20 Fun Details About Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a folding pushchair or stroller) is the main form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A great pram is a combination of safety, comfort and design that makes walking fun for all the family members.

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

Comfort

When you're out and about with your baby, you want to ensure that they're safe. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure your little one isn't apprehensive.

All prams featured in this guide let your baby lay flat. This is essential for newborns since it improves oxygenation and helps support 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 high-end pram that offers a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It is smooth and has curved lines, a bucket-shaped seat, which does not recline into a flat position however it does come with a padded mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than most prams available at under 8kg but still has solid chassis and grained leather accents, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof, and can handle more rugged terrains.

If you're looking for something more budget-friendly but with a similar style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The sleek one-hand steer model isn't as light as the other prams we tried but it does have a big storage basket and an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent we recommend the travel system bundle that includes a pram and car seat that attach to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their child from the car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette, or a 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 keep your baby safe and free of any gaps to trap their legs or heads. The straps must be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. You should also examine the buckles on your harness to ensure they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Each year, many children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams and strollers. The primary reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most robust prams could fall over if you hang bags to the handles or if a child who is 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 stroller. If a baby is not securely fastened in, they could fall out of the pram and suffer head or neck injuries. Therefore, it is important to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is locked into the proper position.

Some prams come with a reversible shade that can be used to protect your baby in both directions from the sun. This feature is beneficial because you don't have to wake up your baby when you change their position in the stroller, or when you go into and out of shops. There are also other features that are useful, for example snacks for your toddler or child and drink holders. There's also a shopping basket underneath the seat.

It is not advisable to leave a child sleeping in their stroller unless you are within sight of them at all times. Babies are prone to wriggling while sleeping and this could cause them to roll out of the stroller or pram. This can lead to suffocation and strangulation. A childs pram or stroller is not an alternative to a cot and should only be used for short periods of time during the day.

It is necessary to take apart the majority of prams to fit them in the trunk of your car. This process must be mastered before you purchase one. Also, check how it is easy to put the various sections back together and then click them in place.

Durability

A pram should be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes the need to endure walking in the rain and numerous car journeys, so you must ensure your choice will fulfill the tasks you require it to. Also, you want your stroller to have an image or color that won't date quickly so you don't end up 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 durable fabrics, sturdy wheels, and an efficient suspension system. The top prams feature a compact fold so they can be easily stored in your garage or boot when not when not in use.

All prams for newborns on this list allow infants to lie flat, which is crucial for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their hips and spine. A lot of these prams are designed to grow with your child. Some have carrycots, or a reclined chair that can be snapped on and off when your child outgrows them.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you might be interested in a travel set which is a bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and pushchairs car seats seat. Our test-driver for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month old son. It comes with a handy feature that raises and lowers your child with the click of a button so you can keep eye contact and keep them close which she said was really important for her son as he was at an exploratory stage.

Another alternative is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two kids, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pram that converts from a single pushchair to double pushchair, with 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but you can use it for more than one child if needed and, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth thanks to the included carrycot.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie flat as they can. This will aid in their development and boost oxygen saturation in the lung. Some models allow a completely flat position by using a carrycot that can be fully reclined, whereas others have a seat which can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature, and it's fantastic 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 child with the push of a button and keep him in sight, while still maintaining eye contact and closeness.

It's a great pram for those that want to travel around town without hassle since the frame is a great size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres allow 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 the near future since it is able to convert from a single pram into a double or twin folding pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a stylish, high-end option. It's suitable for babies because it comes with a carrycot that can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car seat if purchased separately. It is able to be folded with the carrycot still in place, which is a feature that not all prams provide. This saves time and makes it easier to use.

The pram's luxurious fabric, spacious basket, and puncture-proof tires are all features you'd expect to find in a top model however, the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around diverse terrains. It's also an ideal choice if you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks frequently. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of an additional stroller for your toddler. It's available in a wide selection of colors as well, so you can pick one that suits your personal style.