Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide Towards Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or pushchair) is the main form of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for the whole family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for children from newborns to three years old. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

Your baby should feel comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams that will ensure that your baby isn't shivering any sensations.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is essential for infants as lying flat improves oxygen levels and supports their developing spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to a more upright position when your baby is able to sit up.

For a luxurious feel this Venicci egg2 has a cosy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but has padding on the liner and mattress. It's also lighter than most prams, weighing under 8kg but still has solid chassis and grained leather details as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and can handle more rugged terrains.

If you're looking for something more budget-friendly but with a similar style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a good option. The swish-looking one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as the other prams we've tested but it does have a big storage basket and an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby shaded and protected.

If you're the first parent of your child we suggest you look into a travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that attach to the same frame. This will make it easier to get your baby from the car to the pram without having to wake them up and is ideal for parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical 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

The pram should come with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It must also be free of gaps in which their heads or legs can get trapped. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they expand. Examine the buckles on the harness to ensure that they are not cracked and show signs of wear. Many children are hospitalised each year because of pram or stroller-related injuries. The most common cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams can tip over when you strap your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling and gets out or in the seat before the harness is tightened.

Another frequent cause of injury is falling from the pram or stroller. If a baby is not securely secured in, they could fall out of the stroller and suffer head or neck injuries. This is why it is crucial to ensure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to shield your baby from sun in any direction. This is a handy feature because it will prevent having to wake your child awake when you change their position in the pram or when you are going in and out of shops. Other handy features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a shopping basket under the seat, and a handlebar that can be locked into place when you are not using it.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram without having them in sight. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep, which can cause them to fall off the pram or stroller and cause suffocation or strangulation. A pram or a stroller should not be used as a substitute for the cot. It is best to use it for short periods of time during the daytime.

It is necessary to disassemble the majority of prams to put them into the boot of your vehicle. This procedure must be mastered before you purchase one. Also, consider how it is easy to put the different sections back together and click to put them back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to last through many years of wear and tear. This includes having to deal with muddy walks and getting through numerous car journeys, so you must ensure your choice will perform the task you want it to. You should ensure that your pram is in a colour or print that won't fade easily so that you don't appear like you've lost style.

The best prams are made of high-quality materials and are built to last. So, look for Good Prams robust fabrics, sturdy wheels and a well-designed suspension system. The best prams are lightweight and fold easily, so you can store them in your garage or even the boot.

All the prams in this list allow the baby to lie down flat. This is important for newborns, because it aids in the development of their spine and hips and improves oxygenation levels. Some are made to grow with your child, with some of them featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and back on the frame at a time when your child is no longer using it.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you might also be interested in a travel set which is an all-in-one package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with a clever feature that allows you to raise and lower your child at the push of a button, so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close, which she described as being important to her as the baby was still at an exploratory stage.

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 stroller that can be converted from a single pushchair into double in 30 different configurations. It also features a sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap, but you can use it for more than one child if you need to. And like our winner iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot included is a great option to use as early as.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie as flat as they can. This will aid in their development and improve oxygen saturation in the lung. Some models allow an all-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 the latter, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her child who was 10 months old. She loved the ability to raise or lower her child with a push of a button to keep him in the same position while maintaining the eye contact and closeness.

It's a great stroller for those who want to travel around town easily as the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to take it off road and on to rough terrain. It's a great option if you plan to have a child in the future since it can be transformed from a single pushchair a double pram or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It's ideal for babies because it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat in the event that you purchase it separately. You can even fold it with the carrycot in place and it's something that isn't the case with all prams which is why it's an efficient and easy feature.

The pram's luxurious fabric, spacious basket, and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect to find in a top model, but the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver over diverse terrains. This is a great option for those who live in the city and must navigate narrow streets or congested walkways frequently. While it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this stroller will save you money over the long term by not having to buy a separate pushchair for toddlers. You can pick from a wide range of colors to suit your preferences.