who are constantly on the go and need to be able to take their pram in the car or with them on an airplane.

The Fox 3 is a true all-terrain stroller and is capable of taking you from the mountains to the sea and everywhere in between. The large, puncture-proof tires and advanced four-wheel suspension offer a comfortable ride to your child. The unique central joint and suspension make it featherlight and agile in the face of curbs and steps.

Stokke Xplory X

Stokke Stokke, an Scandanavian brand known for its innovative twists on childhood essentials such as high chairs and cots, has elevated its market-leading Xplory Stroller to a whole new level with its most recent model. This upscale model, which can be used from birth, delivers the safety and quality parents expect without the luxury or style.

The Xplory X stroller from Stokke is the first stroller to lift your child to eye level with you. This has a number of advantages including more interactions, stronger bonds, more comfort and an easier ride. The Xplory is also a bit narrow and agile, with superior maneuverability from the swivel wheels as well as one-handed steering. It can be equipped with a carrycot that can accommodate infants, a car seat for infants to travel systems and a toddler's board for children.

A range of new fabrics give the Xplory a luxurious feeling. The handlebar and seat rail are made of soft, PFC-free leatherette while the harness pads and webbing are branded and 3D engraved. Also new are a spacious shopping bag that replaces the V6's origami-style folding and matching design, and a new footrest with added leg support for your growing baby.

The Xplory can also be purchased with a carry cot for newborns and the patented Xplory adaptors which make it compatible with majority of the major manufacturers of infant car seats. You can use it as soon as your baby is born as long as their weight does not exceed 22 kilograms. It also comes with key accessories, such as the foot muff and raincover. This stroller is priced firmly in the premium bracket alongside the Bugaboo Lynx and Silver Cross Pioneer 2020, with prices starting at PS845. The Xplory can be used from 6 months to 22kg (around 4 years), and a newborn carry cot costs an additional PS205.

Salsa 4

The Salsa 4 is the four-wheeled "brother", to the three-wheeled Salsa 3 Style. It's a light, comfortable babiie stroller for your baby. The ball bearings and wheel suspension assist in keeping the frame from jolting when bumps occur. The Overnight Sleep mattress, along with the protective blanket with zip makes sure that your child will sleep comfortably, even on long drives.

It also comes with a large shopping basket as well as a large sun canopy. This lets you bring everything you require to take your child on excursions, including rain covers and a car seat. The canopy can also be adjusted in height, and the backrest and footrest can be adjusted to increase the comfort of your child's seats.

ABC Design's Salsa 4 is a stroller that will grow with your child. It includes a carrycot suitable for use from birth and a pushchair seat unit that can be used as early as six months. The seat can be set in a parent-facing or the world-facing direction. It is easily attached to the chassis.

The stroller's pneumatic tires and suspension wheels make it appear as if you're on cloudy days. The front wheels are 360 degrees adjustable, making it easier to maneuver over uneven surfaces. It's light and agile, making it simple to maneuver around tight spaces.

The ABC Design Salsa 4 is an extremely light and versatile pram that can grow with your child. Its reclining seat for the pushchair is incredibly comfortable and can be adjusted to meet the needs of your baby. The pram also comes with an ample and flexible shopping basket and is extremely quiet to drive. It's also a budget option. The ABC Design Salsa 4 comes in a variety of colors and has a unique design that will make you stand out.