Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide In Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a stroller, pushchair or a sling, is the primary form of transport for babies and toddlers. A well-designed pram and car seat is a combination of safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for children from newborns to three years old. The reversible handle lets you turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

Your baby should be at ease when you're out with them. There are prams to make sure your baby doesn't feel any discomfort.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide all let your baby lie flat, which is essential for newborn babies as lying flat increases oxygen saturation and assists in the development of their spine and hips. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position when your baby is able to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram that offers a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It features smooth, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shaped seat which does not recline into an upright position however, it does come with an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams available at less than 8kg but has solid chassis and grained leather accents, plus 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 one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as lightweight stroller as other strollers, but it does have a large storage basket. It also comes with an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're the first parent of your child we recommend a travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that attach to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to transfer their child from their car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and useful pram that can convert easily from a'pramette' lying flat into a toddler-friendly pushchair that is compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should come with five-point safety harnesses that will ensure your baby's safety. It must also be free of gaps in which their heads or legs could get stuck. The straps must be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to make sure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are hospitalised every year due to pram or stroller-related injuries. Tipping over is the main reason for these injuries. Even the most sturdy prams can tip over when you hang bags to the handles or if a child is wriggling and falls into or out of the seat before the harness has been tightened.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram or stroller. If a baby isn't securely fastened in the pram, they could fall out of the stroller and suffer head or neck injuries. This is why it is vital to make sure that the harness buckle is always secured.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will shield your baby from sun in any direction. This is a great feature because it will prevent having to wake your child awake while you change their position in the pram or while you go into and out of shops. Other useful features include a snack tray and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a basket for shopping underneath the seat, and a handlebar that locks in place when you are not using it.

You should never leave a child sleeping in their stroller unless you are within sight of them at all times. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep, which can cause them to slide off the stroller or pram and can lead to suffocation or strangulation. A pram or a stroller is not a substitute for the cot. It should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

It is necessary to take apart most prams in order to put them into the boot of your vehicle. This procedure should be familiarised with before you purchase one. Find out how easy it will be to put the sections back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to endure a long time of wear. This includes having to deal with muddy walks and getting through many car journeys, so you must ensure your choice is able to fulfill the tasks you require it to. It is also important for your stroller to have the form of a color or print that won't date quickly to avoid looking like you've gone out of fashion.

The best prams will be constructed from high-quality materials and built to last. Look for durable materials, sturdy tires, and an effective suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact fold so they can be easily stored in your garage or the boot when not in use.

All the prams in this list allow your baby to lie down flat. This is crucial for newborns, because it aids in the development of their spine and hips and improves oxygenation levels. Many are designed to adapt to your child's needs and some having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and on the frame at a time when your little one outgrows it.

If you are buying an infant stroller for the first time, a travel system that includes both the carrycot as well as car seats could be worth a look. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with a handy feature that can raise or lower your baby at the touch of a button so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close, which she described as being important for her son as he was at an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two children Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pushchair that can be converted from a single to double pushchair, with 30 possible configurations and features premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. 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 with the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns should lay flat as much as they can in order to promote development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs, which is why it's important that all prams support this. Some models permit a completely flat position by using the carrycot which is completely reclined, while others feature a seat that can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me is brilliant for this as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her child who was 10 months old. She loved that she could raise or lower her child by pressing an button, keeping him in view, while still maintaining the eye contact and closeness.

The frame is perfect to take a stroll around town, and the puncture-proof tires allow you to take it off the road or on rough terrain. It's also a smart choice if you're planning on having another child in the near future because it easily converts from a single pram into a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that is both stylish and comfortable. It's suitable for newborns because it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat when you purchase it separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place This is something that not all prams have. This reduces time and makes it more convenient to use.

The pram's luxurious fabrics as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are all features you'd expect in a top model, but the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver over various terrains. It's also a great option if you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks regularly. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money over time by avoiding the need for a separate stroller for toddlers. It's available in a wide variety of colors, and you can choose one that fits your personal style.