What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or pushchair) is the primary mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort and style to make walking enjoyable for the whole family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for children from newborns to 3 years old. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

You want your baby to be comfortable when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure that your baby isn't apprehensive.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is important for infants as lying flat improves oxygen levels and supports their developing hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to an upright position when your baby is able to sit up.

For a luxurious experience it's the Venicci egg2 has a cosy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seats that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position, but it does have padding on the liner and mattress. It's also lighter than many best prams, at a weight of just 8kg. However, it has a sturdy frame with the grained leather accents and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice if you're looking for something that has a similar appearance but at a price that is lower. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as the other prams we tested but it has an impressively large storage basket and extended hood with UPF50+ protection, which will keep your baby shaded and protected.

If you're the first parent of your child we suggest you look into the travel system bundle that includes a pram and a car seat that are attached to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to move their child from the car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and useful pram for travel that can be converted easily from a'pramette' that lies flat to a pushchair for toddlers compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

A pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness to ensure your baby is secure and should not allow any gaps that could trap their legs or head. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. You should also examine the buckles on your harness to make sure that they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a lot of children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. Tipping over is the primary reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams can fall over if you hang bags to the handles or if a wriggling child gets into or out of the seat without the harness being properly secured.

A common cause of injury involves falling off a pram or stroller. If the harness of a baby isn't secured correctly it could cause them to fall from the stroller and suffer head or neck injuries. It is therefore essential to make sure that the buckle on the harness is securely clicked into place.

A few good prams also come with a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from sun in both directions. This feature is useful since you don't need to wake your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller or when you go into and out of stores. Other handy features include a snack tray and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a shopping basket under the seat and the handlebar can be locked into place when you're not using it.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram without being within sight. Babies are prone to wriggling while sleeping and could cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This can lead to suffocation and strangulation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a cot and should only be used for short periods of time during the daytime.

Most prams require you to take them apart in order to put them in the boot of your car so it is recommended to familiarize yourself with this procedure before you purchase one. Also, consider how easy it is to get the different parts back together before putting to put them back together.

Durability

A pram must be able to last through many years of wear and tear. You should ensure that your stroller can withstand slippery walks, as well as multiple car trips. You also want your pram to be in the form of a color or print that isn't prone to fading quickly so you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of style.

The top Prams (glamorouslengths.com) are constructed of high-quality materials and are built to last. So, look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels, and a well-designed suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold so you can store them easily in your garage or in the boot when not in use.

All the prams travel system on this list allow infants to lay flat, which is essential for newborns as it improves oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their spine and hips. A lot of them are designed to grow with your child with some featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked on and off the frame at a time when your child is no longer using it.

If you're purchasing a new pram for the first time, you may be looking for a travel system that is a complete package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your child with the touch of one button. This lets you keep eye contact with the baby and keep them in close proximity.

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

Style

Newborns must lay flat as often as possible to aid development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs. Therefore, it's essential that all prams support this. Some models permit an entirely flat position using a carrycot that is fully reclined, whereas others have a seat which can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter and it's brilliant at what it does as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried 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 press of a button, keeping him in view while maintaining eye contact and closeness.

It's a great choice for those who wish to get around town easily as the frame is an ideal size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres permit you to remove it from the road and onto rough terrain. It's also a smart option if you're thinking of having another child in future because it easily converts from a single pram to a double or twin pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It's ideal for babies as it includes a carrycot which can be folded flat and is compatible with a car seat when purchased separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place This is something that not all prams provide. This is time-saving and makes it more convenient to use.

The pram's luxurious fabric as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect on a premium model, but the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver over various terrains. This is a great choice if you live in the city and must navigate narrow streets and crowded pathways on a regular basis. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and quality could save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of a separate toddler stroller. You can choose from a range of colors that will fit your personal style.