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What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a stroller, pushchair or a Sling, is the most popular mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A well-designed pram is a combination of safety, comfort, and design to make walking enjoyable for all the family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic pram for newborns up to 3 year old kids. The Reversible handle lets you flip 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 that will ensure that your baby isn't shivering any sensations.

All the prams in this guide allow your baby lay flat. This is crucial for newborns as it improves oxygenation and strengthens their spine and hips. They also have seats which can be transformed to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram that offers a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It is smooth and has curvaceous lines and a bucket-shaped seat which doesn't recline into an upright position however it does come with a padded mattress and liner. It's also lighter than many prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it is sturdy and has grained leather details and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

If you want something more budget-friendly but with a similar design, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a good option. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as lightweight as other strollers, but it does have a large storage basket. It also has an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby safe and protected.

If you're new to parenting we suggest you consider the travel system that includes a car seat and pram that attaches to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their child from the car to the pram without having to get them up. 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 must have a five point safety harness to keep your baby secure and should not allow any gaps to entrap their legs or head. The straps must be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. Examine the buckles on the harness to ensure they are not cracked and show signs of wear. Each year, many children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams and strollers. Tipping over is the most common cause of these injuries. Even the most robust prams could fall over if you hang bags onto the handles, or if a wriggling child can get in or out of the seat without the harness being properly secured.

Another common cause of injuries is falling from the pram or stroller. If a baby's harness is not secured properly, it could cause them to fall from the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. This is why it is crucial to ensure that the harness buckle is always locked in place.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from the sun in any direction. This feature is helpful because you won't have to wake up your baby every time you change their position in the stroller or Car seat pram when you go in and out of shops. Other handy features include a snack tray and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a shopping basket under the seat, and the handlebar can be locked into place when you are not using it.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram without being in sight. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this may cause them to roll off the pram or stroller and could result in strangulation or suffocation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a cot and 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. Also check how it is simple to put the different sections back together before putting them in place.

Durability

A pram must be able to last through several years of wear and wear and tear. This includes surviving the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, which is why you want to be sure your choice is able to do the job you need it to. You should ensure that your pram is in a color or pattern that will not date easily so you don't look like you've lost style.

The best prams are made from high-quality materials and are built to last, so you should look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels, and a well-designed suspension system. The best prams are lightweight and fold easily, so you can put them in your garage or boot.

All the prams on this list allow babies to lie down on their backs. This is crucial for infants as it helps them develop their hips and spine and boosts oxygen levels. Some are made to adapt to your child's needs with some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be clicked off and back on the frame at a time when your little one outgrows it.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you might be looking for a travel system which is an all-in-one bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. Our tester for parents Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month old son. It comes with a clever feature that can raise or lower your baby at the touch of a button. This way you can keep eye contact and keep them close which she described as being important to her since the baby was still at an exploratory stage.

Another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two kids, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that converts from a single pushchair to double pushchair and has 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 with the included carrycot.

Style

Newborns need to lay flat as much as they can to help develop and increase the oxygen level in their lungs, which is why it's essential that all prams permit this. Some models allow for a completely flat position by using the carrycot which is fully reclined, whereas others have a seat that reclines to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me is a great device for this, as our parent facing pram tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her child who was 10 months old. She was thrilled that she could raise or lower her child with the touch of a button and keep him in sight and still maintain eye contact and closeness.

It's a great choice for those who wish to get around town easily as the frame is a great size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres permit you to remove it from the road and into rough terrain. It's a great option for those who plan to have a child in the near future because it can easily be converted from a single pushchair into a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a stylish, high-end option. It's suitable for newborns because it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat in the event that you purchase it separately. It is able to be folded with the carrycot still in place This is an option that not all prams offer. This is time-saving and makes it easier to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are all the features you'd expect to see on a high-end pram, but its sleek frame makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. This is a great choice when you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets and crowded walkways frequently. Although it's not inexpensive but the quality and versatility of this stroller will save you money in the end by avoiding the need to buy a separate pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a broad range of colors, as well, so you can choose one that matches your personal style.