What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or a pushchair) is the main form of transport for infants and toddlers. A great pram combines safety, comfort and style that makes walking enjoyable for all the family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great pram for newborns up to 3 year old kids. The reversible handle lets you to tilt the seat so your child can face either you or the world around them.

Comfort

You want your baby to be comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams that will ensure that your baby isn't shivering anything.

All the prams in this guide allow your baby lay flat. This is important for babies as it increases oxygenation and helps support their hips and spine. They also come with seats that can be changed to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit.

For a truly luxurious feel it's the 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 does have padding on the mattress and Baby Stroller liner. It's also lighter than other prams, weighing less than 8kg, but it has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather details as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof, and can handle more rugged terrains.

The Minu V2 is a great option when you're looking for a model with a similar look but for a lesser price. The sleek, one-hand steer model isn't as light as the other prams we tested but it has an impressively large storage basket and extended hood with UPF50+ protection that'll keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're the first parent of your child, we'd recommend considering a travel system bundle that includes a pram and a car seat that attach to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to move their child from their car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and useful travel system pram that converts easily from a'pramette' lying flat into a toddler-friendly pushchair that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

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 that could trap their heads or legs. The straps must be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. You should also inspect the buckles of your harness to ensure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are hospitalised each year due to injuries caused by strollers or prams. Tipping over is the primary reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you hook bags to the handles or if a child who is wriggling is able to get into 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 is not securely secured in the pram, they could fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. This is why it is crucial to ensure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

A few good prams also come with a reversible canopy that will shield your baby from the sun in both directions. This feature is beneficial since you don't need to wake your baby every time you change their position in the stroller or when you go in and out of stores. Other handy features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a shopping basket under the seat, and a handlebar that locks in place when you're not using it.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram without being within reach. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this may cause them to slide off the pram bags or stroller and could result in suffocation or strangulation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a cot and should be used only for short periods during the day.

It is necessary to take apart the majority of prams to place them in the boot of your vehicle. This procedure should be familiarised with before you purchase one. Also, consider how it is simple to put the different sections back together and then click them in place.

Durability

A pram needs to be durable enough to endure several years of wear and tear. This includes having to deal with muddy walks and getting through numerous car journeys, so you want to be sure your choice will do the job you need it to. You should ensure that your pram is in a color or pattern that isn't prone to fading so that you don't appear as if you've slipped out of fashion.

The top prams are constructed of high-quality materials and are built to last. So, look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels, and an effective suspension system. The top prams feature a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or the boot when not in use.

All prams on this list allow your baby to lie on their backs. This is essential for babies, because it allows them to develop their hips and spine, and boosts oxygen levels. Many are designed to adapt to your child's needs with some having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked off and on the frame when your little one outgrows it.

If you are considering buying an infant stroller for the first time, a travel system that includes both 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 son of 10 months. It comes with a handy feature that can raise or lower your child at the push of a button, so you can keep eye contact and keep them close which she said was really important to her since he was in an exploratory stage.

Another alternative is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two babies, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a stroller that can be converted from a single pushchair cheap a double with 30 different configurations. It also features a sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not expensive but you can use it with more than one child if you need to. Like our top pick, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot can be used as early as.

Style

Newborns need to lie flat as much as they can to help develop and increase the oxygen level in their lungs, so it's essential that all prams permit this. Some models provide a flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycot, while others have the seat that can recline to an upright 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 was thrilled that she could raise and lower her child with the push of a button to keep him in the view of others and still maintain eye contact and a closeness.

It's a great stroller for those who wish to get around town without hassle since the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to move it off the road and on to rough terrain. It's also a good option if you're thinking of having another child in the near future since it is able to convert from a single pram into a twin pushchair or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that is both stylish and comfortable. It's ideal for babies because it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat, if you buy it separately. You can fold it by putting the carrycot in place and it's something that not all prams can do which is why it's a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of things you'd expect on a high-end pram and its sleek design makes it easy to handle on a variety of terrains. It's also an ideal choice when you reside in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks frequently. Although it's not inexpensive however, the durability and quality of this pram mean that it can save you money in the end by eliminating the need to buy a separate pushchair for toddlers. You can pick from a range of colors to suit your preferences.