Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide On Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram bags (also known as a pushchair or stroller) is the main form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A well-designed pram is a combination of comfort, safety and design to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller makes a great stroller for infants to 3 years old. The reversible handle lets you to rotate the seat so that your child can either face you or the world around them.

Comfort

Your baby should 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 sale prams we've picked in this buying guide all allow your baby to lie flat, which is essential for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat increases oxygen saturation and helps support their growing spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position when your baby is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram that offers a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It is smooth and has curving lines, a bucket-shaped seat, which does not recline into an upright position however it does come with an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than the majority of prams, weighing under 8kg but still has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather details, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof, and can be used in more rural environments.

The Minu V2 is a great option if you're looking for something with a similar design but at a lower price. The stylish, one-hand steer model isn't as light than some of the other prams for sale we tried but it does have a large storage basket, as well as an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection, which will keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a new parent, we'd recommend considering the travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that are attached to the same frame. This will make it much easier to get your baby from the car to the pram without disturbing them and is ideal for parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette' or lie-flat 'pramette,' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.

Safety

A pram should be equipped with a five point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and secure. It should not have any gaps to entrap their heads or legs. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. It is also important to check the harness buckles to ensure that they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are admitted to hospitals each year due to injuries caused by strollers strollers or prams. Tipping over is the most common cause of these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over when you strap bags to the handles or if the child is wriggling and gets into or out of the seat before the harness has been tightened.

A frequent cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If a child's harness is not secured properly it could cause them to fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. This is why it is vital to make sure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to protect your baby from the sun in either direction. This feature is helpful because you don't have to wake your baby when you change their position in the stroller or when you enter and out of shops. There are other features that are useful, for example an eating tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. There's also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram without having them in sight. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep, which can cause them to fall off the pram or stroller and could result in suffocation or strangulation. A stroller or pram is not a substitute for a cot and should only be used for brief periods during the daytime.

Most prams require you to dismantle them to put them in the trunk of your car therefore it's recommended to familiarize yourself with this procedure before you purchase one. Find out how easy it will be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram must be able stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes the need to endure walking in the rain and many car journeys, which is why you want to be sure your choice can fulfill the tasks you require it to. It is important to ensure that your pram is in the right color or design that won't fade easily to avoid looking like you've lost fashion.

The top prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They are built to last. So, look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels, and a well-designed suspension system. The most reliable prams feature a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or in the boot when not being used.

All prams on this list allow babies to lay flat, which is crucial for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their hips and spine. Many of these prams have been designed to grow along with your child's. Some include carrycots, or a reclined chair that can be removed and snapped on when your child is outgrowing them.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you may be looking for a travel system which is a 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 has a nifty feature that can raise or lower your child at the push of a button. This way you can maintain eye contact and keep them close, which she described as being important for her son as he was in an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pram that converts from a single pushchair to a double pushchair with 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not inexpensive however, you can use it for more than one child if you need to. Similar to our winner model, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot, it can be used from the moment of birth.

Style

Newborns need to lie flat as much as they can to help develop and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs. Therefore, it is essential that all prams allow this. Some models allow a completely flat position by using a carrycot that is fully reclinable, while others have a seat that can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me is brilliant for the latter as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her child who was 10 months old. She loved the ability to raise or lower her infant by pressing an button, keeping him in view and still maintain the eye contact and closeness.

This frame is perfect for nipping around town and the puncture-proof wheels allow you to take it off road or over 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, high-end option that looks and feels impressive. It is suitable for newborns as it includes a carrycot that can lie flat and it's compatible with a car-seat if purchased separately. It can be folded with the carrycot in place - something that does not happen with all prams and is a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are the kind of things you'd expect on a pram of the highest quality, but its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver on a variety of terrains. It's also a great option for those who live in a city and must navigate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks regularly. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money over time by avoiding the purchase of a separate stroller for toddlers. You can choose from a range of colors that will fit your style.