Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide Towards Good Prams

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A pram newborn, also known as a stroller, pushchair or Sling, is the main form of transport for babies and toddlers. A quality pram blends safety, comfort and design to make walking enjoyable for the whole family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller makes a great stroller for children from newborns to three years old. Its reversible handle allows you to rotate the seat so that your child can look at you or the world around them.

Comfort

You want your child to be comfortable when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure that your baby isn't apprehensive.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is important for newborn babies as lying flat improves oxygen levels and assists in the development of their spine and hips. They also come with seats that can be changed to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a premium pram that has a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It has smooth, curved lines, a bucket-shaped seat, that doesn't recline to an upright position, but it does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy chassis with finely textured leather and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice to consider if you're looking to buy something with a similar design but at a lower price. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as light as other prams but it does have a huge storage basket. It also comes with an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent facing pushchair, we'd recommend considering a travel system bundle which includes a pram as well as a car seat that can be attached to the same frame. This will make it much easier to get your baby from 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 pram for travel that can be converted easily from a'pramette' that lies flat into a toddler-friendly pushchair that is compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

A pram must have a five point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and secure. It should not have any gaps that could trap their legs or head. 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 admitted to hospitals each year because of injuries from strollers or prams. The main cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the strongest prams could tip over if you hook your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling or squirming and falls in or out of the seat before the harness has been tightened.

Another common cause of injury is falling from the pram or stroller. If a baby is not properly secured the pram, they could fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into the correct position.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to protect your baby from the sun in both directions. This is a useful feature because it will prevent having to wake your child up when you are changing their position in the pram, or when you are going to and from the shops. Other handy features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and a handlebar that locks into position when you're not using it.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram without having them in sight. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep and this can cause them to roll off the pram or stroller and could result in suffocation or strangulation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for short periods of time during the day.

It is essential to disassemble the majority of prams to put them in the boot of your vehicle. This procedure is something you should know before you purchase one. Consider how easy it would be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram must be able endure a long time of wear. This includes the need to endure walking in the rain and numerous car journeys, so you want to be sure your choice can do the job you need it to. It is important to ensure that your stroller is in the right color or design that won't fade easily so you don't look like you've lost style.

The best prams will be constructed of top-quality materials and built to last. Look for durable fabrics as well as sturdy tires and an efficient suspension system. The best prams are lightweight and fold easily so that you can put them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All the prams in this list allow babies to lay flat, which is vital for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels as well as aids in the development of their hips and spine. A lot of them are designed to adapt to your child's needs and some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be clicked off and on the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you may be interested in a travel set which is an all-in-one package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. Our parent tester Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month old son. It is a revolutionary feature that lets you raise and lower your baby with the touch of a single button. This lets you keep eye contact with your child and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two children Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that can be converted from a single to double pushchair, with 30 different configurations, and comes with premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not inexpensive but you can use it for multiple children, if needed. Similar to our winner 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 to help develop and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs, so it's important that all prams support this. Some models create a completely flat position using a fully reclineable carrycot, while others have a seat that reclines to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature, and it's fantastic at what it does as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her 10-month-old son. She loved that she could raise or lower her baby pram by pressing the button to keep him in view and still maintain eye contact and proximity.

It's a great choice for those who wish to nip around town easily as the frame is a good size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres allow you to remove it from the road and onto rough terrain. It's also a good option if you're thinking of having another child in future since it is able to convert from a single pram into a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that looks and feels luxurious. It's suitable for newborns because it comes with a lie-flat baby carrycot and is compatible with car seats, if you buy it separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place It's an option that not all prams provide. This saves time and makes it simpler to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of features you'd expect to find on a premium pram however, its sleek frame makes it easy to handle on any terrain. This is an excellent choice for those who live in the city and must navigate narrow streets and crowded paths frequently. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and quality could save you money over time by avoiding the purchase of a separate stroller for toddlers. You can pick from a variety of colors that will fit your personal style.