What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or a pushchair) is the most popular form of transport for infants and toddlers. A great pram is a blend of safety, comfort and design that makes walking enjoyable for all the family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller makes a great stroller for children from newborns to 3 years old. The reversible handle lets you to tilt the seat so your child can face either you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and about with your baby, you need to ensure that they're safe. There are prams that ensure that your baby isn't shivering any discomfort.

The prams we've picked in this buying guide let your baby lie flat, which is crucial for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat improves oxygen levels and assists in the development of their hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position once your child is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram that offers 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 however, it does come with a padded mattress and liner. It's also lighter than many sale prams, at a weight of just 8kg. However, it still is sturdy and has the grained leather accents and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something less expensive but still with the same style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as light than some of the other prams we tried but it does have a large storage basket, as well as an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent we suggest that you look into the travel system that includes a car seat and pram that attaches to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to move their child from the 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' that lies flat' to a toddler-friendly pushchair, compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should come with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It must also be free of gaps between their head and legs that could get stuck. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they grow. Examine the buckles on your harness to make sure they're not cracked and show signs of wear. Every year, a lot of children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The most common cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams can topple if you hook 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 from the stroller or pram. If a child is not securely fastened in, they could fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. It is therefore essential to ensure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into the proper position.

Some prams have a reversible shade which can be used to protect your baby in either direction from the sun. This feature is beneficial since you don't need to wake up your baby when you change their position in the stroller or when you enter and out of stores. There are other features that are useful, like snacks for your child or toddler and drink holders. There's also a basket for shopping underneath the seat.

It is not advisable to let a child sleep in their stroller unless they are within their reach at all times. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep and this can cause them to slide off the stroller or pram and could result in strangulation or suffocation. A stroller or pram should not be used as an alternative to a cot. It is best to use it for short periods during the daytime.

It is essential to disassemble most prams in order to fit them in the boot of your vehicle. This process should be familiarised with before you buy one. Also, check how easy it is to get the different sections back together and then click to put them back together.

Durability

A pram should be durable enough to endure several years of wear and tear. You should ensure that your pram can handle the mud of a walk as well as a variety of car trips. Also, you want your pram to come in an image or color that isn't prone to fading quickly so you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of style.

The top prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They are designed to last, so you should look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels, and a well-designed suspension system. The best prams are compact and fold easily, so you can store them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All prams on this list allow your baby to lie flat. This is crucial for babies, as it helps them develop their spine and hips and improves oxygenation levels. Some are made to grow with your child with some featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be moved on and off the frame when your child is no longer using it.

If you are considering buying a pram for the very first time it is recommended to consider a system that includes both a carrycot and a car seat could be a good idea. Our parent tester Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System she used with her 10-month-old son. It has a nifty feature that allows you to raise and lower your child with the click of a button. This way you can maintain eye contact and keep them close, which she claimed was important to her as he was in an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pushchair that can be converted from a single to a Double Pushchair (Ultfoms.Ru) with 30 possible configurations and features premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not cheap but you can use it for more than one child in the event of need and, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth using the included carrycot.

Style

Newborns need to lie flat as much as they can to help develop and increase the oxygen level in their lungs. Therefore, it's important that all prams support this. Some models allow for a completely flat position by using a carrycot that is completely reclined, while others have a seat which can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter feature, and it's fantastic at that, as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her 10-month-old son. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise and lower her baby at the push of a button, keeping him in the view of others while maintaining eye contact and closeness.

The frame is ideal to take a stroll around town and the puncture-proof tires permit you to take it off road or on rough terrain. It's a great choice when you are planning to have a child in the near future, as it can easily be converted from a single pushchair a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product 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 when you purchase it separately. You can fold it using the carrycot as a stand - something that not all prams can do, so it's a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are all the features you'd expect to find on a pram of the highest quality however, its sleek frame makes it easy to handle on a variety of terrains. It's also a great option when you reside in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks frequently. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of a separate stroller for toddlers. It's available in an extensive selection of colors and you can pick one that fits your personal style.