12 Companies Leading The Way In Good Prams

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 is a combination of safety, comfort and style that makes walking enjoyable for all the family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic pram for newborns to 3-year-old kids. The reversible handle lets you to tilt the seat so your child can look at 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 specifically designed to ensure your child isn't apprehensive.

All the prams listed in this guide allow your baby lay flat. This is important for newborns as it improves oxygenation and strengthens their hips and spine. They also come with a seat that can be changed to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a truly luxurious experience this Venicci egg2 provides a warm cocoon-like feel for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seating that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but it does have a padded liner and mattress. It's also a little lighter than the majority of prams on the market at less than 8kg, but it has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather details as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and can take on more rural settings.

If you're looking for something more affordable, but with a similar style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as light as other prams, but it does have a huge storage basket. It also comes with an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and protected.

If you're a first-time parent we recommend a 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 from the car to the pram without having to wake them up and is ideal for busy parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette' or lie-flat 'pramette, to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

A pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and free of any gaps to trap their legs or heads. The straps should be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. Also, you should check the harness buckles to make sure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a lot of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams and strollers. Tipping over is the main reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you hook bags on the handles, or if a wriggling child is able to get into or out of the seat without harnesses being done up.

Another common cause of injury is falling from the pram or stroller. If a child's harness isn't secured correctly, it could cause them to fall out of the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. This is why it is vital to make sure that the harness buckle is always secured.

Some prams have a reversible shade which can be used to protect your baby in any direction from the sun. This is a useful feature as you can avoid having to wake your child awake while you change their position in the pram or when you go in and out of shops. Other useful features include a snack tray and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat and the handlebar locks in place when you are not using it.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a Pram for Newborn without having them within reach. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep, which can cause them to fall off the stroller or pram and can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A pram or a stroller is not an alternative to the crib. It should only be used for short periods of time during the daytime.

It is necessary to disassemble the majority of prams to place them into the trunk of your car. This process is something you should know before you purchase a pram. Also check how it is simple to put the different sections back together and click them into place.

Durability

A pram should be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. You need to ensure that your baby's pram is able to handle the mud of a walk, as well as multiple car trips. It is also important for your pram bags to be in an image or color that won't date quickly to avoid looking like you've gone out of style.

The top prams are constructed of high-quality materials and are designed to last, so you should look for robust 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 even the boot.

All the prams in this list allow infants to lay flat, which is vital for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their hips and spine. Many of these prams have been designed to grow with your child's. Some come with a carrycot, or a reclined chair that can be snapped on and off as your child grows.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you might be looking for a travel system that is a complete bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with a clever feature that raises and lowers your child with the click of a button, so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close which she claimed was important to her as he was at an exploratory stage.

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

Style

Newborns should lie flat as much as they can to help develop and increase the oxygen level in their lungs, so it's essential that all prams support this. Some models create a completely flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycot, while others have seats that recline to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter feature and is fantastic at that as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son of 10 months. She was thrilled to be able to raise or lower her infant by pressing the button to keep him in the same position, while still maintaining the eye contact and closeness.

It's a great pram for those who 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 choice if you're planning on having another child in future since it can easily be converted from a single pushchair to a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that looks and feels impressive. It's ideal for infants as it comes with a lie-flat baby carrycot and is compatible with a car seat when you purchase it separately. It is able to be folded with the carrycot still in place This is something that not all prams offer. This saves time and makes it easier to use.

The pram's luxurious fabric as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are things you would expect to see on a premium model however, the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver over different terrains. This is a great option if you live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets and crowded paths on a regular basis. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money over time by avoiding the need for an additional stroller for your toddler. You can choose from a variety of colors that will fit your preferences.