20 Trailblazers Setting The Standard In Good Prams

What Makes Good prams pushchairs?

A pram (also known as a stroller or pushchair) is the primary mode of transportation for babies and toddlers. A great pram is a blend of comfort, safety and design that makes 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 tilt the seat so that your child can either face you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and around with a baby, you'll want to ensure they're secure. There are prams to ensure that your baby isn't shivering anything.

All the prams listed in this guide let your baby lie flat. This is crucial for newborns as it improves oxygenation and helps support their hips and spine. They also come with a seat which can be transformed to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a truly luxurious experience it's the Venicci egg2 provides a warm feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seat that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position but does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than the majority of prams, weighing less than 8kg but has a sturdy chassis and grained leather detailing and air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof, and can take on more rural settings.

If you want something less expensive but with the same style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a good option. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as light as some of the other prams we tested however it comes with a large storage basket and extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby shaded and protected.

If you are a first time parent facing pram, we recommend you consider the travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram 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 waking them and is perfect for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette, or a lie-flat 'pramette into a stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

The pram and travel system should be fitted 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 must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Check the buckles on the harness to make sure they're not damaged and show signs of wear. A lot of children are hospitalized every year due to injuries caused by strollers or prams. The primary cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the strongest prams can fall over if you hang bags to the handles or if a child with a wriggling can get in or out of the seat without the harness being secured.

Another common cause of injuries is falling from the pram or stroller newborn. If a baby isn't securely secured in the pram, they could fall out of the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. This is why it is vital to ensure that the buckle of the harness is always clicked into place.

Some prams come with a reversible shade which can be used to shield your baby in both directions from the sun. This feature is helpful because you won't have to wake up your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller or when you go in and out of stores. There are also other features that can be useful, such as snacks for your child or toddler and drink holders. There's also a shopping basket underneath the seat.

You should never leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless they are within their reach at all times. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep and this may cause them to slide off the stroller or pram and cause strangulation or suffocation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a crib and should only be used for brief periods during the daytime.

It is essential to disassemble the majority of prams to place them into the boot of your vehicle. This process must be mastered before you purchase one. Check how easy it will be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to last through many years of wear and tear. This includes surviving the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, which is why you must ensure your choice can perform the task you want it to. It is also important for your pram to come in a print or colour that isn't prone to fading quickly so you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The best prams (this page) are made from high-quality materials and are designed to last, so look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels and an efficient suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact travel pram fold, so they are easy to store in your garage or in the boot when not being used.

All prams on this list allow a baby to lie flat, which is vital for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their hips and spine. Some are made to grow with your child and some having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and on the frame when your child outgrows it.

If you're purchasing a new pram for the first time, you might also be interested in a travel set that is a complete package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. Our test-driver for parents Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month old son. It comes with a handy feature that allows you to raise and lower your child with the click of a button so you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close which she claimed was important for her son as he was at 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 luxurious pram that converts from a single to double pushchair, with 30 possible configurations and features luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not cheap, but you can use it for more than one child, if you need to and, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns should lay flat as much as they can in order to promote development and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs. Therefore, it's essential that all prams permit this. Some models provide a flat position using a fully reclineable carrycot while others feature seats that recline to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter and it's brilliant at what it does, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son who was 10 months old. She loved that she could raise or lower her child at the touch of an button, keeping him in the same position, while still maintaining eye contact and proximity.

It's a great pram for those who wish to nip around town without hassle since the frame is a good size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres allow you to remove it from the road and into rough terrain. It's also a smart choice if you're planning on having a second child in the future since it can easily be converted from a single pram into a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a stylish, high-end option. It's ideal for babies because it comes with a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with a car-seat when purchased separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place, which is an option that not all prams have. This is time-saving and makes it easier to use.

The pram's luxurious fabric as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect to find on a high-end model, but the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around diverse terrains. This is an excellent choice for those who live in the city and must navigate narrow streets and crowded paths regularly. It's not cheap, but its versatility and quality could save you money over time by avoiding the need for a separate toddler stroller. It's available in an extensive selection of colors too, so you can pick one that suits your personal style.