5 Laws That ll Help The Good Prams Industry

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a stroller, pushchair car seat 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 entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic pram for newborns to 3-year-old kids. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

You want your baby to feel comfortable when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure your little one doesn't feel a thing.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide let your baby lie flat, which is essential for infants as lying flat increases oxygen saturation and helps support their growing spine and hips. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position once your baby is able to sit up.

For a really high-end experience it's the Venicci egg2 offers a cozy cocoon-like feel for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seat that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but has padding on the liner and mattress. It's also lighter than most prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy chassis with grained leather details and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great option if you're looking for something that has a similar appearance but for a lesser price. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as lightweight as other strollers, but it does have a large storage basket. It also comes with an extendable hood that offers UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a first time parent, we recommend you consider the travel system that includes a car seat and pram that are attached to the same frame. This makes it easier to get your baby from the car into the pram uk without waking them and is perfect for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is an elegant and practical pram that is able to be easily converted from a 'pramette or a lie-flat 'pramette into a stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.

Safety

A pram must have a five point safety harness to keep your baby secure and should not allow any gaps that could trap their heads or legs. The straps must be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. It is also important to check the harness buckles to make sure that they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year due to injuries caused by strollers or prams. The most common reason for these injuries is tipping over. Even the strongest prams can topple if you hook bags to the handles or if the child is wriggling and falls in or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

Another common cause of injury is falling off the pram or stroller. If a baby is not securely fastened in, they could fall out of the compact stroller and suffer head or neck injuries. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into the proper position.

Some prams with good quality also have a canopy that can be reversible to shield your baby from sun in either direction. This feature is helpful because you won't have to wake up your baby when you change their position in the stroller or when you enter stores and out. There are other features that could be useful, like a snack tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. There is also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

You should never let a child sleep in their stroller unless they are within their reach at all times. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this can cause them to slide off the stroller or pram and cause suffocation or strangulation. A pram or stroller 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 process should be familiarised with before you purchase one. Consider how easy it would be to put the parts back together.

Durability

A pram must be durable enough to endure several years of wear and wear and tear. This includes having to deal with walking in the rain and many car journeys, which is why you need to ensure that your choice can perform the task you want it to. You also want your pram to come in an image or color that isn't prone to fading quickly to avoid looking like you've gone out of fashion.

The best prams are made from high-quality materials and are built to last, so you should look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels and a well-designed suspension system. The most effective prams are small and fold easily, allowing you to put them in your garage or boot.

All the prams on this list allow infants to lay flat, which is crucial for newborns as it improves oxygen saturation levels as well as aids in the development of their spine and hips. Many of these prams have been designed to grow along with your child. Some have carrycots, or a reclined chair that can be removed and snapped on as your child grows.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you might also be interested in a travel system which is an all-in-one package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with a handy feature that can raise or lower your child with the click of a button, so 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.

Another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two kids, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pram that can be transformed from a single pushchair into double, with 30 different configurations. It also has the sun canopy which can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap, but you can use it for more than one child in the event of need and, as with our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth thanks to the included carrycot.

Style

Newborns must lay flat as often as possible to aid development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs, which is why it's important that all prams support this. Some models allow for an all-flat position by using the carrycot which is completely reclined, while others have a seat that reclines to a horizontal 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 son of 10 months. She loved that she could raise or lower her child with a push of an button, keeping him in view while maintaining closeness and eye contact.

The frame is perfect to take a stroll around town and the puncture-proof tires allow you to take it off the road or on rough terrain. It's an excellent choice if you plan to have a child in the future since it can be converted from a single pushchair into a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that is both stylish and comfortable. It's ideal for babies because it includes a carrycot which can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car seat when purchased separately. It can be folded with the carrycot still in place This is an option that not all prams have. This is time-saving and makes it more convenient to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of features you'd expect to find on a premium pram and its sleek design makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. It's also a great choice if you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks regularly. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the need for a separate toddler stroller. You can pick from a wide range of colors that will fit your style.