Why We Love Good Prams (And You Should Also!)

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or a pushchair) is the most popular form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A good pram is a combination of safety, comfort and design that makes walking fun for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful pram for newborns to 3-year-old children. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

You want your child to feel comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams to make sure your baby doesn't feel any sensations.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide all allow your baby to lay flat, which is important for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat improves oxygen saturation and assists in the development of their hips and spine. They also have seats that can be changed to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a luxurious experience this Venicci egg2 has a cosy cocoon-like feel for your baby with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but it does have padding on the mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams pushchairs prams pushchairs, at a weight of just 8kg. However, it has a sturdy chassis with finely textured leather and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

If you want something less expensive but with a similar design Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a good option. The sleek, one-hand steer model isn't as light as some of the other prams we tried but it does have a big storage basket and an extendable hood with 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 and a car seat that attach to the same frame. This allows parents to transfer their baby from their car to the pram for newborn without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is an elegant and practical pram that is able to be easily converted from a 'pramette' or lie-flat 'pramette,' into a toddler-friendly stroller 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 secure. It should not have any gaps to trap their legs or heads. The straps should be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. You should also examine the buckles on your harness to ensure they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a large number of children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams or strollers. Tipping over is the primary cause of these injuries. Even the most sturdy prams could tip over when you hang your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling and falls in or out of the seat before the harness has been tightened.

A frequent cause of injury is falling from a pram or stroller. If a baby's harness is not secured properly it can cause them to fall from the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. This is why it is crucial to make sure that the harness buckle is always locked in place.

Some prams have an adjustable shade that can be used to shield your baby in any direction from the sun. This feature is useful because you won't have to wake up your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller, or when you go in stores and out. There are also other features that are useful, such as an eating tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. You can also find a shopping basket underneath the seat.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram if you are not within reach. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep, which can cause them to fall off the pram or stroller and cause suffocation or strangulation. A stroller or pram is not a substitute for a cot and should be used only for short periods during the day.

It is essential to disassemble the majority of prams to fit them in the boot of your vehicle. This procedure is something you should know before you buy one. Consider how easy it would be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram should be durable enough to withstand several years of wear and wear and tear. You want to make sure that your baby's pram is able to handle the mud of a walk, as well as multiple car trips. Also, you want your stroller to have the form of a color or print that won't date quickly to avoid looking like you've fallen out of style.

The best prams are made with high-quality materials. They are built to last. So, look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels, and an efficient suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or in the boot when not when not in use.

All prams on this list allow the baby to lay on their backs. This is crucial for babies, as it helps them develop their hips and spine, and boosts oxygen levels. Many of these prams have been designed to grow along with your child's. Some include a carrycot or a fully-reclined chair that can be snapped on and off when your child is outgrowing them.

If you are buying an infant stroller for the first time you should consider a travel system that has the carrycot as well as a car seat may be a good idea. We love the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It is a revolutionary feature that lets you raise and lower your baby at the touch of one button. This lets you keep your eyes on them and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pram that converts from a single pushchair to a double pushchair with 30 possible configurations and features premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not expensive, but it can be used for more than one child if you need to. Similar to our winner model, the iCandy Orange 3 with its included carrycot can be used from the moment of birth.

Style

Newborns must lay flat as often as they can to help develop and increase the oxygen level in their lungs, so it's important that all prams support this. Some models allow an all-flat position by using the carrycot which is fully reclined, whereas others have a seat that can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter and it's brilliant at what it does as our tester for parents Jaya found when she tested 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 press of a button to keep him in view and still maintain eye contact and closeness.

The frame is ideal for city trips and the puncture-proof tires permit you to drive it off the road or on rough terrain. It's a great choice for those who plan to have a child in the near future, as it can easily be transformed from a single folding pushchair into a twin or double stroller.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that looks and feels impressive. It's ideal for infants as it comes with a lie-flat baby carrycot and is compatible with car seats in the event that you purchase it separately. It can be folded using the carrycot as a stand and it's something that isn't the case with all prams and is a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

The pram's luxurious fabric as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are all features you would expect to see in a top model However, the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver around various terrains. This is a great option for those who live in the city and must navigate narrow streets or congested walkways regularly. This pram is not cheap pushchairs but its versatility and quality can save you money over time by avoiding the need for a separate toddler stroller. You can pick from a variety of colors to match your preferences.