Good Prams Explained In Fewer Than 140 Characters

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a stroller, pushchair or a sling, is the primary method 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 Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for infants to three years old. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

You want your baby to be comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams to make sure your baby doesn't feel any discomfort.

All prams pushchairs prams pushchairs (click for source) featured in this guide allow your baby lay flat. This is crucial for newborns as it improves oxygenation and supports their spine and hips. They also have a seat which can be transformed to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit.

For a truly luxurious feel, the Venicci egg2 has a cosy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seating that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position but does have an upholstered liner and mattress. It's also lighter than most prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it is sturdy and has grained leather details and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something less expensive but with the same style, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The sleek one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as the other prams we tried but it does have a large storage basket and extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent we suggest you consider a travel system that includes a car seat and pram that can be attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to transfer your child from the car into the pram without having to wake them up and is perfect for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that is easily converted from a 'pramette or a lie-flat 'pramette' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.

Safety

The pram should be fitted with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It must also be free of gaps between their head and legs that can get trapped. The straps must be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. Examine the buckles on the harness to ensure they are not cracked and have signs of wear. Every year, a lot of children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The primary reason for these injuries is tipping over. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you attach bags to the handles or if a wriggling child can get in or out of the seat without harnesses being secured.

Another common cause of injuries is falling from the pram or stroller. If a child's harness isn't secured correctly it could cause them to fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. It is therefore important to ensure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into the proper position.

Some prams have an adjustable shade that can be used to shield your baby in either direction from the sun. This is a great feature because it will prevent having to wake your child awake while you change their position in the pram or while you are to and from the shops. There are also other features that can be useful, for example snacks for your child or toddler and drink holders. There's also a basket for shopping underneath the seat.

It is not advisable to leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless they are within their reach at all times. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep, which can cause them to slide off the pram or stroller and could result in strangulation or suffocation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to the crib. It is best to use it for short periods during the day.

It is necessary to take apart most prams for newborns in order to fit them in the trunk of your car. This process is something you should know before you buy one. Also, check how easy it is to get the various sections back together and click to put them back together.

Durability

A pram should be durable enough to withstand several years of wear and wear and tear. You need to ensure that your stroller can withstand slippery walks as well as a variety of car trips. You want to make sure that your pram is a colour or print that will not date easily to avoid looking like you've lost style.

The top prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They have been designed to last, so look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels and an efficient suspension system. The best prams are compact and fold easily, allowing you to put them in your garage or even the boot.

All the prams in this list allow babies to lie flat, which is essential for newborns as it improves oxygen saturation levels as well as aids in the development of their hips and spine. Many of these prams are designed to grow along with your child's. Some have a carrycot, or a reclined seat that can be snapped on and off when your child outgrows them.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you might be looking for a travel system that is a complete bundle 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 child at the push of a button so you can keep eye contact and keep them close which she claimed was important for her son as he was in an exploratory stage.

Another alternative is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two children, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pram that can be transformed from a single pushchair into a double with 30 different configurations. It also features the sun canopy which can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap however, it can be used for more than one child if you need to. Like our top pick, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot included is a great option to use right from birth.

Style

Newborns must lay flat as much as they can to help develop and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs, so it's important that all prams allow this. Some models permit an entirely flat position using a carrycot that can be fully reclined, whereas others feature a seat that can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter feature and is fantastic at that as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son of 10 months. She was thrilled that she could raise or lower her child with the push of a button to keep him in sight, while still maintaining eye contact and closeness.

It's a great choice for those that want to nip around town with ease as the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to take it off road and onto rough terrain. It's a great option if you plan to have a child in the future, as it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a stylish, high-end option. It's suitable for babies since it comes with a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with car seats if purchased separately. You can fold it using the carrycot as a stand - something that not all prams can do which is why it's a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

The pram's luxurious fabric as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect to find on a premium model However, the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around various terrains. It's also a great choice if you live in a large city and have to navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks regularly. While it's not cheap however, the durability and quality of this pram mean that it can save you money over the long term by avoiding the need to buy a separate toddler pushchair sale. It's available in a wide selection of colors and you can choose one that matches your personal style.