What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller travel or a pushchair) is the main form of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram pushchair is a blend of comfort, safety and design that makes walking enjoyable for all the family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful pram for newborns up to 3 year old kids. The reversible handle lets you to tilt the seat so that your child can look at either you or the world around them.

Comfort

When 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 your little one isn't apprehensive.

All prams featured in this guide let your baby lie flat. This is essential for newborns since it improves oxygenation and strengthens their hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position once your baby is able to sit up.

For a really high-end experience it's the Venicci egg2 has a cosy cocoon-like feel for your baby with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but it does have an upholstered liner and mattress. It's also lighter than many prams, at a weight of just 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy chassis with the grained leather accents and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great option if you're looking for something with a similar design but at a price that is lower. The stylish, one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as some of the other prams we tested but it does have a large storage basket, as well as an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

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

Safety

The pram should be equipped with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It should also not have any gaps between their head and legs that are likely to get caught. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Examine the buckles on your harness to make sure they're not cracked and show signs of wear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year due to pram or stroller-related injuries. Tipping over is the primary reason for these injuries. Even the most sturdy prams could tip over when you strap your bags onto the handles or if the child is wriggling or squirming and falls out or in the seat before the harness is tightened.

A common cause of injury is falling off a pram or stroller. If a child is not securely secured in the pram for newborn, they may fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. This is why it is vital to ensure that the buckle of the harness is always clicked into place.

Some prams have a reversible shade which can be used to protect your baby in both directions from the sun. This feature is helpful because you don't have to wake your baby when you change their position in the stroller, or when you enter and out of shops. Other handy features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a shopping basket under the seat, and the handlebar can be locked into place when you are not using it.

It is not advisable to leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless you are within sight of them at all times. Babies are prone to wiggle during sleep and this 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 cot. It is best to use it for short periods during the daytime.

The majority of prams require you to take them apart in order to fit them into the trunk of your car so it's recommended to familiarize yourself with the process before you buy one. Consider how easy it would be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram must be durable enough to endure many years of wear and tear. This includes having to deal with walking in the rain and numerous car journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice can perform the task you want it to. You want to make sure that your pram is a color or pattern that won't fade easily so that you don't appear as if you've slipped out of fashion.

The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and have been designed to last. So, look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels and an effective suspension system. The top prams feature a compact strollers fold so you can store them easily in your garage or boot when not in use.

All the prams in this list allow babies to lay flat, which is essential for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their spine and hips. A lot of these prams are designed to expand with your child's. Some come with carrycots, or a reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on as your child grows.

If you are considering buying a pram for the very first time you should consider a travel system that includes both the carrycot as well as car seats could be worth a look. We love the Graco Near2Me system which our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It has an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your child by pressing a single button. This lets you maintain eye contact with them and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two children Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pram that can be converted from a single pushchair to double, with 30 different configurations. It also comes with 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, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns must lie flat as much as they can in order to promote development and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs, which is why it is essential that all prams allow this. Some models allow a completely flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycot, while others have the seat that can recline to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter and it's brilliant in this regard, as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son who was 10 months old. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise and lower her little one with the push of a button and keep him in view, while still maintaining eye contact and closeness.

It's a great stroller for those that want to nip around town without hassle since the frame is a great size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres permit you to remove it from the road and on to rough terrain. It's a great choice for those who plan to have a second child in the near future since it can be converted from a single pushchair into a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a stylish, high-end option. It's ideal for infants as it comes with a lie-flat baby carrycot and is compatible with a car seat in the event that you purchase it separately. You can fold it using the carrycot as a stand which is something isn't the case with all prams and is an efficient and easy feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are all the features you'd expect to find on a premium pram, but its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver on a variety of terrains. It's also a great option if you reside in a city and must navigate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks frequently. Although it's not cheap however, the durability and quality of this model make it possible to save you money in the long run by eliminating the need to buy a separate pushchair for toddlers. You can choose from a range of colors that will fit your preferences.