Top Prams For Your Baby's First Year

A pram is one of the largest purchases you make as a parent. But the right model can simplify your life starting from the first day - and beyond toddlerhood.

Our expert test drove this top-quality pram that checks all the boxes: luxe fabrics, a large basket, puncture-proof tires and a frame that converts from a lay-flat carrycot into a double pushchair.

iCandy Peach 7

The iCandy Peach 7 premium pram is the choice of those who want a stylish and luxurious travel system. It has all of the features you'd expect from a premium stroller, and it can be modified to your child's needs as they progress into toddlerhood. It comes with a large and comfortable seat unit and carrycot that can be placed either parent-facing or facing the world, as well as a ride-on board that can be used for older siblings. You can also include a compatible car seat to complete the travel system.

It comes with a variety of accessories that match as part of the Complete Bundle including a changing bag as well as a cup holder and a parasol which Gemma says is an excellent value for money. The zipped pocket on the seat and the movable canopy make it an extremely useful item.

The suspension has been upgraded and the fabrics upgraded to give a more comfortable ride. iCandy has added a head-hugging hood to support the neck and shoulders of your child as they grow. The seat is now 20mm longer and padded to provide an enjoyable ride. There's a new, easy-slide pop up harness and the apron that fastens to the front features an extended storm flap to provide extra weather protection.

The iCandy Peach 7 comes with an enormous barless basket that can hold up 10kg of things, including shopping bags, coats, and other items. Elevators are used to raise the seat to make it easier for your child to get in and out of the seat. Other features that are useful include a multi-position recliner as well as adjustable calf supports, and a zipped bootmuff. This model also features an adjustable bumper bar which allows you to access your baby without taking off the entire bumper bar.

iCandy Orange 3

The iCandy Orange is an elegant and practical pram, designed to fit the needs of your family and grow with your child. It is a top-quality design, smart features, and soft fabrics. It's one of the prams that cost most, but it is worth it for a stylish quality, high-end pushchair.

The 2021 update improved the iCandy Orange by adding lighter wheels and a more comfortable seat. The high-cushioned fabrics are colour blocked to give the design an elegant and stylish appearance. It's also a practical pushchair cheap, with an easy-to-use recline as well as a cinema seat that ensures maximum comfort for your infant.

The integrated Ride-on Board is among the most exciting features. It lets you connect the toddler's board to the Orange Frame to create a dual travel system. This is a truly innovative feature that will please parents with older children and is certain to be popular amongst buyers.

The seat and carrycot can be placed in either parent or open mode, which adds flexibility to your daily journeys. It's great to have this level of flexibility in a small double buggy, and will give you peace of mind that your children can be close to you or exploring the world independently.

The iCandy Orange takes a little time to assemble but it's simple to. When it's time to use it, simply press the triggers on either side of the chassis. It will then automatically lock. When folded, it also can stand on its own. This is an excellent feature. This is a stroller can be used with confidence even if your child starts to walk.

Bugaboo Fox 3

A new generation of the legendary stroller from Bugaboo The Fox 3 is sleek, contemporary and hard to beat. The Fox 3's premium fabric innovative designs, sophisticated appearance will make your baby standout.

It is light it is easy to move and sturdy. It has large, puncture-proof tires with four-wheel suspension to ensure an easy ride on any surface or bumps. It features a central joint for soft bounce, and a spacious bassinet that is comfortable and practical for you to use. Its distinctive peek-a-boo window and breeze panel help your baby to rest comfortably and be curious about their surroundings.

As with the previous models in the Fox series, the most recent version is available with various colours for both the seat and bassinet frame. It also comes with a graphite chassis which adds a modern twist to the design that is already a hit. The chassis has also been equipped with functional touch points in white which make it easier to navigate.

The Fox 3 also features a practical one-hand fold mechanism. It allows you to fold the chassis and carrycot or sports seat in a separate manner so that you can easily put it in your trunk or store it away in the corner of your living room. This feature is ideal for parents who are constantly traveling and want 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 that is capable of transporting you from the mountains to the sea and everywhere in between. The large, puncture-proof wheels and advanced 4 wheel suspension provide an easy ride for your child, while the innovative central joint and suspension make sure that it is light and agile on curbs and steps.

Stokke Xplory X

Stokke is an Scandanavian company renowned for its innovative take on essential items for children like high chairs and cots, has taken the market-leading Xplory stroller up a level with its latest version. This model, which is able to be used from birth, provides the safety and quality that parents demand without losing style or luxury.

The Xplory X stroller from Stokke is the first stroller to lift your child's head to eye level with you. This comes with a host of advantages including more interaction, stronger bonds, more comfort and more safety. The Xplory is also a bit narrow and agile, offering better maneuverability due to the swivel wheels and single-handed steering. It can be fitted with a carrycot for newborns, a car seat for infants, travel systems and a toddler's board for older siblings.

A variety of new fabrics give the Xplory a luxurious feeling. Soft and buttery, PFC free leatherette is used to make the handlebar and seat rail along with branded webbing as well as 3D engraved harness pads. Also new, are large shopping bags that replaces the V6's origami-style folding, and matching design, and an updated footrest that provides leg support for your growing child.

Another advantage of the Xplory is that it is able to be purchased with a newborn carry cot and the patented Xplory car seat adaptors, which make it compatible with most major brands of infant car seats. This means that you can use it from birth and beyond in the event that your child's weight doesn't exceed 22kg when full-grown. The stroller also includes essential accessories like the foot muff and raincover. The Xplore stroller, which is priced at a price of 845 dollars and is placed in the premium category, alongside the Bugaboo Lynx, and Silver Cross Pioneer 2020. The Xplory can be used from 6 months up to 22kg (around 4 years) and a carry cot for newborns costs an additional PS205.

Salsa 4

The Salsa 4 is the four-wheeled "brother", to the three-wheeled Salsa 3 Style. It's an easy-going, lightweight pram for your baby. Its wheel suspension and ball bearings keep the frame from being hit by bumps. The Overnight Sleep mattress together with the protective blanket with a zip makes sure that your child sleeps comfortably even on long journeys.

The huge sun canopy as well as the large shopping basket are also included. This lets you take everything you need to take your child on excursions, including a rain cover and car seat. The canopy can be adjusted in height and the footrest as well as backrest can be adjusted to ensure your child is comfortable.

Salsa 4 by ABC Design is a stroller that is designed to grow with your child. It includes a carrycot that can be used as early as birth and a pushchair that can be used up to six months. The seat can be set in both parent and world-facing directions, and it clips onto the chassis easily.

The pneumatic tyres of the stroller and the suspension wheel provide the feeling of being on the clouds. The front wheels of the stroller can rotate 360 degrees making it easy to navigate on uneven surfaces. It is also very light and agile, making it easy to move through 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 extremely comfortable and is adjustable to meet the needs of your child. The pram has a large and adjustable shopping basket and is also very quiet to drive. It's also an affordable choice. The ABC Design Salsa 4 comes in a variety of colors and has a unique design that will make you stand pram and travel system out.