What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or a pushchair travel system) is the primary mode of transportation for babies and toddlers. A well-designed pram is a combination of safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for the whole family.

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

Comfort

You want your baby to feel comfortable when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure your child does not feel anything.

The prams we've picked in this buying guide all allow your baby to lie flat, which is important for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat increases oxygen saturation and assists in the development of their hips and spine. They also have seats that can be changed to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit.

For a really high-end experience this Venicci egg2 provides a warm cocoon feel for your newborn with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seat that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but it does have a padded liner and mattress. It's also lighter than many prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy frame with grained leather details and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something a bit less expensive but with a similar design, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as light as other prams, but it does come with a large storage basket. It also comes with an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent we recommend the travel system bundle that includes a pram and car seat that can be attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to get your baby out of the car to the pram without waking them and is ideal for busy parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that is able to be easily converted from a 'pramette,' or lie-flat 'pramette, into a stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco ISize car seats.

Safety

The pram should come with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It should also not have any gaps in which their heads or legs can get trapped. The straps must be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. You should also examine the buckles on your harness to make sure that they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a large number of children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams or strollers. The most common 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 can get in or out of the seat without the harness being done up.

Another common cause of injury is falling from the pram or stroller. If the harness of a baby is not fastened properly it can cause them to fall from the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. This is why it is crucial to ensure that the buckle of the harness is always secured.

Some prams come with an adjustable shade that can be used to protect your baby in both directions from the sun. This is a useful feature since you will not be having to wake your baby awake while you change their position in the pram, or when you are going in and out of shops. Other handy features include a snack tray and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and the handlebar locks into position when you're not using it.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram without having them within sight. Babies can be prone to wiggle while asleep, which could cause them to fall out of the pram or stroller. This can lead to suffocation and strangulation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a crib and should only be used for short periods of time during the daytime.

It is necessary to disassemble most prams in order to put them into the boot of your vehicle. This procedure should be familiarised with before you purchase a pram. Also, consider how it is easy to put the different parts back together and click them into place.

Durability

A pram needs to be durable enough to withstand several years of wear and wear and tear. This includes having to deal with muddy walks and getting through many car journeys, which is why you must ensure your choice will fulfill the tasks you require it to. It is important to ensure that your pram is in a color or pattern that won't fade easily to avoid looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The best prams are constructed from high-quality materials and built to last. Look for durable materials with sturdy tires, as well as an efficient suspension system. The most reliable prams have a compact fold, so they are easy to store in your garage or in the boot when not in use.

All prams on this list allow a baby to lay flat, which is essential for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their hips and spine. Many of these prams have been designed to grow along with your child. Some come with carrycots, or a reclined seat that can be easily removed and put back on when your child outgrows them.

If you are considering buying an infant stroller for the first time you should consider a travel system that includes both an infant carrycot and a car seat may be a good idea. Our tester for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month old son. It comes with a handy feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby at the touch of a button. This way you can keep eye contact and keep them close which she said was really important to her since the baby was still at an exploratory stage.

Another alternative 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 luxurious pushchair that converts from a single to double pushchair, with 30 different configurations, and comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not cheap but you could use it for more than one child, if you need to and, as with our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth using the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns need to lie flat as much as they can to help develop and increase the oxygen level in their lungs, which is why it's essential that all prams allow this. Some models allow a completely flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycot while others feature a seat that reclines to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter feature, and it's fantastic at that as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son of 10 months. She loved the fact that she could raise and lower her little one with the touch of a button, keeping him in the view of others while maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

It's a great choice for those who wish to nip around town with ease as the frame is an ideal size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres let you take it off road and on to rough terrain. It's a great option for those who plan to have another child in the near future since it can be transformed from a single pushchair into a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that is both stylish and comfortable. It is suitable for newborns because it includes a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with a car seat when purchased separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place It's a feature that not all prams offer. This reduces time and makes it easier to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are all the features you'd expect to see on a high-end pram however, its sleek frame makes it easy to handle on any terrain. This is a great choice if you live in the city and must navigate narrow streets or crowded paths regularly. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and Prams pushchairs quality can save you money over time by avoiding the purchase of a separate toddler stroller. It's available in an extensive range of colors, as well, so you can choose one that suits your personal style.