What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a pushchair, stroller or Sling, is the most popular method of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort, and design to make walking enjoyable for the whole family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for children from newborns to three years old. Its reversible handle allows you to rotate the seat so that your child can look at you or the world around them.

Comfort

Your baby should be comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams to ensure your baby doesn't feel any discomfort.

All the prams listed in this guide allow your baby lie flat. This is crucial for babies as it increases oxygenation and supports their hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to an upright position when your baby is able to sit up.

For a truly luxurious experience, the Venicci egg2 has a cosy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position but does have padding on the liner and mattress. It's also a little lighter than other prams on the market at less than 8kg but has a sturdy chassis and grained leather accents and air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and can take on more rural settings.

The Minu V2 is a great choice if you're looking for something with a similar look but at a lower price. 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 extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a new parent we suggest you look into a travel system bundle that includes a pram and car seat that attach to the same frame. This will make it easier to transfer your child from the car into the pram without having to wake them up and is ideal for parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and functional travel system pram that converts easily from a'pramette' that lies flat to a pushchair for toddlers, compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It should also not have any gaps where their legs or heads are likely to get caught. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they expand. It is also important to inspect the buckles of your harness to ensure that they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a large number of children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. Tipping over is the primary cause of these injuries. Even the sturdiest prams can tip over if you attach bags to the handles or if a child with a wriggling can get in or out of the seat without harnesses being secured.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram or stroller. If a baby is not securely secured in the pram, they could fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. It is therefore important to ensure that the buckle on the harness is locked into place.

A few good prams also come with a reversible canopy that will shield your baby from the sun in any direction. This is a useful feature as you can avoid having to wake your baby awake when you change their position in the pram, or when you go into 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.

It is not advisable to leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless you are within their reach at all times. Babies are susceptible to wiggle while asleep and could cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This can lead to strangulation and suffocation. A pram or a stroller is not an alternative to a crib. It should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

It is necessary to take apart the majority of prams to place them in the boot of your vehicle. This procedure must be mastered before you purchase a pram. Also, consider how it is simple to put the different sections back together and click to put them back together.

Durability

A pram must be able to last through many years of wear and wear and tear. You need to ensure that your pram can handle slippery walks, as well as multiple car trips. You should ensure that your pram is a colour or print that isn't prone to fading so you don't look as if you've slipped out of fashion.

The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are built to last. So, look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels, and an efficient suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold so you can store them easily in your garage or boot when not being used.

All the prams in this list allow babies to lie down flat. This is essential for newborns, as it helps them develop their hips and spine, and improves oxygenation levels. Many of these prams are designed to expand with your child. Some have a carrycot, or a fully-reclined chair that can be removed and snapped on when your child outgrows them.

If you're buying 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 has an innovative feature that allows you to raise and lower your child with the touch of one button. This lets you maintain eye contact with the baby and keep them in close proximity.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two babies Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a pram that can be converted from a single pushchair into double pram and pushchair, with 30 different configurations. It also has the sun canopy which can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not expensive however, you can use it with multiple children, if needed. Like our top pick iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its included carrycot is a great option to use right from birth.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lay as flat as possible. This will help with their development and increase oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models provide a flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycot while others feature the seat that can recline to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature and is fantastic at what it does as our tester for parents Jaya found when she tested it with her son who was 10 months old. She was thrilled that she could raise or lower her child with the press of a button, keeping him in sight, while still maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

The frame is ideal to take a stroll around town, and the puncture-proof tires permit you to drive it off road or over rough terrain. It's also a great choice if you're planning on having another child in the near future since it can easily be converted from a single pram into a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that is both stylish and comfortable. It's suitable for newborns because it comes with a lie-flat baby carrycot and is compatible with car seats in the event that you purchase it separately. It can be folded with the carrycot still in place, which is a feature that not all prams offer. This reduces time and makes it simpler to use.

The pram's luxurious fabric large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are things you'd expect to find in a top model However, the sleek frame makes it simple for you to maneuver on different terrains. It's also an ideal choice for those who reside in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or busy sidewalks regularly. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and quality could save you money in the long run by avoiding the need for a separate toddler stroller. It's available in a broad range of colors, too, so you can pick one that matches your personal style.