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What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or pushchair) is the primary mode of transportation for babies and toddlers. A well-designed pram is a combination of comfort, safety and style to make walking enjoyable for the entire 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 flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

If you're out and about with a baby, you'll want to ensure they're secure. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure that your baby does not feel anything.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide all allow your baby to lie flat, which is essential for infants as lying flat improves oxygen saturation and helps support their growing spine and hips. They also come with seats which can be transformed to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a truly luxurious experience this Venicci egg2 has a cosy cocoon-like feel for your baby with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but has an upholstered liner and mattress. It's also lighter than many prams, at a weight of just 8kg. But it has a sturdy chassis with grained leather details and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something more affordable, but with a similar design, the 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've tested but it has an impressively large storage basket, as well as an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby shaded and protected.

If you're a first-time parent, we recommend you consider the travel system that includes a car seat and pram that are attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to get your baby from the car to the pram without having to wake them up and is ideal for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical travel system pram that converts easily from a'pramette' that lies flat' to 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 have no gaps between their head and legs that could get stuck. The straps should be padded 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. Each year, many children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. Tipping over is the primary reason for these injuries. Even the sturdiest prams can tip over if you hook bags on the handles, or if a child who is wriggling is able to get into or out of the seat without harnesses being done up.

A common cause of injury involves falling off a pram or stroller. If a baby is not securely fastened in, they could fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. This is why it is important to ensure that the buckle of the harness is always clicked into place.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will shield your baby from sun in any direction. This is a great feature since you will not be having to wake your child awake when you change their position in the pram or when you are going in and out of shops. There are also other features that can be useful, for example snacks for your child or toddler and drink holders. There is also a basket for shopping underneath the seat.

It is not advisable to let a child sleep in their pram unless you are in their sight at all times. Babies are susceptible to wiggle while asleep and this could cause them to fall out of the pram or stroller. This could lead to suffocation and strangulation. A pram or stroller is not a substitute for a cot and should only be used for short periods of time during the daytime.

The majority of prams require you take them apart in order to fit them into the car's boot therefore it's recommended to familiarize yourself with this procedure before purchasing one. Also check how it is easy to put the different parts back together and click them into place.

Durability

A pram must be durable enough to withstand many years of wear and tear. This includes surviving walking in the rain and many car journeys, which is why you must ensure your choice will fulfill the tasks you require it to. You should ensure 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 from high-quality materials and are built to last, so look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels and a well-designed suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact strollers fold, so they can be easily stored in your garage or boot when not in use.

All prams on this list allow the baby to lay on their backs. This is essential for newborns, because it allows them to develop their hips and spine and improves oxygenation levels. A lot of these prams are designed to grow with your child's. Some have a carrycot, or a fully-reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on as your child grows.

If you are purchasing a pram for the first time it is recommended to consider a system that comes with a carrycot and a car seat could be a good idea. Our parent tester Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me system that she used with her 10-month-old son. It has a nifty feature that can raise or lower your child with the click of a button, so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close which she described as being important to her since he was at an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two babies Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a pushchair that can be transformed from a single pushchair to a double with 30 different configurations. It also features a sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap, but you can use it for more than one child if needed and, as with our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the included carrycot.

Style

Newborns must lie flat as much as possible to aid development and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs. Therefore, it's essential that all prams permit this. Some models allow a completely flat position by using the carrycot which is fully reclinable, while others have a seat that reclines to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter feature and is fantastic at what it does, as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son of 10 months. She loved that she could raise or lower her child with a push of an button, keeping him in the same position while maintaining the eye contact and closeness.

It's a great pram for those that want to get around town with ease as the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres allow you to move it off the road and onto 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 double pushchair or twin pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that is both stylish and comfortable. It is suitable for newborns since it includes a carrycot that can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car-seat if purchased separately. It can be folded with the carrycot in place and it's something that not all prams pushchairs can do which is why it's an easy and time-saving feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are all the things you'd expect on a pram of the highest quality, but its sleek frame makes it easy to handle on any terrain. This is an excellent choice for those who live in the city and must navigate narrow streets or crowded pathways regularly. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and quality can save you money over time by avoiding the need for a separate stroller for toddlers. It's available in an extensive variety of colors, too, so you can pick one that suits your personal style.