What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a pushchair, stroller or sling, is the primary form of transport for babies and toddlers. A great pram is a blend of safety, comfort and design that makes walking fun for all family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby babiie stroller is a great stroller for newborns and 3-year-old children. The reversible handle lets you to tilt the seat so that your child can face either you or the world around them.

Comfort

Your baby should be at ease when you're out with them. There are prams that will ensure your baby doesn't feel any sensations.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide let your baby lie flat, which is crucial for infants as lying flat increases oxygen saturation and helps support their growing hips and spine. They also come with seats that can be converted to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a truly luxurious experience, the Venicci egg2 offers a cozy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seats that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position but does have a padded liner and mattress. It's also lighter than other prams on the market at less than 8kg, but it has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather detailing as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and able to be used in more rural environments.

The Minu V2 is a great choice when you're looking for a model with a similar look but for a lesser price. The sleek one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as some of the other prams we've tested but it has an impressively big storage basket and an extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you are new to parenting, we recommend you consider a travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram that are attached to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to move their child from the car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical travel system pram that converts easily from a'pramette' lying flat into a toddler-friendly pushchair compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with five-point safety harnesses that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also not have any gaps in which their heads or legs are likely to get caught. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. It is also important to check the harness buckles to ensure they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year because of pram or stroller-related injuries. The main cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the strongest prams can fall over if you hang bags onto the handles, or if a child who is wriggling gets into or out of the seat without the harness being secured.

Another common cause of injuries is falling from the stroller or pram. If a child's harness is not secured properly, it could cause them to fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into place.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to shield your baby from the sun in either direction. This is a handy feature since you will not be having to wake your child awake while you change their position in the pram, or when you are into and out of shops. There are also other features that could be useful, like an eating tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. You can also find an extra shopping basket under the seat.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram if you are not within reach. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep, which can cause them to fall off the pram or stroller and can lead to suffocation or strangulation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a cot and should only be used for brief periods during the day.

Most prams require you to take them apart in order to put them in the trunk of your car so it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with this procedure before you purchase one. Also, consider how it is simple to put the different sections back together and then click to put them back together.

Durability

A pram must be able endure several years of wear. You should ensure that your baby's pram is able to handle slippery walks, as well as multiple car trips. You want to make sure that your pram is the right color or design that isn't prone to fading to avoid looking like you've lost fashion.

The best prams are made of high-quality materials and are built to last, so you should look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels and an efficient suspension system. The best prams are lightweight and fold easily so that you can store them in your garage or boot.

All prams on this list allow your baby to lie flat. This is important for infants because it allows them to develop their hips and spine and improves oxygenation levels. Many of these prams have been designed to grow along with your child's. Some come with carrycots, or a reclined seat that can be easily removed and put back on as your child grows.

If you're purchasing a new pram for the first time, you might also be interested in a travel system which is a bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me system which our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It has a nifty feature that allows you to raise and lower your child at the push of a button. This way you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close, which she described as being important to her since he was in an exploratory stage.

Another option is another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two children, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that can be converted from a single pushchair to a double pushchair with 30 different configurations, and comes with luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap, but you could use it for more than one child in the event of need and, as with our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the included carrycot.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie as flat as possible. This will aid in their development and improve oxygen saturation in the lungs. Some models allow for an all-flat position by using the carrycot which is fully reclinable, while others feature a seat that can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature, and it's fantastic in this regard as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her 10-month-old son. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise and lower her little one with the press of a button, keeping him in view while maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

The frame is perfect for nipping around town and the puncture-proof tires permit you to take it off the road or on rough terrain. It's a great option when you are planning to have another child in the future since it can be transformed from a single pushchair into a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that looks and feels luxurious. It's suitable for babies as it includes a carrycot which can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car-seat if purchased separately. It can be folded with the carrycot in place - something that isn't the case with all prams, so it's an efficient and easy feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of things you'd expect on a premium pram, but its sleek frame makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. It's also an ideal choice for those who reside in a city and must navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks frequently. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of a separate toddler stroller. You can choose from a range of colors that will fit your preferences.