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What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a pushchair or stroller) is the most popular form 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 wonderful pram for newborns to 3-year-old children. The reversible handle lets you to turn the seat so that 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 made to ensure your child doesn't feel a thing.

All the prams in this guide allow your baby lay flat. This is crucial for newborns as it improves oxygenation and helps support their hips and spine. They also have a seat that can be changed to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a premium pram with a cocoon feeling for your baby. It has smooth, curving lines, a bucket-shaped seat, which does not recline into flat, but it does have padding on the mattress and a liner. It's also lighter than most prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it is sturdy and has the grained leather accents and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something more affordable, but with the same style, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as light as other prams, but it does have a huge storage basket. It also has an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're the first parent of your child, we'd recommend considering a travel system bundle that includes a pram and car seat that are attached to the same frame. This allows 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 is easily converted from a 'pramette,' or lie-flat 'pramette,' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

The pram should come with a five-point safety harness that will ensure your baby's safety. It must also be free of gaps between their head and legs that could get stuck. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Examine the buckles on your harness to ensure that they are not cracked and have signs of wear. Every year, a large number of children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams or strollers. Tipping over is the most common reason for these injuries. Even the most sturdy prams can tip over when you hang bags to the handles or if the child is wriggling and falls out or in the seat before the harness has been tightened.

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

Some prams come with a reversible shade which can be used to shield your baby in either direction from the sun. This is a useful feature because it will prevent having to wake your baby awake when you change their position in the pram or when you are going into and out of shops. Other handy features include a snack tray and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and the handlebar can be locked into place when you're not using it.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram for newborn without being within reach. Babies are prone to wiggle while asleep, which could cause them to roll out of the folding stroller or pram. This could result in suffocation and strangulation. A stroller or pram should not be used as an alternative to a crib. It is best to use it for short periods during the day.

It is necessary to disassemble the majority of prams to place them into the trunk of your car. This procedure must be mastered before you purchase one. Also check how it is simple to put the various sections back together and click to put them back together.

Durability

A pram should be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes surviving muddy walks and getting through many car journeys, which is why you need to ensure that your choice will perform the task you want it to. You also want your pram to come in a print or colour that won't date quickly to avoid looking like you've fallen out of style.

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

All the prams on this list allow infants to lay flat, which is essential for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their hips and spine. Many of these prams are designed to grow along with your child's. Some have a carrycot, or a reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on when your child is outgrowing them.

If you are considering buying a folding pram for the first time you should consider a travel system that comes with an infant carrycot and car seats could be of interest. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with a handy feature that can raise or lower your child with the click of a button, so you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close, which she described as being important to her since he was at an exploratory stage.

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 pram that can be converted from a single pushchair double in 30 different configurations. It also features a sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not expensive, but it can be used for multiple children, if needed. Similar to our winner, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot is a great option to use from the moment of birth.

Style

Newborns must lay flat as often as they can to help develop and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs. Therefore, it's essential that all prams support this. Some models allow a completely flat position by using a carrycot that is fully reclinable, while others feature a seat that can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for both, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her 10-month-old child. She was thrilled that she could raise or lower her baby at the press of a button, keeping him in view while maintaining eye contact and closeness.

It's a great stroller for those that want to get around town with ease as the frame is a good size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres permit you to take it off road and into rough terrain. It's also a great 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 pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that looks and feels luxurious. It's suitable for newborns because it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with car seats in the event that you purchase it separately. You can fold it with the carrycot in place which is something not all prams can do, so it's an easy and time-saving feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect to find on a premium model However, the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around various terrains. It's also an ideal choice when you live in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or busy sidewalks frequently. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of a separate stroller for toddlers. It's available in a broad variety of colors, as well, so you can pick one that fits your personal style.