7 Simple Tips For Rocking Your Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a stroller, pushchair or a sling, is the primary mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram blends safety, comfort and style to make walking enjoyable for the whole family.

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

Comfort

If you're out and about with your baby, you need 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 lay flat. This is important for babies as it increases oxygenation and strengthens their hips and spine. The seats can also be adjusted to a more upright position once your child is able to sit up.

For a truly luxurious experience this Venicci egg2 has a cosy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seat that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but has a padded mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than the majority of prams available at under 8kg but still has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather accents, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and can handle more rugged terrains.

The Minu V2 is a great choice if you're looking for something with a similar design but for a lesser price. The sleek one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as the other prams we've tested but it has an impressively large storage basket, as well as an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection that'll keep your baby shaded and protected.

If you're a first-time parent, we recommend that you look into a travel system package which includes a car seat and pram that attaches to the same frame. This will make it much easier to get your baby out of the car into the pram without disturbing them and is perfect for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and functional travel system pram that converts easily from a lie-flat 'pramette' to a toddler-friendly pushchair, compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with five-point safety harnesses that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also not have any gaps between their head and legs that could get stuck. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they expand. Examine the buckles on your harness to ensure they are not damaged and show signs of wear. Every year, a large number of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams or strollers. Tipping over is the main reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you attach bags on the handles, or if a wriggling child gets into or out of the seat without the harness being properly secured.

Another frequent cause of injury is falling from the pram or stroller. If a child's harness is not fastened properly it could cause them to fall from the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. It is therefore essential to ensure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into the proper position.

A few good prams also come with an adjustable canopy that can shield your baby from the sun in both directions. This is a useful feature since you will not be having to wake your baby awake while you change their position in the pram, or when you are going in and out of shops. Other useful features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a shopping basket underneath the seat, and a handlebar that locks in place when you are not using it.

It is not advisable to leave a sleeping child in their pram unless you are in their sight at all times. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep and this can cause them to fall off the stroller or pram and cause suffocation or strangulation. A pram or a stroller compact is not an alternative to a crib. It is best to use it for short periods during the day.

The majority of prams require you to disassemble them in order to fit them into the boot of your car so it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the process before purchasing one. Also, consider how easy it is to get the different sections back together and then click them in place.

Durability

A pram should be durable enough to withstand many years of wear and wear and tear. You should ensure that your stroller can withstand the mud of a walk as well as a variety of car trips. You also want your stroller to have an image or color that isn't prone to fading quickly so that you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of style.

The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are built to last. So, look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels, and an efficient suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold, so they can be easily stored in your garage or the boot when not when not in use.

All the prams on this list allow babies to lie flat, which is vital for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their hips and spine. A lot of these prams are designed to expand with your child. Some include a carrycot, or a fully-reclined chair that can be snapped on and off when your child outgrows them.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you may be looking for a travel system that is a complete bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. Our tester for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with an innovative feature that allows you to raise and lower your child with the touch of one button. This allows you to maintain eye contact with your child and keep them close.

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

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie flat as they can. This will aid in their development and boost oxygen saturation in the lungs. Some models allow a completely flat position using a fully reclineable carrycots, while others have the seat that can recline to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter feature, and it's fantastic at that, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her 10-month-old son. She loved that she could raise or lower her infant at the touch of a button to keep him in the same position, while still maintaining eye contact and proximity.

It's a great choice for those that want to get around town easily as the frame is a great size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres allow you to move it off the road and on to rough terrain. It's an excellent choice when you are planning to have a child in the near future since it can be transformed from a single pushchair to a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's suitable for babies because it includes a carrycot which can lie flat and it's compatible with a car seat if purchased separately. It can be folded by putting the carrycot in place and it's something that does not happen with all prams and is an efficient and easy feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of features you'd expect to see on a high-end pram and its sleek design makes it easy to handle on a variety of terrains. It's also a great choice for those who live in a large city and must navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks frequently. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money over time by avoiding the need for a separate toddler stroller. It's available in a wide range of colors, too, so you can pick one that suits your personal style.