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What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a stroller, pushchair or Sling, is the most popular method of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort, and style 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 kids. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

When you're out and about with your baby, you'll want to ensure that they're safe. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure your little one doesn't feel a thing.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby to lie flat. This is essential for babies as it increases oxygenation and helps support their spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position once your child is able to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram that offers a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It has smooth, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shaped seat that doesn't recline to flat, but it does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than many prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy chassis with grained leather details and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something less expensive but still with the same style, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. 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 has an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a first time parent We suggest that you look into a travel system that includes a car seat and pram that attaches to the same frame. This allows parents to transfer their child from their car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that is easily converted from a 'pramette' or lie-flat 'pramette, to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.

Safety

A pram should have a five-point safety harness to keep your baby safe and secure. It should not have any gaps to trap their heads or legs. The straps must be cushioned, and easily adjustable as your child grows. It is also important to check the harness buckles to ensure they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year because of injuries from strollers or prams. The most common cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the most robust prams could tip over if you attach bags onto the handles, or if a wriggling child can get in or out of the seat without harnesses being done up.

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

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to shield your baby from sun in either direction. This is a handy feature since you will not be having to wake your baby up when you are changing their position in the pram, or when you go to and from the shops. Other useful features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a shopping basket underneath the seat, and the handlebar can be locked into place when you are not using it.

You should never leave a child sleeping in their stroller unless you are in their sight at all times. Babies are prone to wiggle during sleep and this can cause them to roll out of the stroller or pram. This could result in strangulation and suffocation. A stroller or pram should not be used as an alternative to a crib. It should only be used for short periods during the day.

The majority of prams require you dismantle them to put them in the boot of your car so it's an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with the process before you buy one. Also, check how it is simple 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 the need to endure muddy walks and getting through many car journeys, which is why you want to be sure your choice will do the job you need it to. It is important to ensure that your pram is a color or pattern that isn't prone to fading so that you don't appear like you've fallen out of style.

The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and have been designed to last, so you should look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels and an efficient suspension system. The top prams feature a compact fold so they can be easily stored in your garage or the boot when not being used.

All the prams on this list allow babies to lie down on their backs. This is essential for newborns, because it allows them to develop their hips and spine, and improves oxygenation levels. Some are made to adapt to your child's needs and some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be clicked off and back on the frame for when your little one outgrows it.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you might be interested in a travel set that is a complete package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with a clever feature that raises and lowers your baby at the touch of a button, so you can keep eye contact and keep them close which she claimed was important to her as 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 luxury pram that can be converted from a single to double pushchair travel system and has 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap prams however, you can use it with multiple children if necessary. Like our top pick iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot included can be used right from birth.

Style

Newborns must lay flat as often as they can in order to promote development and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs, which is why it's essential that all prams permit this. Some models permit a completely flat position by using the carrycot which is fully reclinable, while others have a seat that can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter and it's brilliant at what it does as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son who was 10 months old. She loved that she could raise or lower her child at the touch of a button to keep him in sight while maintaining closeness and eye contact.

It's a great choice for those who wish to get around town with ease as the frame is an ideal size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres allow you to take it off road and onto rough terrain. It's an excellent choice if you plan to have another child in the future since it can be transformed from a single pushchair a double pram and pushchair or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a stylish, high-end option. It's ideal for babies since it comes with a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with a car seat if purchased separately. It can be folded with the carrycot still in place This is an option that not all prams offer. This reduces time and makes it more convenient to use.

The pram's luxurious fabric, spacious basket, and puncture-proof tires are things you'd expect to find on a high-end model, but the sleek frame makes it easy for you to maneuver on diverse terrains. It's also an ideal choice if you reside in a city and must navigate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks frequently. Although it's not cheap but the quality and versatility of this model mean that it can save you money over the long term by avoiding the need to buy an additional pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a broad selection of colors and you can choose one that suits your personal style.