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What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a pushchair, stroller or Sling, is the main mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A great pram combines comfort, safety and design that makes walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby folding stroller makes a great stroller for babies to three years old. Its reversible handle allows you to turn the seat so your child can either face either 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 designed to ensure your child does not feel anything.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide all let your baby lie flat, which is crucial for newborn babies as lying flat increases oxygen saturation and helps support their growing spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to a more upright position once your child is capable of sitting up.

For a really high-end feel it's the Venicci egg2 provides a warm feeling of a cocoon for your baby with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seat that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but it does have padding on the liner and mattress. It's also lighter than most prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it is sturdy and has finely textured leather and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice if you're looking for something with a similar design but for a lesser price. The sleek, one-hand steer model isn't as light as some of the other prams we tried however it comes with a big storage basket and an extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection, which will keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you are new to parenting we suggest that you consider a travel strollers system that includes a car seat and pram that are attached to the same frame. This will make it much easier to get your baby out of the car into the pram without waking them and is perfect for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and functional travel system pram that converts easily from a'pramette' lying flat to a pushchair for toddlers, compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should be fitted with five-point safety harnesses that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also have no gaps where their legs or heads can get trapped. The straps should be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. Also, you should inspect the buckles of your harness to make sure that they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a large number of children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The main cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the strongest prams could tip over if you hook your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling or squirming and falls out or in the seat before the harness is tightened.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If a baby isn't properly secured, they could fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. This is why it is vital to ensure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can protect your baby from sun in any direction. This feature is helpful because you won't have to wake your baby when you change their position in the stroller or when you go in and out of shops. There are other features that are useful, for example snacks for your child or toddler and drink holders. There's also a basket for shopping underneath the seat.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram if you are not within sight. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this can cause them to roll off the pram or stroller and can lead to suffocation or strangulation. A pram or a stroller is not a substitute for the crib. It should only be used for short periods of time during the day.

The majority of prams require you to disassemble them in order to fit them into the car's boot therefore it's an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with the process before purchasing one. Find out how easy it will be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to endure a long time of wear. This includes the need to endure the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice can perform the task you want it to. You want to make sure that your stroller is in a color or pattern that isn't prone to fading so you don't look as if you've slipped out of style.

The most effective prams are constructed from high-quality materials and have been designed to last. So, look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels and a well-designed suspension system. The best prams will also feature a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or the boot when not in use.

All the prams in this list allow infants to lay flat, which is crucial for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels as well as aids in the development of their hips and spine. Some are made to grow with your child and some having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and back on the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you are buying a pram for the first time it is recommended to consider a system that includes both the carrycot as well as a car seat may be of interest. Our test-driver for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System she used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your child by pressing one button. This allows you to maintain eye contact with your child and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two babies Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that converts from a single to double pushchair and has 30 possible configurations and features luxurious fabrics, an expandable 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, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth using the carrycot included.

Style

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

The Graco Near2Me is a great device for the latter as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her 10-month-old daughter. She was thrilled to be able to raise or lower her infant at the touch of a button to keep him in the same position, while still maintaining eye contact and proximity.

It's a great pram for those who want to get around town with ease as the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres let you take it off road and on to rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for those who plan to have a second child in the near future since it can 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 ideal for babies because it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat when you purchase it separately. It can be folded by putting the carrycot in place - something that does not happen with all prams and is an easy and time-saving feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are all the things you'd expect on a premium pram, but its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver on any terrain. It's also a great option when you reside in a city and must navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks regularly. Although it's not cheap but the quality and versatility of this model mean that it can save you money in the long run by avoiding the need to invest in an additional pushchair for toddlers. You can choose from a variety of colors to match your personal style.