Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide For Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a pushchair sale, stroller or Sling, is the most popular method of transport for infants and toddlers. A great pram combines safety, comfort and style that makes walking fun for all family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful pram for newborns to 3 in 1 pram-year-old kids. The reversible handle lets you to rotate the seat so that your child can face you or the world around them.

Comfort

Your baby should feel comfortable when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure your little one isn't apprehensive.

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

For a truly luxurious feel, the Venicci egg2 offers a cozy cocoon feel for your newborn with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seat that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but has an upholstered liner and mattress. It's also a little lighter than the majority of prams, weighing under 8kg but still has a sturdy chassis and grained leather details and air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and can be used in more rural environments.

The Minu V2 is a great choice if you're looking for something with a similar design but at a lower price. The sleek one-hand steer model isn't as light as the other prams we've tested however it comes with a large storage basket, as well as an extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you are a first-time parent We suggest that you look into a travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram that attaches to the same frame. This will make it easier to transfer your child from the car to the pram without having to wake them up and is perfect for busy parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and functional pram with car seat for travel that can be converted easily from a lie-flat 'pramette' to a toddler-friendly pushchair, compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

A pram must have a five-point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and secure. It should not have any gaps to trap their heads or legs. The straps must be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. Examine the buckles on the harness to ensure that they are not damaged and show signs of wear. Each year, many children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams or strollers. Tipping over is the primary reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you hook bags onto the handles, or if a child with a wriggling can get in or out of the seat without the harness being properly secured.

A common cause of injury involves falling from a pram, or compact stroller. If a child's harness isn't secured correctly it can cause them to fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. This is why it is important to ensure that the harness buckle is always locked in place.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to shield your baby from sun in both directions. This is a useful feature because it will prevent having to wake your baby awake while you change their position in the pram or when you are going to and from the shops. Other useful features include a snack tray and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat and a handlebar that locks in place when you're not using it.

You should never leave a child sleeping in their pram unless you are within sight of them at all times. Babies are prone to wriggling while sleeping, which can cause them to roll out of the stroller or pram. This could lead to suffocation and strangulation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a crib. It should only be used for short periods of time during the daytime.

The majority of prams require you take them apart in order to put them in the car's boot so it's an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with the process before you purchase one. Also, consider how it is simple to put the different sections back together and click them into place.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to endure several years of wear. This includes having to deal with the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, so you must ensure your choice can perform the task you want it to. You want to make sure that your stroller is in the right color or design that will not date easily so that you don't appear as if you've slipped out of fashion.

The most effective prams are constructed of high-quality materials and have been designed to last, so you should look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels and a well-designed suspension system. The most effective prams are small and fold easily, so you can put them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All the prams in this list allow babies to lie down flat. This is important for infants because it allows them to develop their spine and hips and improves oxygenation levels. A lot of them are designed to grow with your child and some having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and on the frame for when your child is no longer using it.

If you are considering buying a pram for the first time, a travel system that includes both an infant carrycot and a car seat could be worth a look. Our test-driver for parents Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me system that she used with her 10-month old son. It comes with a handy feature that can raise or lower your child at the push of a button, so you can keep 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 and Boden (pictured above). It's a stroller that can be converted from a single pushchair to double in 30 different configurations. It also comes with the sun canopy which can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap, but it can be used for more than one child if you need to. Like our top pick iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its included carrycot can be used as early as.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie flat as possible. This will help with their development and increase oxygen saturation in the lungs. Some models allow for a completely flat position by using a carrycot that can be fully reclined, whereas others feature a seat that can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter and it's brilliant at that as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son of 10 months. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise or lower her little one with the push of a button to keep him in sight while maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

It's a great choice for those that want to travel around town without hassle since the frame is an ideal size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to remove it from the road and on to rough terrain. It's also a smart option if you're thinking of having another child in future since it can easily be converted from a single pram into a double or twin pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that looks and feels impressive. It's suitable for babies because it includes a carrycot that can lie flat and it's compatible with a car seat when purchased separately. It can be folded by putting the carrycot in place - something that does not happen with all prams which is why it's an easy and time-saving feature.

The pram's luxurious fabric, spacious basket, and puncture-proof tires are things you'd expect on a high-end model, but the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver over diverse terrains. It's also an ideal choice if you reside in a city and must navigate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks regularly. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and quality can save you money over time by avoiding the need for an additional stroller for your toddler. It's available in a wide selection of colors too, so you can choose one that suits your personal style.