Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide In Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a stroller, pushchair or a sling, is the primary mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A great pram is a combination of safety, comfort and style that makes walking fun for all family members.

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

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.

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

For a truly luxurious experience this Venicci egg2 offers a cozy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seating that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position, but it does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it still is sturdy and has finely textured leather and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something a bit less expensive but with the same design Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as light as other prams, but it does come with a large storage basket. It also comes with an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're the first parent of your child we recommend the travel system bundle that includes a pram and a car seat that are attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to transfer your child from the car to the pram without having to wake them up and is ideal for parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel pram system is a stylish and functional pram that is able to be easily converted from a 'pramette or a 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 free of any gaps to trap their legs or head. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. It is also important to inspect the buckles of your harness to ensure they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a lot of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams and strollers. Tipping over is the most common reason for these injuries. Even the sturdiest prams can tip over if you hook bags onto the handles, or if a child with a wriggling is able to get into or out of the seat without harnesses being properly secured.

Another frequent cause of injury is falling from the pram or stroller. If a baby isn't securely fastened in, they could fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. This is why it is vital to ensure that the harness buckle is always locked in place.

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

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram without having them within reach. Babies can be prone to wiggle during sleep, which could cause them to fall out of the stroller or pram. This could lead to suffocation and strangulation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a cot and should only be used for brief periods during the daytime.

The majority of prams require you take them apart in order to fit them into the car's boot so it's an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with this procedure before you purchase one. Consider how easy it would be to put the parts back together.

Durability

A pram must be able stand up to the wear and tear of many years. You should ensure that your baby's pram is able to handle the mud of a walk, as well as multiple car trips. You should ensure that your stroller is in a colour or print that will not date easily so that you don't appear as if you've slipped out of style.

The top prams are constructed of high-quality materials and are built to last, so look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels and an efficient suspension system. The most reliable prams have a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or boot when not when not in use.

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

If you are considering buying a pram for the very first time it is recommended to consider a system that has the carrycot as well as a car seat could be of interest. Our tester for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month old son. It has a nifty feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby at the touch of a button. This way you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close, which she said was really important for her son 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 luxury pram that can be converted from a single to a double pushchair with 30 possible configurations. It also comes with premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not cheap, but you can use it for multiple children, if needed. Similar to our winner iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its included carrycot is a great option to use from the moment of birth.

Style

Newborns need to lay flat as often as possible to aid development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs. Therefore, it's essential that all prams permit this. Some models create a completely flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycot, while others have the seat that can recline to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me is a great device for the latter, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her 10-month-old child. She loved the ability to raise or lower her child with a push of the button to keep him in the same position, while still maintaining the eye contact and closeness.

The frame is ideal for city trips and the puncture-proof wheels permit you to take it off road or over rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for those who plan to have a child in the near future, as it can easily be converted from a single pushchair a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's ideal for babies because it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with car seats in the event that you purchase it separately. It can be folded by putting the carrycot in place - something that not all prams can do, so it's an easy and time-saving feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are all the features you'd expect to see on a running pram of the highest quality and its sleek design makes it easy to maneuver on any terrain. This is a great choice for those who live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets or congested paths frequently. While it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this pram make it possible to save you money in the long run by not having to invest in an additional pushchair for toddlers. It's available in an extensive selection of colors too, so you can choose one that matches your personal style.