What Makes Good Prams?

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

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for newborns and 3-year-old kids. Its reversible handle allows you to tilt the seat so that your child can face either you or the world around them.

Comfort

If you're out and about with a baby, you want to be sure they're comfortable. There are prams that will ensure your baby doesn't feel any discomfort.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby lie flat. This is essential for babies as it increases oxygenation and supports their hips and spine. They also come with seats that can be converted to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a truly luxurious experience it's the Venicci egg2 offers a cozy cocoon feel for your newborn with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seats that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but has padding on the liner and mattress. It's also lighter than most prams on the market at less than 8kg, but it has a sturdy chassis and grained leather details and air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and can be used in more rural environments.

If you're looking for something more affordable, but with the same style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as lightweight as other strollers, but it does come with a large storage basket. It also comes with an extendable hood that offers UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby safe and protected.

If you're new to parenting we suggest that you look into a travel system package which includes a car seat as well as a pram that are attached to the same frame. This allows parents to move their child from the car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and useful pram for travel that can be converted easily from a'pramette' that lies flat into a toddler-friendly pushchair that is compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also have no gaps between their head and legs that can get trapped. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Check the buckles on the harness to ensure that they are not cracked and show signs of wear. Each year, many children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams or strollers. Tipping over is the most common reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you hook bags on the handles, or if a child who is wriggling is able to get into or out of the seat without harnesses being secured.

Another reason for injury is falling from the stroller or pram. If the harness of a baby is not secured properly it could cause them to fall from the my babiie stroller and suffer head or neck injuries. It is therefore important to make sure that the buckle on the harness is securely clicked into the proper position.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from sun in any direction. This feature is useful because you don't have to wake up your baby every time you change their position in the babiie stroller, or when you go in and out of stores. There are other features that can be 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 pram unless you are within sight of them at all times. Babies can be prone to wriggling while sleeping and could cause them to fall out of the stroller or pram. This can lead to strangulation and suffocation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for short periods of time during the day.

The majority of prams require you dismantle them to put them in the boot of your car so it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the process before you purchase one. Also, consider how easy it is to get the different parts back together before putting them into place.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. You need to ensure that your stroller can withstand the mud of a walk and also multiple car trips. It is important to ensure that your pram is in the right color or design that won't fade easily to avoid looking as if you've slipped out of fashion.

The most reliable prams are constructed from high-quality materials and designed to last. Look for durable materials with sturdy tires, as well as an efficient suspension system. The most reliable prams have a compact fold so you can store them easily in your garage or boot when not being used.

All the prams on this list allow infants to lay flat, which is vital for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their spine and hips. Many are designed to adapt to your child's needs and some featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and back on the frame when your little one outgrows it.

If you are buying an infant stroller for the first time you should consider a travel system that includes both an infant carrycot and a car seat could be of interest. Our test-driver for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me system that she used with her 10-month-old son. It has an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your child by pressing one button. This allows you to keep eye contact with the baby and keep them in close proximity.

Another alternative is 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 luxurious pram that converts from a single pushchair to double pushchair and has 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not expensive, but you can use it with more than one child if you need to. Similar to our winner iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot included is a great option to use from the moment of birth.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie flat as they can. This will aid in their development and improve oxygen saturation in the lungs. Some models provide a flat position using a fully reclineable carrycots, while others have seats that recline to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me is a great device for the latter, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her 10-month-old daughter. She loved the ability to raise or lower her baby at the touch of a button to keep him in view, while still maintaining closeness and eye contact.

It's a great choice for those who wish to travel around town easily as the frame is a great size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres let you remove it from the road and into rough terrain. It's also a smart choice if you're planning on having a second child in the future because it easily converts from a single pram to a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It's ideal for infants as it includes 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 and it's something that isn't the case with all prams which is why it's a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect on a premium model However, the sleek frame makes it easy for you to maneuver on different terrains. It's also a great choice when you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks frequently. Although it's not cheap but the quality and versatility of this stroller make it possible to save you money over the long term by eliminating the need to buy a separate toddler folding pushchair. You can pick from a variety of colors to suit your personal style.